Russell makes food run, Cubs beat Cards to near clinch
Say cheese! Addison Russell and the Chicago Cubs were all smiles after moving within a victory of another division title Monday night.
Say cheese! Addison Russell and the Chicago Cubs were all smiles after moving within a victory of another division title Monday night.
Cubs close in on NL Central title, Quintana tops Brewers 5-0
Jose Quintana was acquired by the Chicago Cubs for big games, and he came through big against the Brewers. Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 on Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.
Jose Quintana was acquired by the Chicago Cubs for big games, and he came through big against the Brewers. Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 on Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.
Detroit Tigers 12, Chicago White Sox 0
Matthew Boyd showed little emotion when he lost a no-hit bit on Tim Anderson's two-out, ninth-inning double.
Matthew Boyd showed little emotion when he lost a no-hit bit on Tim Anderson's two-out, ninth-inning double.
Heyward gets big hit as Cubs sweep Cardinals with 4-3 win
Wade Davis bent over on the mound with his head resting in his arms. The All-Star closer thought Dexter Fowler's drive was headed for the iconic scoreboard at Wrigley Field, but Leonys Martin caught the ball on the warning track in center field.
Wade Davis bent over on the mound with his head resting in his arms. The All-Star closer thought Dexter Fowler's drive was headed for the iconic scoreboard at Wrigley Field, but Leonys Martin caught the ball on the warning track in center field.
Kyle Hendricks, Addison Russell lead Cubs over Cardinals 4-1
Addison Russell received a rousing ovation as he stepped to the plate for the first time in six weeks. Then he gave the crowd a reason to cheer even louder. Russell homered in his first at-bat since being activated from the disabled list, Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday to increase their NL Central lead.
Addison Russell received a rousing ovation as he stepped to the plate for the first time in six weeks. Then he gave the crowd a reason to cheer even louder. Russell homered in his first at-bat since being activated from the disabled list, Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday to increase their NL Central lead.
White Sox pound Tigers, win first season series since 2008
Matt Davidson and Nicky Delmonico homered, Tim Anderson had four hits and the Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 10-4 on Saturday night, winning the season series with the Tigers for the first time since 2008. The White Sox have won 10 of 18 against Detroit this year. The teams have one meeting remaining Sunday.
Matt Davidson and Nicky Delmonico homered, Tim Anderson had four hits and the Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 10-4 on Saturday night, winning the season series with the Tigers for the first time since 2008. The White Sox have won 10 of 18 against Detroit this year. The teams have one meeting remaining Sunday.
Bryant homers, keys big rally as Cubs pound Cardinals 8-2
Kris Bryant had three hits, including his 27th homer, and the Chicago Cubs overcame the ejections of John Lackey and Willson Contreras on their way to an 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
Kris Bryant had three hits, including his 27th homer, and the Chicago Cubs overcame the ejections of John Lackey and Willson Contreras on their way to an 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
Hit parade: White Sox pound out 25, rout Tigers 17-7
In the middle of the best game of his young career, Chicago White Sox rookie Yoan Moncada still got a short lecture from his manager.
In the middle of the best game of his young career, Chicago White Sox rookie Yoan Moncada still got a short lecture from his manager.
White Sox score 2 in 9th, beat Royals 5-3, take series
Though Veterans Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia came through in the ninth inning, there is no doubt the Chicago White Sox are looking more to the future.
Though Veterans Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia came through in the ninth inning, there is no doubt the Chicago White Sox are looking more to the future.
Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 for sweep, close within 2 games
The Milwaukee Brewers needed to sweep the Chicago Cubs, and they did. Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer, Zach Davies earned his major league-best 17th win and the Brewers beat Chicago 3-1 Sunday to close within two games of the NL Central leaders.
The Milwaukee Brewers needed to sweep the Chicago Cubs, and they did. Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer, Zach Davies earned his major league-best 17th win and the Brewers beat Chicago 3-1 Sunday to close within two games of the NL Central leaders.
Day after hitting for cycle, Abreu 2 HRs, Chisox top Giants
Carson Fulmer doesn't know if his future with the Chicago White Sox is as a starting pitcher or a reliever.
Carson Fulmer doesn't know if his future with the Chicago White Sox is as a starting pitcher or a reliever.
Giolito pitches White Sox past Rays 6-2
While the Chicago White Sox are going nowhere this year, Lucas Giolito is providing a bit of hope for their rebuilding project. Giolito struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Jose Abreu homered in his return to the lineup and the White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Sunday.
While the Chicago White Sox are going nowhere this year, Lucas Giolito is providing a bit of hope for their rebuilding project. Giolito struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Jose Abreu homered in his return to the lineup and the White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Sunday.
Fried, bullpen help Braves end Cubs' 6-game win streak, 5-1
Max Fried combined with four relievers on a five-hitter in his first major league start, and the Atlanta Braves ended the Cubs' six-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Sunday.
Max Fried combined with four relievers on a five-hitter in his first major league start, and the Atlanta Braves ended the Cubs' six-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Sunday.
Rivera hits grand slam as streaking Cubs top Braves 14-12
The Chicago Cubs got Jon Lester a nice present for his return from the disabled list. The NL Central leaders supported the left-hander with another big day at the plate.
The Chicago Cubs got Jon Lester a nice present for his return from the disabled list. The NL Central leaders supported the left-hander with another big day at the plate.
Hendricks, Cubs extend winning streak to four
Kyle Hendricks turned in his fourth straight quality start and the Chicago Cubs ran their winning streak to four with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
Kyle Hendricks turned in his fourth straight quality start and the Chicago Cubs ran their winning streak to four with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
Cubs SS Russell has setback in recovery from foot injury
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was called back to Chicago to be examined after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a right foot injury.
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was called back to Chicago to be examined after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a right foot injury.
Sanchez, Abreu power White Sox past Twins 7-6 in 1st game
Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.
Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.
Gonzalez pitches 6 scoreless, White Sox hold off Rangers 3-2
Miguel Gonzalez and Juan Minaya pitched out of trouble just well enough on Sunday.
Miguel Gonzalez and Juan Minaya pitched out of trouble just well enough on Sunday.
Cubs sweep Blue Jays with wild 6-5 victory in 10 innings
Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers.
Alex Avila felt for Raffy Lopez. It was quite a day for catchers.
Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list
The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.
The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled list with left lat tightness and shoulder fatigue.