Lester wins 5th straight start, Cubs beat Dodgers 4-0
Whether they were making neat grabs or nailing runners at the plate, the Chicago Cubs came through with one sparkling play after another.
Whether they were making neat grabs or nailing runners at the plate, the Chicago Cubs came through with one sparkling play after another.
Anderson stymies Cubs as Brewers regain first place
Chase Anderson pitched seven innings of one-hit ball to take advantage of some rare run support, and the Milwaukee Brewers two-hit the Chicago Cubs 4-0 Tuesday night to take back first place in the NL Central.
Chase Anderson pitched seven innings of one-hit ball to take advantage of some rare run support, and the Milwaukee Brewers two-hit the Chicago Cubs 4-0 Tuesday night to take back first place in the NL Central.
Bryant gets 3 hits in leadoff spot as Cubs beat Pirates 3-1
Kris Bryant could feel his heart pumping for his first at-bat because this trip to the plate was like no other for him.
Kris Bryant could feel his heart pumping for his first at-bat because this trip to the plate was like no other for him.
Rizzo leads Cubs past Phillies 4-3
Things are looking up for Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs. Even potentially prickly calls are going their way.
Things are looking up for Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs. Even potentially prickly calls are going their way.
Arrieta returns to Wrigley with good memories, no regrets
Jake Arrieta returned to Wrigley Field in a Phillies uniform on Tuesday with no regrets, except perhaps not having the opportunity to face the Cubs during the three-game series.
Jake Arrieta returned to Wrigley Field in a Phillies uniform on Tuesday with no regrets, except perhaps not having the opportunity to face the Cubs during the three-game series.
Northwestern to play Wisconsin at Wrigley Field
Northwestern will play Wisconsin at Wrigley Field in 2020.
Northwestern will play Wisconsin at Wrigley Field in 2020.
Quintana, Zobrist lead Cubs to 5-1 win over banged-up Mets
Jose Quintana pitched six shutout innings, Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Jose Quintana pitched six shutout innings, Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Rizzo shakes off boos to spark rally, Cubs top Pirates 8-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo shook off the boos and sparked a late rally with his ninth home run of the season as the Chicago Cubs held off the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Tuesday night.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo shook off the boos and sparked a late rally with his ninth home run of the season as the Chicago Cubs held off the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Tuesday night.
MLB: Rizzo's slide not dirty, it was illegal
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at home plate on Monday is still perfectly legal. So does Maddon's superstar first baseman.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at home plate on Monday is still perfectly legal. So does Maddon's superstar first baseman.
Rizzo's slide overshadows Chicago's 7-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo's seventh home run of the season gave the sleep-deprived Chicago Cubs an early lead on Monday afternoon. His two-run single in the ninth put the finishing touches on a 7-0 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo's seventh home run of the season gave the sleep-deprived Chicago Cubs an early lead on Monday afternoon. His two-run single in the ninth put the finishing touches on a 7-0 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kyle Hendricks goes 7 strong innings, Cubs beat Giants 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) - There isn't much Kyle Hendricks thinks he needs to change. And it's hard to argue when he's in command like this.
CHICAGO (AP) - There isn't much Kyle Hendricks thinks he needs to change. And it's hard to argue when he's in command like this.
Orioles INF Machado draws attention in Chicago
Manny Machado and Albert Almora Jr. played together in the backyard when they were kids, dreaming about winning a World Series together.
Manny Machado and Albert Almora Jr. played together in the backyard when they were kids, dreaming about winning a World Series together.
Darvish rebounds as Cubs beat Brewers 3-2
Yu Darvish bounced back from a pair of poor outings to allow only an unearned run in six innings, Addison Russell scored the go-ahead run on shortstop Eric Sogard's seventh-inning error, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday.
Yu Darvish bounced back from a pair of poor outings to allow only an unearned run in six innings, Addison Russell scored the go-ahead run on shortstop Eric Sogard's seventh-inning error, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday.
Backed by HRs, Darvish beats Reds 6-1 for 1st win with Cubs
CINCINNATI (AP) - More than seven weeks into the season, Yu Darvish finally has his first win for the Chicago Cubs. Darvish recovered from a shaky start and Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago's three home runs Sunday in a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
CINCINNATI (AP) - More than seven weeks into the season, Yu Darvish finally has his first win for the Chicago Cubs. Darvish recovered from a shaky start and Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago's three home runs Sunday in a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Backseat Rider: Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood reflects on historic performance
Twenty years ago, Chicago Cubs fans witnessed what many consider the greatest pitching performance in MLB history.
Twenty years ago, Chicago Cubs fans witnessed what many consider the greatest pitching performance in MLB history.
Cubs-Braves postponed by rain; makeup game on Aug 30
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain.
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain.
Cubs throw out 2 runner at home, rally to beat Braves 3-2
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Davidson helps White Sox rally past Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson hit a solo homer and a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox salvage the finale of their weekend series against the crosstown Cubs with a 5-3 win on Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson hit a solo homer and a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox salvage the finale of their weekend series against the crosstown Cubs with a 5-3 win on Sunday.
Contreras hits 3rd HR in 2 games, Cubs beat White Sox 8-4
The Chicago Cubs figured it was just a matter of time before Willson Contreras would start knocking the ball around.
The Chicago Cubs figured it was just a matter of time before Willson Contreras would start knocking the ball around.
MLB to Cubs' Zobrist: Stop wearing black cleats
Major League Baseball has warned Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs against wearing black cleats.
Major League Baseball has warned Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs against wearing black cleats.