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.
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.
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.
Beneath the ground, Cubs' new clubhouse sparkles
Wrigley Field is looking spiffier these days, particularly beneath the ground.
Wrigley Field is looking spiffier these days, particularly beneath the ground.
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.
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.
Cubs fans split on new metal detectors outside Wrigley Field
There are a lot of changes at Wrigley Field.
There are a lot of changes at Wrigley Field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: Jake Arrieta absolutely blasts this 442-foot home run
Cubs ace and genuine freak-arm Jake Arrieta now has a new trademark: power-hitting.
Cubs ace and genuine freak-arm Jake Arrieta now has a new trademark: power-hitting.
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.
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.
Tomas' 9th-inning single gives D'Backs 3-2 win over Cubs
A night after their manager said he was embarrassed by their play, the Arizona Diamondbacks put together their best game of what had been a rough season-opening homestand.
A night after their manager said he was embarrassed by their play, the Arizona Diamondbacks put together their best game of what had been a rough season-opening homestand.
Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber out for season with knee injury
Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber is out for the season after tearing two knee ligaments in an outfield collision, a major setback for a team that many picked to win the World Series.
Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber is out for the season after tearing two knee ligaments in an outfield collision, a major setback for a team that many picked to win the World Series.
Cubs LF Schwarber hurt on Segura's inside-park HR
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber was carted off the field Thursday night after colliding with center fielder Dexter Fowler on a play that resulted in an inside-the-park home run for Arizona's Jean Segura.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber was carted off the field Thursday night after colliding with center fielder Dexter Fowler on a play that resulted in an inside-the-park home run for Arizona's Jean Segura.
Iconic Wrigley marquee installed and ready to go for Cubs home opener
Wrigley Field's iconic marquee is all ready for the Cubs' home opener.
Wrigley Field's iconic marquee is all ready for the Cubs' home opener.
Cubs start off season of high expectations at Angel Stadium
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with pitching, power and playoff experience. A franchise that hasn't won the World Series in 108 years opens the season Monday night as a strong contender to reign in October.
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with pitching, power and playoff experience. A franchise that hasn't won the World Series in 108 years opens the season Monday night as a strong contender to reign in October.
Matz dominates, Mets beat Cubs 8-1 in final spring tuneup
Steven Matz didn't allow a run over five hitless innings and Yoenis Cespedes hit his first spring homer to lead the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 8-1 Friday and end a 14-game winless streak in their last exhibition game.
Steven Matz didn't allow a run over five hitless innings and Yoenis Cespedes hit his first spring homer to lead the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 8-1 Friday and end a 14-game winless streak in their last exhibition game.
Cubs come in with soaring expectations after run to NLCS
The Chicago Cubs come into the season with such high expectations that manager Joe Maddon came up with a slogan.
The Chicago Cubs come into the season with such high expectations that manager Joe Maddon came up with a slogan.
Cubs beat Mets 5-1 in Las Vegas exhibition
Ben Zobrist had two hits, including an RBI single in Chicago's three-run fifth inning, and the Cubs beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday in an exhibition that was the teams' first meeting since last year's NL Championship Series.
Ben Zobrist had two hits, including an RBI single in Chicago's three-run fifth inning, and the Cubs beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday in an exhibition that was the teams' first meeting since last year's NL Championship Series.
Arrieta prepares for opener with 5 innings, Cubs beat A's
Jake Arrieta prepared for his start on opening day, overcoming a 28-pitch first inning Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5.
Jake Arrieta prepared for his start on opening day, overcoming a 28-pitch first inning Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5.
Cubs release Victorino, will put Baez on disabled list
The Chicago Cubs have released veteran outfielder Shane Victorino and will put utilityman Javier Baez on the 15-day disabled list.
The Chicago Cubs have released veteran outfielder Shane Victorino and will put utilityman Javier Baez on the 15-day disabled list.