Brewers widen NL Central lead over Cubs with 4-1 win as Chicago's offense slumps again
Chicago failed to cash in on eight walks and left 11 men on base as the Brewers took the finale of the five-game series.
Chicago failed to cash in on eight walks and left 11 men on base as the Brewers took the finale of the five-game series.
Cubs OF Kyle Tucker played with a small fracture in his right hand after he got hurt in June
Speaking after a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Craig Counsell confirmed an ESPN report that detailed the extent of Tucker's injury.
Speaking after a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Craig Counsell confirmed an ESPN report that detailed the extent of Tucker's injury.
Busch hits a 3-run double off Misiorowski as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-3
Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders.
Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders.
Taillon and Busch star as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-1 for a doubleheader sweep
Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night for a sweep of their split doubleheader.
Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night for a sweep of their split doubleheader.
'A blackout mentality': Owen Caissie's first home run and RBI lifts the Chicago Cubs
Owen Caissie was the catalyst for the Cubs in Game 1. His day of personal firsts provided moments that were sorely needed for a team that was slumping.
Owen Caissie was the catalyst for the Cubs in Game 1. His day of personal firsts provided moments that were sorely needed for a team that was slumping.
Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker gets some rest as he tries to break out of a prolonged slump
Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help him. Nothing is working at the moment.
Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help him. Nothing is working at the moment.
Chicago Cubs fall to Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 in first half of doubleheader
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Brewers beat the Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a doubleheader.
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Brewers beat the Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a doubleheader.
Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday in the rubber game of the weekend series.
Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday in the rubber game of the weekend series.
Seiya Suzuki hits a tiebreaking single as the Cubs edge the Pirates 3-1
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday for a sorely needed victory.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday for a sorely needed victory.
Jack Suwinski’s tiebreaking homer in the 9th lifts Pirates over struggling Cubs 3-2
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Chicago Cubs offense stalls in crunch time as Blue Jays take the series with a 2-1 win
The Cubs had two on and no one out in the eighth inning, but couldn't get the clutch hit they needed as the offense stalled out in crunch time.
The Cubs had two on and no one out in the eighth inning, but couldn't get the clutch hit they needed as the offense stalled out in crunch time.
Chicago Cubs to call up top prospect in outfielder Owen Caissie who will debut Thursday
The Chicago Cubs held on to top outfield prospect Owen Caissie at the trade deadline because they saw him as a key part of the team's future. That future is now.
The Chicago Cubs held on to top outfield prospect Owen Caissie at the trade deadline because they saw him as a key part of the team's future. That future is now.
Rookie Horton fans career-high 8, Busch and Shaw homer as Cubs beat Blue Jays 4-1
Rookie right-hander Cade Horton struck out a career-high eight in 5 2/3 sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Rookie right-hander Cade Horton struck out a career-high eight in 5 2/3 sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Chicago Cubs fall to Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, fifth loss in last seven
The Cubs have dropped five of seven. In those five losses, they scored a total of six runs.
The Cubs have dropped five of seven. In those five losses, they scored a total of six runs.
Gorman drives in winning run, sparks Cardinals to 3-2 victory over Cubs
Nolan Gorman singled home the winning run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to wrap up their three-game series Sunday night.
Nolan Gorman singled home the winning run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to wrap up their three-game series Sunday night.
Busch hits a 3-run homer, Shaw adds a solo shot as the Cubs rout the Cardinals 9-1
Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night.
Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night.
MLB contenders watch for fatigue as some starters, like Matthew Boyd, experience an increased workload
Matthew Boyd's workload is worth watching as the Cubs try to rally in the NL Central race and go on a deep October run. He is among a group of pitchers going through a spike in innings in the heart of the playoff picture.
Matthew Boyd's workload is worth watching as the Cubs try to rally in the NL Central race and go on a deep October run. He is among a group of pitchers going through a spike in innings in the heart of the playoff picture.
Seiya Suzuki and Cade Horton help the Cubs stop sweep with 6-1 win over the Reds
Horton (6-2, 3.18 ERA) earned the win after giving up only two hits and striking out six. The 23-year-old Horton has not allowed a run in his last 23 1/3 innings, dating back to July 9.
Horton (6-2, 3.18 ERA) earned the win after giving up only two hits and striking out six. The 23-year-old Horton has not allowed a run in his last 23 1/3 innings, dating back to July 9.
Sagging Chicago Cubs fall to Cincinnati Reds 5-1 for 3rd loss in last 4 games
Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday.
Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday.
Ryne Sandberg gave Chicago a different kind of icon: Telander
Ryne Sandberg never sought the spotlight, but as Rick Telander writes for Fox 32, his greatness was impossible to miss.
Ryne Sandberg never sought the spotlight, but as Rick Telander writes for Fox 32, his greatness was impossible to miss.