Schwarber powers streaking Cubs to 6-3 win over White Sox

Kyle Schwarber got off to a terrible start this year with the Chicago Cubs. He was sent down to Triple-A Iowa last month and then recalled after a short stint in the minors.

Arrieta helps Cubs stay hot with 8-3 victory over White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) - One after another, the starting pitchers for the Chicago Cubs are delivering every night. It was Jake Arrieta's turn on Wednesday. Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 to move into first in the NL Central.

Contreras homers again as Cubs beat White Sox 7-2

John Lackey hit four batters, including three in one inning. Carlos Rodon matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, and was gone after four innings. Javier Baez struck out five times, and Kris Bryant was handed his first career ejection.

White Sox end 9-game slide with 3-1 win over Cubs

Just getting a win against any team, anywhere, felt good for the scuffling Chicago White Sox.

Bryant gallops home, Cubs rally in 8th, edge Cardinals 3-2

Kris Bryant wasn't going to let a sprained pinkie and a broken bat hold him back. They certainly didn't slow him down. Bryant raced home from first base on Anthony Rizzo's bloop double, capping a three-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday in the ever-tightening NL Central race.

Quintana happy to join Cubs' playoff push after trade

Jose Quintana didn't have to travel far when he was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Cubs.

Cubs acquire Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox

The Chicago White Sox dealt left-handed ace Jose Quintana to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete.

Lester rocked as Cubs lose 14-3 to Pirates

CHICAGO (AP) - While the Chicago Cubs packed up quickly for the All-Star break, Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" played over the speakers in the home clubhouse at Wrigley Field. "Don't worry about a thing," Marley sang, "Cause every little thing gonna be alright." The Cubs are hoping Marley is right, but there was no sign of any turnaround on Sunday.

Bryant hits 2 HRs, Rizzo connects as Cubs beat Pirates 6-1

No matter how easy they made it look a year ago, Anthony Rizzo insisted the Chicago Cubs in no way expected to breeze through another season.

Schwarber returns to Cubs, goes 0 for 4 vs. Brewers

Kyle Schwarber returned to the Chicago Cubs following a two-week stint in the minor leagues and started Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, where his offensive struggles continued.

Cubs rally for 7-3 win over Rays

Jon Jay connected for his third career pinch-hit homer and Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking two-run single an inning later, helping the Chicago Cubs rally for a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Now with Blue Jays, Montero wants to put Cubs parting behind

Wearing his new Toronto Blue Jays jersey, Miguel Montero wanted to put his petulant parting from the Chicago Cubs behind him.

Rays win reunion with Maddon, beat Cubs 6-5

Tim Beckham homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their reunion with Joe Maddon, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Tuesday.

Blue Jays acquire Miguel Montero from Chicago Cubs

Catcher Miguel Montero has been acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Cubs, six days after he blamed Chicago pitcher Jake Arrieta for allowing seven stolen bases in a 6-1 loss to Washington.