Solo homers not enough for Royals in 4-2 loss to White Sox

Eric Hosmer and Kendrys Morales homered and Johnny Cueto threw six quality innings, but the Kansas City Royals lost to the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Denorfia's HR in 11th gives Cubs 1-0 win over Royals

Chris Denorfia hit a pinch-hit home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Pirates lose 4-0 to Arrieta, Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates are going home to try for the NL Central title. A one-game playoff against Jake Arrieta looks like a dangerous proposition.

Severino leads Yankees to win over White Sox

Dustin Ackley was a surprise trade-deadline acquisition by New York, arriving in a season-long slump with few credentials to support the early hype of a No. 2 overall draft pick. Then he got hurt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.