Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild 6-5 victory in 10 innings
Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers.
Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers.
Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list
The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.
The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.
Ervin, Votto lead Reds past Cubs despite Chicago's 6 homers
Phillip Ervin may be a late-bloomer, but the Cincinnati outfielder has arrived in the majors with bang.
Phillip Ervin may be a late-bloomer, but the Cincinnati outfielder has arrived in the majors with bang.
Hamstring strain could sideline Cubs' Contreras 4-6 weeks
The Chicago Cubs say catcher Willson Contreras is expected to be out four to six weeks because of a strained right hamstring.
The Chicago Cubs say catcher Willson Contreras is expected to be out four to six weeks because of a strained right hamstring.
Javier Baez's inside-the-park home run helps Arrieta to win
As his teammates went crazy celebrating, Javier Baez needed a couple of minutes just to catch his breath after running like mad around the bases.
As his teammates went crazy celebrating, Javier Baez needed a couple of minutes just to catch his breath after running like mad around the bases.
Former Cubs manager Don Baylor dies at 68
Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later guided the expansion Colorado Rockies to the playoffs for the first time as manager of the year, died Monday of cancer. He was 68.
Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later guided the expansion Colorado Rockies to the playoffs for the first time as manager of the year, died Monday of cancer. He was 68.
Contreras, Avila homers lead Cubs over Nationals 7-4
Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
Murphy hits 2 homers, Nationals beat Cubs 4-2
Postseason or regular season, Daniel Murphy keeps crushing the ball at Wrigley Field.
Postseason or regular season, Daniel Murphy keeps crushing the ball at Wrigley Field.
Cubs acquire Wilson, Avila in trade with Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.
Heyward homers in 11th inning as Cubs top Brewers 2-1
One big swing from Jason Heyward kept the Chicago Cubs in first place in the NL Central.
One big swing from Jason Heyward kept the Chicago Cubs in first place in the NL Central.
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.
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.
Lakeview hospital experiences baby boom 9 months after Cubs' World Series win
A baby boom is underway at a hospital in Lakeview, and it shows just how much Chicago celebrated the Cubs’ World Series win.
A baby boom is underway at a hospital in Lakeview, and it shows just how much Chicago celebrated the Cubs’ World Series win.
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.
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.
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.
Just getting a win against any team, anywhere, felt good for the scuffling Chicago White Sox.
Free CTA and Uber rides after Cubs, Sox games this week
Going home after Chicago's biggest crosstown rivalry just got a little easier.
Going home after Chicago's biggest crosstown rivalry just got a little easier.
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.
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.
Cardinals score 9 in 8th, cool off Cubs with 11-4 win
For 11 straight batters in the eighth inning, the St. Louis Cardinals were unstoppable.
For 11 straight batters in the eighth inning, the St. Louis Cardinals were unstoppable.
Montgomery homers as Cubs beat Braves 8-2 for 6th straight
The Cubs are on the roll that had been long expected from the defending World Series champions.
The Cubs are on the roll that had been long expected from the defending World Series champions.
Cubs' Bryant leaves game with sprained finger on left hand
Kris Bryant has left the Chicago Cubs' game against the Braves with an apparent injury to his left hand.
Kris Bryant has left the Chicago Cubs' game against the Braves with an apparent injury to his left hand.