Cubs' Lester could be close to return after simulated game
CHICAGO (AP) - Cubs ace Jon Lester could be close to rejoining Chicago's rotation after pitching a simulated game. Lester threw 45 pitches Saturday. Manager Joe Maddon says he looked "very good," and the Cubs will see how he feels Sunday before determining the next step. Maddon did not rule out a return for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field that...
CHICAGO (AP) - Cubs ace Jon Lester could be close to rejoining Chicago's rotation after pitching a simulated game. Lester threw 45 pitches Saturday. Manager Joe Maddon says he looked "very good," and the Cubs will see how he feels Sunday before determining the next step. Maddon did not rule out a return for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field that...
Hendricks strikes out 11, Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1
Kyle Hendricks mixed speeds, hit his spots and kept hitters off balance. It was a vintage performance that added up to his first win of the season and another victory for the rolling Cubs.
Kyle Hendricks mixed speeds, hit his spots and kept hitters off balance. It was a vintage performance that added up to his first win of the season and another victory for the rolling Cubs.
Hamels pitches 7 innings, Cubs complete sweep with 6-0 win
MIAMI (AP) - The Chicago Cubs are starting to look more like themselves. Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings and the Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 6-0 win Wednesday night. "We obviously know that we need to come in and start winning," Hamels said. "We know we're a good ball club so no matter what team we're playing, let's just...
MIAMI (AP) - The Chicago Cubs are starting to look more like themselves. Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings and the Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 6-0 win Wednesday night. "We obviously know that we need to come in and start winning," Hamels said. "We know we're a good ball club so no matter what team we're playing, let's just...
Quintana goes 7 innings, Cubs beat Marlins 4-0
MIAMI (AP) - Jose Quintana gave up six hits in seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Quintana (2-1) struck out seven and extended his scoreless innings streak to 14. The left-hander didn't allow a runner to reach second until Austin Dean's two-out double in the seventh.
MIAMI (AP) - Jose Quintana gave up six hits in seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Quintana (2-1) struck out seven and extended his scoreless innings streak to 14. The left-hander didn't allow a runner to reach second until Austin Dean's two-out double in the seventh.
Contreras homer, 3 RBIs help Cubs beat Marlins 7-2
Yu Darvish thawed out and then nearly overheated in balmy South Florida, but he found enough in reserve to throw his hardest to the final batter he faced.
Yu Darvish thawed out and then nearly overheated in balmy South Florida, but he found enough in reserve to throw his hardest to the final batter he faced.
Snow at Wrigley leads to postponement of Angels-Cubs finale
Snow and rain led to the postponement of Sunday's finale of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Snow and rain led to the postponement of Sunday's finale of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cozart, La Stella lead Angels past Cubs 6-5
Zack Cozart broke out of a slump with three hits and Cody Allen wiggled out of a jam in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels top the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Saturday.
Zack Cozart broke out of a slump with three hits and Cody Allen wiggled out of a jam in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels top the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Saturday.
Cubs' Caratini goes on IL with hand injury, needs surgery
The Chicago Cubs placed Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a broken bone in his left hand, sidelining the backup catcher for four to six weeks.
The Chicago Cubs placed Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a broken bone in his left hand, sidelining the backup catcher for four to six weeks.
Hamels helps Cubs beat Trout-less Angels 5-1
Cole Hamels loves pitching at Wrigley Field.
Cole Hamels loves pitching at Wrigley Field.
Former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Scott Sanderson dies at 62
Scott Sanderson, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs make two playoff appearances and was a member of four postseason teams during a 19-year career, died Thursday. He was 62.
Scott Sanderson, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs make two playoff appearances and was a member of four postseason teams during a 19-year career, died Thursday. He was 62.
Cubs' Ian Happ working to cut down on Ks in Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ is trying to cut down on his strikeouts without thinking about cutting down on his strikeouts.
The Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ is trying to cut down on his strikeouts without thinking about cutting down on his strikeouts.
Cubs place ace Lester on 10-day injured list, recall Collins
Left-hander Jon Lester was put on the 10-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs because of a strained left hamstring.
Left-hander Jon Lester was put on the 10-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs because of a strained left hamstring.
Cubs beat Pirates 10-0 in home opener
Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Chicago's beleaguered bullpen stepped up after Jon Lester departed with left hamstring tightness, leading the Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 in their home opener on Monday.
Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Chicago's beleaguered bullpen stepped up after Jon Lester departed with left hamstring tightness, leading the Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 in their home opener on Monday.
Cubs LHP Jon Lester departs with hamstring tightness
Cubs left-hander Jon Lester has left Chicago's home opener against Pittsburgh because of left hamstring tightness.
Cubs left-hander Jon Lester has left Chicago's home opener against Pittsburgh because of left hamstring tightness.
Cubs 2-7 after loss to Brewers
Christian Yelich homered and drove in three, Josh Hader completed an eight-out save and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 Sunday.
Christian Yelich homered and drove in three, Josh Hader completed an eight-out save and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 Sunday.
Cubs snap skid behind Heyward's 2 HRs, Hamels' 6 innings
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have never seen this side of Jason Heyward. The way this season has been going, they were due for a pleasant surprise. Heyward hit two home runs for his first multihomer game in a Cubs uniform, and Victor Caratini and Javier Baez also went deep as Chicago snapped a six-game skid with a 14-8 victory over the Brewers on Saturday night.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have never seen this side of Jason Heyward. The way this season has been going, they were due for a pleasant surprise. Heyward hit two home runs for his first multihomer game in a Cubs uniform, and Victor Caratini and Javier Baez also went deep as Chicago snapped a six-game skid with a 14-8 victory over the Brewers on Saturday night.
Cubs demote Carl Edwards Jr.
Looking to end an early season funk, the Chicago Cubs have shaken up their struggling bullpen by demoting right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. to Triple-A and placing left-hander Mike Montgomery on the 10-day injured list.
Looking to end an early season funk, the Chicago Cubs have shaken up their struggling bullpen by demoting right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. to Triple-A and placing left-hander Mike Montgomery on the 10-day injured list.
Brewers hit 5 home runs, send Cubs to 6th loss in row, 13-10
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers used a power surge to maintain their strong start and keep the Chicago Cubs reeling. Facing off for the first time this season on Friday night, the Brewers outslugged the Cubs 13-10 in an early season showdown of teams already heading in opposite directions. Ryan Braun and Eric Thames hit three-run homers and the Milwaukee Brewers connected five times in...
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers used a power surge to maintain their strong start and keep the Chicago Cubs reeling. Facing off for the first time this season on Friday night, the Brewers outslugged the Cubs 13-10 in an early season showdown of teams already heading in opposite directions. Ryan Braun and Eric Thames hit three-run homers and the Milwaukee Brewers connected five times in...
Fried shines as Braves complete 3-game sweep of Cubs, 9-4
Max Fried took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Nick Markakis drive in five runs with five hits and the Atlanta Braves beat Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Max Fried took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Nick Markakis drive in five runs with five hits and the Atlanta Braves beat Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
David Bote, Cubs agree $15M, 5-year deal covering 2020-24
The Chicago Cubs believe it was time to give David Bote a big-money contract, even if they are not ready to give the infielder a starting job.
The Chicago Cubs believe it was time to give David Bote a big-money contract, even if they are not ready to give the infielder a starting job.