Cubs celebrate playoff clincher after loss to Pirates
The blaring music and smell of sparkling wine were unmistakable once the doors opened to the media.
The blaring music and smell of sparkling wine were unmistakable once the doors opened to the media.
Liriano dominates, Pirates beat Cubs 4-0 for 8th win in row
Francisco Liriano pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning Saturday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 4-0 for their eighth straight victory.
Francisco Liriano pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning Saturday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 4-0 for their eighth straight victory.
Sabathia gives up costly homers, Yanks lose 5-2 to White Sox
CC Sabathia gave up two costly homers in the seventh inning and prized rookie Carlos Rodon pitched out of trouble all night as the Chicago White Sox damaged New York's playoff drive Friday with a 5-2 victory over the Yankees.
CC Sabathia gave up two costly homers in the seventh inning and prized rookie Carlos Rodon pitched out of trouble all night as the Chicago White Sox damaged New York's playoff drive Friday with a 5-2 victory over the Yankees.
Cubs close in on playoffs and fans loving every moment
As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way.
As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way.
Sale toppled by Beltran's 3-run HR, White Sox fall to Yanks
Chris Sale topped the 200-inning mark, fanned the 1,000th batter of his career and moved closer to setting the White Sox record for strikeouts in a season.
Chris Sale topped the 200-inning mark, fanned the 1,000th batter of his career and moved closer to setting the White Sox record for strikeouts in a season.
Competitive eaters devour goat meat to break Chicago Cubs 'curse'
The Chicago Cubs haven’t won the World Series in 107 years, and those who believe the team has been cursed by an infamous billy goat have taken a new approach in an effort to shake the hoodoo.
The Chicago Cubs haven’t won the World Series in 107 years, and those who believe the team has been cursed by an infamous billy goat have taken a new approach in an effort to shake the hoodoo.
Cubs can't muster offense in 4-1 loss to Brewers
Zach Davies allowed two hits over six innings and Martin Maldonado drove in two runs to lead Milwaukee to a 4-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night, snapping the Brewers' nine-game losing streak to the Cubs.
Zach Davies allowed two hits over six innings and Martin Maldonado drove in two runs to lead Milwaukee to a 4-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night, snapping the Brewers' nine-game losing streak to the Cubs.
Verlander up to 99 mph as Tigers beat White Sox 7-4
Justin Verlander hit 99 mph in escaping a bases-loaded jam during his final inning, and Victor Martinez hit his 200th career home run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Wednesday.
Justin Verlander hit 99 mph in escaping a bases-loaded jam during his final inning, and Victor Martinez hit his 200th career home run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Wednesday.
Complaints of concerts ripping up Wrigley Field
You have been able to rock to the Foo Fighters, and ACDC the last couple of weeks at Wrigley Field. But some say the bands aren't just ripping it on stage - they're also ripping up the field.
You have been able to rock to the Foo Fighters, and ACDC the last couple of weeks at Wrigley Field. But some say the bands aren't just ripping it on stage - they're also ripping up the field.
Arrieta wins 20th game, Cubs beat Brewers
Jake Arrieta threw a three-hitter to become the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 20 wins, Kris Bryant set the Cubs rookie record for home runs and Chicago inched closer to a playoff berth with a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Jake Arrieta threw a three-hitter to become the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 20 wins, Kris Bryant set the Cubs rookie record for home runs and Chicago inched closer to a playoff berth with a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
White Sox break up no-hitter in 9th, but lose 2-1 in 10 to Tigers
Tyler Saladino doesn't remember breaking up a no-hitter in the ninth inning.
Tyler Saladino doesn't remember breaking up a no-hitter in the ninth inning.
Rizzo, Soler spark Cubs in 9-5 win over Brewers
Anthony Rizzo had three hits and scored three runs, Jorge Soler hit a pinch-hit, 3-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Monday night.
Anthony Rizzo had three hits and scored three runs, Jorge Soler hit a pinch-hit, 3-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Monday night.
Samardzija, Johnson lead ChiSox to DH sweep of Tigers
Samardzija pitched a one-hitter, allowing a leadoff single to Victor Martinez in the fifth inning, and led the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 2-0 Monday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Samardzija pitched a one-hitter, allowing a leadoff single to Victor Martinez in the fifth inning, and led the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 2-0 Monday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Molina exits with thumb sprain as Cardinals beat Cubs 4-3
Yadier Molina exited with a sprained left thumb suffered as the Cubs ran themselves out of late scoring chances, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended Chicago's five-game winning streak and avoided a sweep with a 4-3 win Sunday.
Yadier Molina exited with a sprained left thumb suffered as the Cubs ran themselves out of late scoring chances, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended Chicago's five-game winning streak and avoided a sweep with a 4-3 win Sunday.
Chisenhall homers to lead Tomlin, Indians over White Sox 6-3
Josh Tomlin pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, Lonnie Chisenhall had a two-run homer and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Sunday.
Josh Tomlin pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, Lonnie Chisenhall had a two-run homer and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Sunday.
Bryant, Soler homer; Cubs beat Cardinals 5-4 in testy game
Jorge Soler and Kris Bryant hit back-to-back homers, and tempers flared for the second straight game as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday for their fifth straight win to tighten the NL Central race.
Jorge Soler and Kris Bryant hit back-to-back homers, and tempers flared for the second straight game as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday for their fifth straight win to tighten the NL Central race.
Santana, Anderson lead Indians past White Sox 12-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Santana's grand slam capped a six-run third inning off Chicago ace Chris Sale and the Cleveland Indians defeated the White Sox 12-1 on Friday night.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Santana's grand slam capped a six-run third inning off Chicago ace Chris Sale and the Cleveland Indians defeated the White Sox 12-1 on Friday night.
Castro's 2 homers, 6 RBIs lead Cubs over Cardinals 8-3
Starlin Castro matched his career high with six RBIs, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth and a three-run drive in the sixth to lead the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 Friday for their fourth straight win.
Starlin Castro matched his career high with six RBIs, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth and a three-run drive in the sixth to lead the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 Friday for their fourth straight win.
Butler homers in ninth to give A's 4-2 win over White Sox
Billy Butler hit a three-run homer in the ninth off David Robertson, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Billy Butler hit a three-run homer in the ninth off David Robertson, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Cubs top Pirates 2-1 to earn doubleheader split
J.A. Happ has spent most of the last six weeks doing a pretty solid Jon Lester impersonation.
J.A. Happ has spent most of the last six weeks doing a pretty solid Jon Lester impersonation.