CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo curses politicians, who 'don't really give a f— about us'

The Chicago first baseman was trying to process all that went into the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

Tom Gatto

What does Craig Kimbrel's decline mean for the Cubs and their NL Central chances?

Kimbrel was awful against the Reds on Monday, unable to find the strike zone in a worrisome outing.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

Cubs' Kris Bryant on MLB coronavirus testing delays: 'We have a big problem'

Are MLB players safe from the coronavirus at training camp? Kris Bryant doesn't think so.

SJ Lynn

Addison Russell could eventually win KBO MVP after getting contract in Korea

The Kiwoom Heroes reportedly signed Russell on Friday.

Dan Bernstein

Maybe Theo Epstein can help solve the Bears' kicker shortcomings

The Cubs president has a surprisingly strong leg.

Dan Bernstein

If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

'A lot of tears': Sammy Sosa imagines his Wrigley Field return, end to Cubs exile

Sosa spent his best MLB years in Chicago, but he hasn't been welcomed back since his retirement.

Dan Bernstein

Sammy Sosa-Mark McGwire '30 for 30': What to know about ESPN's documentary on 1998 home run chase

"Long Gone Summer" will take fans on trip back to the steroid era, which was a whole lot of fun before it came crashing down. Here's everything to know about ESPN's "30 for 30" documentary on Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

Dan Bernstein

Why MLB needed the Mark McGwire-Sammy Sosa home run race then — and must celebrate it now

Here's why McGwire vs. Sosa was so important to baseball in 1998 and the lessons the game could still learn from it.

Vinnie Iyer

Cubs fans beg team to fix relationship with Sammy Sosa: 'BRING THE KING HOME'

Sosa was one of the most exciting hitters Cubs fans have seen in their lifetimes. They want him back at Wrigley Field.

Dan Bernstein

Mark McGwire's 70-home run season: A timeline of monster shots and memorable moments

Looking back at the memorable home runs that shaped Mark McGwire's 70-homer season in 1998.

Bill Bender

Reporter's cryptic tweet about Cubs draft pick draws strong backlash

Bob Nightengale of USA Today is getting pummeled for his remark about 2020 MLB Draft selection Ed Howard.

Dan Bernstein

MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

April 21, 1991: The Pirates stage the biggest extra-inning comeback in MLB history

Pittsburgh actually had two big comebacks that day against the Cubs.

Jason Foster

April 17, 1976: When Mike Schmidt hit four straight homers in a Wrigley Field slugfest

The homers keyed a major comeback for the Phillies.

Jason Foster

Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

March 30, 1992: Sammy Sosa is traded to the Cubs, and his enigmatic baseball legacy begins

You cannot tell the story of baseball without Sammy Sosa, which leaves his legacy something of a question mark.

Joe Rivera

Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

Here's how to watch MLB spring training games this year

The Astros are obviously the biggest storyline of spring action, but all teams carry compelling narratives worth fan attention.

Dan Bernstein

When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

Kris Bryant trade rumors: Where could the star third baseman play in 2020?

The star third baseman is coming off a very good year, but the Cubs, somehow, still want to trade him. Well, here are five spots where he could play in 2020.

Joe Rivera

Cubs non-tender Addison Russell, ending controversial saga

Russell served a 40-game suspension under the MLB domestic violence policy.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Yu Darvish gives Astros pass on sign-stealing, then gets roasted by Christian Yelich over video

The Cubs pitcher says he likes to think that sign-stealing wasn't a factor in his World Series Game 7 outing, that he was just bad that night.

Tom Gatto

2019 Gold Glove winners announced

The Rockies third baseman notched his seventh career Gold Glove while the Red Sox right fielder won his fourth.

Drew Nantais

Joe Girardi interested in managing

Girardi refused to say whether he has an interview scheduled with the Cubs for their managerial opening.

Arthur Weinstein

Where will Joe Maddon manage in 2020? Eight possible landing spots for ex-Cubs skipper

Joe Maddon will have his choice of managerial openings this offseason.

Ryan Fagan

Ross could be Cubs' manager?

Ross was the Cubs' catcher in his final two seasons in the league, which included winning a World Series title in 2016.

Gabrielle McMillen

Cubs manager search: Six candidates who could replace Joe Maddon

Chicago's recruitment list could feature a mix of experienced managers and fresh faces.

