Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 3-2

Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 3-2

Anthony Rizzo homered for the Cubs, who had won their first four games of the season against Los Angeles before losing twice.

Anthony Rizzo homered for the Cubs, who had won their first four games of the season against Los Angeles before losing twice.

Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record for no-hitters

Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record for no-hitters

After Craig Kimbrel struck out pinch-hitter Will Smith to end the game, the Chicago Cubs’ closer was curious why catcher Willson Contreras celebrated with a bigger-than-usual fist pump.

After Craig Kimbrel struck out pinch-hitter Will Smith to end the game, the Chicago Cubs’ closer was curious why catcher Willson Contreras celebrated with a bigger-than-usual fist pump.

Hendricks dominates, Bryant homers as Cubs beat Indians 7-1

Hendricks dominates, Bryant homers as Cubs beat Indians 7-1

Kyle Hendricks dominated over six scoreless innings to win his eighth straight start, Kris Bryant homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 Tuesday night to avoid a two-game sweep.

Kyle Hendricks dominated over six scoreless innings to win his eighth straight start, Kris Bryant homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 Tuesday night to avoid a two-game sweep.

Cubs, White Sox uniforms voted among the best in MLB: survey

Cubs, White Sox uniforms voted among the best in MLB: survey

The home uniforms of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have been ranked among the top in Major League Baseball, according to a survey.

The home uniforms of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have been ranked among the top in Major League Baseball, according to a survey.

Indians beat Cubs 4-0, lose Civale to finger injury

Indians beat Cubs 4-0, lose Civale to finger injury

Bobby Bradley and Josh Naylor homered, helping the Cleveland Indians overcome the loss of Aaron Civale during a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.

Bobby Bradley and Josh Naylor homered, helping the Cleveland Indians overcome the loss of Aaron Civale during a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.

Chicago Cubs beat Miami Marlins 2-0 to avoid a three-game sweep

Chicago Cubs beat Miami Marlins 2-0 to avoid a three-game sweep

Alec Mills and three relievers combined on a shutout and the Chicago Cubs bounced back from two lopsided losses to beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 and avoid a three-game sweep.

Alec Mills and three relievers combined on a shutout and the Chicago Cubs bounced back from two lopsided losses to beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 and avoid a three-game sweep.

Duvall smacks 2 HRs again as Marlins pound Cubs 11-1

Duvall smacks 2 HRs again as Marlins pound Cubs 11-1

Adam Duvall homered twice for the second straight game, Pablo López pitched one-hit ball over seven innings and the Miami Marlins pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-1 on Saturday.

Adam Duvall homered twice for the second straight game, Pablo López pitched one-hit ball over seven innings and the Miami Marlins pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-1 on Saturday.

Hendricks wins 7th straight start, Cubs beat Mets 2-0

Hendricks wins 7th straight start, Cubs beat Mets 2-0

Kyle Hendricks flummoxed the Mets for six innings to win his career-best seventh straight start, Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the first off Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs beat New York 2-0 Thursday night to avoid a four-game series sweep.

Kyle Hendricks flummoxed the Mets for six innings to win his career-best seventh straight start, Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the first off Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs beat New York 2-0 Thursday night to avoid a four-game series sweep.

DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs

DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs

 Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

 Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2

Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2

Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Cubs' Kris Bryant hit on hand by pitch, leaves game vs. Mets

Cubs' Kris Bryant hit on hand by pitch, leaves game vs. Mets

Cubs star Kris Bryant was hit on the left hand by a pitch from Taijuan Walker in the first inning and left Chicago’s game against the New York Mets in the middle of the second on Tuesday night.

Cubs star Kris Bryant was hit on the left hand by a pitch from Taijuan Walker in the first inning and left Chicago’s game against the New York Mets in the middle of the second on Tuesday night.

Peterson, Smith lead Mets to 5-2 home win over Cubs

Peterson, Smith lead Mets to 5-2 home win over Cubs

David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time in exactly four years with a 5-2 victory Monday night.

David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time in exactly four years with a 5-2 victory Monday night.

Cubs beat Cardinals 2-0 for 3-game sweep

Cubs beat Cardinals 2-0 for 3-game sweep

Zach Davies tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning to outduel Carlos Martinez, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Zach Davies tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning to outduel Carlos Martinez, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Cubs beat Cards 7-2, Pederson homers in 3rd straight game

Cubs beat Cards 7-2, Pederson homers in 3rd straight game

Joc Pederson homered for the third straight game, Sergio Alcántara and Ian Happ also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs used a five-run second inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Saturday night.

Joc Pederson homered for the third straight game, Sergio Alcántara and Ian Happ also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs used a five-run second inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Saturday night.

Pederson, Rizzo, Contreras homer as Cubs beat Cardinals 8-5

Pederson, Rizzo, Contreras homer as Cubs beat Cardinals 8-5

Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Friday.

Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Friday.

Pederson, Arrieta lead Cubs to 3-1 win over Darvish, Padres

Pederson, Arrieta lead Cubs to 3-1 win over Darvish, Padres

Joc Pederson of the Chicago Cubs hit a towering, game-tying home run off San Diego ace Yu Darvish and, as he approached third base on his trot, mimicked the stutter step Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. does after he homers.

Joc Pederson of the Chicago Cubs hit a towering, game-tying home run off San Diego ace Yu Darvish and, as he approached third base on his trot, mimicked the stutter step Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. does after he homers.