Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and ...

Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he ...

Assad and Taillon, who is scheduled to throw live batting practice in Milwaukee this week before starting his minor-league rehab assignment, are on track to return sometime around mid-August. And the ...

Iowa opens a six-game series with the Columbus Clippers on July 29. And all three of the players could be with Iowa as part ...

Assad (oblique) tossed three scoreless innings for the Cubs ' Arizona Complex League affiliate Thursday. He allowed one hit and struck out six.

Saturday marked a return for Cubs pitcher Javier Assad. It's not the return, since he's about to head out for a rehab ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee is 63-43 overall and 35-19 in home games. The Brewers have the fourth-best ...

The Chicago Cubs are bound to operate aggressively at the trade deadline, making these surprise names more available than once thought.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad typically ends each inning the same way. He pulls off his sports frames, pops the glasses on the top of his cap and then tips up the brim as he walks toward ...

The MLB trade deadline is just a few days away, and the Chicago Cubs are reportedly pursuing starting pitching help.

Assad (oblique) will resume a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs on Thursday, MLB.com reports.

With the best record in the National League, the Chicago Cubs are looking to add more pieces to boost a playoff run.