Cubs acquire LHP Montgomery from Mariners for 1B Vogelbach

The Cubs added bullpen help Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Mike Montgomery from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman and designated hitter Dan Vogelbach.

Martin hits 2 HRs, drive in 11th lifts Mariners over Chisox

On the day Felix Hernandez returned to the mound, Leonys Martin gave the Seattle Mariners the biggest boost.

Rizzo homers twice off Colon; Hendricks, Cubs top Mets 6-2

Anthony Rizzo homered twice off Bartolo Colon, Kyle Hendricks pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 6-2 Wednesday to take two of three in the rematch of last year's NL Championship Series.

Dream diet: Cubs' Hammel loads up on chips to avoid cramping

Jason Hammel says potato chips have helped end chronic cramping issues. Now the Chicago Cubs right-hander has enough salty snacks to last the rest of the season.

Familia escapes jam in 9th, Mets beat Cubs 2-1

Jeurys Familia escaped a bases-loaded jam with a game-ending double play after Rene Rivera drove in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the top of the ninth, lifting the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Rizzo homers as Cubs beat Mets 5-1

Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer, Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings and the Chicago Cubs stopped an eight-game losing streak against the New York Mets with a 5-1 victory on Monday night in a rematch of last year's NL Championship Series.

Pujols' 2 HRs power Angels past White Sox 8-1 for sweep

Albert Pujols hit a pair of two-run homers, Jered Weaver pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels completed an emphatic three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with an 8-1 victory Sunday.

Hamels dominant, Rangers end 4-game slide by topping Cubs

Nearly a year after throwing a no-hitter at Wrigley Field, Cole Hamels was masterful again in his return to the famed ballpark.

Shoemaker throws 6-hitter, outduels Shields in Angels' win

Matt Shoemaker once joked about a curse that plagued him every five days. It appears as though the curse has been lifted.

Hendricks, 4 relievers throw 5-hitter, Cubs beat Rangers 6-0

Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday in a matchup of slumping division leaders.

Cubs' Fowler expected back next week; Ross returns

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler isn't expected to return from his right hamstring injury until late next week.

AL wins battle of baseball's biggest stars

Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet, home if they get a chance to defend their World Series title.

Chris Sale says Gwynn's death caused him to quit chewing tobacco

Tony Gwynn will be on everybody's mind during All-Star Game festivities, perhaps no more poignantly than how his death affected American League starter Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox.

Chris Sale, Johnny Cueto to start All-Star Game in San Diego

Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game and Johnny Cueto of the San Francisco Giants for the National League.

Foltynewicz fans 10 for Braves in 2-0 win over White Sox

Mike Foltynewicz allowed five hits in seven innings, Jeff Francoeur and Jace Peterson homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Sunday.

Bryant leads Cubs to 6-5 win against Pirates

Kris Bryant's RBI single in the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Quintana replaces Salazar on AL All-Star roster

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana has replaced Cleveland's Danny Salazar on the AL All-Star roster.

Cubs lose for 9th time in 10 games, 12-6 to Pirates

The Chicago Cubs aren't going to panic. Not over their suddenly struggling starting staff, and not over their dwindling division lead, either.

White Sox LHP Carlos Rodon heads to DL

Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left wrist.

Sale tagged for 8 runs in White Sox's 11-8 loss to Braves

Freddie Freeman, Tyler Flowers and Nick Markakis all homered off Chris Sale to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 11-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.