Cubs hitting early difficulties coming off championship run

The Chicago Cubs made it look so easy last season it was almost hard to envision the difficulties they are experiencing this year.

Starlin Castro helps Yankees to 11-6 win over Cubs

Starlin Castro drove in three runs against his former team, Aaron Hicks tied a career high with four hits and the New York Yankees pounded Brett Anderson and the Chicago Cubs 11-6 on Saturday night.

Contreras, Szczur lead Cubs comeback over Phillies, 5-4

Willson Contreras hit a key two-run double and scored with some aggressive baserunning on Matt Szczur's infield hit, helping Chicago edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Baez, Schwarber power the Cubs past Phillies 8-3

Javier Baez came within a double of the cycle with four hits and three RBIs, Kyle Schwarber broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Tuesday night.

Red Sox get to Arrieta early, beat Cubs 5-4

Against Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, the Red Sox didn't have time for a slow start Friday night - not exactly a strength for them this season.

Doctors, nurses go out of their way to make sure Cubs employee gets his World Series ring

It’s a ceremony that was 108 years in the making. But an usher who works at Wrigley Field needed some special medical attention to get his World Series ring on time.

Hendricks outduels Cole, Cubs top Pirates 1-0

Kyle Hendricks rediscovered his 2016 form, limiting the Pittsburgh Pirates to four hits over six innings to outduel Gerrit Cole and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.

Cubs keep rolling, crush Pirates 14-3

Addison Russell set a career high with four hits, Jason Heyward homered for the third time in four games and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs jumped on the Pittsburgh Pirates early in a 14-3 victory on Monday night.

Bronson Arroyo goes 6 innings, leads Reds over Cubs 7-5

With his high leg kick and below-the-radar breaking balls, Bronson Arroyo showed the Cubs a little old-style pitching. Who needs to throw 90 mph to beat the World Series champions?

Contreras' slam powers Arrieta, Cubs to 12-8 win over Reds

After a sputtering start, the Cubs' offense is finally rolling. And it's no surprise that they're breaking out at Great American Ball Park, a place that's just their style.

Russell's HR caps 4-run 9th as Cubs top Brewers 7-4

One mighty swing by Addison Russell finished off another comeback win for the Chicago Cubs.

McCutchen's 3-run homer helps Pirates beat Cubs 8-7

Andrew McCutchen hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in a five-run seventh inning that led the Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 8-7.

Freese, Cole help Pirates hold off Cubs 4-2, end 4-game skid

Last season's division rivalry with the Chicago Cubs provided few, if any, good memories for Pittsburgh Pirates, especially at Wrigley Field.

Cubs set Opening Day roster against Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs have set their Opening Day 25-man roster in advance of their 2017 season opener Sunday night against the St. Louis Cardinals.

McCarthy dominates, Toles homers as Dodgers beat Cubs 2-0

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent the past few days watching a flag go up and the opponent get its glitzy rings in the ballpark where they lost the NL Championship Series last season.