St. Louis police to increase security for baseball playoffs
Baseball fans converging on the city's downtown for the playoffs series between the Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs can expect a beefed-up police presence, St. Louis' police chief pledged Thursday, two weeks after a shooting near Busch Stadium left a fan unable to walk and spawned unease about downtown safety.
Baseball fans converging on the city's downtown for the playoffs series between the Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs can expect a beefed-up police presence, St. Louis' police chief pledged Thursday, two weeks after a shooting near Busch Stadium left a fan unable to walk and spawned unease about downtown safety.
Arrieta, Cubs silence Pirates 4-0 to win NL wild-card game
These Chicago Cubs are supposed to be too young to be here. Or maybe they're just too good to care.
These Chicago Cubs are supposed to be too young to be here. Or maybe they're just too good to care.
WATCH: Benches clear after Arrieta hit by pitch
Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.
Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.
Cubs put Lester on wild-card roster as backup for Arrieta
The Chicago Cubs placed Jon Lester on their wild-card roster on Wednesday as insurance should they need it during the one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Chicago Cubs placed Jon Lester on their wild-card roster on Wednesday as insurance should they need it during the one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ryne Sandberg talks preparing for a high-pressure game
The Chicago Cubs are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates in a doe-or-die Wild Card game Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates in a doe-or-die Wild Card game Wednesday.
Upstart Cubs face steady Pirates in NL wild card
The hot, young talent. The emerging ace with the electric stuff. The relentlessly upbeat manager. The giddy relief that comes with washing away years of futility.
The hot, young talent. The emerging ace with the electric stuff. The relentlessly upbeat manager. The giddy relief that comes with washing away years of futility.
Cubs' Joe Maddon: The right manager at exactly the right time
Some Cubs fans may believe that this year's magic comes from manager Joe Maddon.
Some Cubs fans may believe that this year's magic comes from manager Joe Maddon.
Wrigleyville ready for playoff party Wednesday night
The Chicago Cubs hit the road for Pittsburgh Monday afternoon for Wednesday night's one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Chicago Cubs hit the road for Pittsburgh Monday afternoon for Wednesday night's one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
PHOTOS: Chicago Cubs head to Pittsburgh for Wild Card game
It is on to Pittsburgh for the Chicago Cubs. The team left for the Steel City Monday afternoon, where they will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Wild Card game Wednesday night.
It is on to Pittsburgh for the Chicago Cubs. The team left for the Steel City Monday afternoon, where they will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Wild Card game Wednesday night.
Cubs take aim at postseason after making big leap
No matter how the playoffs turn out for the Chicago Cubs, manager Joe Maddon wanted to know one thing.
No matter how the playoffs turn out for the Chicago Cubs, manager Joe Maddon wanted to know one thing.
Sale sets franchise strikeout record
Chris Sale set the Chicago White Sox's season strikeout record in the second inning of Friday night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Chris Sale set the Chicago White Sox's season strikeout record in the second inning of Friday night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Column: Cubs finally have a team that can end the curse
These aren't the Chicago Cubs who've caused their fans so much heartache and left the rest of us with an endless supply of comedic fodder.
These aren't the Chicago Cubs who've caused their fans so much heartache and left the rest of us with an endless supply of comedic fodder.
White Sox GM Hahn expects Ventura back as manager
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Friday he expects manager Robin Ventura to return next season.
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Friday he expects manager Robin Ventura to return next season.
Gomes helps Royals beat White Sox 6-4
Jonny Gomes drove in three runs, and the banged-up Kansas City Royals moved into a tie with Toronto for the AL's best record with a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
Jonny Gomes drove in three runs, and the banged-up Kansas City Royals moved into a tie with Toronto for the AL's best record with a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.
PHOTOS: Cubs rookies dress up as princesses
The Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
White Sox to install 3 new video boards for next season
The Chicago White Sox plan to change the look of U.S. Cellular Field next season.
The Chicago White Sox plan to change the look of U.S. Cellular Field next season.
Jackson homer leads Cubs to 5-3 win over Reds
Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Judge dismisses rooftop clubs' lawsuit against Chicago Cubs
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Chicago Cubs by rooftop clubs adjacent to Wrigley Field.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Chicago Cubs by rooftop clubs adjacent to Wrigley Field.
Jackson drives in 5, Cubs beat Reds 10-3
With their postseason plan set, the Chicago Cubs have room to experiment.
With their postseason plan set, the Chicago Cubs have room to experiment.
Hosmer, Royals beat White Sox 5-3 in 10 innings
Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night to clinch home-field advantage in an AL Division Series.
Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night to clinch home-field advantage in an AL Division Series.