2015 Chicago Cubs season

Chicago Cubs baseball season March 2026 August 2015 Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs logo.svg 2015 National League Wild Card winners National League Central Wrigley Field Chicago, Illinois 97–65 (.599) 3rd Tom Ricketts Jed Hoyer Joe Maddon WGN-TVCSN ChicagoCSN Chicago PlusWLS-TVWPWR-TV(Len Kasper, Jim Deshaies, Luke Stuckmeyer) WBBM (AM)Chicago Cubs Radio Network(Pat Hughes, Ron Coomer, Mark Grote, Len Kasper) chc CHC The 2015 Chicago Cubs season was the 144th season for the franchise, the 140th in the National League and the 100th at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were managed by Joe Maddon in his first year as Cubs manager and played their home games at Wrigley Field as members of the National League Central. They began the season on April 5, 2015, in a first-ever night-game home-opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at partially renovated Wrigley Field, and finished the regular season on October 4, 2015, on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs finished the season with the third-best record in baseball (97–65) which was also the third-best in their division, finishing one game behind the Pittsburgh Pirates (98–64) and three games behind the division winner, the rival St. Louis Cardinals (100–62). As a result, they qualified for the second wild card spot for the postseason, their first postseason appearance since 2008, and defeated the Pirates in the NLWC Game to advance to the NLDS against the Cardinals. The Cubs defeated St. Louis three games to one to advance to the NLCS against the New York Mets, the Cubs' first appearance in the NLCS since 2003. However, they were swept in four games. In 2015, Forbes valued the Cubs at $1.8 billion, ranking them 17th out of all sports franchises in the world, and the fifth highest in all MLB.Chicago Cubs https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45fdlkd/17-chicago-cubs/ Forbes 10 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160914022437/http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45fdlkd/17-chicago-cubs/ September 14, 2016 dead The Cubs attendance for the regular season was 2,959,812, up over 300,000 from the previous year.2015 MLB Attendance https://www.espn.com/mlb/attendance ESPN ESPN 8 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151016145842/http://espn.go.com/mlb/attendance October 16, 2015 live Previous season The Cubs finished the 2014 season 73–89 to finish in last place in the Central Division. Following the season, the Cubs fired manager Rick RenteriaCubs fire Rick Renteria, clear way for Maddon https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/10/31/rick-renteria-fired-chicago-cubs-joe-maddon/18256163/ Nightengale Bob USA TODAY en-US 2020-05-15 and hired former Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon.Chicago Cubs hire Joe Maddon as manager https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-chicago-cubs-hire-joe-maddon-20141031-story.html 2014-10-31 Los Angeles Times en-US 2020-05-15 Offseason Stadium changes Wrigley Field renovations On Monday, September 29, one day after the conclusion of the 2014 season, a $575 million four-year renovation project to Wrigley Field began. The bleachers in left and right field were expanded, the stadium was extended further onto both Waveland and Sheffield Avenues, and seven new outfield signs were installed along with a 5,700-square-foot jumbotron scoreboard in the left field bleachers and a 2,400 square foot video scoreboard in the right field bleachers. The parking lots along Clark Street were excavated for underground players' locker rooms and lounges.Ecker Danny Wrigley renovation begins as Cubs hope for mild winter, city cooperation http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20141001/BLOGS04/141009996/cubs-hope-for-mild-winter-city-cooperation-as-wrigley-work-begins October 2, 2014 Crain's Chicago Business October 2, 2014Mark Gonzales Banks, Carey statues moved for Wrigley renovation http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-wrigley-renovation-spt-1002-20141002-story.html October 2, 2014 Chicago Tribune October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001231553/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-wrigley-renovation-spt-1002-20141002-story.html October 1, 2014 live Coaching changes The Cubs decided not to retain Mike Brumley as the assistant hitting coach. Bill Mueller, the hitting coach, resigned over the decision. On October 9. 2014 John Mallee, formerly the Astros hitting coach, was hired as his replacement. Eric Hinske was the assistant hitting coach and Doug Dascenzo was signed to replace him as first base/outfield coach.Gonzoles Mark Cubs hire John Mallee as hitting coach http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-cubs-hire-john-mallee-20141009-story.html Chicago Tribune October 10, 2014 October 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010212216/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-cubs-hire-john-mallee-20141009-story.html October 10, 2014 live In late October 2014, quality assurance coach Jose Castro resigned to work with Atlanta Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer.Gonzalez Mark Cubs coach Jose Castro leaves for Braves http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-jose-castro-leaves-cubs-20141027-story.html Chicago Tribune October 31, 2014 October 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030195337/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-jose-castro-leaves-cubs-20141027-story.html October 30, 2014 live On October 31, the Cubs fired first year manager Rick Renteria.Rogers Jesse Cubs fire manager Rick Renteria after one season October 31, 2014 https://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/11797575/chicago-cubs-fire-manager-rick-renteria-one-season ESPN Chicago October 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031211407/http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/11797575/chicago-cubs-fire-manager-rick-renteria-one-season October 31, 2014 live On Monday, November 3, The Cubs announced the signing of Joe Maddon to a five-year contract as manager of the team.Chicago Cubs introduce Joe Maddon as manager November 3, 2014 https://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/11815376/chicago-cubs-introduce-joe-maddon-manager ESPN Chicago November 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103223338/http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/11815376/chicago-cubs-introduce-joe-maddon-manager November 3, 2014 live Former Cub Henry Blanco was hired to be the quality assurance coach on November 22.http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-henry-blanco-fills-cubs-coaching-vacancy-20141122-story.html Henry Blanco fills Cubs' coaching vacancy Sullivan Paul chicagotribune.com November 22, 2014 November 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141125024104/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-henry-blanco-fills-cubs-coaching-vacancy-20141122-story.html November 25, 2014 live At the start of the 2015 season, Brandon Hyde went from 2014 season bench coach to first base and Doug Dascenzo was the outfield coach. Dave Martinez was bench coach. On February 24, 2015, Manny Ramirez was hired as a batting consultant, splitting time between Chicago and AAA Iowa.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/manny-ramirez-kevin-youkilis-hired-chicago-cubs-192827998--mlb.html Manny Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis hired by Chicago Cubs January 14, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170426064155/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/manny-ramirez-kevin-youkilis-hired-chicago-cubs-192827998--mlb.html April 26, 2017 live Also, Kevin Youkilis was given a part-time job as a scouting and player development consultant. Broadcast changes In June 2014, the Cubs announced an end to their radio play-by-play history on WGN (720-AM) radio which dated back to 1924. In a new partnership with CBS Radio, the radio broadcast of their games moved to WBBM (780-AM) for the 2015 season.Cnannick Robert Cubs, WBBM make radio deal official http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cubs-wgn-wbbm-radio-20140605-story.html Chicago Tribune September 28, 2014 June 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141005090912/http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cubs-wgn-wbbm-radio-20140605-story.html October 5, 2014 live The Cubs finalized a new television broadcast agreement with long-time over-the-air carrier WGN-TV (Channel 9), in which the station would carry a reduced slate of 45 games per season. The team also signed a new broadcast agreement with ABC-owned station WLS-TV (Channel 7), in which they will show 25 games annually;http://abc7chicago.com/sports/abc7-to-televise-25-cubs-games-in-2015/433851/ ABC7 to televise 25 Cubs games in 2015 abc7chicago.com December 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213014851/http://abc7chicago.com/sports/abc7-to-televise-25-cubs-games-in-2015/433851/ December 13, 2014 live this deal replaced WCIU-TV as the Cubs' secondary over-the-air television outlet. Both agreements with WLS and WGN run through the end of the 2019 season. Play-by-play announcer Len Kasper and color commentator Jim Deshaies became employees of the Cubs rather than WGN-TV.Ecker Danny Cubs officially re-sign with WGN-TV for 45 games http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20150108/BLOGS04/150109863/cubs-officially-re-sign-with-wgn-tv-for-45-games chicagobusiness.com January 7, 2015 Crains Chicago Business January 11, 2015 As a result of a new programming strategy implemented by Tribune Media for WGN America, the cable superstation ceased televising Cubs games (as well as that of the Chicago White Sox and Bulls) to a national audience as of January 2015. This marked the end of a 36-season run of Cubs games televised on the national version of WGN-TV. The Cubs created affiliate stations to complement the 2015 television and radio schedule.Cubs TV and Radio affiliates http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/schedule/affiliates.jsp chicago.cubs.mlb.com April 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150407041638/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/schedule/affiliates.jsp April 7, 2015 dead Transactions