Hamels leaves after 1 inning, Reds beat Cubs 6-3 to end skid
CINCINNATI (AP) - Joe Maddon looked up from his sheet of statistics and saw left-hander Cole Hamels walking toward him instead of warming up for the second inning - the last thing the Cubs manager wanted to see. "I'm looking up off my paper and all of a sudden he's walking toward me, so I had no idea what was going on," Maddon said. Just like that, the Cubs' rotation...
CINCINNATI (AP) - Joe Maddon looked up from his sheet of statistics and saw left-hander Cole Hamels walking toward him instead of warming up for the second inning - the last thing the Cubs manager wanted to see. "I'm looking up off my paper and all of a sudden he's walking toward me, so I had no idea what was going on," Maddon said. Just like that, the Cubs' rotation...
Cubs' Cole Hamels leaves after 1 inning vs Reds
Left-hander Cole Hamels was pulled after only one inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night because of discomfort in his side, the latest blow to a Chicago Cubs rotation already missing Kyle Hendricks.
Left-hander Cole Hamels was pulled after only one inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night because of discomfort in his side, the latest blow to a Chicago Cubs rotation already missing Kyle Hendricks.
Kimbrel closes out debut with Rizzo's help, Cubs beat Braves
Craig Kimbrel got a little help settling in at Wrigley Field.
Craig Kimbrel got a little help settling in at Wrigley Field.
Attorney: 2-year-old girl hit during Astros-Cubs game suffered skull fracture, seizure
An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a game last month between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros said Wednesday that the girl suffered a skull fracture.
An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a game last month between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros said Wednesday that the girl suffered a skull fracture.
Cubs: Kimbrel close to return, could be activated this week
The Chicago Cubs says right-handed closer Craig Kimbrel could be activated later this week.
The Chicago Cubs says right-handed closer Craig Kimbrel could be activated later this week.
Mets rout Cubs 10-2
Rookie slugger Pete Alonso said he began the season not thinking about hitting homers or setting milestones.
Rookie slugger Pete Alonso said he began the season not thinking about hitting homers or setting milestones.
McNeil powers Mets past Cubs 5-4
Jeff McNeil likes any lineup that includes his name.
Jeff McNeil likes any lineup that includes his name.
Craig Kimbrel inching closer to joining Chicago Cubs
Craig Kimbrel said Thursday there is no timetable for when he will join the Cubs and he will listen to his body before his expected promotion to beleaguered Chicago bullpen.
Craig Kimbrel said Thursday there is no timetable for when he will join the Cubs and he will listen to his body before his expected promotion to beleaguered Chicago bullpen.
Contreras powers Cubs past Giolito, White Sox 7-3
Willson Contreras homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs handed Lucas Giolito his first loss since April by downing the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Willson Contreras homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs handed Lucas Giolito his first loss since April by downing the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Jimenez homers in 9th to power White Sox past Cubs, 3-1
Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning in his first game against his first major league organization, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning in his first game against his first major league organization, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Cubs plan to go slowly with injured Hendricks
The Chicago Cubs plan to move slowly with Kyle Hendricks after tests confirmed the right-hander is dealing with a shoulder impingement.
The Chicago Cubs plan to move slowly with Kyle Hendricks after tests confirmed the right-hander is dealing with a shoulder impingement.
Dodgers edge Cubs 3-2 with late-game heroics
Kenley Jansen sent a late-night text to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after his blown save against the Cubs.
Kenley Jansen sent a late-night text to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after his blown save against the Cubs.
Rizzo's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Cubs over Dodgers 2-1
Yu Darvish can rest easier now. He finally conquered his demons at Dodger Stadium.
Yu Darvish can rest easier now. He finally conquered his demons at Dodger Stadium.
Cubs put Hendricks on 10 day injured list
The Cubs have placed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
The Cubs have placed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Dodgers rally to beat Cubs 5-3 for 7th straight home win
Rich Hill attacked with pinpoint location and his reliable curveball. Where the 39-year-old pitcher surprised was at the plate.
Rich Hill attacked with pinpoint location and his reliable curveball. Where the 39-year-old pitcher surprised was at the plate.
Hamels throws 7 scoreless, 4 batters hit as Cubs beat Rockies
Cole Hamels struck out nine in seven scoreless innings, singled twice and drove in two runs to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 10-1 in a testy game on Wednesday.
Cole Hamels struck out nine in seven scoreless innings, singled twice and drove in two runs to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 10-1 in a testy game on Wednesday.
Rookie Peter Lambert bottles up Cubs again, Rockies win 10-3
Peter Lambert baffled Chicago yet again and took a chunk out of the turf with a sliding catch.
Peter Lambert baffled Chicago yet again and took a chunk out of the turf with a sliding catch.
Powerful Rockies rally past Cubs, 9th straight win at home
Ian Desmond hit a monster blast that brought fans to their feet but it was a manufactured run that made the difference for the Colorado Rockies.
Ian Desmond hit a monster blast that brought fans to their feet but it was a manufactured run that made the difference for the Colorado Rockies.
Caratini helps rally Cubs past Cardinals 9-4
Pinch-hitter Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in Chicago's four-run sixth inning and the Cubs rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 Saturday night.
Pinch-hitter Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in Chicago's four-run sixth inning and the Cubs rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 Saturday night.
Kimbrel on Cubs: 'I'm happy where I am'
After missing more than one-third of a season while waiting for the right offer, Craig Kimbrel found a home with the Chicago Cubs.
After missing more than one-third of a season while waiting for the right offer, Craig Kimbrel found a home with the Chicago Cubs.