Popkins was ejected in the top of the seventh inning by home plate umpire Nick Mahrley during a Tyler Heineman at-bat.

The 56-year-old Mallee has been the Cubs’ assistant hitting coach since 2024. He also was a member of Chicago’s coaching staff from 2015 to 2017 and was a part of the 2016 World Series ...

After taking back-to-back wins on Thursday and Friday, the Cardinals lost 3-1 to the Padres on Saturday at Busch Stadium.