Dan Bernstein

David Ross 'drawn' to Cubs' dugout as potential Joe Maddon successor

"Grandpa Rossy" is seen by some of his former teammates as manager material.

Tom Gatto

Every playoff scenario for Cardinals, Brewers on the final Sunday of MLB's regular season

St. Louis and Milwaukee will try to decide the NL Central race and the second NL wild-card spot in their respective Game 162s. They may need a Game 163 against each other.

Tom Gatto

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Epstein shoots down Red Sox rumors

The Cubs president refuted a report that "amid the Red Sox speculation is an intriguing name: Theo Epstein."

Bob Hille

Maddon 'optimistic' on Cubs' tenure

Maddon was asked about his uncertain future with the Cubs, among other things, during an interview on a Chicago radio station on Wednesday.

Drew Nantais

Nationals clinch wild-card spot

The Nationals topped the Phillies 4-1 before beating them 6-5 later on in the day.

Ameer Tyree

Joe Maddon should have a good laugh if deluded Cubs let him walk to better job

Congrats, Cubs fans calling for Maddon to leave. You’ve earned one clown token redeemable at the circus.

Dan Bernstein

Agent rips MLB for Bryant's injury

Bryant was attempting to beat out a double play when he slipped on a wet first-base bag and rolled his ankle.

Chelsea Howard

Three years after Cubs' World Series win, pressure to repeat has taken toll

Building the winner was easy. Sustaining it has proven to be the real challenge in Chicago.

Jared Wyllys

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Craig Kimbrel, his fastball no longer intimidating, watches another Cubs lead fly away

The Chicago closer's rough season reached another low point.

Tom Gatto

Kolten Wong strains hamstring

Wong has had an incredible second half with a .342/.409/.487 slash line since the All-Star break.

Travis Durkee

Indians, Brewers making moves

The Indians are tied once again with the Rays for the second wild-card spot in the AL while the Brewers are now one game up on the Cubs.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Schwarber tells Amir Garrett to get off his lawn after strikeout celebration

Schwarber did not like the pitcher's reaction.

Dan Bernstein

Wild-card races as close as ever

The Cubs lost to the Reds and remain locked up with the Brewers in the National League wild-card race.

Thomas Lott

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs fan basks in hat act glory, Wrigley Field's reaction offers insight into humanity

"It feels really wonderful," Yogi said in a TV interview afterward. "I feel so famous already. Ooh-wee."

Dan Bernstein

Cubs top Reds for 5th straight win

Chicago's Kyle Schwarber only went 1 for 4, but hit a home run and tallied three RBIs on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Anthony Rizzo injury update

The Cubs first baseman was attempting to field a bunt Sunday when he slipped and twisted his ankle.

Chelsea Howard

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

NL wild-card hopefuls all win

The Cubs, Brewers, Mets and Phillies all won Thursday and they are separated by just two games in the standings.

Thomas Lott

The NL wild card race is crazy. Please inject it directly into my veins.

There are currently four teams within 2 1/2 games of the second wild card spot in the National League, and all of them are playing more than just their opponents on the field.

Joe Rivera

Cubs' bizarre error allows Padres runner to jog home in another bad loss

Chicago is slipping with just a few more weeks left in the season, and this error by pitcher Brad Wieck didn't help matters.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

For Joe Maddon and Cubs, final few weeks could have long-reaching implications

The manager's track record is exemplary, by any measure. And yet, as the Cubs roll toward the end of the 2019 season, his future is very much in doubt.

Ryan Fagan

MLB standings: Updated magic numbers, playoff picture as of Sept. 9

Keep track of the 2019 MLB postseason races all in one spot with an updated playoff picture and magic numbers for every team still in the running.

Joe Rivera

Addison Russell hit in head

The Cubs shortstop was hit by a pitch in the head in the third inning.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs' Baez could miss rest of 2019

Baez, 26, has been a major impact player for Chicago this season, as he leads the team in hits notching 149 in 133 games.

Ameer Tyree

Craig Kimbrel goes on IL

Kimbrel will make his second trip to the injured list since signing with the Cubs.

Thomas Lott

Lorenzen pulls off rare feat

Lorenzen did it all in a win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Zobrist returns to Cubs, opens up

"I’m here now because my heart feels like while I’m here at the field I can put 100% into it," he said of stepping away for family matters.

