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.
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.
NEW YORK (AP) - Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's drug program.
Contreras HR, 3 RBIs lead Cubs past Tigers for 6th straight
Javier Baez flashed a little baserunning moxie. It paid off and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loved it.
Javier Baez flashed a little baserunning moxie. It paid off and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loved it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Addison Russell and Chicago Cubs took advantage of the warm, windy weather at Wrigley Field to power their way to a comeback win.
Rizzo, Russell, Cubs erupt after Kershaw exits, beat Dodgers
Once Clayton Kershaw exited, the Chicago Cubs put a positive ending on a 2-6 road trip.
Once Clayton Kershaw exited, the Chicago Cubs put a positive ending on a 2-6 road trip.
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.
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.
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.