Cubs to face Pirates in 2019 Little League Classic

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year's Little League Classic.

Cubs place Montgomery on DL, move Chatwood back to rotation

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Left-hander Mike Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs, and Tyler Chatwood will return to the rotation and start Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Lester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to 1-0 win over Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jon Lester wasn't overly excited about winning for the first time in just over a month.

Rizzo leads Cubs past Brewers 8-4

CHICAGO (AP) - It's purely about the math for Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs.

Zimmerman 2 HRs off shaky Lester, Nationals trounce Cubs 9-4

Ryan Zimmerman hit two home runs off a shaky Lester and tied a career high with six RBIs, sending the Washington Nationals over Chicago 9-4.

Hamels solid in debut as Cubs throttle Pirates 9-2

Cole Hamels had little trouble in his return to the National League, keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates in check over five innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night.

Nationals trade reliever Kintzler to Cubs for minor leaguer

The Washington Nationals have traded reliever Brandon Kintzler to the Chicago Cubs, exactly a year after the right-hander moved in another deadline deal.

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.