Tigers-ChiSox rained out, will play 161 games this year

The doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox scheduled for Friday night was rained out, and as a result the teams will play only 161 games this season.

Indians fall to White Sox, 2 games back in WC race with 3 left

Cleveland rookie Aaron Civale gave up home runs on consecutive pitches in the fourth inning and the Indians fell into perilous position in the playoff race Thursday night, losing to the Chicago White Sox 8-0.

Pirates beat Chicago 9-5, extend Cubs' skid to 9 games

Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday night and extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games.

Chicago Cubs' coach suspended for putting on umpire's headset during review

Chicago Cubs bench coach Mark Loretta received a one-game suspension Tuesday for what was determined to be “inappropriate conduct” in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend.

Cubs lose 7th straight, on brink of elimination

The freefalling Chicago Cubs committed five errors, including two in a seven-run seventh inning, and moved to the brink of elimination with a 9-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night that extended their losing streak to seven.

Cardinals clinch playoff spot by beating Cubs 3-2

Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff spot by rallying past the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday for their first four-game sweep at Wrigley Field in almost a century.   

Tigers beat Sox 6-3

Willi Castro hit his first major league homer, one of four connections by the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.   

Kris Bryant hurt during game against Cardinals

Cubs star Kris Bryant has left their game against St. Louis after he got hurt while trying to beat out a double play.   

Anderson homers, White Sox beat Tigers 5-3

Tim Anderson homered in a three-run fifth inning, and the Chicago White Sox went on to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.