Cubs start off season of high expectations at Angel Stadium
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with pitching, power and playoff experience. A franchise that hasn't won the World Series in 108 years opens the season Monday night as a strong contender to reign in October.
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with pitching, power and playoff experience. A franchise that hasn't won the World Series in 108 years opens the season Monday night as a strong contender to reign in October.
Matz dominates, Mets beat Cubs 8-1 in final spring tuneup
Steven Matz didn't allow a run over five hitless innings and Yoenis Cespedes hit his first spring homer to lead the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 8-1 Friday and end a 14-game winless streak in their last exhibition game.
Steven Matz didn't allow a run over five hitless innings and Yoenis Cespedes hit his first spring homer to lead the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 8-1 Friday and end a 14-game winless streak in their last exhibition game.
Cubs come in with soaring expectations after run to NLCS
The Chicago Cubs come into the season with such high expectations that manager Joe Maddon came up with a slogan.
The Chicago Cubs come into the season with such high expectations that manager Joe Maddon came up with a slogan.
Cubs beat Mets 5-1 in Las Vegas exhibition
Ben Zobrist had two hits, including an RBI single in Chicago's three-run fifth inning, and the Cubs beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday in an exhibition that was the teams' first meeting since last year's NL Championship Series.
Ben Zobrist had two hits, including an RBI single in Chicago's three-run fifth inning, and the Cubs beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Thursday in an exhibition that was the teams' first meeting since last year's NL Championship Series.
After disappointing season, White Sox looking to contend
The Chicago White Sox were sailing through a quiet spring training — and then, Adam LaRoche left the team.
The Chicago White Sox were sailing through a quiet spring training — and then, Adam LaRoche left the team.
Votto collects 4 hits as Reds beat White Sox 6-3
Joey Votto had four hits, Brandon Phillips homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at spring training on Wednesday.
Joey Votto had four hits, Brandon Phillips homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at spring training on Wednesday.
Sale helps White Sox beat Rangers 6-2 at spring training
Chris Sale pitched into the sixth inning, Todd Frazier homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at spring training on Tuesday.
Chris Sale pitched into the sixth inning, Todd Frazier homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at spring training on Tuesday.
Arrieta prepares for opener with 5 innings, Cubs beat A's
Jake Arrieta prepared for his start on opening day, overcoming a 28-pitch first inning Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5.
Jake Arrieta prepared for his start on opening day, overcoming a 28-pitch first inning Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5.
Cubs release Victorino, will put Baez on disabled list
The Chicago Cubs have released veteran outfielder Shane Victorino and will put utilityman Javier Baez on the 15-day disabled list.
The Chicago Cubs have released veteran outfielder Shane Victorino and will put utilityman Javier Baez on the 15-day disabled list.
Heyward homers again as Cubs tie Angels 8-8
Jason Heyward homered for the second straight game and Anthony Rizzo also connected as the Chicago Cubs tied the Los Angeles Angels 8-8 at spring training on Monday.
Jason Heyward homered for the second straight game and Anthony Rizzo also connected as the Chicago Cubs tied the Los Angeles Angels 8-8 at spring training on Monday.
Cano has 3 HRs, 7 RBIs in Mariners' 12-9 win over Cubs
Robinson Cano had three home runs and seven RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners outlast the Chicago Cubs 12-9 Sunday in a game that was delayed for several minutes by a swarm of bees in center field.
Robinson Cano had three home runs and seven RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners outlast the Chicago Cubs 12-9 Sunday in a game that was delayed for several minutes by a swarm of bees in center field.
Heyward climbs fence to avoid bees, swarm halts M's-Cubs
As usual, star Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward made the smart play. He climbed the fence in center — to avoid a swarm of bees.
As usual, star Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward made the smart play. He climbed the fence in center — to avoid a swarm of bees.
Gonzalez hits RBI double, Dodgers beat White Sox 5-4
Adrian Gonzalez hit an RBI double and Zach Lee made his latest bid for the final spot in the Dodgers' rotation as Los Angeles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in a split-squad game Saturday night.
Adrian Gonzalez hit an RBI double and Zach Lee made his latest bid for the final spot in the Dodgers' rotation as Los Angeles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in a split-squad game Saturday night.
Mariners beat Sox 5-4
Felix Hernandez threw six scoreless innings and Leonys Martin hit a walk-off solo home run in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Felix Hernandez threw six scoreless innings and Leonys Martin hit a walk-off solo home run in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Brewers beat Cubs 5-4
Ben Zobrist had two hits and Anthony Rizzo had two RBIs, but the Chicago Cubs lost 5-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
Ben Zobrist had two hits and Anthony Rizzo had two RBIs, but the Chicago Cubs lost 5-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
Chicago Cubs meet actual cubs
The Chicago Cubs have been visited by some actual cubs, playing with the baby bears at spring training before their daily stretching program.
The Chicago Cubs have been visited by some actual cubs, playing with the baby bears at spring training before their daily stretching program.
Arrieta leaves game early in Cubs 16-14 win over Giants
Jake Arrieta left the game in the first inning with a blister and Madison Bumgarner left in the fourth as the Chicago Cubs outlasted the San Francisco Giants 16-14 on Thursday night.
Jake Arrieta left the game in the first inning with a blister and Madison Bumgarner left in the fourth as the Chicago Cubs outlasted the San Francisco Giants 16-14 on Thursday night.
Angels beat Sox 6-5
Mike Trout hit a three-run homer and C.J. Cron had a solo shot off Chris Sale in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 Thursday.
Mike Trout hit a three-run homer and C.J. Cron had a solo shot off Chris Sale in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 Thursday.
Rangers beat Cubs 5-0
Former top pick Matt Bush pitched two hitless innings, his latest step for Texas since spending more than three years in prison, and the Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 Wednesday.
Former top pick Matt Bush pitched two hitless innings, his latest step for Texas since spending more than three years in prison, and the Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 Wednesday.
Sox beat Padres 6-1
Avisail Garcia homered and John Danks pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Avisail Garcia homered and John Danks pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.