Cubs activate Fowler from DL, add Montgomery to roster
The Chicago Cubs have activated Dexter Fowler from the 15-day disabled list after the outfielder missed a month with a strained right hamstring.
The Chicago Cubs have activated Dexter Fowler from the 15-day disabled list after the outfielder missed a month with a strained right hamstring.
Cubs acquire LHP Montgomery from Mariners for 1B Vogelbach
The Cubs added bullpen help Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Mike Montgomery from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman and designated hitter Dan Vogelbach.
The Cubs added bullpen help Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Mike Montgomery from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman and designated hitter Dan Vogelbach.
Rizzo homers twice off Colon; Hendricks, Cubs top Mets 6-2
Anthony Rizzo homered twice off Bartolo Colon, Kyle Hendricks pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 6-2 Wednesday to take two of three in the rematch of last year's NL Championship Series.
Anthony Rizzo homered twice off Bartolo Colon, Kyle Hendricks pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 6-2 Wednesday to take two of three in the rematch of last year's NL Championship Series.
Dream diet: Cubs' Hammel loads up on chips to avoid cramping
Jason Hammel says potato chips have helped end chronic cramping issues. Now the Chicago Cubs right-hander has enough salty snacks to last the rest of the season.
Jason Hammel says potato chips have helped end chronic cramping issues. Now the Chicago Cubs right-hander has enough salty snacks to last the rest of the season.
Familia escapes jam in 9th, Mets beat Cubs 2-1
Jeurys Familia escaped a bases-loaded jam with a game-ending double play after Rene Rivera drove in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the top of the ninth, lifting the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Jeurys Familia escaped a bases-loaded jam with a game-ending double play after Rene Rivera drove in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the top of the ninth, lifting the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Rizzo homers as Cubs beat Mets 5-1
Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer, Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings and the Chicago Cubs stopped an eight-game losing streak against the New York Mets with a 5-1 victory on Monday night in a rematch of last year's NL Championship Series.
Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer, Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings and the Chicago Cubs stopped an eight-game losing streak against the New York Mets with a 5-1 victory on Monday night in a rematch of last year's NL Championship Series.
Hamels dominant, Rangers end 4-game slide by topping Cubs
Nearly a year after throwing a no-hitter at Wrigley Field, Cole Hamels was masterful again in his return to the famed ballpark.
Nearly a year after throwing a no-hitter at Wrigley Field, Cole Hamels was masterful again in his return to the famed ballpark.
Hendricks, 4 relievers throw 5-hitter, Cubs beat Rangers 6-0
Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday in a matchup of slumping division leaders.
Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday in a matchup of slumping division leaders.
Cubs' Fowler expected back next week; Ross returns
Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler isn't expected to return from his right hamstring injury until late next week.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler isn't expected to return from his right hamstring injury until late next week.
AL wins battle of baseball's biggest stars
Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet, home if they get a chance to defend their World Series title.
Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet, home if they get a chance to defend their World Series title.
Chris Sale, Johnny Cueto to start All-Star Game in San Diego
Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game and Johnny Cueto of the San Francisco Giants for the National League.
Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game and Johnny Cueto of the San Francisco Giants for the National League.
Bryant leads Cubs to 6-5 win against Pirates
Kris Bryant's RBI single in the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Kris Bryant's RBI single in the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Cubs lose for 9th time in 10 games, 12-6 to Pirates
The Chicago Cubs aren't going to panic. Not over their suddenly struggling starting staff, and not over their dwindling division lead, either.
The Chicago Cubs aren't going to panic. Not over their suddenly struggling starting staff, and not over their dwindling division lead, either.
McCutchen helps Pirates to a rare win over Cubs, Arrieta
Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including an RBI single during a decisive four-run seventh inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a rare victory over the Chicago Cubs and Jake Arrieta, 8-4 on Friday night.
Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including an RBI single during a decisive four-run seventh inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a rare victory over the Chicago Cubs and Jake Arrieta, 8-4 on Friday night.
No regular Joe: The real method behind his Maddon-ness
This is the genius of Joe Maddon:
This is the genius of Joe Maddon:
Markakis homers twice, Braves beat slumping Cubs in 11
Nick Markakis homered twice, including a tying solo shot in the ninth inning, and Tyler Flowers' two-out single in the 11th early Friday morning gave the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 victory over the slumping the Chicago Cubs.
Nick Markakis homered twice, including a tying solo shot in the ninth inning, and Tyler Flowers' two-out single in the 11th early Friday morning gave the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 victory over the slumping the Chicago Cubs.
Fan injured after falling from Wrigley Field bleachers
A man was carted off Wrigley Field and hospitalized after he slipped and fell while attempting to jump from the bleachers before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
A man was carted off Wrigley Field and hospitalized after he slipped and fell while attempting to jump from the bleachers before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
Barnhart's 3-run HR lifts Reds over struggling Cubs 5-3
The bullpen flopped, the offense disappeared late and the Chicago Cubs again couldn't escape their worst funk this season.
The bullpen flopped, the offense disappeared late and the Chicago Cubs again couldn't escape their worst funk this season.
Lackey's winless streak at 5, Maddon tossed, Reds top Cubs
John Lackey's winless streak stretched to five games, Chicago manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Cubs 9-5 Tuesday behind Zack Cozart's 13th home run.
John Lackey's winless streak stretched to five games, Chicago manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Cubs 9-5 Tuesday behind Zack Cozart's 13th home run.
Maddon ejected from game vs Reds
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has been ejected from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has been ejected from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.