RHP Donn Roach was claimed off the waiver list from the San Diego Padres.Cubs claim RHP Donn Roach off waivers November 12, 2014 http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/12/cubs-claim-rhp-donn-roach-off-waivers/ CBS Chicago November 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141114194820/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/12/cubs-claim-rhp-donn-roach-off-waivers/ November 14, 2014 live The Atlanta Braves traded second baseman Tommy La Stella to the Cubs for relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaíno and international signing bonus slots.Snyder Matt Braves trade Tommy LaStella to Cubs for Arodys Visciano http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24815110/braves-trade-tommy-la-stella-to-cubs-for-arodys-vizcaino CBS Sports November 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141117172939/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24815110/braves-trade-tommy-la-stella-to-cubs-for-arodys-vizcaino November 17, 2014 live RHP Jason Hammel signed with Chicago Cubs for a 2-year, $18 million contract after being previously traded in July 2014 to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for top prospect Addison Russell, among other players.Cubs re-sign Jason Hammel after trading him away in July http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/08/cubs-re-sign-jason-hammel-after-trading-him-away-in-july/ NBC Sports December 8, 2014 December 9, 2014 Gleeman, Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20141218010934/http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/08/cubs-re-sign-jason-hammel-after-trading-him-away-in-july/ December 18, 2014 live C Miguel Montero was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league RHP Jefferson Mejia and RHP Zack Godley. Mejia pitched for the Arizona League Cubs in 2014 and Godley pitched for the Daytona Cubs and the Kane County Cougars in 2014.Cubs complete trade with D-backs for Montero http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/103559646/cubs-trade-for-d-backs-catcher-miguel-montero Cubs.com December 9, 2014 December 9, 2014 Muskat, Carrie https://web.archive.org/web/20141214133846/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/103559646/cubs-trade-for-d-backs-catcher-miguel-montero December 14, 2014 dead LHP Jon Lester signed with the Chicago Cubs for six years for $155 million, with a vested option for a seventh. He was officially introduced on December 15, 2014.Sullivan Paul Jon Lester buys Cubs pitch of being part of something historic http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-sullivan-lester-spt-1216-20141215-story.html Chicago Tribune December 16, 2014 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216054533/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-sullivan-lester-spt-1216-20141215-story.html December 16, 2014 live Jonathan Herrera signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs in December 2014. Infielder Logan Watkins and relief pitcher Donn Roach were designated for assignment on December 19 to make space for recently claimed Ryan Lavarnway and Shane Peterson. On December 23, 2014, The Cubs announced that they had signed catcher David Ross to a two-year, $5 million contract.http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-catcher-david-ross-signs-deal-cubs-20141223-story.html Catcher David Ross officially signs two-year deal with Cubs Chicago Tribune Paul Sullivan December 23, 2014 April 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150204070738/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-catcher-david-ross-signs-deal-cubs-20141223-story.html February 4, 2015 live Chris Denorfia signed a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $2.6 million with $400k in incentives with the Chicago Cubs on January 9, 2015.http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybaseball/update/24949753/cubs-sign-outfielder-chris-denorfia-on-friday Cubs sign outfielder Chris Denorfia on Friday CBS Sports Chris Cwik January 9, 2015 January 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109235810/http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybaseball/update/24949753/cubs-sign-outfielder-chris-denorfia-on-friday January 9, 2015 live On January 19, 2015, outfielder Dexter Fowler was traded to the Cubs from the Houston Astros for Luis Valbuena and Dan Straily.http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/19/report-cubs-close-to-acquiring-dexter-fowler-from-the-astros/ Cubs acquire Dexter Fowler in a trade with the Astros NBC Sports January 19, 2015 Bill Baer April 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150228105404/http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/19/report-cubs-close-to-acquiring-dexter-fowler-from-the-astros/ February 28, 2015 live Gonzalez Germen was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on January 23, 2015.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/cubs-claim-gonzalez-germen-from-rangers.html Cubs Claim Gonzalez Germen From Rangers mlbtradrumors Jeff Todd January 23, 2015 January 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150124021117/http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/cubs-claim-gonzalez-germen-from-rangers.html January 24, 2015 live On March 5, Cubs signed RHP Phil Coke.https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/2015-transactions.shtml 2015 Chicago Cubs Trades and Transactions Baseball-Reference.com Baseball-Reference.com 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160806010820/http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/2015-transactions.shtml August 6, 2016 live Regular season Game log Chicago Cubs; 2015 game log (97–65) y Chicago Cubs; April: 12–8 (Home: 6–5; Away: 6–3) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 1 | April 5 | Cardinals | 0–3 | Wainwright (1–0) | Lester (0–1) | Rosenthal (1) | 35,055 | 0–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb" | – | April 7 | Cardinals | colspan="6" | Postponed (inclement weather) (Makeup date: July 7) |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 2 | April 8 | Cardinals | 2–0 | Arrieta (1–0) | Lynn (0–1) | Rondón (1) | 26,814 | 1–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 3 | April 10 | @ Rockies | 1–5 | Bergman (1–0) | Wood (0–1) | — | 49,303 | 1–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 4 | April 11 | @ Rockies | 9–5 | Hammel (1–0) | Kendrick (1–1) | — | 43,812 | 2–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 5 | April 12 | @ Rockies | 6–5 | Ramirez (1–0) | Hawkins (1–1) | Rondon (2) | 41,363 | 3–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 6 | April 13 | Reds | 7–6 (10) | Rondon (1–0) | Parra (0–1) | — | 26,390 | 4–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 7 | April 14 | Reds | 0–3 | DeSclafani (1–0) | Arrieta (1–1) | Chapman (3) | 27.525 | 4–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 8 | April 15 | Reds | 5–0 | Wood (1–1) | Marquis (0–1) | — | 29,205 | 5–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 9 | April 17 | Padres | 4–5 | Shields (2–0) | Schlitter (0–1) | Kimbrel (4) | 32,138 | 5–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 10 | April 18 | Padres | 7–6 (11) | Rosscup (1–0) | Kimbrel (0–1) | — | 33,958 | 6–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 11 | April 19 | Padres | 2–5 | Cashner (1–2) | Lester (0–2) | Benoit (1) | 29,113 | 6–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 12 | April 20 | @ Pirates | 5–2 | Arrieta (2–1) | Caminero (0–1) | — | 11,777 | 7–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 13 | April 21 | @ Pirates | 9–8 | Jackson (1–0) | Melancon (0–1) | Rondon (3) | 13,680 | 8–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 14 | April 22 | @ Pirates | 3–4 | Worley (2–1) | Hammel(1–1) | Watson (1) | 15,101 | 8–6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 15 | April 23 | @ Pirates | 4–5 | Liz (1–1) | Schlitter (0–2) | Melancon (3) | 22,224 | 8–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 16 | April 24 | @ Reds | 7–3 (11) | Motte (1–0) | Badenhop (0–1) | — | 39,891 | 9–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb" | – | April 25 | @ Reds | colspan="6" | Postponed (inclement weather) (Makeup date: July 22) |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 17 | April 26 | @ Reds | 5–2 | Arrieta (3–1) | DeSclafani (2–1) | Rondon (4) | 38,954 | 10–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 18 | April 27 | Pirates | 4–0 | Hammel (2–1) | Worley (2–2) | — | 29,159 | 11–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 19 | April 28 | Pirates | 6–2 | Wood (2–1) | Locke (2–1) | — | 29,915 | 12–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 20 | April 29 | Pirates | 1–8 | Cole (4–0) | Hendricks (0–1) | — | 30,634 | 12–8 |- y Chicago Cubs; May: 14–14 (Home: 9–6; Away: 5–8) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 21 | May 1 | Brewers | 1–0 | Lester (1–2) | Peralta (0–4) | Rondon (5) | 31,128 | 13–8 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 22 | May 2 | Brewers | 1–6 | Fiers (1–3) | Arrieta (3–2) | — | 34,878 | 13–9 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 23 | May 3 | Brewers | 3–5 | Smith (1–0) | Strop (0–1) | Rodríguez (4) | 33,398 | 13–10 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 24 | May 4 | @ Cardinals | 9–10 | Socalovich (2–0) | Strop (0–2) | Maness (2) | 41,981 | 13–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 25 | May 5 | @ Cardinals | 4–7 | Harris (1–0) | Jackson (1–1) | Rosenthal (9) | 41,613 | 13–12 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 26 | May 6 | @ Cardinals | 6–5 | Lester (2–2) | Lynn (1–3) | Rondon (6) | 42,207 | 14–12 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 27 | May 7 | @ Cardinals | 1–5 | Lackey (1–2) | Arrieta (3–3) | Rosenthal (10) | 44,472 | 14–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 28 | May 8 | @ Brewers | 7–6 | Hammel (3–1) | Nelson (1–3) | — | 38,283 | 15–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 29 | May 9 | @ Brewers | 4–12 | Lohse (2–4) | Wood (2–2) | — | 39,600 | 15–14 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 30 | May 10 | @ Brewers | 2–3 (10) | Blazek (3–0) | Motte (1–1) | — | 41,467 | 15–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 31 | May 11 | Mets | 4–3 | Lester (3–2) | deGrom (3–4) | Rondon (7) | 32,980 | 