Jake Arrieta reaching new heights, along with his Cubs team

The Cubs got together in one of their hotel rooms and threw a pizza party to celebrate Jake Arrieta's second no-hitter. Maybe it doesn't sound like much, but it's the best they could do after midnight.

Rizzo homers again, Lester tough as Cubs beat Reds 8-1

Jon Lester had a no-hitter in the back of his mind. He wound up giving up five hits, but gave the Chicago Cubs what they needed most.

Arrieta throws 2nd career no-hitter as Cubs beat Reds 16-0

Jake Arrieta's first no-hitter set him apart. Pitching another one in the span of only 11 regular-season starts has put the Chicago Cubs ace in elite company.

After delay, Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3 to avoid sweep

Matt Holliday homered, Carlos Martinez threw seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep to their NL Central rival.

Former Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas dies at age 76

Milt Pappas, who won 209 games during his 17-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 76.

Kyle Schwarber undergoes reconstructive knee surgery

Chicago Cubs young slugger Kyle Schwarber, out for the season with a left knee injury, has undergone reconstructive surgery to repair torn ligaments.

Lackey strikes out 11 against old team as Cubs top Cards 5-0

John Lackey struck out 11 in seven innings of four-hit ball against his former team and had an RBI single, leading the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 Monday night.

Arenado homers twice, leads Chatwood, Rockies over Cubs

Nolan Arenado hit two home runs, Tyler Chatwood threw seven shutout innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday.

Bettis, Rockies hand mistake-prone Cubs their 2nd loss, 6-1

Chad Bettis pitched six scoreless innings, Ben Paulsen had an RBI single and threw out a runner at the plate, and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of the Chicago Cubs' shaky defense for a 6-1 victory on Friday.

Cubs activate Javier Baez from 15-day disabled list

The Chicago Cubs have activated utility player Javier Baez from the disabled list and optioned infielder Munenori Kawasaki to Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs sweep Reds for best start since 1969

Jason Hammel pitched six scoreless innings, drove home one run and scored another to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night for their best start since 1969.

Cubs rip Reds 9-2 for best start since 1985

John Lackey pitched into the seventh inning, Kris Bryant hit his first homer of the season and the Chicago Cubs matched the best eight-game start in franchise history with a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.

Finnegan loses no-hit bid in 7th; Russell, Cubs top Reds 5-3

Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan pitched 6 2/3 hitless innings before allowing a single to David Ross, but Addison Russell hit a three-run home run while Chicago roughed up Cincinnati's bullpen in a 5-3 victory Monday night in the Cubs' home opener.

New home clubhouse opens to rousing reviews from Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are looking good. And with a spiffy new clubhouse, so is their beloved ballpark.

Cubs come into home opener with soaring expectations

The Chicago Cubs came into the season eyeing their first championship since 1908 after last season's run to the National League Championship Series.

Cubs place Schwarber on 60-day DL, acquire Soto from Indians

The Chicago Cubs have transferred slugger Kyle Schwarber to the 60-day disabled list from the 15-day DL because of a season-ending knee injury. They also acquired left-handed pitcher Giovanni Soto from the Cleveland Indians for cash.

Greinke loses 2nd straight start, Cubs beat Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs roughed up Zack Greinke early in a 4-2 win over Arizona on Saturday night, scoring three runs on four consecutive hits and a sacrifice fly in the first inning.