Cubs fall to Pirates 5-4 in Game 1 of doubleheader

A quick look at the Chicago Cubs' rotation gives Jason Hammel a pretty good idea where he stands.

Hunter, Gibson lead Twins over White Sox 7-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor hoped he could get three games out of 40-year-old Torii Hunter this weekend against the Chicago White Sox.

Arrieta wins 19th game as Cubs beat Phillies 5-1

Jake Arrieta pitched eight strong innings for his major league-leading 19th win, and Starlin Castro homered to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night.

Cubs-Phillies rained out, doubleheader Friday

Not much is going to get the playoff-contending Chicago Cubs down right now not even sitting around waiting for a game that wound up getting postponed.

Lindor, Ramirez power Indians over White Sox, 6-4

Francisco Lindor had three hits, including a homer, Jose Ramirez also homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night.

Cubs hire Jared Porter as pro scouting director

The Chicago Cubs have hired Jared Porter as their director of pro scouting/special assistant.

Sox announce 2016 schedule, Cubs announce tentative schedule

The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday their 2016 regular-season schedule, with the season-opening, four-game series at Oakland from Monday, April 4-Thursday, April 7.

Bryant hits long HR, Cubs beat Arizona 6-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant homered high off the left-field video board and tied a club rookie record for RBIs, Miguel Montero hit a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday.

Adam Eaton helps White Sox beat Royals 7-5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — (AP) — Adam Eaton homered and scored three times, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.

Arrieta leads Cubs past Diamondbacks, 2-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Even when he allows a few hits, Jake Arrieta might be baseball's most dominant pitcher right now.

Rizzo slam helps power Cubs past D-Backs 14-5

CHICAGO (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam in Chicago's eight-run fifth inning, and rookie Addison Russell homered twice in a game for the first time in his career to power the Cubs and Jon Lester to a 14-5 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

Cubs' Schwarber out 3-5 days with rib strain

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs rookie slugger Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss three to five days because of a mild rib cage strain.

Cubs' Maddon hosts charity boxing match in Ravenswood

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon and his wife, Jaye, want to leave a mark on Chicago, and it started Wednesday night with a charity boxing event.

Shuck's pinch-hit triple sends White Sox past Twins 6-4

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mired in a six-game losing streak, Jeff Samardzija tried to focus on each pitch, rather than dwell on past mistakes.

White Sox bats fail Rodon in 3-0 loss to Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Chicago White Sox rookie Carlos Rodon was good enough to keep his team in the game Wednesday night.