MLB ERA leader Hendricks loses as Brewers beat Cubs 3-1
Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks allowed two runs in six innings and remained stuck on 15 victories as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Sunday.
Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks allowed two runs in six innings and remained stuck on 15 victories as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Sunday.
Cubs celebrate first NL Central title in 8 years
Carl Edwards Jr. pulled a "W'' flag over his shoulders and danced in the middle of the clubhouse. Ben Zobrist wiggled from side to side as ice cubes tumbled down his back to the drenched floor. David Ross closed his eyes as a bottle of beer was poured over his head.
Carl Edwards Jr. pulled a "W'' flag over his shoulders and danced in the middle of the clubhouse. Ben Zobrist wiggled from side to side as ice cubes tumbled down his back to the drenched floor. David Ross closed his eyes as a bottle of beer was poured over his head.
Cubs clinch NL Central title with Cardinals loss
The Chicago Cubs have won the NL Central, becoming the first major league team this season to clinch a division title when St. Louis lost 6-2 at San Francisco.
The Chicago Cubs have won the NL Central, becoming the first major league team this season to clinch a division title when St. Louis lost 6-2 at San Francisco.
Wrigleyville prepared for chaos in case Cubs clinch division Thursday
The magic number is down to one.
The magic number is down to one.
Rizzo's 2 HRs help Cubs beat Cardinals, clinch playoff spot
Anthony Rizzo hit a pair of home runs and Jon Lester pitched eight dominant innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 on Wednesday to clinch at least a wild-card playoff berth.
Anthony Rizzo hit a pair of home runs and Jon Lester pitched eight dominant innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 on Wednesday to clinch at least a wild-card playoff berth.
Hendricks loses no-hit bid in 9th, Cubs beat Cardinals 4-1
Kyle Hendricks took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up Jeremy Hazelbaker's leadoff home run, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Monday night to close in on the NL Central crown.
Kyle Hendricks took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up Jeremy Hazelbaker's leadoff home run, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Monday night to close in on the NL Central crown.
Lackey solid but Cubs lose to Astros 2-1
Rookie Alex Bregman homered, Collin McHugh combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Saturday.
Rookie Alex Bregman homered, Collin McHugh combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Saturday.
Bryant, Lester help Cubs over Astros 2-0
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer, Jon Lester threw seven scoreless innings and Hector Rondon and Aroldis Chapman completed the shutout to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer, Jon Lester threw seven scoreless innings and Hector Rondon and Aroldis Chapman completed the shutout to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Ground crews at Wrigley installing new sod for playoffs
Even when the cubs are on the road, there's plenty of action at Wrigley Field.
Even when the cubs are on the road, there's plenty of action at Wrigley Field.
Villar homers twice as Brewers get past Cubs 2-1
Jonathan Villar hit two home runs and Keon Broxton robbed Anthony Rizzo of a homer in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Jonathan Villar hit two home runs and Keon Broxton robbed Anthony Rizzo of a homer in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Rondon activated from DL, Cubs call up 4 from Triple-A
Right-hander Hector Rondon was activated from the disabled list and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. and infielder Munenori Kawasaki rejoined the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.
Right-hander Hector Rondon was activated from the disabled list and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. and infielder Munenori Kawasaki rejoined the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.
Flattered by MVP talk, Cubs' Bryant focused on his game
Kris Bryant is learning. Adjusting. Patching holes more quickly than major league teams can find his weaknesses.
Kris Bryant is learning. Adjusting. Patching holes more quickly than major league teams can find his weaknesses.
Hendricks, late hits lift Cubs over Brewers 7-2
Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks threw six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs broke away late to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 Monday.
Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks threw six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs broke away late to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 Monday.
Ace showdown: Bumgarner, Giants knock off Arrieta, Cubs 3-2
Madison Bumgarner outpitched Jake Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and the San Francisco Giants pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
Madison Bumgarner outpitched Jake Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and the San Francisco Giants pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
Lester takes no-hitter into 7th, hot Cubs top Giants 2-1
Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings of no-hit ball and settled for his second complete game of the season, helping the sizzling Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday to move a season-high 40 games over .500.
Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings of no-hit ball and settled for his second complete game of the season, helping the sizzling Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday to move a season-high 40 games over .500.
Cubs' Rizzo celebrates being 8-years cancer free
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is celebrating being 8-years cancer free.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is celebrating being 8-years cancer free.
Russell's 2-run single in 7th lifts Cubs over Giants 5-4
Addison Russell hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Thursday night.
Addison Russell hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Thursday night.
Cubs expect Lackey back from strained shoulder this weekend
The Chicago Cubs expect starter John Lackey to return from a strained right shoulder this weekend.
The Chicago Cubs expect starter John Lackey to return from a strained right shoulder this weekend.
La Stella returns to Cubs, addresses team about absence
Tommy La Stella wanted to share his story with teammates on the Chicago Cubs. From La Stella's perspective, they were the only people who needed to know more about why he refused to report to the minors when he was demoted in July.
Tommy La Stella wanted to share his story with teammates on the Chicago Cubs. From La Stella's perspective, they were the only people who needed to know more about why he refused to report to the minors when he was demoted in July.
Hendricks lowers ERA to 2.09 as Cubs top Pirates 3-0
Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors' best ERA to 2.09 and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Cubs past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night for Chicago's 21st victory in August.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors' best ERA to 2.09 and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Cubs past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night for Chicago's 21st victory in August.