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Castillo, Jiménez power White Sox to 7-5 win over Nationals

June 12, 2019 7:50am CDT

Eloy Jiménez believes he's much improved since the start of the season and will continue to grow throughout his rookie year.

Rookie Peter Lambert bottles up Cubs again, Rockies win 10-3

June 12, 2019 7:47am CDT

Peter Lambert baffled Chicago yet again and took a chunk out of the turf with a sliding catch.

Turner homers again as Nationals beat White Sox 12-1

June 11, 2019 5:16pm CDT

Trea Turner's big game got overshadowed a bit by another scary moment involving a fan hit by a foul ball.

Powerful Rockies rally past Cubs, 9th straight win at home

June 11, 2019 7:40am CDT

Ian Desmond hit a monster blast that brought fans to their feet but it was a manufactured run that made the difference for the Colorado Rockies.

Caratini helps rally Cubs past Cardinals 9-4

June 8, 2019 10:30pm CDT

Pinch-hitter Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in Chicago's four-run sixth inning and the Cubs rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 Saturday night.

Giolito dominant in 7th straight win as White Sox top Royals

June 8, 2019 6:10pm CDT

Lucas Giolito hasn't lost or given up more than three runs in a start since mid-April. The Royals have been striking out at an alarming rate.

Mondesi has 3 hits, helps KC beat ChiSox to end skid at 6

June 8, 2019 12:46pm CDT

This time, they delivered.

Kimbrel on Cubs: 'I'm happy where I am'

June 7, 2019 10:08pm CDT

After missing more than one-third of a season while waiting for the right offer, Craig Kimbrel found a home with the Chicago Cubs.

Hamels, Báez lead Cubs past Cardinals 3-1

June 7, 2019 7:12pm CDT

Cole Hamels is starting to look like his old self.

Closer Craig Kimbrel, Cubs finalize $43M, 3-year deal

June 7, 2019 2:01pm CDT

Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel has agreed to a three-year contract with the Cubs that guarantees $43 million in a big move to strengthen Chicago's bullpen.

Cubs-Cards to play in London on June 13-14, 2020

June 7, 2019 1:29pm CDT

Major League Baseball has announced the two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at West Ham's Olympic Stadium on June 13-14, 2020.

Cubs' Joe Maddon thinking ahead to using Craig Kimbrel

June 6, 2019 8:21pm CDT

Cubs manager Joe Maddon is projecting how to use Craig Kimbrel, even before Chicago announces a deal with the free agent closer.

Lambert sparkles to win debut, Rockies top Cubs 3-1

June 6, 2019 8:06pm CDT

Peter Lambert's major league debut exceeded even his own expectations.

Nats win season-high 4th straight, beat White Sox 6-4

June 5, 2019 6:09pm CDT

Trea Turner saved the Washington Nationals after another bullpen meltdown.

Strasburg earns 100th win as Nationals rally past White Sox

June 5, 2019 7:35am CDT

WASHINGTON (AP) - Stephen Strasburg didn't turn in a vintage performance. He still did enough - with plenty of help from the Washington Nationals' offense - to reach a career milestone. Strasburg earned his 100th victory, Anthony Rendon homered and drove in five runs and Washington rallied past the Chicago White Sox 9-5 for its eighth victory in 10 games.

Schwarber, Báez homer; Cubs end Rockies' winning streak

June 4, 2019 11:28pm CDT

CHICAGO (AP) - With a new veteran in the fold, the Chicago Cubs deep, dangerous lineup seems a little bit deeper and more dangerous. Kyle Schwarber and Javier Báez homered, Kyle Hendricks was solid again through seven innings and the Cubs beat Colorado 6-3 on Tuesday night to end the Rockies' season-high eight-game winning streak.

Lester, Cubs bounce back with 8-1 victory over Angels

June 3, 2019 8:45pm CDT

Jon Lester returned to form, allowing one run in seven innings, and the Chicago Cubs' offense came alive in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.