Trout homers, reaches 4 times as Angels beat White Sox 3-2

Mike Trout hit a two-run homer and reached base four times, helping back Jered Weaver as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Thursday to close a 10-game trip.

After delay, Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3 to avoid sweep

Matt Holliday homered, Carlos Martinez threw seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep to their NL Central rival.

Sale becomes 1st 4-game winner, leads ChiSox over Angels 2-1

Chris Sale became the major leagues' first four-game winner, allowing two hits in seven innings to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Wednesday.

Former Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas dies at age 76

Milt Pappas, who won 209 games during his 17-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 76.

Kyle Schwarber undergoes reconstructive knee surgery

Chicago Cubs young slugger Kyle Schwarber, out for the season with a left knee injury, has undergone reconstructive surgery to repair torn ligaments.

White Sox recall RHP Erik Johnson to help overworked bullpen

The Chicago White Sox have recalled right-hander Erik Johnson from Triple-A Charlotte to help an overworked bullpen.

Lackey strikes out 11 against old team as Cubs top Cards 5-0

John Lackey struck out 11 in seven innings of four-hit ball against his former team and had an RBI single, leading the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 Monday night.

Hector Santiago pitches Angels to 7-0 win over White Sox

Hector Santiago matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven crisp innings, and the Los Angeles Angels roughed up Carlos Rodon on their way to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.

Arenado homers twice, leads Chatwood, Rockies over Cubs

Nolan Arenado hit two home runs, Tyler Chatwood threw seven shutout innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday.

Moore strikes out 10, Rays beat White Sox 3-2

Matt Moore struck out 10 over 6 1-3 innings, Brandon Guyer tied a career high with four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday.

Sale throws 2-hitter, White Sox beat Rays 1-0

Chris Sale tossed a two-hitter, Melky Cabrera singled in Jimmy Rollins in the ninth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Friday night.

Bettis, Rockies hand mistake-prone Cubs their 2nd loss, 6-1

Chad Bettis pitched six scoreless innings, Ben Paulsen had an RBI single and threw out a runner at the plate, and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of the Chicago Cubs' shaky defense for a 6-1 victory on Friday.

Cubs activate Javier Baez from 15-day disabled list

The Chicago Cubs have activated utility player Javier Baez from the disabled list and optioned infielder Munenori Kawasaki to Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs sweep Reds for best start since 1969

Jason Hammel pitched six scoreless innings, drove home one run and scored another to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night for their best start since 1969.

White Sox finishing ways to win

With music blaring and voices chattering, the Chicago White Sox clubhouse has been a cheerful place this season.

Cubs rip Reds 9-2 for best start since 1985

John Lackey pitched into the seventh inning, Kris Bryant hit his first homer of the season and the Chicago Cubs matched the best eight-game start in franchise history with a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.

Rodon, White Sox top winless Twins 3-0

Carlos Rodon worked his way out of trouble several times to complete six scoreless innings, Jerry Sands hit a two-run home run and the Chicago White Sox kept the Minnesota Twins winless with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night.

Twins fall to 0-9, beaten by Latos, Garcia and White Sox 3-1

The Minnesota Twins dropped to 0-9 for the worst start by any major league team in 13 years, falling to Mat Latos, Avisail Garcia and the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Thursday.

Finnegan loses no-hit bid in 7th; Russell, Cubs top Reds 5-3

Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan pitched 6 2/3 hitless innings before allowing a single to David Ross, but Addison Russell hit a three-run home run while Chicago roughed up Cincinnati's bullpen in a 5-3 victory Monday night in the Cubs' home opener.