VIDEO: Cubs fans cheer on rat at Wrigley

Cubs fans at Wrigley Field forgot about the game, momentarily, and started cheering for a rat.

Maddon: Russell playing for Cubs wouldn't be distraction

CHICAGO (AP) - Manager Joe Maddon says it would not be a distraction if shortstop Addison Russell plays again for the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs' Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claims

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife.

Cubs SS Russell placed on leave before loss to White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs announced Friday that shortstop Addison Russell had been placed on administrative leave after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife.

No injuries after fire in Wrigley Field concession stand

A fire caused “considerable” damage to a concession stand Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Cubs closer Morrow shut down for rest of 2018

PHOENIX (AP) - The Chicago Cubs say closer Brandon Morrow will be shut down for rest of the year because of an injured right elbow that has been slow to heal.

Cubs lose to Reds 2-1, NL Central lead stays at 2½ games

CHICAGO (AP) - The Cubs' NL Central lead remained at 2½ games over second-place Milwaukee when Scott Schebler homered on Jose Quintana's first pitch of the game, Phillip Ervin also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 2-1 on Sunday.

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop to miss rest of regular season

CHICAGO (AP) - It looks like the back end of the Chicago Cubs' bullpen will be a big question mark down the stretch.

Baez's bunt single lifts Cubs past Nationals in 10 innings

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Chicago Cubs got nearly everything they wanted out of their day trip to Washington to face the Nationals, and Javier Baez was in the middle of nearly all of it.

Brewers beat Cubs 5-1 to move within 1 game in NL Central

Although the Milwaukee Brewers still trail in the NL Central, they believe the pressure has shifted to the first-place Cubs.

Cubs star Rizzo leaves game with injured right foot

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a bruised right foot.

Hendricks, Baez lead Cubs past Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kyle Hendricks pitched six strong innings, Javier Baez notched his NL-leading 99th RBI and star third baseman Kris Bryant doubled and had two hits in his return from the disabled list to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Saturday night.

Cabrera's homer in 10th gives Phils 2-1 win over Cubs

Asdrubal Cabrera provided the pop the Philadelphia Phillies expected when they acquired him last month.

Hendricks shuts down Reds, Cubs win 9-0 to complete sweep

Kyle Hendricks allowed two hits in seven innings, David Bote and Kyle Schwarber homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep

Murphy, Schwarber, Baez power Cubs over Reds 10-6

CHICAGO (AP) - Daniel Murphy can't fully explain his success at Wrigley Field. He's just happy he now calls the storied old ballpark home.

Bote homers as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 in 10 innings

CHICAGO (AP) - While David Bote is learning about the major leagues, baseball is learning about the rookie, too.

Cubs break out of offensive funk in 8-2 win over Tigers

DETROIT (AP) - When David Bote's two-run homer cleared the fence in the fifth inning, it felt almost like a milestone for the Chicago Cubs - the first time in six games they'd scored more than one run.

Cubs acquire 2B Murphy in trade with Nationals

DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago Cubs know all too well what Daniel Murphy can do at the plate.