Stroman angry about removal, White Sox top Blue Jays 7-2

Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman did not consider his angry reaction to being removed from a start to be a big deal. Neither did Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo.

Grichuk hits 3-run HR, Jays beat Chicago to snap 5-game skid

Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernandez added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Cubs' Russell says he understands fans' booing

Addison Russell says he understands the booing he has heard since returning to the Chicago Cubs after his suspension for violating baseball's domestic violence policy, calling it "a serious issue."

Bryant, Rizzo homer to lead Cubs past Marlins 4-1

Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo keep homering. And the Cubs continue to pile up victories.

Indians blank White Sox 5-0 in rain-shortened game

Knowing a heavy rainstorm was on its way, Carlos Carrasco wanted to get through five innings as quickly as possible Thursday.

Cubs ban fan from Wrigley Field for 'offensive' hand gesture

The Chicago Cubs have banned indefinitely from Wrigley Field the fan that used what appeared to be a racist hand gesture behind an African American television reporter during a game at their ballpark.

Heyward homer gives Cubs 3-2 win in 11th in Russell's return

Jason Heyward homered leading off the 11th inning to lift the surging Chicago Cubs over the Miami Marlins 3-2 Wednesday night in Addison Russell's return to the majors .

Cubs ban fan from Wrigley Field for 'offensive' hand gesture
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The Chicago Cubs have banned indefinitely from Wrigley Field the fan that used what appeared to be a racist hand gesture behind an African American television reporter during a game at their ballpark.

Domestic violence expert: Wait and see with Addison Russell

In the aftermath of Addison Russell's suspension for violating baseball's domestic violence policy, the Chicago Cubs decided to put their staff through enhanced training.

Anderson chases Bauer after tweet; ChiSox rout Indians 9-1

Trevor Bauer tweeted a playful message to Tim Anderson earlier in the day. Anderson replied in kind, then chased the All-Star pitcher after his worst start this season.

Cubs pound Cardinals 13-5 for 7th straight win

CHICAGO (AP) - By the time Kris Bryant's drive sailed over the wall in center field, that tough start for the Chicago Cubs was long gone. Brushed away by one dazzling stretch. Bryant hit his fourth career grand slam in Chicago's six-run eighth inning, and the Cubs pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 13-5 on Sunday night for their season-high seventh consecutive victory.

Red Sox gets 10 straight hits in 9-run 3rd, rout ChiSox 15-2

CHICAGO (AP) - The Boston Red Sox started slowly at the plate, but were nearly unstoppable once they started connecting. Boston strung together 10 straight hits against Manny Bañuelos, ending one hit shy of the major league record during a nine-run third inning in a 15-2 rout of the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.

Hendricks needs 81 pitches for CG, Cubs beat Cards 4-0

CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Hendricks needed just 81 pitches for a four-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered for his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday. The second-place Cubs won their season-high fifth in a row while cutting St. Louis' lead to 1½ games. The Cardinals have back-to-back losses after five consecutive victories.

Sale sparkles to earn first win, Red Sox top White Sox 6-1

CHICAGO (AP) - Chris Sale returned to where he began his major league career - and to some fundamentals that have made the left-hander one of baseball's premier pitchers. Sale snapped out of his early season funk to earn his first win with an impressive performance against his former team, tossing six scoreless innings of three-hit ball in the Boston Red Sox's 6-1 victory over the...

Cubs beat Cards 4-0, win 5th in row

Kyle Hendricks could sense he had his command as soon as he stepped on the mound. He walked off 81 pitches later with possibly his best performance to date.

White Sox place Rodón on IL with elbow inflammation

The Chicago White Sox placed left-hander Carlos Rodón on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left elbow inflammation.