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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hamstring strain could sideline Cubs' Contreras 4-6 weeks

The Chicago Cubs say catcher Willson Contreras is expected to be out four to six weeks because of a strained right hamstring.

White Sox activate Avisail Garcia, put Davidson on DL

The Chicago White Sox have activated All-Star outfielder Avisail Garcia and placed third baseman Matt Davidson on the 10-day disabled list because of a bruised right wrist.

Javier Baez's inside-the-park home run helps Arrieta to win

As his teammates went crazy celebrating, Javier Baez needed a couple of minutes just to catch his breath after running like mad around the bases.

Former Cubs manager Don Baylor dies at 68

Don Baylor, the burly slugger who once held the Major League Baseball record for being hit a pitch and later guided the expansion Colorado Rockies to the playoffs for the first time as manager of the year, died Monday of cancer. He was 68.

Young's 2 HRs, 5 RBIs carries Red Sox past White Sox 6-3

Chris Young hit two homers, including a tiebreaking three-run shot after the batter in front was walked intentionally, to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.