Bob Hille

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs activating Cole Hamels

Hamels will replace right-hander James Norwood on Chicago's roster and is slotted to start against Milwaukee Saturday.

Ameer Tyree

History shows Cubs' weak road record might not prevent late-season success

The Cubs have struggled mightily on the road throughout the season and are looking for answers as they continue their postseason hunt. History shows Chicago might be fine.

Eli Boettger

Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

Mets set record in loss to Braves

The Mets had an impressive pitching performance against the Braves on Friday, but fell short 2-1 in the end.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs' Morrow shut down for season

Brandon Morrow's lost season is official as Theo Epstein told reporters Wednesday the team's closer has been shut down for the year.

Thomas Lott

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bryce Harper basks in a career moment — a walkoff grand slam for the Phillies

Bryce Harper says his game-winning drive against the Cubs is "one of the coolest moments I've ever had in my life."

Tom Gatto

Must-see tweets after Harper's slam

Harper provided one of the coolest moments of the season with a walk-off grand slam to lift the Phillies to a 7-5 win against the Cubs.

Travis Durkee

Indians win, Harper shines

The Indians made a statement in New York, while the crack of Bryce Harper's bat reverberated across the entire National League.

Thomas Lott

Cubs' road woes continue

The Cubs fell to the Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday making them 0-10-2 in their last 12 road series.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Phillies win behind bad call

Tony Kemp is 5-foot-6. This pitch would barely have been a strike to a man standing 6-foot-4.

Thomas Lott

Maddon thinks he'll return to Cubs

"I'm operating in that I believe we'll be together for a couple more years at least," Maddon told reporters

E.Jay Zarett

Javier Baez keeps finding new ways to entertain Cubs fans

The shortstop got a kick out of a late-inning at-bat against the Reds on Thursday,

Dan Bernstein

Cubs 'fortunate' to sign Lucroy

“If you just put everything in a box and talk about them all, it's pretty fortunate," Maddon told reporters.

E.Jay Zarett

Checking in on Gio Gonzalez, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel after late signings

Totally bypassing spring training has worked out almost exactly how everyone thought it would: injuries, ineffectiveness, question marks and more.

Joe Rivera

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Kimbrel lands on injured list

The reliever reported feeling discomfort after pitching Saturday and an MRI revealed inflammation.

Marc Lancaster

Willson Contreras out 4 weeks

Contreras took several steps up the first-base line Saturday before grabbing the back of his right leg in the vicinity of his hamstring.

Arthur Weinstein

Cubs' Morrow could return in 2019

Right-hander hasn't pitched since last year when he had 22 saves; now he thinks he's "not more than a month away from being back."

Ameer Tyree

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Castellanos reacts to trade

"It's mixed feelings," he said. "But the competitor in me is very happy to be wearing a Cub hat right now."

Thomas Lott

Cubs get Nicholas Castellanos

Chicago added a power bat at the deadline, giving up a pair of pitching prospects to Detroit.

Marc Lancaster

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

Blue Jays send David Phelps to Cubs for Thomas Hatch in right-hander swap

Toronto continues to instill youth into their roster by acquiring 24-year-old prospect Thomas Hatch.

Sammi Silber

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs' bullpen woes are costing them as the trade deadline approaches

Two losses after blown leads have the Cubs looking harder for answers in the back end of their bullpen during a pivotal stretch.

Jacob Janower

Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

What are 2nd moves contenders make?

The Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees have all already made trades this season, but what will be the second move each team makes? If any?

Thomas Lott

Cubs interested in Whit Merrifield

The Royals would have to be "blown away" by an offer for Merrifield, but the Cubs clearly aren't giving up on pursuing the All-Star.

Thomas Lott

Why the Giants are suddenly winning almost every game: 'There’s something about this team'

Once sure-fire trade deadline sellers, San Francisco is the hottest team in baseball. There are reasons for that.

Dan Bernstein

Cubs option Addison Russell

The 25-year-old infielder had run afoul of manager Joe Maddon in recent days for base-running blunders and missing signs.

Arthur Weinstein

Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

Joe Maddon explains Carl Edwards Jr. demotion, Pedro Strop faith ahead of Cubs' deadline

"The difference is the body of work," Chicago's manager said. "Don’t underestimate the body of work and the presence and everything else."

Dan Bernstein

Castellanos trying to raise value?

Nicholas Castellanos was not complimentary of Comerica Park after a walkoff home run over the weekend.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: July 22

Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.

