Quintana, Zobrist lead Cubs to 5-1 win over banged-up Mets
Jose Quintana pitched six shutout innings, Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Jose Quintana pitched six shutout innings, Ben Zobrist hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Rizzo shakes off boos to spark rally, Cubs top Pirates 8-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo shook off the boos and sparked a late rally with his ninth home run of the season as the Chicago Cubs held off the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Tuesday night.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo shook off the boos and sparked a late rally with his ninth home run of the season as the Chicago Cubs held off the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Tuesday night.
MLB: Rizzo's slide not dirty, it was illegal
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at home plate on Monday is still perfectly legal. So does Maddon's superstar first baseman.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at home plate on Monday is still perfectly legal. So does Maddon's superstar first baseman.
Rizzo's slide overshadows Chicago's 7-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo's seventh home run of the season gave the sleep-deprived Chicago Cubs an early lead on Monday afternoon. His two-run single in the ninth put the finishing touches on a 7-0 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Anthony Rizzo's seventh home run of the season gave the sleep-deprived Chicago Cubs an early lead on Monday afternoon. His two-run single in the ninth put the finishing touches on a 7-0 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Hardy pitches Tigers to 3-2 win over Sox
DETROIT (AP) - Blaine Hardy pitched seven strong innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday. Hardy allowed one run and three hits, struck out six and walked one in his third start of the season. The 31-year-old left-hander is helping bolster the rotation while Jordan Zimmermann is out with a shoulder issue. Hardy retired his last 14 batters. He is 3-0 in 63...
DETROIT (AP) - Blaine Hardy pitched seven strong innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday. Hardy allowed one run and three hits, struck out six and walked one in his third start of the season. The 31-year-old left-hander is helping bolster the rotation while Jordan Zimmermann is out with a shoulder issue. Hardy retired his last 14 batters. He is 3-0 in 63...
Kyle Hendricks goes 7 strong innings, Cubs beat Giants 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) - There isn't much Kyle Hendricks thinks he needs to change. And it's hard to argue when he's in command like this.
CHICAGO (AP) - There isn't much Kyle Hendricks thinks he needs to change. And it's hard to argue when he's in command like this.
Orioles INF Machado draws attention in Chicago
Manny Machado and Albert Almora Jr. played together in the backyard when they were kids, dreaming about winning a World Series together.
Manny Machado and Albert Almora Jr. played together in the backyard when they were kids, dreaming about winning a World Series together.
Darvish rebounds as Cubs beat Brewers 3-2
Yu Darvish bounced back from a pair of poor outings to allow only an unearned run in six innings, Addison Russell scored the go-ahead run on shortstop Eric Sogard's seventh-inning error, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday.
Yu Darvish bounced back from a pair of poor outings to allow only an unearned run in six innings, Addison Russell scored the go-ahead run on shortstop Eric Sogard's seventh-inning error, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday.
Backed by HRs, Darvish beats Reds 6-1 for 1st win with Cubs
CINCINNATI (AP) - More than seven weeks into the season, Yu Darvish finally has his first win for the Chicago Cubs. Darvish recovered from a shaky start and Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago's three home runs Sunday in a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
CINCINNATI (AP) - More than seven weeks into the season, Yu Darvish finally has his first win for the Chicago Cubs. Darvish recovered from a shaky start and Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago's three home runs Sunday in a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Lopez goes 8 innings as Sox blank Rangers 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) - Reynaldo Lopez hid the ball in his glove as White Sox manager Rick Renteria approached the mound. Renteria asked if Lopez had enough left to retire Shin-Soo Choo, and Lopez said it was his batter. That was all Renteria needed to hear. Lopez finished a career-high eight innings by striking out Choo with a runner on first, and Chicago beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Sunday for its...
CHICAGO (AP) - Reynaldo Lopez hid the ball in his glove as White Sox manager Rick Renteria approached the mound. Renteria asked if Lopez had enough left to retire Shin-Soo Choo, and Lopez said it was his batter. That was all Renteria needed to hear. Lopez finished a career-high eight innings by striking out Choo with a runner on first, and Chicago beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Sunday for its...
Recovering reliever Farquhar visits White Sox before game
The Chicago White Sox got another visit from Danny Farquhar, and they continue to be encouraged by the reliever's recovery from a brain hemorrhage last month.
The Chicago White Sox got another visit from Danny Farquhar, and they continue to be encouraged by the reliever's recovery from a brain hemorrhage last month.
Backseat Rider: Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood reflects on historic performance
Twenty years ago, Chicago Cubs fans witnessed what many consider the greatest pitching performance in MLB history.
Twenty years ago, Chicago Cubs fans witnessed what many consider the greatest pitching performance in MLB history.
Cubs-Braves postponed by rain; makeup game on Aug 30
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain.
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain.
Cubs throw out 2 runner at home, rally to beat Braves 3-2
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Davidson helps White Sox rally past Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson hit a solo homer and a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox salvage the finale of their weekend series against the crosstown Cubs with a 5-3 win on Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson hit a solo homer and a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox salvage the finale of their weekend series against the crosstown Cubs with a 5-3 win on Sunday.
Contreras hits 3rd HR in 2 games, Cubs beat White Sox 8-4
The Chicago Cubs figured it was just a matter of time before Willson Contreras would start knocking the ball around.
The Chicago Cubs figured it was just a matter of time before Willson Contreras would start knocking the ball around.
MLB to Cubs' Zobrist: Stop wearing black cleats
Major League Baseball has warned Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs against wearing black cleats.
Major League Baseball has warned Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs against wearing black cleats.
Contreras keeps on slugging, Cubs pound White Sox 11-2
The Chicago Cubs passed out bobbleheads of Willson Conteras, and then watched him perform like an action figure.
The Chicago Cubs passed out bobbleheads of Willson Conteras, and then watched him perform like an action figure.
Bryant, Rizzo, Russell go deep, Cubs pound Marlins 13-4
Kris Bryant was already rolling along when Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell got going. Once they did, the Chicago Cubs were on their way to another lopsided victory.
Kris Bryant was already rolling along when Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell got going. Once they did, the Chicago Cubs were on their way to another lopsided victory.
Twins rally late for a 5-3 victory over Shields, White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's James Shields pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Minnesota Twins rallied late for a 5-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday. With the Twins trailing 2-0, Eduardo Escobar broke up the no-hitter with a one-out single in the seventh. Eddie Rosario then followed with a single to drive in Brian Dozier, who led off the inning with a walk.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's James Shields pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Minnesota Twins rallied late for a 5-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday. With the Twins trailing 2-0, Eduardo Escobar broke up the no-hitter with a one-out single in the seventh. Eddie Rosario then followed with a single to drive in Brian Dozier, who led off the inning with a walk.