Mercedes carries White Sox over Royals 9-3 to complete sweep

Yermin Mercedes and Jose Abreu had three RBI’s each to help the Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 9-3 on Sunday, finishing off a three-game sweep and handing the Royals their eighth consecutive loss.

Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win streak

Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on in the ninth, beating the Cubs 6-5 Sunday and ending Chicago’s five-game winning streak.

Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

"As a pinch hitter, you have to realize it's difficult and not put too much pressure on yourself," Matt Duffy said. "I try to tell myself it's like starting a game and I can get a hit in my first at-bat."

Carlos Rodon, White Sox beat Royals 3-0

Carlos Rodón struck out eight in six innings, Zack Collins homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Friday night.

Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row

Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday, extending their winning streak to four.

Man’s date goes viral after roommate asks Diamondbacks to spy on pair at game

A man on a second date at the Arizona Diamondbacks game unexpectedly went viral after his roommate asked the MLB team on Twitter to provide a status update on the rendezvous.

La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa developed a reputation as a master strategist while managing the Oakland A’s and St. Louis Cardinals to a total of three World Series championships.

Cubs' reliever Strop opts for free agency

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has opted to becoming a free agent after spending most of the season at Chicago’s alternate training site.

Winker's single in 10th leads Reds over White Sox 1-0

Jesse Winker hit a winning single in the 10th inning after Chicago’s Leury García was caught stealing in the top half, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the White Sox 1-0 Wednesday for a two-game split.

Clayton Kershaw goes 1 inning in shortest start, Cubs top Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw lasted just one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career while Kyle Hendricks pitched a complete game for the Chicago Cubs in a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in the opener of a split doubleheader.

Cubs place Arrieta on 10-day IL with thumb abrasion

The Chicago Cubs placed former NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of an abrasion on his right thumb.

White Sox's Luis Robert could miss rest of year with hip flexor

Luis Robert couldn’t put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field Sunday. A day later, the news was no less painful for the White Sox or their promising young center fielder.

Dodgers-Cubs game postponed, split doubleheader Tuesday

The game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs scheduled for Monday night was postponed because the forecast called for inclement weather.

Healthy again, Carlos Rodón savoring every moment with Chicago White Sox

“Being hurt and not being able to play, you don’t take the game for granted anymore,” Rodón told The Associated Press in a phone interview.

Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 13-12 in 10th inning

Nick Castellanos hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 13-12 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert injures right hip flexor

The White Sox are already without slugging left fielder Eloy Jimenez, who is expected to miss five to six months after rupturing his left pectoral tendon in spring training. Outfielder Adam Engel also is on the injured list with a strained right hamstring.

Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 3-2

Nick Hoerner drove in Javier Baez with one of his three hits, a two-out single off reliever Sean Doolittle to complete Chicago's rally from a 2-0 deficit.

Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 7-3

Lance Lynn allowed three runs over five innings in his return from the injured list for the White Sox, who have won seven of nine.