Alexis Mansanarez

Smith, Alonso shine in Mets' win

The Mets lost to the Giants in dramatic fashion on Friday but came back to claim a huge win on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs, Braves on Castellanos

Nicholas Castellanos will be a free agent this offseason, but several teams might want to add him at the deadline.

Thomas Lott

Cardinals mount comeback vs. Reds

The Cardinals topped the Reds 12-11 at Great American Ball Park, despite trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning.

Ameer Tyree

Padres call up trade target Morejon

Adrian Morejon was ranked only behind Luis Robert and Kevin Maitan in the 2016 international signing class.

Thomas Lott

What hitters are Cubs eyeing?

All we seem to be hearing about at this trade deadline is teams are wanting to add pitching, but hitters will inevitably be moved.

Thomas Lott

Epstein on Cubs’ deadline strategy

"I think we have multiple priorities this year," Epstein told The Athletic. "We want to win now, but we also want to rebuild the system."

E.Jay Zarett

John Paul Stevens' devotion to Cubs recalled after former Supreme Court justice dies

Chicago's National League club bid farewell to one of its longest-tenured supporters.

Tom Gatto

Royals get Montgomery back

Montgomery had been with Chicago since 2016.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 15

Bellinger managed to steal the show after he hit two home runs to now lead the major league with 33 on the season.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Anthony Rizzo gives his condolences to three men who lost cancer battle

Cancer survivor and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo took to Twitter after three young men he met lost their battles to cancer in the same week.

Blair Berry

Cody Bellinger, Dodgers top Red Sox

The Dodgers beat the reigning MLB champions handily on Saturday, and on Cody Bellinger's birthday no less.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs interested in David Peralta

David Peralta is batting .289 with nine home runs and 44 RBIs this season.

Thomas Lott

Cubs' All-Stars Baez and Contreras provide spark despite off-field challenges

The Chicago standouts head to the Midsummer Classic as two of the more dynamic players in the league.

Jared Wyllys

Cubs manager Joe Maddon has the worst spin move of all-time

Maddon tried (and failed) to charge Clint Hurdle.

Dan Bernstein

Minor league baseball team takes down its tweet to Colin Kaepernick about Betsy Ross flag

The Tennessee Smokies had a tough night.

Tom Gatto

Trout pulling away in MVP race

Mike Trout is having a truly special season and that should not be ignored.

Thomas Lott

Bell hits 3 homers in Pirates' win

It was the 20th three-homer game in franchise history, according to MLB.com, and the first ever by a switch-hitter.

Alexis Mansanarez

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

Pedro Strop rips Yasiel Puig

The benches cleared in the Cubs' 6-0 win over the Reds when Puig had a strong reaction to a hit by pitch.

Chelsea Howard

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Four times Yasiel Puig hasn't been someone's friend in 2019

Yasiel Puig has been no stranger to controversy during his short time with the Reds.

Jacob Janower

Cole Hamels out with oblique injury

The Cubs' best pitcher strained his left oblique in Friday's start against the Reds and was placed on the 10-day injury list Saturday.

Thomas Lott

Hapless Orioles destroy Indians

Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Cookie Monster wows Cubs crowd

Cookie Monster was the celebrity singer Thursday for the Cubs' traditional "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch.

Bob Hille

Twins, Rays struggle to hit

The Twins and Rays were tied 2-2 after the top of the second, but followed with 31 consecutive scoreless half innings.

Thomas Lott

Craig Kimbrel joins Cubs

Chicago has struggled recently with a 14-19 record over the last five weeks and hold a slim 1-game lead over the Brewers in the NL Central.

Arthur Weinstein

Update on child struck by foul ball

The child, 2, was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs outfielder Albert Almora on May 29 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

Maddon perplexed by home runs

The Cubs' 7-3 win over the White Sox on Wednesday included five home runs in the first four innings.

Chelsea Howard

Eloy Jimenez has a knack for obliterating White Sox rivals

The rookie has saved his biggest home runs for big-time opponents and teams with whom the White Sox don't get along.

Dan Bernstein

Cubs consider Wrigley sportsbook

MLB currently prohibits sportsbooks in stadiums, but a new Illinois gambling law reportedly has the Cubs studying the possibility.

