Hendricks' latest gem helps Cubs complete sweep of A's
Kyle Hendricks pitched into the eighth inning for his fifth win since June and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Kyle Hendricks pitched into the eighth inning for his fifth win since June and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Machado hits 3 homers in 3 innings, Orioles crush White Sox
Manny Machado was 16 when he first met Alex Rodriguez and they quickly became close friends and offseason workout buddies. So Machado was watching intently Sunday morning as A-Rod announced he was ending his career.
Manny Machado was 16 when he first met Alex Rodriguez and they quickly became close friends and offseason workout buddies. So Machado was watching intently Sunday morning as A-Rod announced he was ending his career.
Soler homers in return to help Lester, Cubs beat A's 7-2
Cubs manager Joe Maddon thought Jorge Soler might get a jolt out of returning to the majors after spending two months recovering from a nagging hamstring injury, including a two-week stint in the minors.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon thought Jorge Soler might get a jolt out of returning to the majors after spending two months recovering from a nagging hamstring injury, including a two-week stint in the minors.
Orioles rough up Miguel Gonzalez in 7-5 win over White Sox
For most of his major league career, Miguel Gonzalez watched from the dugout as the Orioles' offense pounded opposing pitchers. On Friday night, for the first time, he was the opposing pitcher.
For most of his major league career, Miguel Gonzalez watched from the dugout as the Orioles' offense pounded opposing pitchers. On Friday night, for the first time, he was the opposing pitcher.
White Sox beat Tigers 6-3, snapping Detroit's streak at 8
Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia homered in a five-run second inning, and the Chicago White Sox chased Jordan Zimmermann early in his return from the disabled list, snapping Detroit's eight-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Thursday.
Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia homered in a five-run second inning, and the Chicago White Sox chased Jordan Zimmermann early in his return from the disabled list, snapping Detroit's eight-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Thursday.
Cubs rally for 3 in 9th to complete sweep of Marlins, 5-4
The Chicago Cubs rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning — capped by a bases-loaded walk for a tie and a wild pitch to score the winning run — for a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Chicago Cubs rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning — capped by a bases-loaded walk for a tie and a wild pitch to score the winning run — for a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday and a sweep of the three-game series.
Sale gives up homer to returning Martinez in White Sox loss
Chris Sale knew he couldn't let up against J.D. Martinez on Wednesday night, no matter how long the Detroit Tigers slugger had been sidelined.
Chris Sale knew he couldn't let up against J.D. Martinez on Wednesday night, no matter how long the Detroit Tigers slugger had been sidelined.
Hammel, Chapman pitch Cubs past Fernandez, Marlins 3-2
Jason Hammel threw six scoreless innings, Dexter Fowler had three hits and the Chicago Cubs beat Miami ace Jose Fernandez and the Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Jason Hammel threw six scoreless innings, Dexter Fowler had three hits and the Chicago Cubs beat Miami ace Jose Fernandez and the Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Cabrera powers Tigers past White Sox 11-5 for 7th straight
Miguel Cabrera hit his third home run in two games, Victor Martinez also went deep and the Detroit Tigers won their seventh straight by beating the Chicago White Sox 11-5 Tuesday night.
Miguel Cabrera hit his third home run in two games, Victor Martinez also went deep and the Detroit Tigers won their seventh straight by beating the Chicago White Sox 11-5 Tuesday night.
Cubs get bullpen help, acquire RHP Joe Smith from Angels
The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs have added more depth to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Joe Smith from the Los Angeles Angels just before the trade deadline.
The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs have added more depth to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Joe Smith from the Los Angeles Angels just before the trade deadline.
White Sox hang onto Sale, Quintana as deadline passes
The Chicago White Sox stayed quiet at Monday's non-waiver trade deadline and held onto All-Star pitchers Chris Sale and Jose Quintana.
The Chicago White Sox stayed quiet at Monday's non-waiver trade deadline and held onto All-Star pitchers Chris Sale and Jose Quintana.
Duke traded by White Sox to Cardinals for minor league OF
Left-handed pitcher Zach Duke has been traded by the Chicago White Sox to the St. Louis Cardinals for minor league outfielder Charlie Tilson.
Left-handed pitcher Zach Duke has been traded by the Chicago White Sox to the St. Louis Cardinals for minor league outfielder Charlie Tilson.
Navarro's double in 10th lifts White Sox past Twins, 6-5
Michael Ynoa hadn't pitched in nearly two weeks and had just walked Max Kepler to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth.
Michael Ynoa hadn't pitched in nearly two weeks and had just walked Max Kepler to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth.
Martin's 2-run double off Chapman leads M's over Cubs 4-1
Leonys Martin hit a go-ahead, two-run double off new Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over Chicago 4-1 Saturday.
Leonys Martin hit a go-ahead, two-run double off new Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over Chicago 4-1 Saturday.
White Sox lose on bases-loaded walk in 12th
The Chicago White Sox got mostly outstanding pitching on Friday night. However, one wild inning cost them the game.
The Chicago White Sox got mostly outstanding pitching on Friday night. However, one wild inning cost them the game.
Lester recovers from rut of bad starts, Cubs rout Mariners
Jon Lester felt better Friday, after some rough outings. He knows he wasn't perfect in six shutout innings. A pair of "pointless, useless walks," as he put it, still bothered him afterward.
Jon Lester felt better Friday, after some rough outings. He knows he wasn't perfect in six shutout innings. A pair of "pointless, useless walks," as he put it, still bothered him afterward.
Sale loses in White Sox return, Chapman saves Cubs' 3-1 win
Chris Sale returned from his jersey-trashing suspension and threw six effective innings, but John Lackey outpitched him and Aroldis Chapman got the final four outs to save the Cubs' 3-1 victory over the White Sox in Chicago's rivalry series Thursday night.
Chris Sale returned from his jersey-trashing suspension and threw six effective innings, but John Lackey outpitched him and Aroldis Chapman got the final four outs to save the Cubs' 3-1 victory over the White Sox in Chicago's rivalry series Thursday night.
Cubs activate Coghlan from DL, option La Stella
The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Chris Coghlan off the disabled list Friday and optioned infielder Tommy La Stella to Triple-A Iowa.
The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Chris Coghlan off the disabled list Friday and optioned infielder Tommy La Stella to Triple-A Iowa.
Cubs, Sox fans scammed on parking during Crosstown Classic
Cubs and White Sox fans may not see eye to eye on baseball. But fans of both teams are crying foul after they got scammed by phony parking lot attendants earlier this week.
Cubs and White Sox fans may not see eye to eye on baseball. But fans of both teams are crying foul after they got scammed by phony parking lot attendants earlier this week.
Teammates greet Sale warmly in return from suspension
Chris Sale arrived on the last player bus to Wrigley Field dressed in a dark suit, walked into the cramped visiting clubhouse, scanned the room and smiled.
Chris Sale arrived on the last player bus to Wrigley Field dressed in a dark suit, walked into the cramped visiting clubhouse, scanned the room and smiled.