Cubs can't solve Scherzer in 4-1 loss to Nationals
There haven't been too many times this season when the Chicago Cubs found themselves flailing helplessly at pitches before walking somberly back to the dugout.
There haven't been too many times this season when the Chicago Cubs found themselves flailing helplessly at pitches before walking somberly back to the dugout.
Lester allows no earned runs as Cubs rout Braves 13-2
Jon Lester stopped himself as he started to say he hoped the Cubs could keep winning at their current pace.
Jon Lester stopped himself as he started to say he hoped the Cubs could keep winning at their current pace.
Slumping White Sox lose 3-1 to Yordano Ventura and Royals
Yordano Ventura and Chicago's sputtering lineup made for a long afternoon for the White Sox.
Yordano Ventura and Chicago's sputtering lineup made for a long afternoon for the White Sox.
White Sox call up Anderson, designate Rollins for assignment
The Chicago White Sox have called up top prospect Tim Anderson and designated struggling veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins for assignment.
The Chicago White Sox have called up top prospect Tim Anderson and designated struggling veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins for assignment.
Nats hit 3 HRs in Shields' ugly debut, rout White Sox 11-4
Ryan Zimmerman hit one of three home runs off James Shields in his miserable White Sox debut, Max Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals routed reeling Chicago 11-4 on Wednesday night.
Ryan Zimmerman hit one of three home runs off James Shields in his miserable White Sox debut, Max Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals routed reeling Chicago 11-4 on Wednesday night.
Lackey goes 7 strong, Cubs beat Phillies 8-1
John Lackey struck out eight in seven dominant innings, Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist hit homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1 on Wednesday.
John Lackey struck out eight in seven dominant innings, Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist hit homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1 on Wednesday.
Shields, White Sox looking for fresh start after trade
James Shields wants to pitch in more big games and is ready for a fresh start. So are the struggling Chicago White Sox.
James Shields wants to pitch in more big games and is ready for a fresh start. So are the struggling Chicago White Sox.
Cubs squander chances, lose 3-2 to Phillies
A big lead in the standings allowed Joe Maddon to appreciate a game his team lost.
A big lead in the standings allowed Joe Maddon to appreciate a game his team lost.
Cubs place Soler on DL; call up prospect Almora
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jorge Soler on the 15-day disabled list because of a left hamstring strain and selected the contract of prospect Albert Almora Jr. from Triple-A Iowa.
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jorge Soler on the 15-day disabled list because of a left hamstring strain and selected the contract of prospect Albert Almora Jr. from Triple-A Iowa.
Morgan, Phillies fall to Lester and Cubs, 6-4
Adam Morgan didn't get a victory. He might have gotten a little job security, though.
Adam Morgan didn't get a victory. He might have gotten a little job security, though.
Arrieta's win streak ends at 20, Diamondbacks beat Cubs 3-2
Jake Arrieta's winning streak ended at 20 games when Patrick Corbin and the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday.
Jake Arrieta's winning streak ended at 20 games when Patrick Corbin and the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday.
Verlander's 7 innings lead Tigers to sweep of Whit
Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings and Justin Upton drove in a pair of runs as the Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox with a 5-2 victory Sunday.
Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings and Justin Upton drove in a pair of runs as the Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox with a 5-2 victory Sunday.
James McCann leads Tigers past White Sox, 10-3
James McCann had three hits, including a triple and a homer, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
James McCann had three hits, including a triple and a homer, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
Lackey fans 9, Cubs beat Arizona for 9th win in 10 games
John Lackey struck out nine while pitching into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs pulled away late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 Friday for their ninth win in 10 games.
John Lackey struck out nine while pitching into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs pulled away late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 Friday for their ninth win in 10 games.
Hendricks sharp, Cubs break loose with 4 HRs, beat Dodgers
Kyle Hendricks is suddenly pitching deep into games and dominating while he's doing it. His latest outing was about as impressive as the complete game he threw in his previous start.
Kyle Hendricks is suddenly pitching deep into games and dominating while he's doing it. His latest outing was about as impressive as the complete game he threw in his previous start.
Lester goes distance, pitches Cubs past Dodgers 2-1
Jon Lester pitched a four-hitter for his first complete game of the season, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Wednesday despite another lackluster night at the plate.
Jon Lester pitched a four-hitter for his first complete game of the season, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Wednesday despite another lackluster night at the plate.
Cubs dominate early NL All-Star voting
The Chicago Cubs are dominating the All-Star balloting so far, with first baseman Anthony Rizzo receiving the most votes in the National League in the first update announced on Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs are dominating the All-Star balloting so far, with first baseman Anthony Rizzo receiving the most votes in the National League in the first update announced on Wednesday.
Albers' 1st hit since 2007 leads ChiSox over Mets 2-1 in 13
Pitcher Matt Albers doubled leading off the 13th inning for his first hit since 2007 and scored the tiebreaking run as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the New York Mets 2-1 on Wednesday, helped by Todd Frazier's major league-leading 17th homer.
Pitcher Matt Albers doubled leading off the 13th inning for his first hit since 2007 and scored the tiebreaking run as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the New York Mets 2-1 on Wednesday, helped by Todd Frazier's major league-leading 17th homer.
Sager surrounded by family for memorable return to Wrigley
Craig Sager carried around a picture from his childhood with Billy Williams, and he showed it to the Hall of Fame slugger in the home dugout at Wrigley Field. He introduced his family to Cubs manager Joe Maddon and posed for a group picture with the iconic outfield serving as a backdrop.
Craig Sager carried around a picture from his childhood with Billy Williams, and he showed it to the Hall of Fame slugger in the home dugout at Wrigley Field. He introduced his family to Cubs manager Joe Maddon and posed for a group picture with the iconic outfield serving as a backdrop.
Kazmir, Dodgers bullpen outduel Arrieta, blank Cubs 5-0
Scott Kazmir and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, matching zeros with Cubs ace Jake Arrieta before the Los Angeles Dodgers got to Chicago's bullpen for a 5-0 victory Tuesday night.
Scott Kazmir and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, matching zeros with Cubs ace Jake Arrieta before the Los Angeles Dodgers got to Chicago's bullpen for a 5-0 victory Tuesday night.