Olympic champion Shawn Johnson gets engaged at Wrigley Field

Olympic champion gymnast Shawn Johnson threw out a ceremonial first ball at Wrigley Field - and wound up with quite a catch.

Francoeur's 10th-inning HR gives Phillies 5-3 win over Cubs

Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies, who had rallied in the ninth, beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Friday.

Samardzija, Cabrera lead White Sox past Indians 8-1

Jeff Samardzija, perhaps pitching for the final time in a Chicago uniform, allowed one run in eight innings and Melky Cabrera homered from both sides of the plate, leading the White Sox to an 8-1 v...

Molina's clutch triple rallies Cardinals past White Sox 3-2

Yadier Molina hit a bases-loaded triple off David Robertson with two out in the eighth inning, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Teagarden's hit leads Cubs to 6-5 win over Reds and DH split

Taylor Teagarden singled home the tiebreaking run off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night, completing the Chicago Cubs' biggest comeback of the season for a 6-5 win.

Frazier doubles home 2, Reds beat Cubs 9-1 in DH opener

Todd Frazier extended his post-derby surge with three more hits, including a two-run double, and the Cincinnati Reds used a big first inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Wednesday.

Cubs call up Medina, Beeler for DH vs Reds

The Cubs restocked their bullpen for a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, calling up Yoervis Medina from Triple-A Iowa.

Lawmakers consider naming highway for White Sox star Thome

The Illinois House has passed a resolution to rename part of U.S. Route 24 in central Illinois after retired Chicago White Sox star Jim Thome.

Holliday's grand slam sends Cardinals over White Sox

Matt Holliday hit his sixth career grand slam, powering Michael Wacha and the St. Louis Cardinals past the Chicago White Sox 8-5 on Tuesday night.

Bruce hits last of Reds' 3 HRs for 5-4 win over Cubs

Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key two-run shot in the sixth inning on Monday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 v...

Cubs promote reliever Rafael Soriano from Triple-A

Rafael Soriano can earn an additional $1 million based on games pitched as part of his contract with the Chicago Cubs.

Duffy leads Royals past Sale, White Sox 4-1

Danny Duffy took a shutout into the ninth inning in the longest outing of his career, and the surging Kansas City Royals beat Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Sunday.

Arrieta keeps dominant streak going, Cubs top Braves 4-1

Jake Arrieta pitched seven dominant innings and Jorge Soler homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday.

White Sox activate RHP Albers from DL

The White Sox have activated reliever Matt Albers from the 15-day disabled list and designated infielder Conor Gillaspie for assignment.

Lester flirts with no-hitter for a bit, Cubs beat Braves

Jon Lester lost his bid for a no-hitter in the eighth inning - a try revived by an official scorer's reversal - but ended the longest winless streak of his career as the Chicago Cubs shut out the A...

Cubs' Lester loses no-hit bid on Pierzynski single in 8th

Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs has lost his no-hit bid against Atlanta in the eighth inning on a leadoff single by former teammate A.J. Pierzynski.

Cain homers in 13th inning, lifts Royals over White Sox

Lorenzo Cain homered in the 13th inning and the Kansas City Royals outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-6 Saturday in a game that took nearly five hours.

Danks pitches into 7th, White Sox beat Royals 2-0 for split

John Danks pitched four-hit ball into the seventh, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 Friday to split a day-night doubleheader.

Rios, Moustakas homer as Royals beat White Sox 4-2

Alex Rios and Mike Moustakas homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Friday in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader.