Cardinals lose 8-2 to Cubs, magic number down to 2
St. Louis' bullpen stumbled, and the Cardinals still inched closer to the NL Central title.
St. Louis' bullpen stumbled, and the Cardinals still inched closer to the NL Central title.
Pirates beat Chicago 9-5, extend Cubs' skid to 9 games
Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday night and extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games.
Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday night and extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games.
Cubs eliminated, then fall to Pirates for 8th straight loss
The Chicago Cubs felt they were in the beginning stages of a dynasty three years ago.
The Chicago Cubs felt they were in the beginning stages of a dynasty three years ago.
Cubs' Epstein says he is not eyeing return to Red Sox
Theo Epstein says he has no plans of returning to the Boston Red Sox.
Theo Epstein says he has no plans of returning to the Boston Red Sox.
Chicago Cubs' coach suspended for putting on umpire's headset during review
Chicago Cubs bench coach Mark Loretta received a one-game suspension Tuesday for what was determined to be “inappropriate conduct” in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend.
Chicago Cubs bench coach Mark Loretta received a one-game suspension Tuesday for what was determined to be “inappropriate conduct” in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend.
Cubs lose 7th straight, on brink of elimination
The freefalling Chicago Cubs committed five errors, including two in a seven-run seventh inning, and moved to the brink of elimination with a 9-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night that extended their losing streak to seven.
The freefalling Chicago Cubs committed five errors, including two in a seven-run seventh inning, and moved to the brink of elimination with a 9-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night that extended their losing streak to seven.
Cardinals clinch playoff spot by beating Cubs 3-2
Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff spot by rallying past the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday for their first four-game sweep at Wrigley Field in almost a century.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff spot by rallying past the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday for their first four-game sweep at Wrigley Field in almost a century.
Kris Bryant hurt during game against Cardinals
Cubs star Kris Bryant has left their game against St. Louis after he got hurt while trying to beat out a double play.
Cubs star Kris Bryant has left their game against St. Louis after he got hurt while trying to beat out a double play.
Molina, DeJong homer off Kimbrel, Cards beat Cubs 9-8
Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong homered on Craig Kimbrel’s first two pitches in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals handed the reeling Chicago Cubs their fifth straight loss with a wild 9-8 victory on Saturday.
Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong homered on Craig Kimbrel’s first two pitches in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals handed the reeling Chicago Cubs their fifth straight loss with a wild 9-8 victory on Saturday.
Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Chicago Cubs again, 2-1
Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are taking charge of the NL Central by grinding out tough, ugly wins.
Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are taking charge of the NL Central by grinding out tough, ugly wins.
Carpenter HRs vs Kimbrel, Cards bump Chicago Cubs from WC spot
Matt Carpenter homered in the 10th inning against Craig Kimbrel in the All-Star closer's return, and the St. Louis Cardinals regrouped after blowing a late lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 Thursday night.
Matt Carpenter homered in the 10th inning against Craig Kimbrel in the All-Star closer's return, and the St. Louis Cardinals regrouped after blowing a late lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 Thursday night.
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo homers in surprise return vs Cardinals
Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in his surprise return to the lineup Thursday night for the opener of a crucial four-game series against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals.
Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in his surprise return to the lineup Thursday night for the opener of a crucial four-game series against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals.
Iglesias' double in 10th leads Reds past Cubs 3-2
Jose Iglesias had an RBI double in the 10th inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Reds recorded their second straight win over the playoff-contending Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Jose Iglesias had an RBI double in the 10th inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Reds recorded their second straight win over the playoff-contending Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Cubs lose 4-2 to Gray, Reds
The Chicago Cubs were shut down by Sonny Gray and two relievers Tuesday night, falling 4-2 to the Cincinnati Reds in a loss that hurt their playoff positioning.
The Chicago Cubs were shut down by Sonny Gray and two relievers Tuesday night, falling 4-2 to the Cincinnati Reds in a loss that hurt their playoff positioning.
Schwarber homers as Cubs beat Reds 8-2
Playing without Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs turned to Kyle Schwarber. And Nicholas Castellanos. And Alec Mills.
Playing without Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs turned to Kyle Schwarber. And Nicholas Castellanos. And Alec Mills.
Cubs 1B Rizzo diagnosed with moderate ankle sprain
When Anthony Rizzo went down in the infield grass at Wrigley Field, it looked bad for the big first baseman and the Chicago Cubs.
When Anthony Rizzo went down in the infield grass at Wrigley Field, it looked bad for the big first baseman and the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo exits Pirates game with sprained right ankle
Anthony Rizzo was helped off the field Sunday by a trainer and a teammate with a sprained right ankle, and Wrigley Field fell silent. With Chicago's postseason pursuit already hindered by a season-ending injury to shortstop Javier Báez, the team may now be without another star player.
Anthony Rizzo was helped off the field Sunday by a trainer and a teammate with a sprained right ankle, and Wrigley Field fell silent. With Chicago's postseason pursuit already hindered by a season-ending injury to shortstop Javier Báez, the team may now be without another star player.
Cubs set team HR record, clobber Pirates 14-1
Kris Bryant and rookie Nico Hoerner each homered among three hits, and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times to set a club record with 237 home runs as they pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 on Saturday.
Kris Bryant and rookie Nico Hoerner each homered among three hits, and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times to set a club record with 237 home runs as they pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 on Saturday.
Rizzo's grand slam among 5 Cubs homers, Chicago rips Bucs 17-8
After a rough start, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs rebounded with an overwhelming response at the plate.
After a rough start, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs rebounded with an overwhelming response at the plate.
Darvish fans 14, Cubs beat Padres 4-1 to keep wild-card pace
Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs are heading back to Wrigley Field feeling better about their situation than they had in several days.
Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs are heading back to Wrigley Field feeling better about their situation than they had in several days.