Bob Hille

Kimbrel on track to join Cubs soon

The veteran reliever is reportedly set to join Triple-A Iowa and make his debut Tuesday in Sacramento.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Blue Jays rout Astros in Texas

Two home runs came from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, raising his 2019 total to six.

Ameer Tyree

Astros may have All-Star in Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez because just the fourth player ever to hit at least four home runs in his first five career games.

Thomas Lott

Zobrist could return to Cubs soon

Zobrist has been on the restricted list since May 7. He and his wife, Julianna, filed for divorce the following week.

Chelsea Howard

Dan Plesac supports umpire leniency in Rockies-Cubs beanball war

Plesac appeared on DAZN's "ChangeUp" to discuss the four plunkings between teams on Wednesday.

Dan Bernstein

Next Cubs-Rocks series may be spicy

Nolan Arenado left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch from Cole Hamels.

Thomas Lott

Astros win on Orioles blunder

The Astros have played 25 innings in the last two days, but they were once again able to come away with a win.

Thomas Lott

Cubs' Kimbrel focused on quality

Manager Joe Maddon said signing the All-Star closer "really matters a lot" to the rest of the players in the clubhouse.

Marc Lancaster

Cubs, Cardinals to play in London

The news comes ahead of MLB's first games in Europe this month, which will feature the Yankees and Red Sox at London’s Olympic Stadium.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Lambert leads Rockies to win

Peter Lambert allowed just four hits and one run over seven innings to lead the Rockies to a 3-1 win over the Cubs.

E.Jay Zarett

Craig Kimbrel may be rusty at first, but he's instantly the Cubs' best relief pitcher

The right-hander's track record speaks for itself.

Dan Bernstein

Cubs pushing hard for Craig Kimbrel

Other teams rumored to have had interest in the free agent include the Twins, Braves, Brewers, Phillies, Rays and Red Sox.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Joe Maddon fumes over Laz Diaz's call of pivotal pitch in Cubs-Cardinals game

The Chicago manager says the longtime arbiter "cannot miss" a pitch that appeared to be clearly in the strike zone.

Tom Gatto

Cubs' Almora renews call for safety

Line drive off the bat of the Cubs outfielder struck a 4-year-old girl Thursday in at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Bill Marx

Cubs, Cardinals to play in London

The news comes ahead of MLB's first games in Europe next month, which will feature the Yankees and Red Sox at London’s Olympic Stadium.

Kirstie Chiappelli

MLB wrap: May 27

Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bill Buckner dies at 69

Buckner played 22 MLB seasons but will be best remembered for one error in one World Series game.

Bob Hille

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

What if? With Mark Prior and Kerry Wood, Cubs fans still wonder what might have been

These Cubs pitchers still bring about strong emotions among the Chicago faithful — partially because they suffered similar frustrating fates.

Ryan Fagan

Wacha 'unacceptable' in Cards loss

Wacha gave up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Royals on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Mets snap five-game losing streak

The win was a nice distraction from earlier headlines which included questions surrounding manager Mickey Callaway's job.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs won't protest Nats game

Maddon had formally protested Saturday's game, claiming Nationals closer Sean Doolittle used an illegal toe-tap delivery.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Joe Maddon protests Cubs' loss

Maddon argued that Nationals closer Sean Doolittle's delivery includes a toe tap, a move that has been ruled illegal in the past.

Arthur Weinstein

Sean Doolittle does a tap dance on Joe Maddon's mind games

The Nationals' closer powered through the Cubs manager's ingenious attempt to disrupt him.

Tom Gatto

This might be the best Kris Bryant we've ever seen

The infielder is posting career bests in multiple categories.

Dan Bernstein

George Springer making MVP case

George Springer hit a go-ahead two-run homer which would prove to be the difference in the Astros' win over the Red Sox.

Thomas Lott

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

May 16, 2000: When the Dodgers charged into Wrigley Field stands for revenge

Sports history is filled with instances of fan-vs.-player stupidity. One of the best (worst?) examples happened on this day in 2000 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Jason Foster

Zobrist divorce reason for absence

Zobrist's wife filed for divorce Monday, though Zobrist was placed on the restricted list by the Cubs last week.

Gabrielle McMillen

Rockies prevail vs. Red Sox

Sale became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out at least 17 batters in seven or fewer innings, according to USA Today.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs continue streak with 10th win

Chicago has homered in 15 straight games, matching its best run since 2002.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Baseball Voices: Len Kasper, Cubs TV play-by-play man, on Ernie Harwell, Jim Deshaies and a big break

Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper has been with the club since 2005, which means he’s been there for the World Series and the near-misses and the 95-plus loss seasons. In other words, he’s lived the Cubs experience.

