Bryant, Contreras homer to help Cubs rout Reds 10-4
Kris Bryant hit his NL-best 24th home run before leaving with a bruised leg, Willson Contreras and Addison Russell also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the struggling Cincinnati Reds 10-4 on Monday.
Kris Bryant hit his NL-best 24th home run before leaving with a bruised leg, Willson Contreras and Addison Russell also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the struggling Cincinnati Reds 10-4 on Monday.
Mets beat Cubs 4-3, Arrieta's 1st road loss in 14 months
Jake Arrieta was not accustomed to this. The NL Cy Young Award winner started his first eight batters with balls.
Jake Arrieta was not accustomed to this. The NL Cy Young Award winner started his first eight batters with balls.
Hammel allows 5 homers in Cubs' 10-2 loss to Mets
Jason Hammel gave up a second-inning home run to James Loney and to his next batter, Asdrubal Cabrera.
Jason Hammel gave up a second-inning home run to James Loney and to his next batter, Asdrubal Cabrera.
Mets rally, hold off Cubs 4-3 to stop skid in NLCS rematch
Yoenis Cespedes socked a colossal home run , Jeurys Familia pitched out of a huge jam in the ninth inning and rookie replacement Brandon Nimmo keyed a three-run rally in the seventh that sent the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday night in their first meeting since last year's NL Championship Series.
Yoenis Cespedes socked a colossal home run , Jeurys Familia pitched out of a huge jam in the ninth inning and rookie replacement Brandon Nimmo keyed a three-run rally in the seventh that sent the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday night in their first meeting since last year's NL Championship Series.
Rizzo legs out inside-the-park HR, Cubs sweep Reds 9-2
Anthony Rizzo legged out his first inside-the-park homer on Wednesday — another unusual moment in a series full of oddities — and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 for a three-game sweep that got them back on solid footing after a rough week.
Anthony Rizzo legged out his first inside-the-park homer on Wednesday — another unusual moment in a series full of oddities — and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 for a three-game sweep that got them back on solid footing after a rough week.
Rough week for Cubs ends with 6-1 loss to Marlins' Fernandez
It's late June and the Cubs are in first place, which means it must be time to talk about averting a collapse.
It's late June and the Cubs are in first place, which means it must be time to talk about averting a collapse.
Contreras helps Cubs end 4-game skid by beating Marlins 5-4
One week into his major league career, Chicago Cubs super-sub Willson Contreras says he's simply trying to contribute and enjoy himself.
One week into his major league career, Chicago Cubs super-sub Willson Contreras says he's simply trying to contribute and enjoy himself.
Cubs wear short-shorts on South Beach road trip
Being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals wasn’t going to ruin the Cubs road trip to South Beach.
Being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals wasn’t going to ruin the Cubs road trip to South Beach.
2 key hits by Giancarlo Stanton help Marlins beat Cubs 4-2
Giancarlo Stanton homered in the fourth inning and singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth, helping the Miami Marlins send the Chicago Cubs to their fourth consecutive defeat, 4-2 on Thursday night.
Giancarlo Stanton homered in the fourth inning and singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth, helping the Miami Marlins send the Chicago Cubs to their fourth consecutive defeat, 4-2 on Thursday night.
Arrieta faces adjustment after Cards beat Cubs for sweep
Hitters are adjusting to Jake Arrieta. Now the Chicago Cubs ace has to counter.
Hitters are adjusting to Jake Arrieta. Now the Chicago Cubs ace has to counter.
Carpenter, Holliday homer as Cardinals beat Cubs 4-3
Matt Carpenter and Matt Holliday homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Matt Carpenter and Matt Holliday homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Cubs option Warren to Triple-A to prepare for start
The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Adam Warren to Triple-A Iowa to prepare him for a major league start.
The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Adam Warren to Triple-A Iowa to prepare him for a major league start.
Jake Arrieta, Elena Delle Donne, Dwayne Wade to appear in ESPN 'Body Issue'
Dwyane Wade has been in the public eye for most of his life.
Dwyane Wade has been in the public eye for most of his life.
Cubs place CF Fowler on 15-day DL with hamstring injury
The Chicago Cubs placed center fielder Dexter Fowler on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a right hamstring injury.
The Chicago Cubs placed center fielder Dexter Fowler on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a right hamstring injury.
Rizzo, Bryant, Ross homer; Cubs beat Pirates 4-3
The Chicago Cubs have done a lot for Jon Lester this season — including a lot of diving stops and long home runs. Once again on Saturday night, Lester's teammates came through in a big way.
The Chicago Cubs have done a lot for Jon Lester this season — including a lot of diving stops and long home runs. Once again on Saturday night, Lester's teammates came through in a big way.
Arrieta goes 6 innings for 11th win, Cubs beat Pirates 6-0
Jake Arrieta came through with the big pitches just when it seemed his control was abandoning him and things were getting "out of whack."
Jake Arrieta came through with the big pitches just when it seemed his control was abandoning him and things were getting "out of whack."
Nationals outlast Cubs in 12 innings, 5-4
Jayson Werth singled in the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning, giving the Washington Nationals a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday long after starters Stephen Strasburg and Jason Hammel dueled to a scintillating draw.
Jayson Werth singled in the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning, giving the Washington Nationals a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday long after starters Stephen Strasburg and Jason Hammel dueled to a scintillating draw.
Almora's double in 9th lifts Cubs over Nationals 4-3
Albert Almora Jr. acknowledged his former Arizona Fall League foe when he batted against him in the ninth inning Tuesday night.
Albert Almora Jr. acknowledged his former Arizona Fall League foe when he batted against him in the ninth inning Tuesday night.
Cubs can't solve Scherzer in 4-1 loss to Nationals
There haven't been too many times this season when the Chicago Cubs found themselves flailing helplessly at pitches before walking somberly back to the dugout.
There haven't been too many times this season when the Chicago Cubs found themselves flailing helplessly at pitches before walking somberly back to the dugout.
Lester allows no earned runs as Cubs rout Braves 13-2
Jon Lester stopped himself as he started to say he hoped the Cubs could keep winning at their current pace.
Jon Lester stopped himself as he started to say he hoped the Cubs could keep winning at their current pace.