Cubs get Cole Hamels in trade with Rangers

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran left-hander Cole Hamels in a trade with the Texas Rangers.

Bote, Rizzo homer in 9th to lift Cubs over D-Backs 7-6

A day that began with Kris Bryant's return to the disabled list ended with a late power surge by the Chicago Cubs.

Bucket on head might have saved fan hit by Wrigley scoreboard tile

A man might have saved himself from serious injury when a large metal pin fell from Wrigley Field's centerfield scoreboard because he had a plastic bucket on his head during a Chicago Cubs game.

Cubs' Kris Bryant on disabled list with inflamed shoulder

The Chicago Cubs have placed third baseman Kris Bryant on the 10-day disabled list because of an inflamed left shoulder.

Buchholz strong in return from DL, D-backs beat Cubs 5-1

Clay Buchholz pitched effectively into the seventh inning in his return from the disabled list, Steven Souza Jr. had three hits and an RBI and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.

Heyward helps Cubs beat Cardinals 9-6 in return from break

Jason Heyward had three hits and two RBIs, Ian Happ belted a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 on Thursday night in baseball's first game after the All-Star break.

Nationals' Bryce Harper wins Home Run Derby

Bryce Harper thrilled the home crowd and surely made his father proud, winning the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night with an exceptional display of power that carried him past Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs 19-18.

2018 Home Run Derby: Here's who's competing in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game in DC

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in an all-NL East matchup in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

Cubs sweep Padres with 7-4 win

Jon Lester won for the eighth time in nine starts, Jason Heyward drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Diego Padres 7-4 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.

Cubs rally for 4 in 8th to beat Reds 8-7

Javier Baez homered and had four hits - including a game-tying infield single in the eighth - and the Cubs rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Cubs prospect De La Cruz gets 80-game drug suspension

NEW YORK (AP) - Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's drug program.

Rizzo, Schwarber lead Cubs to 5-3 victory over Tigers

Spotting opponents an early lead hasn't been a problem lately for Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs.

Lester homers, gets NL-high 11th win as Cubs top Twins 11-10

CHICAGO (AP) - With a career batting average under .100, Jon Lester might seem to be a pitcher who doesn't care what he does at the plate.

Cubs pound out 20 hits, beat Twins 14-9 at scorching Wrigley

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Saturday's sweltering conditions at Wrigley Field were the worst he's experienced during a major league game.

Russell hits slam, Cubs power back for 10-6 win over Twins

Addison Russell and Chicago Cubs took advantage of the warm, windy weather at Wrigley Field to power their way to a comeback win.

Cubs' Bryant on DL for 1st time with sore left shoulder

The Chicago Cubs have placed Kris Bryant on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation, marking the first time the fourth-year player has gone on the DL.