Cubs lose 4-0 to Pads, fall into tie for 2nd wild-card spot

If this was Chris Paddack's final start of 2019, he will have finished his rookie season with a brilliant performance that hurt the Chicago Cubs in their pursuit of a wild-card spot.

Cubs' wild-card lead cut, Padres walk off 9-8 in 10th

With the Chicago Cubs playing a five-man infield, Manuel Margot was looking for a pitch up in the strike zone that he could elevate.

Hoerner 3 hits, 4 RBIs in debut, Cubs beat Padres 10-2

Touted prospect Nico Hoerner had three hits and four RBIs in his big league debut and made some nice plays at shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-2 Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Javier Báez could return if Cubs make playoffs

All-Star shortstop Javier Báez could return to the Chicago Cubs if they reach the playoffs.

Brewers beat Cubs 8-5

Tyler Austin drove a pinch-hit, three-run homer during the Brewers' five-run fourth inning against Jon Lester, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 Sunday to tighten the NL wild-card race.   

Addison Russell hit by pitch, leaves game

The Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell left Sunday's game against Milwaukee in the third inning, after he was hit on the head by a 94 mph pitch from Milwaukee's Adrian Houser.   

Brewers beat Cubs 3-2

Christian Yelich sliced an opposite-field double off Brandon Kintzler to score the winning run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday night.   

Cubs Javy Baez suffers hairline fracture in thumb

Chicago Cubs star shortstop Javier Baez has a hairline fracture in his left thumb, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy.   

Yelich, Davies pace Brewers past Chicago Cubs, 7-1

Christian Yelich hit his 44th homer and Zach Davies pitched five effective innings for his first win since July, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Friday night.

Schwarber's grand slam powers Cubs to 10-5 win over Brewers

Kyle Schwarber's grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series.

Schwarber's grand slam powers Cubs to 10-5 win over Brewers

Kyle Schwarber's grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series.

Contreras, Zobrist return as Cubs beat Mariners 6-1

Willson Contreras spiked his bat in celebration as his soaring drive headed for the bleachers. Ben Zobrist sparked Chicago's lineup from the leadoff spot.

Cubs scratch 3B Kris Bryant with right knee soreness

The Chicago Cubs have scratched All-Star third baseman Kris Bryant because of right knee soreness.

Cubs rally for 5 runs in 7th to beat Mariners 5-1

Kyle Schwarber had a three-run triple to highlight a five-run seventh, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 24-inning scoreless streak as they rallied for a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday.

Zobrist back with Cubs

When Ben Zobrist stepped away from the Chicago Cubs in May to focus on his family, he knew it was the right decision.

Cubs scratch Darvish with right forearm tightness

The Chicago Cubs scratched Yu Darvish on Sunday because of right forearm tightness, sidelining the Japanese right-hander after one of his best starts with the team.

Cubs activate Zobrist

The Chicago Cubs have activated Ben Zobrist from the restricted list to help with their postseason push.

Brewers beat Cubs 2-0

The Milwaukee Brewers showed last year they know how to finish strong.

Cubs' Rizzo returns after missing 4 games with tight back

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has returned to the lineup after missing the past four games because of a tight back.

Castellanos homers twice, Cubs cruise past Brewers 7-1

Nicholas Castellanos hit a pair of two-run homers, Jose Quintana took a shutout into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs cruised to their fourth straight win, 7-1 over Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.