Nationals trade reliever Kintzler to Cubs for minor leaguer

The Washington Nationals have traded reliever Brandon Kintzler to the Chicago Cubs, exactly a year after the right-hander moved in another deadline deal.

Cubs get Cole Hamels in trade with Rangers

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran left-hander Cole Hamels in a trade with the Texas Rangers.

Arcia's 4 RBIs in debut help Angels beat White Sox 12-8

Francisco Arcia clapped his hands together as he rounded second base, the only thing he could do to keep from crying. After 12 seasons in the minor leagues, he had a three-run homer is his big league debut for his first hit.

Bote, Rizzo homer in 9th to lift Cubs over D-Backs 7-6

A day that began with Kris Bryant's return to the disabled list ended with a late power surge by the Chicago Cubs.

Bucket on head might have saved fan hit by Wrigley scoreboard tile

A man might have saved himself from serious injury when a large metal pin fell from Wrigley Field's centerfield scoreboard because he had a plastic bucket on his head during a Chicago Cubs game.

Cubs' Kris Bryant on disabled list with inflamed shoulder

The Chicago Cubs have placed third baseman Kris Bryant on the 10-day disabled list because of an inflamed left shoulder.

Trout, Pujols and Ohtani homer as Angels rout White Sox 11-3

Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani homered in the same game for the first time, and the Angels romped to an 11-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Rodon strong, Moncada HRs to send White Sox past Angels 4-2

Carlos Rodon pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning, Yoan Moncada homered in the seventh and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Buchholz strong in return from DL, D-backs beat Cubs 5-1

Clay Buchholz pitched effectively into the seventh inning in his return from the disabled list, Steven Souza Jr. had three hits and an RBI and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.

Abreu homers to back Giolito as White Sox beat Angels 5-3

Jose Abreu homered and drove in two runs, leading Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Heyward helps Cubs beat Cardinals 9-6 in return from break

Jason Heyward had three hits and two RBIs, Ian Happ belted a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 on Thursday night in baseball's first game after the All-Star break.

Nationals' Bryce Harper wins Home Run Derby

Bryce Harper thrilled the home crowd and surely made his father proud, winning the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night with an exceptional display of power that carried him past Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs 19-18.

2018 Home Run Derby: Here's who's competing in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game in DC

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in an all-NL East matchup in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

Cubs sweep Padres with 7-4 win

Jon Lester won for the eighth time in nine starts, Jason Heyward drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Diego Padres 7-4 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.

Bonifacio homers as Royals beat White Sox 5-0

Jorge Bonifacio hit a two-run drive for his first homer since rejoining Kansas City late last month, helping the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Saturday for just their second win in July.

Cubs rally for 4 in 8th to beat Reds 8-7

Javier Baez homered and had four hits - including a game-tying infield single in the eighth - and the Cubs rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Cubs prospect De La Cruz gets 80-game drug suspension

NEW YORK (AP) - Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's drug program.