Contreras, Avila homers lead Cubs over Nationals 7-4
Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
Murphy hits 2 homers, Nationals beat Cubs 4-2
Postseason or regular season, Daniel Murphy keeps crushing the ball at Wrigley Field.
Postseason or regular season, Daniel Murphy keeps crushing the ball at Wrigley Field.
Happ strikes out 10, Blue Jays top White Sox 5-1
J.A. Happ had a season-high 10 strikeouts in seven innings, matching his longest start of the season, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Wednesday.
J.A. Happ had a season-high 10 strikeouts in seven innings, matching his longest start of the season, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Wednesday.
Cubs acquire Wilson, Avila in trade with Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.
Heyward homers in 11th inning as Cubs top Brewers 2-1
One big swing from Jason Heyward kept the Chicago Cubs in first place in the NL Central.
One big swing from Jason Heyward kept the Chicago Cubs in first place in the NL Central.
Schwarber powers streaking Cubs to 6-3 win over White Sox
Kyle Schwarber got off to a terrible start this year with the Chicago Cubs. He was sent down to Triple-A Iowa last month and then recalled after a short stint in the minors.
Kyle Schwarber got off to a terrible start this year with the Chicago Cubs. He was sent down to Triple-A Iowa last month and then recalled after a short stint in the minors.
Lakeview hospital experiences baby boom 9 months after Cubs' World Series win
A baby boom is underway at a hospital in Lakeview, and it shows just how much Chicago celebrated the Cubs’ World Series win.
A baby boom is underway at a hospital in Lakeview, and it shows just how much Chicago celebrated the Cubs’ World Series win.
Arrieta helps Cubs stay hot with 8-3 victory over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - One after another, the starting pitchers for the Chicago Cubs are delivering every night. It was Jake Arrieta's turn on Wednesday. Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 to move into first in the NL Central.
CHICAGO (AP) - One after another, the starting pitchers for the Chicago Cubs are delivering every night. It was Jake Arrieta's turn on Wednesday. Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 to move into first in the NL Central.
Contreras homers again as Cubs beat White Sox 7-2
John Lackey hit four batters, including three in one inning. Carlos Rodon matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, and was gone after four innings. Javier Baez struck out five times, and Kris Bryant was handed his first career ejection.
John Lackey hit four batters, including three in one inning. Carlos Rodon matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, and was gone after four innings. Javier Baez struck out five times, and Kris Bryant was handed his first career ejection.
White Sox end 9-game slide with 3-1 win over Cubs
Just getting a win against any team, anywhere, felt good for the scuffling Chicago White Sox.
Just getting a win against any team, anywhere, felt good for the scuffling Chicago White Sox.
Free CTA and Uber rides after Cubs, Sox games this week
Going home after Chicago's biggest crosstown rivalry just got a little easier.
Going home after Chicago's biggest crosstown rivalry just got a little easier.
Royals beat White Sox 5-4, extending Chicago's skid to 9
The Royals had four walk-off wins during a homestand for the first time since April 2000. Brandon Moss hit a game-ending double off Tyler Clippard that lifted Kansas City over the White Sox 5-4 Sunday, extending Chicago's longest losing streak in four years to nine games.
The Royals had four walk-off wins during a homestand for the first time since April 2000. Brandon Moss hit a game-ending double off Tyler Clippard that lifted Kansas City over the White Sox 5-4 Sunday, extending Chicago's longest losing streak in four years to nine games.
Bryant gallops home, Cubs rally in 8th, edge Cardinals 3-2
Kris Bryant wasn't going to let a sprained pinkie and a broken bat hold him back. They certainly didn't slow him down. Bryant raced home from first base on Anthony Rizzo's bloop double, capping a three-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday in the ever-tightening NL Central race.
Kris Bryant wasn't going to let a sprained pinkie and a broken bat hold him back. They certainly didn't slow him down. Bryant raced home from first base on Anthony Rizzo's bloop double, capping a three-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday in the ever-tightening NL Central race.
Cardinals score 9 in 8th, cool off Cubs with 11-4 win
For 11 straight batters in the eighth inning, the St. Louis Cardinals were unstoppable.
For 11 straight batters in the eighth inning, the St. Louis Cardinals were unstoppable.
Montgomery homers as Cubs beat Braves 8-2 for 6th straight
The Cubs are on the roll that had been long expected from the defending World Series champions.
The Cubs are on the roll that had been long expected from the defending World Series champions.
Cubs' Bryant leaves game with sprained finger on left hand
Kris Bryant has left the Chicago Cubs' game against the Braves with an apparent injury to his left hand.
Kris Bryant has left the Chicago Cubs' game against the Braves with an apparent injury to his left hand.
Moncada arrives with White Sox with Cuban mentor in Abreu
Yoan Moncada has a friend from his hometown to show him all about life in the big leagues in his new town.
Yoan Moncada has a friend from his hometown to show him all about life in the big leagues in his new town.
Rebuilding White Sox moving on without Quintana
Jose Quintana packed up his locker and played catch with Derek Holland, Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle one more time. And then he was gone.
Jose Quintana packed up his locker and played catch with Derek Holland, Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle one more time. And then he was gone.
Quintana happy to join Cubs' playoff push after trade
Jose Quintana didn't have to travel far when he was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Cubs.
Jose Quintana didn't have to travel far when he was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Cubs.
Cubs acquire Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox
The Chicago White Sox dealt left-handed ace Jose Quintana to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete.
The Chicago White Sox dealt left-handed ace Jose Quintana to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete.