Strasburg to start Game 4 of NLDS for Nationals
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg will start Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs after all.
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg will start Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs after all.
NLDS Game 4 of Nats-Cubs rained out, set to play Wednesday
The showers came a little late, but the rain that soaked Wrigley Field and washed out Game 4 of the NL Division Series followed Tuesday's forecast pretty closely.
The showers came a little late, but the rain that soaked Wrigley Field and washed out Game 4 of the NL Division Series followed Tuesday's forecast pretty closely.
Cubs rally past Scherzer, Nationals 2-1, lead NLDS 2-1
Anthony Rizzo looped a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame Max Scherzer's brilliant performance to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Monday for a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.
Anthony Rizzo looped a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame Max Scherzer's brilliant performance to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Monday for a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.
Man who was blinded in eye by foul ball sues Cubs
A man who was left blind in one eye - at least temporarily - and may ultimately lose the eye after a foul ball struck him in the face at Wrigley Field this summer has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball, alleging that they have failed to install enough safety netting to protect him and other fans.
A man who was left blind in one eye - at least temporarily - and may ultimately lose the eye after a foul ball struck him in the face at Wrigley Field this summer has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball, alleging that they have failed to install enough safety netting to protect him and other fans.
NLDS tied 1-1 after Nationals beat Cubs 3-6
The NLDS is now tied 1-1 after the Nats beat the Cubs 3-6.
The NLDS is now tied 1-1 after the Nats beat the Cubs 3-6.
Hendricks outduels Strasburg as Cubs top Nats 3-0 in Game 1
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defense of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defense of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Gonzalez Game 2, Scherzer Game 3 for Nats; Harper bats 2nd
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of Washington's NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, after Gio Gonzalez starts Game 2.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of Washington's NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, after Gio Gonzalez starts Game 2.
NLDS: 'Been there, done that' Cubs vs. zero-series-won Nats
As Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and the rest of the Chicago Cubs begin their bid for the franchise's first World Series championship in, um, one year - not quite the same panache to it as "more than a century," eh? - they'll take on Bryce Harper's Washington Nationals, a club with a brief history of postseason failures.
As Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and the rest of the Chicago Cubs begin their bid for the franchise's first World Series championship in, um, one year - not quite the same panache to it as "more than a century," eh? - they'll take on Bryce Harper's Washington Nationals, a club with a brief history of postseason failures.
Nats pick Strasburg to pitch Game 1; Scherzer start unknown
Stephen Strasburg will start Game 1 of Washington's NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Nationals manager Dusty Baker announced Thursday, and two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer might not pitch before Game 3.
Stephen Strasburg will start Game 1 of Washington's NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Nationals manager Dusty Baker announced Thursday, and two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer might not pitch before Game 3.
Cubs' Hendricks to start Game 1 of NLDS against Nationals
Kyle Hendricks will start the playoff opener for the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs.
Kyle Hendricks will start the playoff opener for the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs.
No 'Pouty Pants,' Cubs' Schwarber surges into playoffs
Even at his worst moments this season, Kyle Schwarber did his best to stay upbeat for the Chicago Cubs.
Even at his worst moments this season, Kyle Schwarber did his best to stay upbeat for the Chicago Cubs.
Different feel for champion Cubs heading into these playoffs
There are no billy goats this time. No more lovable losers, either.
There are no billy goats this time. No more lovable losers, either.
Russell homers, Cubs beat Cardinals 5-1 to clinch NL Central
Addison Russell hit a three-run homer and John Lackey pitched six strong innings as the Chicago Cubs clinched their second consecutive National League Central title with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Addison Russell hit a three-run homer and John Lackey pitched six strong innings as the Chicago Cubs clinched their second consecutive National League Central title with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
'Nacho man' relates Cub's collision with snacks in St. Louis
When Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell took out Andrew Gudermuth's plate of nachos while trying to catch a foul ball, the St. Louis Cardinals fan had no idea he'd end up all over the internet.
When Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell took out Andrew Gudermuth's plate of nachos while trying to catch a foul ball, the St. Louis Cardinals fan had no idea he'd end up all over the internet.
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.