Abreu hits 25th homer, White Sox fall to Royals 8-3
Yordano Ventura kept his pitch count down, which enabled him to go nine innings for the first time in the majors.
Yordano Ventura kept his pitch count down, which enabled him to go nine innings for the first time in the majors.
MLB ERA leader Hendricks loses as Brewers beat Cubs 3-1
Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks allowed two runs in six innings and remained stuck on 15 victories as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Sunday.
Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks allowed two runs in six innings and remained stuck on 15 victories as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Sunday.
Morales drives in 4, leads Duffy, Royals over White Sox
Kendrys Morales started the season scuffling to get his average above .200. He's finishing up a lot better.
Kendrys Morales started the season scuffling to get his average above .200. He's finishing up a lot better.
Sale gets 16th win as White Sox top Royals 7-4
A rare Carlos Sanchez home run lifted Chris Sale, who pitched his American League-leading sixth complete-game, and the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
A rare Carlos Sanchez home run lifted Chris Sale, who pitched his American League-leading sixth complete-game, and the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Cubs celebrate first NL Central title in 8 years
Carl Edwards Jr. pulled a "W'' flag over his shoulders and danced in the middle of the clubhouse. Ben Zobrist wiggled from side to side as ice cubes tumbled down his back to the drenched floor. David Ross closed his eyes as a bottle of beer was poured over his head.
Carl Edwards Jr. pulled a "W'' flag over his shoulders and danced in the middle of the clubhouse. Ben Zobrist wiggled from side to side as ice cubes tumbled down his back to the drenched floor. David Ross closed his eyes as a bottle of beer was poured over his head.
Cubs clinch NL Central title with Cardinals loss
The Chicago Cubs have won the NL Central, becoming the first major league team this season to clinch a division title when St. Louis lost 6-2 at San Francisco.
The Chicago Cubs have won the NL Central, becoming the first major league team this season to clinch a division title when St. Louis lost 6-2 at San Francisco.
Jose Abreu, White Sox down Indians 2-1
Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu hit another home run Thursday. And not just any homer.
Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu hit another home run Thursday. And not just any homer.
Wrigleyville prepared for chaos in case Cubs clinch division Thursday
The magic number is down to one.
The magic number is down to one.
Rizzo's 2 HRs help Cubs beat Cardinals, clinch playoff spot
Anthony Rizzo hit a pair of home runs and Jon Lester pitched eight dominant innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 on Wednesday to clinch at least a wild-card playoff berth.
Anthony Rizzo hit a pair of home runs and Jon Lester pitched eight dominant innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 on Wednesday to clinch at least a wild-card playoff berth.
White Sox use seven-run 6th to rout Indians again, 8-1
Todd Frazier and Carlos Sanchez each drove in two runs in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox handed the division-leading Cleveland Indians their second straight lopsided loss, 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Todd Frazier and Carlos Sanchez each drove in two runs in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox handed the division-leading Cleveland Indians their second straight lopsided loss, 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Hendricks loses no-hit bid in 9th, Cubs beat Cardinals 4-1
Kyle Hendricks took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up Jeremy Hazelbaker's leadoff home run, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Monday night to close in on the NL Central crown.
Kyle Hendricks took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up Jeremy Hazelbaker's leadoff home run, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Monday night to close in on the NL Central crown.
Sale fans 12, reaches milestone, but White Sox fall again
Chris Sale's masterful performance was paired with a loss, again, a recurring conundrum that could prompt the struggling White Sox to trade the ace left-hander.
Chris Sale's masterful performance was paired with a loss, again, a recurring conundrum that could prompt the struggling White Sox to trade the ace left-hander.
Lackey solid but Cubs lose to Astros 2-1
Rookie Alex Bregman homered, Collin McHugh combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Saturday.
Rookie Alex Bregman homered, Collin McHugh combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Saturday.
Rodon fans 9 to silence struggling Royals, White Sox win 7-2
Carlos Rodon struck out a season-high nine over six innings, Adam Eaton doubled twice and scored two runs and the White Sox downed Kansas City 7-2 on Friday night.
Carlos Rodon struck out a season-high nine over six innings, Adam Eaton doubled twice and scored two runs and the White Sox downed Kansas City 7-2 on Friday night.
Bryant, Lester help Cubs over Astros 2-0
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer, Jon Lester threw seven scoreless innings and Hector Rondon and Aroldis Chapman completed the shutout to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer, Jon Lester threw seven scoreless innings and Hector Rondon and Aroldis Chapman completed the shutout to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Ground crews at Wrigley installing new sod for playoffs
Even when the cubs are on the road, there's plenty of action at Wrigley Field.
Even when the cubs are on the road, there's plenty of action at Wrigley Field.
Villar homers twice as Brewers get past Cubs 2-1
Jonathan Villar hit two home runs and Keon Broxton robbed Anthony Rizzo of a homer in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Jonathan Villar hit two home runs and Keon Broxton robbed Anthony Rizzo of a homer in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Abreu stays hot, White Sox rally past Tigers 7-4
Slugger Jose Abreu looks like his old self again, which is good news for the Chicago White Sox, even if it's a bit too late.
Slugger Jose Abreu looks like his old self again, which is good news for the Chicago White Sox, even if it's a bit too late.
Rondon activated from DL, Cubs call up 4 from Triple-A
Right-hander Hector Rondon was activated from the disabled list and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. and infielder Munenori Kawasaki rejoined the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.
Right-hander Hector Rondon was activated from the disabled list and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. and infielder Munenori Kawasaki rejoined the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.
Struggling Shields vows to keep pitching despite back pain
White Sox right-hander James Shields vowed Tuesday to stay in the rotation despite back pain and asked for patience from fans amid the worst season of his career.
White Sox right-hander James Shields vowed Tuesday to stay in the rotation despite back pain and asked for patience from fans amid the worst season of his career.