16–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 32 | May 12 | Mets | 6–1 | Arrieta (4–3) | Syndergaard (0–1) | — | 31,542 | 17–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 33 | May 13 | Mets | 2–1 | Rondon (2–0) | Torres (1–2) | — | 33,709 | 18–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 34 | May 14 | Mets | 6–5 | Strop (1–2) | Niese (3–3) | Rondon (8) | 31,497 | 19–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 35 | May 15 | Pirates | 11–10 (12) | Jackson (2–1) | Liz (1–3) | — | 33,617 | 20–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 36 | May 16 | Pirates | 4–1 | Lester (4–2) | Cole (5–2) | Wood (1) | 38,883 | 21–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 37 | May 17 | Pirates | 0–3 | Burnett (3–1) | Arrieta (4–4) | Melancon (9) | 36,289 | 21–16 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 38 | May 19 | @ Padres | 3–4 | Benoit (4–1) | Russell (0–1) | Kimbrel (11) | 25,917 | 21–17 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 39 | May 20 | @ Padres | 3–2 | Grimm (1–0) | T. Ross (2–4) | Rondon (9) | 25.028 | 22–17 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 40 | May 21 | @ Padres | 3–0 | Hendricks (1–1) | Despaigne (2–3) | — | 30.021 | 23–17 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 41 | May 22 | @ Diamondbacks | 4–5 (13) | Delgado (2–2) | Rosscup (1–1) | — | 34,498 | 23–18 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 42 | May 23 | @ Diamondbacks | 9–6 | Motte(2–1) | Burgos (0–2) | Strop (1) | 30,502 | 24–18 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 43 | May 24 | @ Diamondbacks | 3–4 | Hellickson (2–3) | Hammel (3–2) | Ziegler (2) | 39,660 | 24–19 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 44 | May 25 | Nationals | 1–2 | Roark (1–2) | Grimm (1–1) | Storen (15) | 38,463 | 24–20 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 45 | May 26 | Nationals | 3–2 | Rondon (3–0) | Grace (2–1) | — | 30,440 | 25–20 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 46 | May 27 | Nationals | 0–3 | Scherzer (6–3) | Lester (4–3) | Storen (16) | 34,215 | 25–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 47 | May 29 | Royals | 4–8 | Herrera (1–1) | Strop (1–3) | — | 34,273 | 25–22 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb" | – | May 30 | Royals | colspan="6" | Postponed (inclement weather) (Makeup date: September 28) |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" | 48 | May 31 | Royals | 2–1 (11) | Rosscup (2–1) | Madson (0–1) | — | 37,766 | 26–22 |- y Chicago Cubs; June: 14–13 (Home: 5–4; Away: 9–9) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 49 | June 1 | @ Marlins | 5–1 | Hammel (4–2) | Urena (0–2) | — | 20,964 | 27–22 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 50 | June 2 | @ Marlins | 2–5 | Hand (1–1) | Hendricks (1–2) | Ramos (5) | 23,789 | 27–23 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 51 | June 3 | @ Marlins | 3–7 | Haren (6–2) | Lester (4–4) | — | 22,962 | 27–24 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 52 | June 4 | @ Nationals | 2–1 | Arrieta (5–4) | Gonzalez (4–3) | Rondón (10) | 35,465 | 28–24 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 53 | June 5 | @ Nationals | 5–7 | Roark (2–2) | Wada (0–1) | – | 36,124 | 28–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 54 | June 6 | @ Nationals | 4–2 | Hammel (5–2) | Ross (0–1) | Strop (2) | 38,214 | 29–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 55 | June 7 | @ Nationals | 6–3 | Hendricks (2–2) | Zimmermann (5–3) | Motte (1) | 40,939 | 30–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 56 | June 9 | @ Tigers | 0–6 | Sanchez (4–7) | Lester (4–5) | — | 33,301 | 30–26 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 57 | June 10 | @ Tigers | 12–3 | Arrieta (6–4) | Greene (4–6) | — | 33,397 | 31–26 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 58 | June 11 | Reds | 6–3 | Wood (3–2) | Lorenzen (1–2) | Rondón (11) | 35,031 | 32–26 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 59 | June 12 | Reds | 4–5 (10) | Hoover (5–0) | Rondón (3–1) | Chapman (13) | 40,016 | 32–27 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 60 | June 13 | Reds | 4–3 | Motte (3–1) | Cingrani (0–3) | — | 40,693 | 33–27 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 61 | June 14 | Reds | 2–1 (11) | Schlitter (1–2) | Badenhop (0–2) | — | 33,201 | 34–27 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb" | – | June 15 | Indians | colspan="6" | Postponed (inclement weather) (Makeup date: August 24) |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 62 | June 16 | Indians | 0–6 | Bauer (6–3) | Arrieta (6–5) | — | 35,914 | 34–28 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 63 | June 17 | @ Indians | 17–0 | Wada (1–1) | Marcum (3–2) | — | 15,572 | 35–28 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 64 | June 18 | @ Indians | 3–4 | McAllister (2–2) | Wood (3–3) | Shaw (1) | 15,891 | 35–29 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 65 | June 19 | @ Twins | 2–7 | Hughes (5–6) | Hendricks (2–3) | — | 36,817 | 35–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 66 | June 20 | @ Twins | 4–1 (10) | Motte (4–1) | Boyer (2–3) | Rondon (12) | 40,066 | 36–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 67 | June 21 | @ Twins | 8–0 | Arrieta (7–5) | Gibson (4–6) | — | 40,273 | 37–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 68 | June 22 | Dodgers | 4–2 | Wood (4–3) | Kershaw (5–5) | Motte (2) | 35,147 | 38–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 69 | June 23 | Dodgers | 1–0 (10) | Motte (5–1) | Peralta (1–1) | — | 36,799 | 39–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 70 | June 24 | Dodgers | 2–5 | Howell (3–1) | Hendricks (2–4) | Jansen (10) | 36.653 | 39–31 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 71 | June 25 | Dodgers | 0–4 | Frias (5–5) | Lester (4–6) | — | 41,498 | 39–32 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 72 | June 26 | @ Cardinals | 2–3 | Maness (2–0) | Grimm (1–2) | — | 45,558 | 39–33 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 73 | June 27 | @ Cardinals | 1–8 | Wacha (10–3) | Roach (0–1) | Villanueva (1) | 46,407 | 39–34 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 74 | June 28 | @ Cardinals | 1–4 | Martinez (9–3) | Hammel (5–3) | Rosenthal (23) | 45,384 | 39–35 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 75 | June 30 | @ Mets | 1–0 | Hendricks (3–4) | Niese (3–8) | Motte (3) | 27,084 | 40–35 |- y Chicago Cubs; July: 15–12 (Home: 7–9; Away: 8–3) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 76 | July 1 | @ Mets | 2–0 (11) | Motte (6–1) | Torres (2–4) | Grimm (1) | 23,906 | 41–35 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 77 | July 2 | @ Mets | 6–1 | Arrieta (8–5) | deGrom (8–6) | — | 27,207 | 42–35 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 78 | July 3 | Marlins | 1–2 | Koehler (7–4) | Hammel (5–4) | Ramos (13) | 41,212 | 42–36 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 79 | July 4 | Marlins | 7–2 | Richard (1–0) | Cosart (1–4) | — | 37,898 | 43–36 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 80 | July 5 | Marlins | 2–0 | Hendricks (4–4) | Latos (3–6) | Motte (4) | 37,766 | 44–36 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 81 | July 6 | Cardinals | 0–6 | Lackey (7–5) | Lester(4–7) | — | 37,609 | 44–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 82 | July 7 | Cardinals | 7–4 | Arrieta (9–5) | Lyons (2–1) | — | 34,368 | 45–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 83 | July 7 | Cardinals | 5–3 | Wood (5–3) | Maness (3–1) | Motte (5) | 35,703 | 46–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 84 | July 8 | Cardinals | 5–6 | Socolovich (3–1) | Strop (1–4) | Rosenthal (25) | 37,993 | 46–38 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 85 | July 10 | White Sox | 0–1 | Petricka (3–2) | Rondon (3–2) | Robertson (19) | 41,580 | 46–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 86 | July 11 | White Sox | 1–5 | Sale (8–4) | Lester (4–8) | — | 41,596 | 46–40 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 87 | July 12 | White Sox | 3–1 | Arrieta (10–5) | Quintana (4–9) | — | 41,688 | 47–40 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbcaff;" | colspan="9" | 86th All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Ohio |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 88 | July 17 | @ Braves | 2–4 | Vizciano (1–0) | Strop (1–5) | Johnson (6) | 42,532 | 47–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 89 | July 18 | @ Braves | 4–0 | Lester (5–8) | Banuelos (1–1) | — | 45,758 | 48–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 90 | July 19 | @ Braves | 4–1 | Arrieta (11–5) | Miller (5–6) | — | 31,690 | 49–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 91 | July 20 | @ Reds | 4–5 | Matthews (1–1) | Grimm (1–3) | Chapman (19) | 34,900 | 49–42 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 92 | July 21 | @ Reds | 5–4 (13) | Motte (7–1) | Adcock (1–2) | Grimm (2) | 36,845 | 50–42 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 93 | July 22 | @ Reds | 1–9 | Leake (8–5) | Hendricks (4–5) | — | 35,093 | 50–43 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 94 | July 22 | @ Reds | 6–5 | Rondon (4–2) | Chapman (3–4) | Motte (6) | 39,183 | 51–43 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 95 | July 24 | Phillies | 3–5 (10) | Giles (5–2) | Russell (0–2) | Papelbon (17) | 41,230 | 51–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 96 | July 25 | Phillies | 0–5 | Hamels (6–7) | Arrieta (11–6) | — | 41,683 | 51–45 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 97 | July 26 | Phillies | 5–11 | Nola (1–1) | Hammel (5–5) | — | 41,123 | 51–46 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 98 | July 27 | Rockies | 9–8 | Soriano (1–0) | Axford (3–4) | — | 35,070 | 52–46 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 99 | July 28 | Rockies | 2–7 | Flande (1–1) | Beeler (0–1) | — | 36.747 | 52–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 100 | July 29 | Rockies | 3–2 | Lester (6–8) | Butler (3–7) | Rondon (13) | 38,874 | 53–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 101 | July 30 | @ Brewers | 5–2 | Soriano (2–0) | Smith (4–2) | Rondon (14) | 36,206 | 54–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 102 | July 31 | @ Brewers | 4–1 | Hammel (6–5) | Jungmann (5–3) | Rondon (15) | 35,669 | 55–47 |- y Chicago Cubs; August: 19–9 (Home: 12–3; Away: 7–6) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 103 | August 1 | @ Brewers | 4–2 | Hendricks (5–5) | Garza (5–12) | Hunter (1) | 41,720 | 56–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 104 | August 2 | @ Brewers | 4–3 | Richard (2–0) | Lohse (5–13) | Rondon (16) | 38,536 | 57–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb" | — | August 3 | @ Pirates | colspan="6" | Postponed (inclement weather) (Makeup date: September 15) |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 105 | August 4 | @ Pirates | 5–0 | Arrieta (12–6) | Happ (4–7) | — | 34,993 | 58–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 106 | August 5 | @ Pirates | 5–7 | Bastardo (3–1) | Wood (5–4) | Melancon (34) | 35,759 | 58–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 107 | August 6 | Giants | 5–4 | Grimm (2–3) | Heston (11–6) | Rondon (17) | 41,242 | 59–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 108 | August 7 | Giants | 7–3 | Lester (7–8) | Vogelsong (7–8) | Rondon (18) | 41,311 | 60–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 109 | August 8 | Giants | 8–6 | Hendricks (6–5) | Cain (2–3) |Grimm (3) | 41,305 | 61–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 110 | August 9 | Giants | 2–0 | Arrieta (13–6) | Peavy (2–5) | Rondon (19) | 39,939 | 62–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 111 | August 11 | Brewers | 6–3 | Haren (8–7) | Jungmann (6–4) | Russell (1) | 37,109 | 63–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 112 | August 12 | Brewers | 3–2 (10) | Hunter (3–2) | Blazek (5–3) | — | 36,438 | 64–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 113 | August 13 | Brewers | 9–2 | Lester (8–8) | Cravy (0–4) | — | 40,799 | 65–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 114 | August 14 | @ White Sox | 6–5 | Richard (3–0) | Samardzija (8–8) |Rondon (20) | 36,386 | 66–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 115 | August 15 | @ White Sox | 6–3 | Arrieta (14–6) | Quintana (6–10) | Rondon (21) | 39,579 | 67–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 116 | August 16 | @ White Sox | 1–3 | Sale (11–7) | Haren (8–8) | Robertson (24) | 39,475 | 67–49 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 117 | August 18 | Tigers | 8–10 | Alburquerque (3–0) | Strop (1–6) | — | 39,684 | 67–50 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 118 | August 19 | Tigers | 8–15 | Feliz (3–3) | Lester (8–9) | — | 40,310 | 67–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 119 | August 20 | Braves | 7–1 | Arrieta (15–6) | Foltynewicz (4–5) | — | 34,633 | 68–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 120 | August 21 | Braves | 5–3 | Motte (8–1) | Miller (5–10) | Rondon (22) | 39,211 | 69–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 121 | August 22 | Braves | 9–7 | Strop (2–6) | Jackson (2–2) | Rondon (23) | 41,196 | 70–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 122 | August 23 | Braves | 9–3 | Hammel (7–5) | Wisler (5–4) | — | 39,581 | 71–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 123 |August 24 |Indians | 2–1 | Rondon (5–2) | McAllister (3–4) | — | 36,283 | 72–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" |124 | August 25 | @ Giants | 8–5 | Arrieta (16–6) | Cain (2–4) | Rondon (24) | 41,595 | 73–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 125 | August 26 | @ Giants | 2–4 | Peavy (4–2) | Hendricks (6–6) | Casilla (31) | 41,640 | 73–52 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 126 | August 27 | @ Giants | 1–9 | Bumgarner (16−6) | Haren (8–9) | — | 41,847 | 73–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 127 | August 28 | @ Dodgers | 1–4 | Kershaw (11−6) | Hammel (7−6) | Jansen (26) | 44,874 | 73–54 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 128 | August 29 | @ Dodgers | 2–5 | Howell (5−1) | Lester (8−10) | Jansen (27) | 51,697 | 73–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 129 | August 30 | @ Dodgers | 2–0 | Arrieta (17–6) | Wood (9–9) | — | 46,679 | 74–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 130 | August 31 | Reds | 5–13 | Mattheus (2−4) | Grimm (2−4) | Chapman (26) | 34,017 | 74–56 |- y Chicago Cubs; September: 19–9 (Home: 10–5; Away: 9–4) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 131 | September 1 | Reds | 5–4 | Rodney (6−5) | Badenhop (1−4) | Rondon (25) | 33,756 | 75–56 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 132 | September 2 | Reds | 4–7 | Hoover (7−0) | Rondon (5−3) | Chapman (27) | 31,165 | 75–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 133 | September 4 | Diamondbacks | 14–5 | Lester (9−10) | Godley (4−1) | — | 36,132 | 76–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 134 | September 5 | Diamondbacks | 2–0 | Arrieta (18–6) | Ray (3–11) | Rondon (26) | 40,690 | 77–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 135 | September 6 | Diamondbacks | 6–4 | Grimm (3−4) | De La Rosa (12−7) | — | 41,183 | 78–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 136 | September 7 | @ Cardinals | 9–0 | Haren (9–9) | Lynn (11–9) | — | 45,986 | 79–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 137 | September 8 | @ Cardinals | 8–5 | Hammel (8–6) | Wacha (15–5) | Rondón (27) | 42,206 | 80–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 138 | September 9 | @ Cardinals |3–4 | Broxton (2−1) | Richard (3−1) | Rosenthal (43) | 43,557 | 80–58 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 139 | September 11 | @ Phillies | 5–1 | Arrieta (19–6) | Morgan (5–6) | — | | 81–58 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 140 | September 11 | @ Phillies | 7–3 | Hendricks (7–6) | Asher (0–3) | Rondón (28) | 22,538 | 82–58 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 141 | September 12 | @ Phillies | 5–7 | Giles (6–2) | Rondón (5–4) | — | 20,813 | 82–59 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 142 | September 13 | @ Phillies | 4–7 | Hinojosa (1–0) | Richard (3–2) | Giles (13) | 23,450 | 82–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 143 | September 15 | @ Pirates | 4–5 | Watson (4–1) | Grimm (3–5) | Melancon (46) | 31,488 | 82–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 144 | September 15 | @ Pirates | 2–1 | Lester (10–10) | Happ (9–8) | — | 25,914 | 83–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 145 | September 16 | @ Pirates | 3–2 (12) | Rondón (6–4) | Worley (4–6) | — | 31,945 | 84–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 146 | September 17 | @ Pirates | 9–6 | Richard (4–2) | Morton (9–8) | Wood (2) | 28,228 | 85–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 147 | September 18 | Cardinals | 8–3 | Hunter (4−2) | Maness (4−2) | — | 40,846 | 86–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 148 | September 19 | Cardinals | 5–4 | Cahill (1–3) | Wacha (16–6) | Strop (3) | 40,994 | 87–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 149 | September 20 | Cardinals | 3–4 | Martinez (14–7) | Lester (10–11) | Rosenthal (46) | 40,962 | 87–62 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 150 | September 21 | Brewers | 9–5 | Hammel (9–6) | Peralta (5–10) | — | 34,373 | 88–62 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 151 | September 22 | Brewers | 4–0 | Arrieta (20–6) | Cravy (0–8) | — | 36,270 | 89–62 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 152 | September 23 | Brewers | 1–4 | Davies (2–2) | Hendricks (7–7) | Rodrigues (35) | 37,559 | 89–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 153 | September 25 | Pirates | 2–3 |Cole (18–8) |Lester (10−12) | Melancon (51) |40,432 | 89–64 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb" | 154 | September 26 | Pirates | 0–4 | Liriano (12−7) | Hammel (9−7) | — | 41,150 | 89–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 155 | September 27 | Pirates | 4–0 | Arrieta (21−6) | Burnett (9-6) | — | 40,617 | 90–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 156 | September 28 | Royals | 1–0 (11) |Rodney (7−5) |Almonte (0−2) | – | 40,552 | 91–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 157 | September 29 | @ Reds | 4–1 | Haren (10–9) | Smith (0–3) | Wood (3) | 18,168 | 92–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 158 | September 30 | @ Reds | 10–3 | Lester (11–12) | DeScalfani (9–13) | — | 21,397 |93–65 |- y Chicago Cubs; October: 4–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 4–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 159 | October 1 | @ Reds | 5–3 | Hammel (10–7) | Lamb (1–5) | Rondon (29) | 26,352 | 94–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 160 | October 2 | @ Brewers | 6–1 | Arrieta (22–6) | Pena (2–1) | — | 30,044 | 95–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 161 | October 3 | @ Brewers | 1–0 | Hendricks (8–7) | Wagner (0–2) | Rondon (30) | 35,291 | 96–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb" | 162 | October 4 | @ Brewers | 3–1 | Haren (11–9) | Lopez (1–1) | Wood (4) | 32,959 | 97–65 |- |- style="text-align:center;" | Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fbb darkgray = Loss      #bbb darkgray = PostponementBold = Cubs team member Season standings Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs Record vs. opponents CHC Opening Day starters +Opening Day Starters Name Pos. Dexter Fowler CF Jorge Soler RF Anthony Rizzo 1B Starlin Castro SS Chris Coghlan LF Mike Olt 3B David Ross C Jon Lester SP Tommy La Stella 2B Season summary April At the conclusion of the first month of the season the Cubs had a record of 12–8. It was their first winning April since the 2008 season. They led the National League in stolen bases with 25, were third in on-base percentage with .329, and sixth in acquiring walks with 71.Sortable Player Stats/Hitting http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#sectionType=st&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+hitting&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='NL'&statType=hitting&page=1&ts=1430482494964&sortColumn=sv&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0 chicagocubs.mlb.com/stats Major League Baseball May 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170312031948/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#sectionType=st&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+hitting&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='NL'&statType=hitting&page=1&ts=1430482494964&sortColumn=sv&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0 March 12, 2017 dead The pitching staff allowed the fewest walks in the National League with 41, they were third in WHIP with 1.15, fifth in striking out opposing batters with 181, sixth in opposing players batting average with .240, sixth in earned run average with 3.71 and allowed only 14 home runs against them.Sortable Team Stats /Pitching http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#sectionType=st&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='NL'&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1430480836455&sortColumn=sv&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0 chicagocubs.mlb.com/stats Major League Baseball May 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170312031948/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#sectionType=st&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='NL'&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1430480836455&sortColumn=sv&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0 March 12, 2017 dead During the month, the Cubs played in three extra-inning ballgames, winning all three.Androcki Tony Cardiac Cubs come through again with another extra-innings win http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/cardiac-cubs-come-through-again-another-extra-innings-win csnchicago.com CSN-Chicago May 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150427201638/http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/cardiac-cubs-come-through-again-another-extra-innings-win April 27, 2015 dead mdy-all April 5 – The Cubs pay tribute to the late Ernie Banks before the first opening night game in Cubs history.Clements Ron Cardinals spoil Cubs opener at Wrigley field http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2015-04-05/st-louis-cardinals-chicago-cubs-opener-wrigley-field-mlb-opening-day sportingnews.com The Sporting News May 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150509210849/http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2015-04-05/st-louis-cardinals-chicago-cubs-opener-wrigley-field-mlb-opening-day May 9, 2015 live April 17 – Heralded rookie Kris Bryant plays in his first Major League game.Mitchell Fred Friday's recap http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-gameday-cubs-padres-spt-0418-20150417-story.html Chicago Tribune May 1, 2015 April 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150426063029/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-gameday-cubs-padres-spt-0418-20150417-story.html April 26, 2015 live April 5–30 – Due to delays in the 1060 Project, the entire outfield section was unavailable for use by fans attending Cubs games. Attendance figures for the month of April were affected by approximately 5,000 fans per home game.Greenburg Jon Cubs say new Wrigley Field bleachers won't be ready for opener https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12184917/chicago-cubs-say-new-wrigley-field-bleachers-ready-opener espn.go.com/mlb January 17, 2015 ESPN Chicago May 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150507121441/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12184917/chicago-cubs-say-new-wrigley-field-bleachers-ready-opener May 7, 2015 live May At the end of the first two months of the season the Cubs had a record of 26–22. It was the first winning two-month period since the end of the 2008 season. They were third in the National League in stolen bases with 46 and second at receiving walks at 192. They did, however, lead the league in striking out at 541. The pitching staff allowed the second fewest walks in the National League with 140, they were third in WHIP, third in striking out opposing batters, sixth in opposing players batting average with .246, fifth in earned run average with 3.72, and allowed 56 home runs against them.National League Statistics http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#sectionType=st&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='NL'&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1433965988461&sortColumn=avg&sortOrder='asc'&extended=0 mlb.com Major League Baseball June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170312031948/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#sectionType=st&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='NL'&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1433965988461&sortColumn=avg&sortOrder='asc'&extended=0 March 12, 2017 dead May 11 – Left and center field bleacher seats were available for occupancy for the first time during the season during a night game with the New York Mets.Muskat Carrie Bryant breaks in new bleachers with homer https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-kris-bryant-breaks-in-new-bleachers-with-homer/c-123777984 MLB.com Major League Baseball May 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150515001400/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/123777984/cubs-kris-bryant-breaks-in-new-bleachers-with-homer May 15, 2015 live May 14 – The Cubs four-game sweep of the NY Mets was their first over the Mets at Wrigley Field since Aug. 6–9, 1992. The May 14 victory was Joe Maddon's 800th career win. May 31 – For the first time in nearly a half-decade the Cubs finished at or above .500 for two months in a row with a May 31 victory against the Kansas City Royals. Kris Bryant received the Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award for May. June June 11 – The right field bleacher seats were available for occupancy for the first time during the season during a night game with the Cincinnati Reds. Dexter Fowler hit the first home run to land into the newly renovated right-field seats at Wrigley Field when fans were present.Muskat Carrie Garno Greg HR points Cubs in right direction against Reds https://www.mlb.com/news/hrs-point-cubs-in-right-direction-against-reds/c-130051484 MLB.com MLB.com June 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150614033942/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/130051484/hrs-point-cubs-in-right-direction-against-reds June 14, 2015 live June 17 – The Cubs 17–0 victory at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Indians was the largest shutout win by the Cubs since May 13, 1969, a 19–0 win over the Padres at Wrigley Field.Sullivan Paul Crazy night in Cleveland for Cub's kids http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-crazy-night-in-cleveland-for-cubs-kids-20150617-column.html Chicago Tribune June 18, 2015 June 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150618115119/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-crazy-night-in-cleveland-for-cubs-kids-20150617-column.html June 18, 2015 live June 30 – The Cubs finished 14–13 for the month; the third month in a row with a winning record. July July 6 – Anthony Rizzo (1B) and Kris Bryant (3B) were named to the National League All-Star Team. July 13 – At the All-Star break the Cubs had a record of 47–40. They were seventh in Major League baseball in stolen bases with 57 and fourth at receiving walks at 293. They were second in the league in striking out at 799. The pitching staff allowed the fewest hits against in baseball with 140, they were first in WHIP at 1.16, third in striking out opposing batters with 754, first in opposing players batting average with .234, fifth in earned run average with 3.72, and allowed 56 home runs.Sortable stats/pre-AllStar http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#playerType=ALL&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=st&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1436818359493&team_id=&timeframe=preas&split=preas&last_x_days=&sortColumn=hr&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0 mlb.com Major League Baseball July 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170312031948/http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=chc#playerType=ALL&elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Team+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2015&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=st&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1436818359493&team_id=&timeframe=preas&split=preas&last_x_days=&sortColumn=hr&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0 March 12, 2017 dead July 25 – Future Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels then of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter against the Cubs,Jay Cohen Phillies' Hamels Pitches 1st No-Hitter Vs Cubs in 50 Years https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/phillies-hamels-pitches-1st-hitter-cubs-50-years-32687669 abcnews.go.com ABC News July 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150726234102/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/phillies-hamels-pitches-1st-hitter-cubs-50-years-32687669 July 26, 2015 live marking the first time the Cubs have been no-hit in 7,921 games, which was the longest streak in the Major Leagues.Muscat Carrie Arrieta ready for redemption in opener vs. Phillies http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150909148295924?game_pk=415741 MLB.com 10 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074747/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150909148295924?game_pk=415741 March 4, 2016 dead It was Hamels last start in a Phillies uniform before he was traded to the Texas Rangers. The Cubs finished a fourth month in a row over .500 for the first time since the 2008 season. With a record of 55–47, they were two games out of the second position to qualify for a wild card post-season playoff game. August thumb|right|200px|Rain delay at Wrigley Field August 18, 2015 August 10 – After a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants, the Cubs had moved into the wild card spot and held a 3.5 game lead for the second place wild card qualifier. August 23 – The Cubs swept the Atlanta Braves, their fourth, four-game sweep of the season; first time since 1945. The Cubs led the NL in both home runs and runs scored in the second half. August 30 – Jake Arrieta threw a no hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Cubs' Jake Arrieta throws no-hitter vs. Dodgers http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/920216/cubs-jake-arrieta-throws-hitter-vs-dodgers 31 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150902155409/http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/920216/cubs-jake-arrieta-throws-hitter-vs-dodgers