Contreras keeps on slugging, Cubs pound White Sox 11-2
The Chicago Cubs passed out bobbleheads of Willson Conteras, and then watched him perform like an action figure.
The Chicago Cubs passed out bobbleheads of Willson Conteras, and then watched him perform like an action figure.
Bryant, Rizzo, Russell go deep, Cubs pound Marlins 13-4
Kris Bryant was already rolling along when Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell got going. Once they did, the Chicago Cubs were on their way to another lopsided victory.
Kris Bryant was already rolling along when Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell got going. Once they did, the Chicago Cubs were on their way to another lopsided victory.
Wong's walk-off HR lifts St. Louis past Chicago, 8-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) - For the St. Louis Cardinals, there's more importance to their early season games with the Chicago Cubs this year than most seasons. The games are about St. Louis putting to rest any leftover doubts after a dismal 5-14 record against its rival a year ago.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - For the St. Louis Cardinals, there's more importance to their early season games with the Chicago Cubs this year than most seasons. The games are about St. Louis putting to rest any leftover doubts after a dismal 5-14 record against its rival a year ago.
Chatwood, Cubs sweep Brewers with 2-0 win
CHICAGO (AP) - For four straight days, Tyler Chatwood, Jose Quintana, Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks put on a pitching clinic. A very stingy show. Chatwood pitched seven sparkling innings and helped himself with an RBI single, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday and a sweep of the four-game series between NL Central rivals.
CHICAGO (AP) - For four straight days, Tyler Chatwood, Jose Quintana, Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks put on a pitching clinic. A very stingy show. Chatwood pitched seven sparkling innings and helped himself with an RBI single, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday and a sweep of the four-game series between NL Central rivals.
Jose Quintana dominates Brewers again in 3-0 Cubs win
CHICAGO (AP) - Jose Quintana was terrific for the Chicago Cubs, and pretty typical when it comes to his outings against the Milwaukee Brewers. Quintana pitched seven sharp innings to help Chicago beat Milwaukee 3-0 on Saturday and continue his dominance of the Cubs' NL Central rival. "He had a good look from the beginning," manager Joe Maddon said. "He was ready to roll, and...
CHICAGO (AP) - Jose Quintana was terrific for the Chicago Cubs, and pretty typical when it comes to his outings against the Milwaukee Brewers. Quintana pitched seven sharp innings to help Chicago beat Milwaukee 3-0 on Saturday and continue his dominance of the Cubs' NL Central rival. "He had a good look from the beginning," manager Joe Maddon said. "He was ready to roll, and...
Hendricks, Cubs win 1-0, stop Brewers' 8-game win streak
Kyle Hendricks figured he was in great shape when he started throwing his fastball exactly where he wanted it to go.
Kyle Hendricks figured he was in great shape when he started throwing his fastball exactly where he wanted it to go.
Schwarber hits 2 HRs as Cubs beat Indians in Series rematch
The memories of winning a championship two years ago came flooding back for the Chicago Cubs when they arrived at Progressive Field on Tuesday.
The memories of winning a championship two years ago came flooding back for the Chicago Cubs when they arrived at Progressive Field on Tuesday.
Arenado out at plate in game-ending replay reversal, Cubs win 9-7
DENVER (AP) - Nolan Arenado broke for home the moment Brandon Morrow's bases-loaded pitch bounced to the backstop. Arenado wound up causing an unusual ending that left the Colorado Rockies with a painful loss.
DENVER (AP) - Nolan Arenado broke for home the moment Brandon Morrow's bases-loaded pitch bounced to the backstop. Arenado wound up causing an unusual ending that left the Colorado Rockies with a painful loss.
Cubs' Kris Bryant hit on helmet by pitch, leaves game
DENVER (AP) - Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant has left Sunday's game after being hit on the head with a 96 mph pitch from Colorado's German Marquez. The ball made a loud sound as it hit off the underside of the flap of his helmet, and it was not immediately clear how much direct contact it made his Bryant's head. Cubs spokesman Peter Chase said Bryant passed tests and had no sign of a...
DENVER (AP) - Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant has left Sunday's game after being hit on the head with a 96 mph pitch from Colorado's German Marquez. The ball made a loud sound as it hit off the underside of the flap of his helmet, and it was not immediately clear how much direct contact it made his Bryant's head. Cubs spokesman Peter Chase said Bryant passed tests and had no sign of a...
Anderson tosses 6 strong innings as Rockies beat Cubs, 5-2
Tyler Anderson has had plenty of success on the mound in his young career, so he was happy to contribute at the plate.
Tyler Anderson has had plenty of success on the mound in his young career, so he was happy to contribute at the plate.
Lester, Heyward lead Cubs past Cardinals 8-5
The Cubs made Jon Lester's job easier by staking him to an early lead.
The Cubs made Jon Lester's job easier by staking him to an early lead.
Cubs 1B Rizzo activated from 10-day DL
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after being sidelined by lower back tightness.
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after being sidelined by lower back tightness.
Cubs score 9 in 8th on just 3 hits, rally past Braves 14-10
CHICAGO (AP) - Javy Baez had a three-run double as the Chicago Cubs scored nine times in the eighth inning on just three hits, rallying past the wild Atlanta Braves 14-10 Saturday in cold, wet and windy conditions at Wrigley Field.
CHICAGO (AP) - Javy Baez had a three-run double as the Chicago Cubs scored nine times in the eighth inning on just three hits, rallying past the wild Atlanta Braves 14-10 Saturday in cold, wet and windy conditions at Wrigley Field.
Sanchez, Tucker lead Braves to 4-0 win over Darvish, Cubs
Yu Darvish's first home start with the Chicago Cubs went nothing like his previous outing at Wrigley Field. Instead of dominating in a playoff win, he got knocked out in an early-season loss.
Yu Darvish's first home start with the Chicago Cubs went nothing like his previous outing at Wrigley Field. Instead of dominating in a playoff win, he got knocked out in an early-season loss.
Polanco homers twice to power Pirates past Cubs 6-1
Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates wasted no time in bouncing back from a rout to make an early statement in the National League Central.
Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates wasted no time in bouncing back from a rout to make an early statement in the National League Central.
Baez homers twice as Cubs pound Pirates 13-5
Javier Baez is going to be himself. That much is sure in his fifth major league season.
Javier Baez is going to be himself. That much is sure in his fifth major league season.
Sister Jean switches sports, tosses out 1st ball at Wrigley
Sister Jean did just fine on the diamond, too.
Sister Jean did just fine on the diamond, too.
Nova pitches hot Pirates past Cubs 8-5 in Wrigley opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed opening day very much this year. All three of them.
The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed opening day very much this year. All three of them.
Cubs postpone home opener a day because of snow
The Chicago Cubs tried to play their home opener on Monday. It was just a snow-go.
The Chicago Cubs tried to play their home opener on Monday. It was just a snow-go.
Storms prompt cancellation of Cubs-Reds game
Cubs manager Joe Maddon knew early Tuesday afternoon that the weather forecast was foreboding. He didn't mind at all.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon knew early Tuesday afternoon that the weather forecast was foreboding. He didn't mind at all.