A recent social media post rankled team execs. It highlighted a common fan frustration: the Cubs’ payroll does not appear to match revenue.

Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. Last-minute fixes were still being ...

Pressly tossed a scoreless ninth inning in the 7-4 win, the lone baserunner reaching on a hit that beat the Cubs’ defensive shift. It was an encouraging outing for Pressly, who had allowed 10 of 17 ...