Molina, DeJong homer off Kimbrel, Cards beat Cubs 9-8
Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong homered on Craig Kimbrel’s first two pitches in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals handed the reeling Chicago Cubs their fifth straight loss with a wild 9-8 victory on Saturday.
Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong homered on Craig Kimbrel’s first two pitches in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals handed the reeling Chicago Cubs their fifth straight loss with a wild 9-8 victory on Saturday.
Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Chicago Cubs again, 2-1
Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are taking charge of the NL Central by grinding out tough, ugly wins.
Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are taking charge of the NL Central by grinding out tough, ugly wins.
Carpenter HRs vs Kimbrel, Cards bump Chicago Cubs from WC spot
Matt Carpenter homered in the 10th inning against Craig Kimbrel in the All-Star closer's return, and the St. Louis Cardinals regrouped after blowing a late lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 Thursday night.
Matt Carpenter homered in the 10th inning against Craig Kimbrel in the All-Star closer's return, and the St. Louis Cardinals regrouped after blowing a late lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 Thursday night.
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo homers in surprise return vs Cardinals
Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in his surprise return to the lineup Thursday night for the opener of a crucial four-game series against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals.
Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in his surprise return to the lineup Thursday night for the opener of a crucial four-game series against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals.
Twins lose 3-1 to White Sox, division lead trimmed to 4
Held without a hit until the sixth inning, the Minnesota Twins managed only three in 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox that shrunk their AL Central lead Wednesday night.
Held without a hit until the sixth inning, the Minnesota Twins managed only three in 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox that shrunk their AL Central lead Wednesday night.
Iglesias' double in 10th leads Reds past Cubs 3-2
Jose Iglesias had an RBI double in the 10th inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Reds recorded their second straight win over the playoff-contending Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Jose Iglesias had an RBI double in the 10th inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Reds recorded their second straight win over the playoff-contending Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Cubs lose 4-2 to Gray, Reds
The Chicago Cubs were shut down by Sonny Gray and two relievers Tuesday night, falling 4-2 to the Cincinnati Reds in a loss that hurt their playoff positioning.
The Chicago Cubs were shut down by Sonny Gray and two relievers Tuesday night, falling 4-2 to the Cincinnati Reds in a loss that hurt their playoff positioning.
Twins top White Sox 9-8 on bases-loaded hit by pitch in 12th
The Minnesota Twins feted their fourth walk-off win in this remarkable season with a bath of water and bubble gum for Ronald Torreyes, whose bases-loaded hit by pitch in the three-run 12th inning brought them one step closer to their first American League Central title in nine years.
The Minnesota Twins feted their fourth walk-off win in this remarkable season with a bath of water and bubble gum for Ronald Torreyes, whose bases-loaded hit by pitch in the three-run 12th inning brought them one step closer to their first American League Central title in nine years.
Pirates' pitcher Felipe Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation of child charges
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.
Twins beat White Sox 5-3, open 5-game AL Central lead
As the Minnesota Twins move closer to a postseason berth, Jose Berrios' confidence grows.
As the Minnesota Twins move closer to a postseason berth, Jose Berrios' confidence grows.
Schwarber homers as Cubs beat Reds 8-2
Playing without Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs turned to Kyle Schwarber. And Nicholas Castellanos. And Alec Mills.
Playing without Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs turned to Kyle Schwarber. And Nicholas Castellanos. And Alec Mills.
Cubs 1B Rizzo diagnosed with moderate ankle sprain
When Anthony Rizzo went down in the infield grass at Wrigley Field, it looked bad for the big first baseman and the Chicago Cubs.
When Anthony Rizzo went down in the infield grass at Wrigley Field, it looked bad for the big first baseman and the Chicago Cubs.
ChiSox walk home winning run, Lewis HRs in Mariners' win
Kyle Lewis has walked into the major leagues and made things look easy.
Kyle Lewis has walked into the major leagues and made things look easy.
MLB: "Regret" over replay miscommunication in White Sox loss
Major League Baseball has expressed "regret" over a miscommunication that resulted in a 2-1 loss for the Chicago White Sox against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball has expressed "regret" over a miscommunication that resulted in a 2-1 loss for the Chicago White Sox against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo exits Pirates game with sprained right ankle
Anthony Rizzo was helped off the field Sunday by a trainer and a teammate with a sprained right ankle, and Wrigley Field fell silent. With Chicago's postseason pursuit already hindered by a season-ending injury to shortstop Javier Báez, the team may now be without another star player.
Anthony Rizzo was helped off the field Sunday by a trainer and a teammate with a sprained right ankle, and Wrigley Field fell silent. With Chicago's postseason pursuit already hindered by a season-ending injury to shortstop Javier Báez, the team may now be without another star player.
Cubs set team HR record, clobber Pirates 14-1
Kris Bryant and rookie Nico Hoerner each homered among three hits, and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times to set a club record with 237 home runs as they pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 on Saturday.
Kris Bryant and rookie Nico Hoerner each homered among three hits, and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times to set a club record with 237 home runs as they pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 on Saturday.
Abreu, Moncada lift White Sox over Mariners 9-7
The Chicago White Sox got a tantalizing glimpse of their future Friday night.
The Chicago White Sox got a tantalizing glimpse of their future Friday night.
Rizzo's grand slam among 5 Cubs homers, Chicago rips Bucs 17-8
After a rough start, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs rebounded with an overwhelming response at the plate.
After a rough start, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs rebounded with an overwhelming response at the plate.
112-year-old White Sox fan enjoys day at the ballpark
The White Sox were born in 1901, and six years later came CP Crawford.
The White Sox were born in 1901, and six years later came CP Crawford.
Darvish fans 14, Cubs beat Padres 4-1 to keep wild-card pace
Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs are heading back to Wrigley Field feeling better about their situation than they had in several days.
Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs are heading back to Wrigley Field feeling better about their situation than they had in several days.