September 2, 2015 dead mdy-all For the fifth month in a row, the Cubs finished a month over .500 with an August record of 19−9. They were 5.5 games ahead of San Francisco for the second wild card slot. They led the majors in striking out with 1,208 and had the lowest team batting average at .241. The pitching staff struck out 1,128 batters (second in the majors) and had a WHIP of 1.20. Kris Bryant was named the NL Rookie of the Month for August and Jake Arrieta was named the Pitcher of the Month and Player of the Week for August 24–30. September September 1 – IF Javier Baez and LHP Tsuyoshi Wada were recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Catcher David Ross was activated off the family medical emergency leave list. Later in the month, the Cubs also selected the contracts of OF Quintin Berry, RHP Trevor Cahill, RHP Carl Edwards Jr., RHP Zac Rosscup and RHP Yoervis Medina from Triple-A. September 11 – The Cubs swept a double header against the Phillies guaranteeing them a winning record for the first time since 2009. Jake Arrieta won his 19th game of the season making him the first pitcher in the 2015 season to hit the mark; it was his 16th straight quality start, allowing just one run over eight innings, and dropping his ERA to 1.99. September 25 – The Cubs were defeated by their division rival Pittsburgh, 3–2, but still clinched their first postseason berth since 2008 when the San Francisco Giants lost to the Oakland A's. October October 4 – At the conclusion of the season the Cubs had a record of 97–65, third best in Major League Baseball. The 97 wins were the most for a first-year Cubs manager. Their record away from Wrigley Field was 48−33, the Cubs' best road record since 1945. Cubs' hitters led the majors in strikeouts with 1,518 and were third from the bottom with runners in scoring position (.237), but they were fifth in on-base percentage with .321 and first in acquiring walks with 567. The pitching staff allowed the fewest hits in baseball with 1,276, were first in WHIP with 1.15, first in striking out opposing batters with 1,431, and third in earned run average with 3.36. Cubs rookies (Bryant, Schwarber, Russell and Soler) hit 65 home runs, setting a franchise record.Rogers Jessie Cubs rookies enter record books, help sweep Phillies https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/34163/cubs-rookies-enter-record-books-help-sweep-phillies ESPN September 12, 2015 ESPN 9 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151022210249/http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/34163/cubs-rookies-enter-record-books-help-sweep-phillies October 22, 2015 live The previous high was 58 set in 1966. November November 16 – Kris Bryant won the 2015 National League Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award by a unanimous first place vote. San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Duffy and Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung-ho Kang placed behind Bryant. Bryant became the first Cub to win the award since catcher Geovany Soto in 2008. November 17 – Manager Joe Maddon won the Manager of the Year Award over St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and NL-Champions New York Mets manager Terry Collins. Maddon set the franchise record for most wins in the first season as manager, with 97 wins. Maddon became the seventh manager in MLB history to win the award in both leagues, as Maddon previously won the award in 2008 and 2011 with Tampa Bay. He became the first Cubs manager to win the award since Lou Piniella in 2008. November 18 – Starting pitcher Jake Arrieta won the 2015 NL Cy Young Award over Dodgers pitchers Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. Arrieta had a stellar 2015 campaign, going 22–6 with a 1.77 ERA. Arrieta set a major league record with the lowest second-half ERA over a minimum of 12 starts with an ERA of 0.75. He went 14–1 in the second half of the season, as well as no-hitting the Dodgers on August 30. Arrieta is the first Cub to win the award since Hall of Famer Greg Maddux in 1992. The Cubs also became the first team in MLB to win three major awards since the 2001 Seattle Mariners. Transactions Back-up catcher Welington Castillo was traded to the Seattle Mariners for right-handed relief pitcher Yoervis Medina on May 19. On May 26, released Phil Coke. 13-year-veteran right-handed relief pitcher Rafael Soriano agreed to terms on June 8 and reported to a Cubs training facility in the Dominican Republic.http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/129529128/cubs-agree-to-deal-with-reliever-soriano Cubs agree to deal with reliever Soriano mlb.cubs.com MLB.com Muskat Carrie June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150611094101/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/129529128/cubs-agree-to-deal-with-reliever-soriano June 11, 2015 deadhttp://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/675040/cubs-closing-deal-free-agent-closer-rafael-soriano Cubs sign free-agent reliever Rafael Soriano Chicago Sun-Times dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150611185341/http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/675040/cubs-closing-deal-free-agent-closer-rafael-soriano June 11, 2015 mdy-all On July 3, 2015, Clayton Richard was traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Chicago Cubs for cash.https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/07/03/Pirates-trade-Clayton-Richard-to-Chicago-Cubs/stories/201507030275 Pirates trade Clayton Richard to Chicago Cubs Nesbitt Stephen J. July 3, 2015 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150705121708/http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/07/03/Pirates-trade-Clayton-Richard-to-Chicago-Cubs/stories/201507030275 July 5, 2015 live He was designated for assignment on July 22 and relief pitcher Yoervis Medina was added to the roster. Richard was optioned to the Iowa Cubs on July 23 and was again designated for assignment on August 3 but was re-signed as a free agent on August 5.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/08/cubs-re-sign-clayton-richard.html Cubs Re-Sign Clayton Richard mlbtraderumors.com MLB Trade Rumors Todd Jeff August 5, 2015 29 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905204630/http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/08/cubs-re-sign-clayton-richard.html September 5, 2015 live On July 19, 2015, RHP Edwin Jackson was designated for assignment to make room on the major league roster for reliever Rafael Soriano.http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/784842/cubs-designated-edwin-jackson-assignment The Cubs designated Edwin Jackson for assignment Chicago Sun-Times Muskat Carrie chicago.suntimes.com July 21, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150725112707/http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/784842/cubs-designated-edwin-jackson-assignment July 25, 2015 mdy-all On August 14, Jackson signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves for the remainder of the 2015 season.https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13440069/atlanta-braves-sign-right-hander-edwin-jackson-pitch-relief-remainder-season Edwin Jackson, released by Cubs in July, signs to pitch in Braves bullpen ESPN August 14, 2015 ESPN 29 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150824090144/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13440069/atlanta-braves-sign-right-hander-edwin-jackson-pitch-relief-remainder-season August 24, 2015 live On July 31, the Cubs acquired Tommy Hunter from the Baltimore Orioles for Junior Lake and acquired Dan Haren from the Miami Marlins for minor leaguers Elliot Soto and Ivan Pineyro. On August 27, RHP Fernando Rodney was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Cubs for a player to be named later or cash.http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/28/fernando-rodney-chicago-cubs-mariners/71323010/ Cubs get struggling reliever Fernando Rodney from M's freep.com Detroit Free Press 29 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150912022202/http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/28/fernando-rodney-chicago-cubs-mariners/71323010/ September 12, 2015 live On August 31, CF Austin Jackson was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Cubs for a player to be named later. The Cubs released Rafael Soriano on September 4. Roster 2015 Chicago Cubs Roster Pitchers 49 Jake Arrieta 32 Dallas Beeler 53 Trevor Cahill 27 Phil Coke  6 Carl Edwards 71 Gonzalez Germen 52 Justin Grimm 39 Jason Hammel 50 Dan Haren 28 Kyle Hendricks 21 Tommy Hunter 36 Edwin Jackson 34 Jon Lester 33,55 Yoervis Medina 30 Jason Motte 54 Neil Ramirez 33 Clayton Richard 62 Donn Roach 57 Fernando Rodney 56 Héctor Rondón 59 Zac Rosscup 40 James Russell 63 Brian Schlitter 29 Rafael Soriano 46 Pedro Strop 18 Tsuyoshi Wada 37 Travis Wood Catchers  5 Welington Castillo 47 Miguel Montero  3 David Ross 27 Taylor Teagarden Infielders  7 Arismendy Alcántara  9 Javier Báez 17 Kris Bryant 13 Starlin Castro 19 Jonathan Herrera 11 Tommy La Stella 20 Mike Olt 44 Anthony Rizzo 22 Addison Russell Outfielders 29,32 Mike Baxter  5 Quintin Berry  8 Chris Coghlan 15 Chris Denorfia 24 Dexter Fowler 27 Austin Jackson 21 Junior Lake 12 Kyle Schwarber 68 Jorge Soler 41 Matt Szczur Manager 70 Joe Maddon Coaches 64 Henry Blanco (quality assurance) 58 Mike Borzello (catching) 25 Chris Bosio (pitching) 53 Doug Dascenzo (outfield) 77 Eric Hinske (assistant hitting) 16 Brandon Hyde (first base)  1 Gary Jones (third base)  2 John Mallee (hitting)  4 Dave Martinez (bench) 95 Chad Noble (bullpen catcher) 35 Lester Strode (bullpen) Postseason Game log Chicago Cubs 2015 postseason game log: 4–5 (Home: 2–2; Away:2–3) y Chicago Cubs; National League Wild Card Game: 1–0 (Away: 1–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Series |- style = "background: #bfb" | 1 || Oct 7 || @ Pirates || 4–0 || Arrieta (1–0) || Cole (0–1) || — || 40,889 || 1–0 |- y Chicago Cubs; National League Division Series: 3–1 (Home: 2–0; Away: 1–1) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Series |- style = "background: #fbb" | 1 || Oct 9 || @ Cardinals ||0–4 ||Lackey (1–0)||Lester (0–1)|| — ||47,830||0–1 |- style = "background: #bfb" | 2 || Oct 10 || @ Cardinals || 6–3 || Wood (1–0) || García (0–1) || Rondón (1) || 