Hendricks, Bryant lead way as Cubs beat Cardinals 8-4

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs are closing in on the NL Central championship and have their sights set on another deep playoff run.

Brewers clinch playoff spot, sweep Cards 2-1; Cubs also in

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Fortunately for the Milwaukee Brewers, they didn't slip up. The Brewers clinched their first playoff spot since 2011 by ensuring at least a spot in the NL wild-card game, helped Wednesday night when a rookie St. Louis pinch-runner suddenly fell on his way to the plate in a 2-1 win over the contending Cardinals.

VIDEO: Cubs fans cheer on rat at Wrigley

Cubs fans at Wrigley Field forgot about the game, momentarily, and started cheering for a rat.

Maddon: Russell playing for Cubs wouldn't be distraction

CHICAGO (AP) - Manager Joe Maddon says it would not be a distraction if shortstop Addison Russell plays again for the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs' Russell placed on leave after domestic violence claims

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife.

Cubs SS Russell placed on leave before loss to White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs announced Friday that shortstop Addison Russell had been placed on administrative leave after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife.

No injuries after fire in Wrigley Field concession stand

A fire caused “considerable” damage to a concession stand Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Cubs closer Morrow shut down for rest of 2018

PHOENIX (AP) - The Chicago Cubs say closer Brandon Morrow will be shut down for rest of the year because of an injured right elbow that has been slow to heal.

Cubs lose to Reds 2-1, NL Central lead stays at 2½ games

CHICAGO (AP) - The Cubs' NL Central lead remained at 2½ games over second-place Milwaukee when Scott Schebler homered on Jose Quintana's first pitch of the game, Phillip Ervin also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 2-1 on Sunday.

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop to miss rest of regular season

CHICAGO (AP) - It looks like the back end of the Chicago Cubs' bullpen will be a big question mark down the stretch.

Baez's bunt single lifts Cubs past Nationals in 10 innings

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Chicago Cubs got nearly everything they wanted out of their day trip to Washington to face the Nationals, and Javier Baez was in the middle of nearly all of it.

Brewers beat Cubs 5-1 to move within 1 game in NL Central

Although the Milwaukee Brewers still trail in the NL Central, they believe the pressure has shifted to the first-place Cubs.

Trout homers twice, leads Angels past White Sox 12-3

Mike Trout homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Saturday night.

ChiSox ace prospect Kopech likely needs Tommy John surgery

CHICAGO (AP) - Just as the rebuilding Chicago White Sox were starting to form their rotation for the future, a major setback: Top prospect Michael Kopech has an injured right elbow and probably will need Tommy John surgery.

Cubs star Rizzo leaves game with injured right foot

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a bruised right foot.

Davidson, Palka homer in 9th to lift White Sox over Tigers

CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson, Daniel Palka and the Chicago White Sox struck late - and quickly - to pull out another victory.

Hendricks, Baez lead Cubs past Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kyle Hendricks pitched six strong innings, Javier Baez notched his NL-leading 99th RBI and star third baseman Kris Bryant doubled and had two hits in his return from the disabled list to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Saturday night.

Moncada, Davidson lead White Sox over Red Sox 6-1

The Boston Red Sox are making a habit of rallying for victories. No such luck this time, though.