'Nacho man' relates Cub's collision with snacks in St. Louis
When Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell took out Andrew Gudermuth's plate of nachos while trying to catch a foul ball, the St. Louis Cardinals fan had no idea he'd end up all over the internet.
When Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell took out Andrew Gudermuth's plate of nachos while trying to catch a foul ball, the St. Louis Cardinals fan had no idea he'd end up all over the internet.
Russell makes food run, Cubs beat Cards to near clinch
Say cheese! Addison Russell and the Chicago Cubs were all smiles after moving within a victory of another division title Monday night.
Say cheese! Addison Russell and the Chicago Cubs were all smiles after moving within a victory of another division title Monday night.
Cubs close in on NL Central title, Quintana tops Brewers 5-0
Jose Quintana was acquired by the Chicago Cubs for big games, and he came through big against the Brewers. Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 on Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.
Jose Quintana was acquired by the Chicago Cubs for big games, and he came through big against the Brewers. Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 on Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.
Heyward gets big hit as Cubs sweep Cardinals with 4-3 win
Wade Davis bent over on the mound with his head resting in his arms. The All-Star closer thought Dexter Fowler's drive was headed for the iconic scoreboard at Wrigley Field, but Leonys Martin caught the ball on the warning track in center field.
Wade Davis bent over on the mound with his head resting in his arms. The All-Star closer thought Dexter Fowler's drive was headed for the iconic scoreboard at Wrigley Field, but Leonys Martin caught the ball on the warning track in center field.
Kyle Hendricks, Addison Russell lead Cubs over Cardinals 4-1
Addison Russell received a rousing ovation as he stepped to the plate for the first time in six weeks. Then he gave the crowd a reason to cheer even louder. Russell homered in his first at-bat since being activated from the disabled list, Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday to increase their NL Central lead.
Addison Russell received a rousing ovation as he stepped to the plate for the first time in six weeks. Then he gave the crowd a reason to cheer even louder. Russell homered in his first at-bat since being activated from the disabled list, Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday to increase their NL Central lead.
Bryant homers, keys big rally as Cubs pound Cardinals 8-2
Kris Bryant had three hits, including his 27th homer, and the Chicago Cubs overcame the ejections of John Lackey and Willson Contreras on their way to an 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
Kris Bryant had three hits, including his 27th homer, and the Chicago Cubs overcame the ejections of John Lackey and Willson Contreras on their way to an 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 for sweep, close within 2 games
The Milwaukee Brewers needed to sweep the Chicago Cubs, and they did. Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer, Zach Davies earned his major league-best 17th win and the Brewers beat Chicago 3-1 Sunday to close within two games of the NL Central leaders.
The Milwaukee Brewers needed to sweep the Chicago Cubs, and they did. Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer, Zach Davies earned his major league-best 17th win and the Brewers beat Chicago 3-1 Sunday to close within two games of the NL Central leaders.
Fried, bullpen help Braves end Cubs' 6-game win streak, 5-1
Max Fried combined with four relievers on a five-hitter in his first major league start, and the Atlanta Braves ended the Cubs' six-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Sunday.
Max Fried combined with four relievers on a five-hitter in his first major league start, and the Atlanta Braves ended the Cubs' six-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Sunday.
Rivera hits grand slam as streaking Cubs top Braves 14-12
The Chicago Cubs got Jon Lester a nice present for his return from the disabled list. The NL Central leaders supported the left-hander with another big day at the plate.
The Chicago Cubs got Jon Lester a nice present for his return from the disabled list. The NL Central leaders supported the left-hander with another big day at the plate.
Hendricks, Cubs extend winning streak to four
Kyle Hendricks turned in his fourth straight quality start and the Chicago Cubs ran their winning streak to four with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
Kyle Hendricks turned in his fourth straight quality start and the Chicago Cubs ran their winning streak to four with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
Cubs SS Russell has setback in recovery from foot injury
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was called back to Chicago to be examined after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a right foot injury.
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was called back to Chicago to be examined after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a right foot injury.
Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild 6-5 victory in 10 innings
Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers.
Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers.
Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list
The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.
The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.
Ervin, Votto lead Reds past Cubs despite Chicago's 6 homers
Phillip Ervin may be a late-bloomer, but the Cincinnati outfielder has arrived in the majors with bang.
Phillip Ervin may be a late-bloomer, but the Cincinnati outfielder has arrived in the majors with bang.
Hamstring strain could sideline Cubs' Contreras 4-6 weeks
The Chicago Cubs say catcher Willson Contreras is expected to be out four to six weeks because of a strained right hamstring.
The Chicago Cubs say catcher Willson Contreras is expected to be out four to six weeks because of a strained right hamstring.
Javier Baez's inside-the-park home run helps Arrieta to win
As his teammates went crazy celebrating, Javier Baez needed a couple of minutes just to catch his breath after running like mad around the bases.
As his teammates went crazy celebrating, Javier Baez needed a couple of minutes just to catch his breath after running like mad around the bases.
Former Cubs manager Don Baylor dies at 68
Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later guided the expansion Colorado Rockies to the playoffs for the first time as manager of the year, died Monday of cancer. He was 68.
Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later guided the expansion Colorado Rockies to the playoffs for the first time as manager of the year, died Monday of cancer. He was 68.
Contreras, Avila homers lead Cubs over Nationals 7-4
Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
Murphy hits 2 homers, Nationals beat Cubs 4-2
Postseason or regular season, Daniel Murphy keeps crushing the ball at Wrigley Field.
Postseason or regular season, Daniel Murphy keeps crushing the ball at Wrigley Field.
Cubs acquire Wilson, Avila in trade with Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.