47,859 || 1–1 |- style = "background: #bfb" | 3 || Oct 12 || Cardinals || 8–6 || Arrieta (2–0) || Wacha (0-1) || — || 42,411 || 2–1 |- style = "background: #bfb" | 4 || Oct 13 || Cardinals || 6–4 || Cahill (1–0) || Siegrist (0–1) || Rondón (2) || 42,411 || 3–1 |- y Chicago Cubs; National League Championship Series: 0–4 (Home: 0–2; Away: 0–2) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Series |- style = "background: #fbb" | 1 || Oct 17 || @ Mets || 2–4 || Harvey (1–0) || Lester (0–1) || Familia (1) || 44,287 || 0–1 |- style = "background: #fbb" | 2 || Oct 18 || @ Mets || 1–4 || Syndergaard (1–1) || Arrieta (2–1) || Familia (2) || 44,502 || 0–2 |- style = "background: #fbb" | 3 || Oct 20 || Mets || 2–5 || deGrom (3-0) || Cahill (0-1) || Familia (3) ||42,231 || 0–3 |- style = "background: #fbb" | 4 || Oct 21 || Mets || 3–8 || Colón (1–0) ||Hammel (0–1) || — ||42,227 || 0–4 |- |- style="text-align:center;" | Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fcc darkgray = Loss      #bbb darkgray = PostponementBold = Cubs team member Wild Card Game 2015 National League Wild Card Game Wednesday, October 7, 2015 7:08 pm CDT PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Chicago CHI 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 7 0 Pittsburgh PIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 Jake Arrieta (1–0) Gerrit Cole (0–1) Dexter Fowler (1), Kyle Schwarber (1) 40,889 Jake Arrieta pitched a complete game shutout, striking out 11 batters and allowing only five hits to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4–0 in the 2015 National League Wild Card Game. The Cubs were paced offensively by Dexter Fowler and Kyle Schwarber, who combined for five hits in seven at bats, each with a home run.Chc vs Pit 10/07/2015 Boxscore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_07_chnmlb_pitmlb_1#game=2015_10_07_chnmlb_pitmlb_1,game_tab=box,game_state=Wrapup mlb.mlb.com MLB.com 8 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151008033458/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_07_chnmlb_pitmlb_1#game=2015_10_07_chnmlb_pitmlb_1,game_tab=box,game_state=Wrapup October 8, 2015 live For the first time in 12 years, the Cubs won a postseason game after losing their previous nine postseason games in a row and advanced to play the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series.http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=351007123 Jake Arrieta blanks Pirates as Cubs claim NL wild-card game 8 October 2015 ESPN 9 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151009015319/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=351007123 October 9, 2015 dead Division Series 2015 National League Division Series#Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Game 1 Friday, October 9, 2015 4:46 pm CDT Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri Chicago CHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 St. Louis STL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 X 4 6 0 John Lackey (1–0) Jon Lester (0–1) Tommy Pham (1), Stephen Piscotty (1) 47,830 John Lackey allowed only three singles in seven innings and the Cardinals beat the Cubs 4–0 in the NLDS opening game. Rookies Tommy Pham and Stephen Piscotty each homered for the Cardinals.CHC vs. STL 10/09/2015 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_09_chnmlb_slnmlb_1&partnerId=LR_wrap#game=2015_10_09_chnmlb_slnmlb_1,game_state=Wrapup mlb.mlb.com MLB Gameday 10 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151013013030/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_09_chnmlb_slnmlb_1&partnerId=LR_wrap#game=2015_10_09_chnmlb_slnmlb_1,game_state=Wrapup October 13, 2015 live Cubs starter, Jon Lester, gave up three runs in 7 1/3 innings and left the game trailing 2–0. Game 2 Saturday, October 10, 2015 3:39 pm CDT Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri Chicago CHI 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 St. Louis STL 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 6 2 Kyle Hendricks (1–0) Jaime García (baseball) (0–1) Héctor Rondón (1) Jorge Soler (1) Matt Carpenter (1), Kolten Wong (1), Randal Grichuk (1) 47,859 In their first divisional game win since 2003, the Cubs got five second inning runs including a two-run home run from Jorge Soler en route to a 6–3 win. Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks pitched well, but allowed a home run to the leadoff batter, third baseman Matt Carpenter in the first, and back-to-back solo shots to Kolten Wong and Randal Grichuk in the fifth inning which led to his exit. Travis Wood, Trevor Cahill and Héctor Rondón worked 4 1/3 innings of relief.CHC vs. STL 10/11/2015 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_10_chnmlb_slnmlb_1#game=2015_10_10_chnmlb_slnmlb_1,game_tab=wrap,game_state=Wrapup mlb.mlb.com MLB Gameday 11 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151010225404/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_10_chnmlb_slnmlb_1#game=2015_10_10_chnmlb_slnmlb_1,game_tab=wrap,game_state=Wrapup October 10, 2015 live Game 3 Monday, October 12, 2015 4:08 pm CDT Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois St. Louis STL 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 6 8 0 Chicago CHI 0 1 0 1 3 2 0 1 0 8 13 1 Jake Arrieta (2–0) Michael Wacha (0–1) Jason Heyward (1), Stephen Piscotty (2) Kyle Schwarber (2), Starlin Castro (1), Kris Bryant (1), Anthony Rizzo (1), Jorge Soler (2), Dexter Fowler (1) 42,411 The Cubs got 13 hits to support Jake Arrieta who struck out nine Cardinals over 5-2/3 innings while giving up four runs, the most he had allowed since June 16. Four rookies started for the Cubs and three of them helped to set a Major League playoff team record with six home runs in an 8–6 victory. Six different Cubs players homered – Kyle Schwarber in the second inning, Starlin Castro in the fourth, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo back-to-back in the fifth, Jorge Soler in the sixth, and Dexter Fowler in the eighth inning. Jason Heyward hit a sixth inning homer off Arrieta and Stephen Piscotty hit a two-run ninth inning homer off Héctor Rondón for the Cardinals. The eight total home runs for both teams set a Major League mark for one postseason game. Shortstop Addison Russell left the game in the fourth with left hamstring tightness after sliding head first into third on a triple.STL vs. CHC 10/12/2015 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_12_slnmlb_chnmlb_1#game=2015_10_12_slnmlb_chnmlb_1,game_tab=box,game_state=Wrapup mlb.mlb.com MLB Gameday 13 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151011183541/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_12_slnmlb_chnmlb_1#game=2015_10_12_slnmlb_chnmlb_1,game_tab=box,game_state=Wrapup October 11, 2015 live Russell would not play the remainder of the postseason. Game 4 Tuesday, October 13, 2015 2:38 pm CDT Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois St. Louis STL 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 8 0 Chicago CHI 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 6 8 1 Trevor Cahill (1–0) Kevin Siegrist (0–1) Héctor Rondón (2) Stephen Piscotty (3) Kyle Schwarber (3), Anthony Rizzo (2), Javier Báez (2), Dexter Fowler (1) 42,411 Eight Chicago Cub pitchers allowed eight hits and combined for 15 strikeouts to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals and win a postseason series for the first time ever at Wrigley Field.Nightengale Bob Cubs knock out Cardinals, advance to NLCS with Wrigley party https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/10/13/cubs-knock-out-cardinals-advance-nlcs-wrigley-party/73894086/ October 14, 2015 USA Today October 14, 2015 Chicago https://web.archive.org/web/20151014214820/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/10/13/cubs-knock-out-cardinals-advance-nlcs-wrigley-party/73894086/ October 14, 2015 live The score was 2–0 in favor of the Cardinals when the second batter of the game, Stephen Piscotty, hit a two-run homer. In the bottom of the second inning, starting pitcher Jason Hammel drove in Starlin Castro with a sharp single to center and Addison Russell's replacement at shortstop, Javier Báez, followed with a three-run homer to right off Cardinals starter, John Lackey. The Cards rallied and tied the score in the top of the sixth, but the rally ended with a strong throw to catcher Miguel Montero from right fielder Jorge Soler to throw out Tony Cruz at the plate as Cruz attempted to score the lead run from second.Kepner Tyler Cubs Advance to N.L.C.S. From a Place They Never Had: Wrigley https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/14/sports/baseball/cubs-hold-off-cardinals-and-advance-to-the-nlcs.html?ref=sports&_r=1 October 14, 2015 The New York Times October 13, 2015 Chicago https://web.archive.org/web/20171006062529/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/14/sports/baseball/cubs-hold-off-cardinals-and-advance-to-the-nlcs.html?ref=sports&_r=1 October 6, 2017 live Anthony Rizzo hit a go-ahead solo homer off Cardinal reliever Kevin Siegrist in the bottom of the inning on a two out, 0-2 pitch.Chicago Cubs make history at Wrigley Field to clinch NLDS against Cardinals https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/oct/13/chicago-cubs-history-nlds-cardinals October 14, 2015 The Guardian Associated Press October 13, 2015 Chicago https://web.archive.org/web/20151018221831/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/oct/13/chicago-cubs-history-nlds-cardinals October 18, 2015 live Kyle Schwarber added an insurance run in the seventh inning, also off Siegrist, with a home run ball that landed on top of the new right field Budweiser scoreboard.Cubs beat Cardinals in Game 4 to take NLDS https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=351013116 October 14, 2015 ESPN News Services Associated Press October 13, 2015 Chicago https://web.archive.org/web/20151015195002/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=351013116 October 15, 2015 live Pedro Strop in the eighth and Héctor Rondón in the ninth struck out four of the seven batters they faced to preserve the 6–4 victory.STL vs. CHC 10/13/2015 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_13_slnmlb_chnmlb_1#game=2015_10_13_slnmlb_chnmlb_1,game_tab=box,game_state=Wrapup mlb.mlb.com MLB Gameday 14 