Kimbrel on Cubs: 'I'm happy where I am'
After missing more than one-third of a season while waiting for the right offer, Craig Kimbrel found a home with the Chicago Cubs.
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
Cole Hamels is starting to look like his old self.
Cole Hamels is starting to look like his old self.
Closer Craig Kimbrel, Cubs finalize $43M, 3-year deal
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.
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
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.
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
Cubs manager Joe Maddon is projecting how to use Craig Kimbrel, even before Chicago announces a deal with the free agent closer.
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
Peter Lambert's major league debut exceeded even his own expectations.
Peter Lambert's major league debut exceeded even his own expectations.
Nats win season-high 4th straight, beat White Sox 6-4
Trea Turner saved the Washington Nationals after another bullpen meltdown.
Trea Turner saved the Washington Nationals after another bullpen meltdown.
Strasburg earns 100th win as Nationals rally past White Sox
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Lucas Giolito finds his way with Chicago White Sox
"It's fun to finally be able to do what I know I've been capable of," Giolito said. "I just haven't shown it.
"It's fun to finally be able to do what I know I've been capable of," Giolito said. "I just haven't shown it.
St. Louis Cardinals 2, Chicago Cubs 1
All Adam Wainwright needed was a little assurance.
All Adam Wainwright needed was a little assurance.
Sox 2, Indians 0
After struggling mightily last season, Lucas Giolito is developing into one of best starters in the majors.
After struggling mightily last season, Lucas Giolito is developing into one of best starters in the majors.
After long rain delay, Cardinals outlast Cubs 7-4
The once-struggling Cardinals are quickly putting their woeful May behind them.
The once-struggling Cardinals are quickly putting their woeful May behind them.
Baez scratched from game because of bruised heel
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was scratched from Saturday night's game against St. Louis because of a bruised right heel, a problem he first sustained on May 19 and re-aggravated later.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was scratched from Saturday night's game against St. Louis because of a bruised right heel, a problem he first sustained on May 19 and re-aggravated later.
Indians 5, Sox 2
A day after the Chicago White Sox benefited from a bunch of Cleveland mistakes, they doomed themselves with a big blunder on the bases.
A day after the Chicago White Sox benefited from a bunch of Cleveland mistakes, they doomed themselves with a big blunder on the bases.
Carpenter's single in the 10th lifts Cardinals past Cubs 2-1
Matt Carpenter knew exactly what he needed to do.
Matt Carpenter knew exactly what he needed to do.
Dylan Covey helps White Sox beat sloppy Indians 6-1
Dylan Covey threw strikes and let the Chicago White Sox defense do its job.
Dylan Covey threw strikes and let the Chicago White Sox defense do its job.
MLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child hit during Cubs game
Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums a day after a young fan was struck by a foul ball and hospitalized.
Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums a day after a young fan was struck by a foul ball and hospitalized.
MLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child hit during Cubs game
Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums a day after a young fan was struck by a foul ball and hospitalized.
Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums a day after a young fan was struck by a foul ball and hospitalized.