Ryan Fagan

Boyd, Gibson, Peacock pitch well

You may not know these players, but they're all doing more than enough to deserve some attention.

Thomas Lott

Cubs ban fan for hand gesture

The fan made the so-called "white power" gesture behind field analyst Doug Glanville's back during Tuesday's Cubs-Marlins telecast.

Bob Hille

Cubs' Russell activated Wednesday

Chicago reportedly has recalled Addison Russell from the Iowa Cubs and he will report for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Gabrielle McMillen

Kris Bryant's quiet improvements amplified by walk-off home run

Bryant now has three long balls in his past three games.

Dan Bernstein

Addison Russell's return should rekindle conversation on MLB domestic violence policy

After serving a 40-game suspension amid abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Russell is set to rejoin the Cubs. How can MLB curb future incidents of domestic violence?

Dan Bernstein

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

How Kyle Hendricks' gem stacks up with the best complete games of the 2000s

Few in recent memory have pitched with the Cubs right-hander's efficiency.

Dan Bernstein

Devers error precedes walkoff homer

Rafael Devers is second in MLB with nine errors and two have been very costly in the last week.

Thomas Lott

Cubs option Russell to Triple-A

Team president Theo Epstein says Russell, suspended under MLB's domestic violence policy, hasn't played enough to be ready for the majors.

Bob Hille

Mets spoil great deGrom start

The Mets started the year 9-4, but are 6-11 since.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs starters 'showed what we could look like' in Jon Lester's absence

At best, the Cubs' rotation could get them to a World Series. At worst, it could keep them floundering around .500 all season.

Jared Wyllys

Cubs taking Russell's return slow

Russell will play seven games with Chicago's Triple-A Iowa affiliate, but Epstein indicated his stint in the minors could be longer.

Chelsea Howard

Strop's car stolen before Cubs win

Strop, who was told his car was involved in a police chase Wednesday, had to leave authorities hanging to go and pitch for the Cubs.

Gabrielle McMillen

Cubs' Lester throws simulated game

Lefty Jon Lester threw 45 pitches in a simulated game Saturday, and Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he looked "very good."

Bill Marx

Ex-Cub Zambrano tries comeback

Zambrano, a tempestuous presence on the Cubs staff a decade ago, on a comeback: ‘Why not? Bartolo [Colon] pitched until he was 45. I’m 37."

Bob Hille

MLB investigating social media hate

“We are aware of the situation. We have a team that works with social media companies to take appropriate actions in situations like this.”

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs tuning out the noise as they work toward more wins

Even as criticism surrounding the team's poor start to the season continues to mount, the Cubs aren't hearing it as they continue to search for answers.

Jared Wyllys

Former MLB All-Star Sanderson dies

Though only 8-5 (3.14 ERA) in 1984, Sanderson was part of a Cubs team that won the NL East, ending a 38-year playoff drought.

Bob Hille

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs remove 'no women admitted' art from press box after negative feedback

The Cubs, in honoring their past, put up art from the past throughout Wrigley Field, but this one piece drew a lot of attention.

Jordan Heck

Craig Kimbrel will get his money soon as MLB clubs face pressure to improve

The Red Sox, Braves and Cubs are among the teams in need of bullpen help. Soon enough, a club will turn to Kimbrel.

Dan Bernstein

Joe Maddon pulls Yu Darvish early before Cubs' bullpen falters again

Darvish left Thursday's game vs. the Braves having thrown 71 pitches.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: April 4

Bauer, who hasn't given up a hit in his last 10 2/3 innings, has yielded only one in 14 innings this season.

Arthur Weinstein

What is Joe Maddon's status after another Cubs fail? 'ChangeUp' hosts weigh in

Chicago is 1-4 after a third bullpen meltdown. That's not a good set of facts when the skipper is a lame duck.

Tom Gatto

Cubs agree to extension with David Bote

The Cubs reached a deal with infielder David Bote, the second extension the team has handed out in recent weeks.

Jacob Janower

MLB wrap: April 1

The 444-foot homer was the last of New York's runs in its 7-3 victory over Miami.

Alexis Mansanarez

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