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151013022905/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2015_10_13_slnmlb_chnmlb_1#game=2015_10_13_slnmlb_chnmlb_1,game_tab=box,game_state=Wrapup October 13, 2015 live Championship Series 2015 National League Championship Series Game 1 Saturday, October 17, 2015 7:08 pm CDT Citi Field in New York, New York Chicago CHI 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 5 0 New York NY 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 X 4 8 1 Matt Harvey (2–0) Jon Lester (0–2) Jeurys Familia (3) Kyle Schwarber (4) Daniel Murphy (4), Travis D'Arnaud (2) 44,287 Game 2 Sunday, October 18, 2015 7:09 pm CDT Citi Field in New York, New York Chicago CHI 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 0 New York NY 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 5 0 Noah Syndergaard (1–1) Jake Arrieta (2–1) Jeurys Familia (4) Daniel Murphy (5) 44,502 Game 3 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 6:07 pm CDT Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois New York NY 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 5 11 0 Chicago CHI 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 1 Jacob deGrom (3–0) Trevor Cahill (1–1) Jeurys Familia (5) Daniel Murphy (6) Kyle Schwarber (5), Jorge Soler (3) 42,231 For the third game in the series, the Mets scored in the first with a double by Yoenis Céspedes that drove in David Wright off of Cubs starter, Kyle Hendricks. A home run by Kyle Schwarber tied the game in the bottom of the first. In the third, the Mets responded with Daniel Murphy's solo homer, his fifth consecutive postseason game with a home run, to put the Mets up 2–1. Jorge Soler's homer in the fourth again tied the game. The bottom fell out for the Cubs in the sixth when a wild pitch by Trevor Cahill (the losing pitcher) on strike three allowed Yoenis Céspedes to score, putting the Mets up 3–2. A Céspedes single and a sacrifice grounder by Lucas Duda in the seventh drove in Wright and Murphy, for a final score of 5–2 and series deficit of 3–0 for the Cubs. Game 4 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 6:07 pm CDT Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois New York NY 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 11 0 Chicago CHI 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 6 0 Bartolo Colón (1–0) Jason Hammel (0–1) Lucas Duda (1), Travis d'Arnaud (3), Daniel Murphy (7) Kris Bryant (2) 42,227 As in every previous game of the series, the Mets took control of the game in the first inning when first baseman Lucas Duda hit a three-run home run to center field against Cubs starter Jason Hammel. The next batter, catcher Travis d'Arnaud, also hit a home run to make it 4–0. In the second inning, Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood allowed a two-run double to Duda making it a 6–0 game. Duda's five RBIs tied a Mets record for most in a postseason game. Chicago's first rally came in the fourth when they loaded the bases with no outs for second baseman Starlin Castro. Mets third baseman David Wright made a leaping grab of Castro's line drive to prevent an extra base hit and two runs. However, the Cubs got their first run on an RBI groundout by left fielder Kyle Schwarber. Shortstop Javier Báez popped out in foul territory, stranding two runners and the Cubs were down 6–1. In the fifth inning, after outfielders Dexter Fowler and Jorge Soler reached base, Mets reliever Bartolo Colón struck out third baseman Kris Bryant and the Cubs again stranded two baserunners. In the eighth inning, New York's Daniel Murphy hit a two-run homer, his fourth home run of the series, his seventh of the postseason, and his sixth consecutive game with a home run, a new MLB postseason record. Bryant hit a consolation two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to put the Mets lead to 8–3. When closer Jeurys Familia struck out Fowler in the ninth, the Mets were back in the World Series for the first time since 2000. The Cubs never had a lead at any point in the four-game series. After hitting .529 with the four home runs and a 1.294 slugging percentage for the series, New York's Daniel Murphy was named series MVP. Postseason rosters Chicago Cubs; Playoff rosters y Chicago Cubs; National League Wild Card Game | style="text-align:left" | Pitchers: 28 Kyle Hendricks 33 Clayton Richard 34 Jon Lester 37 Travis Wood 46 Pedro Strop 49 Jake Arrieta 52 Justin Grimm 53 Trevor Cahill 56 Héctor Rondón 57 Fernando Rodney Catchers: 3 David Ross 47 Miguel Montero Infielders: 9 Javier Báez 11 Tommy La Stella 13 Starlin Castro 17 Kris Bryant 22 Addison Russell 44 Anthony Rizzo Outfielders: 5 Quintin Berry 8 Chris Coghlan 12 Kyle Schwarber 15 Chris Denorfia 24 Dexter Fowler 27 Austin Jackson 68 Jorge Soler |- valign="top" y Chicago Cubs; National League Division Series | style="text-align:left" | Pitchers: 28 Kyle Hendricks 33 Clayton Richard 34 Jon Lester 37 Travis Wood 39 Jason Hammel 46 Pedro Strop 49 Jake Arrieta 52 Justin Grimm 53 Trevor Cahill 56 Héctor Rondón 57 Fernando Rodney Catchers: 3 David Ross 47 Miguel Montero Infielders: 9 Javier Báez 11 Tommy La Stella 13 Starlin Castro 17 Kris Bryant 22 Addison Russell 44 Anthony Rizzo Outfielders: 8 Chris Coghlan 12 Kyle Schwarber 15 Chris Denorfia 24 Dexter Fowler 27 Austin Jackson 68 Jorge Soler |- valign="top" y Chicago Cubs; National League Championship Series | style="text-align:left" | Pitchers: 28 Kyle Hendricks 33 Clayton Richard 34 Jon Lester 37 Travis Wood 39 Jason Hammel 46 Pedro Strop 49 Jake Arrieta 52 Justin Grimm 53 Trevor Cahill 56 Héctor Rondón 57 Fernando Rodney Catchers: 3 David Ross 47 Miguel Montero Infielders: 9 Javier Báez 11 Tommy La Stella 13 Starlin Castro 17 Kris Bryant 44 Anthony Rizzo Outfielders: 5 Quintin Berry 8 Chris Coghlan 12 Kyle Schwarber 15 Chris Denorfia 24 Dexter Fowler 27 Austin Jackson 68 Jorge Soler |- valign="top" Regular season statistics Batting (Final regular season stats) Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Player G Games played AB At bats R Runs H Hits 2B Doubles 3B Triples HR Home runs RBI Runs batted in AVG Batting average SB Stolen bases Arismendy Alcántara 11 26 5 2 0 0 0 1 .077 1 Jake Arrieta3079512 1 122.152 0 Javier Báez28764226 0 14.2891 Mike Baxter Mike Baxter (baseball) 34 57 6 14 1 0 0 2 .246 0 Dallas Beeler 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .333 0 Quintin Berry6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Kris Bryant1515598715431 52699.275 13 Trevor Cahill112000000.0000 Welington Castillo 24 43 5 7 2 0 2 5 .163 0 Starlin Castro151547521452321169.2655 Chris Coghlan148440641102561641.250 11 Chris Denorfia103212185711 1318.269 0 Carl Edwards Jr.51000000.0000 Dexter Fowler156596102149298 1746.25020 Justin Grimm60 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Jason Hammel31656 11 1 0 0 4.169 0 Dan Haren1015 1 1 0 0 0 1.067 0 Kyle Hendricks3159 2 3 1 0 0 1.051 0 Jonathan Herrera baseball 73 126 14 29 5 1 2 14 .230 3 Austin Jackson Austin Jackson (baseball)297210177 0 110.236 2 Tommy La Stella33674186 0 111.269 2 Junior Lake baseball 21 58 2 13 4 0 1 5 .224 4 Jon Lester306264 0 0 0 0.065 0 Miguel Montero113347368611 0 1553.2481 Mike Olt 6 15 1 2 0 0 1 1 .133 0 Clayton Richard2214122 0 03.143 0 Anthony Rizzo1605869416338 331101.27817 Donn Roach 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.000 0 David Ross David Ross (baseball)721596289 0 1 9.176 1 Addison Russell1424756011529 1 1354 .2424 James Russell baseball 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Kyle Schwarber6923252576 11643 .246 3 Jorge Soler1013663996 18 11047.262 3 Matt Szczur4772 5 16 5 0 1 8.222 2 Taylor Teagarden 8 15 0 3 0 0 0 2 .200 0 Tsuyoshi Wada 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Travis Wood5830 0 3 0 0 0 2.100 0Team totals1625491689134127230171657.24495 Pitching (Final regular season stats) Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Player W Wins L Losses ERA Earned run average G Games played GS Games started SV Saves IP Innings pitched H Hits allowed R Runs allowed ER Earned runs allowed BB Walks allowed K Strikeouts Jake Arrieta22 61.773333 0229.0150524548236 Dallas Beeler 0 1 9.72 3 3 0 8.1 14 11 9 7 7 Trevor Cahill1 02.1211 0 017.0844522 Phil Coke 0 0 6.30 16 0 0 10.0 14 7 7 3 9 Chris Denorfia 0 0 0.00 1 0 0 0.100000 Carl Edwards Jr. 0 03.865 0 04.233234 Gonzalez Germen 0 0 7.50 6 0 0 6.0 8 5 5 5 8 Justin Grimm 351.9962 0 349.23118 112667 Jason Hammel1073.743131 0170.2158797140172 Dan Haren4 24.011111 058.15829261344 Kyle Hendricks873.953232 0180.0166827943167 Tommy Hunter Tommy Hunter (baseball)2 05.7419 0 115.2201010 323 Edwin Jackson baseball 2 1 3.19 23 0 0 31.0 30 14 11 12 23 Jon Lester11123.343232 0205.0183837647207 Yoervis Medina 0 0 7.00 5 0 0 9.0 12 7 7 4 7 Jason Motte 8 1 3.91 57 0 6 48.1 48 21 21 11 34 Neil Ramirez 1 03.2119 0 014.01255615 Clayton Richard423.8323 3 042.1471818722 Donn Roach0 110.801103.184411 Fernando Rodney2 00.7514 0 012.08 1 1415 Héctor Rondón641.6772 03070.05519131569 David Ross David Ross (baseball) 0 0 0.00 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 Zac Rosscup 2 14.3933 0 026.22613131329 James Russell James Russell (baseball) 0 2 5.29 49 0 1 34.0 42 24 20 9 29 Brian Schlitter 1 2 7.36 10 0 0 7.1 12 6 6 2 4 Rafael Soriano 2 0 6.35 6 0 0 5.2 8 4 4 1 4 Pedro Strop 2 62.9176 0 368.03924222981 Tsuyoshi Wada 1 13.628 7 032.1 3014 13 11 31 Travis Wood 5 43.845494100.286484339118Team totals97653.36162162481461.112766085464071431 Farm system Minor League Baseball AAA Iowa Cubs Pacific Coast League Marty Pevey AA Tennessee Smokies Southern League Buddy Bailey A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Carolina League Mark Johnson A South Bend Cubs Midwest League Jimmy Gonzalez A-Short Season Eugene Emeralds Northwest League Pat Murphy Rookie AZL Cubs Arizona League Ricardo Medina Rookie VSL Cubs Venezuelan Summer League Pedro Gonzalez Rookie DSL Cubs Dominican Summer League Juan Cabreja LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Myrtle BeachLeventhal Josh Baseball America 2016 Almanac Durham, North Carolina Baseball America 2015 978-1-932391-60-2 In popular culture In the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II, the 2015 Chicago Cubs win the World Series. References External links Chicago Cubs schedule for the 2015 season 2015 Chicago Cubs season at ESPN 2015 Chicago Cubs season at Baseball Reference Chicago Cubs Cubs Category:Chicago Cubs seasons Category:2015 in Chicago 2015 2