Chicago Cubs
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Ex-Red Sox, Cubs ace Jon Lester to retire
Full Story: Ex-Red Sox, Cubs ace Jon Lester to retireJon Lester announced his retirement Wednesday, ending a 16-year career with three World Series rings and 200 wins primarily with the Boston Red Sox and… Full Story
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Cubs try to get first win over Indians Monday
Full Story: Cubs try to get first win over Indians MondayAmid their significant injuries to their rotation, the Cleveland Indians will start emerging star right-hander Aaron Civale on Monday night when they visit the Chicago… Full Story
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Cubs open three-game set with rival Cardinals
Full Story: Cubs open three-game set with rival CardinalsThe Chicago Cubs will carry their renewed sense of urgency into their weekend home series against the St. Louis Cardinals starting Friday. Since starting the… Full Story
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Lester returns to Wrigley as Nationals face Cubs
Full Story: Lester returns to Wrigley as Nationals face CubsAfter spending the past six seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester is eager to return to Wrigley Field on Monday as… Full Story
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Cubs SS Baez (back) out of lineup vs. Pirates
Full Story: Cubs SS Baez (back) out of lineup vs. PiratesChicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was not in Sunday’s starting lineup against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates due to back soreness. The Cubs have an off-day… Full Story
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Red-hot Cubs host talented Brewers
Full Story: Red-hot Cubs host talented BrewersKris Bryant is doing a bit of everything these days for the Chicago Cubs, who continue their three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on… Full Story
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Cubs look to end slump against Braves
Full Story: Cubs look to end slump against BravesAtlanta Braves starter Kyle Wright uncorked a quartet of hit by pitches in Friday’s road victory against the Chicago Cubs. Recalled from the Braves’ alternate… Full Story
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Cubs seek offensive revival against Braves
Full Story: Cubs seek offensive revival against BravesTo a man, the Chicago Cubs realize improving their offense is imperative. Entering the series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday, the Cubs… Full Story
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Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks scratched from start
Full Story: Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks scratched from startChicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks was scratched from Tuesday’s start against the Milwaukee Brewers because of an illness. Hendricks was replaced “out of an abundance… Full Story
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Cubs’ Jake Arrieta seeks more success at Pirates
Full Story: Cubs’ Jake Arrieta seeks more success at PiratesJake Arrieta’s first outing in a Cubs’ uniform in four years was a good one as he tossed six innings and gave up one run… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs face Rockies, try to gain ground in division race
With a month left in the regular season, the Chicago Cubs still have a chance to catch the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (groin) on 15-day IL
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to Monday for… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs eager to avert three-game sweep in San Francisco
The Chicago Cubs and the host San Francisco Giants were headed in opposite directions when their three-game series began this week, but their fortunes have… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs’ top pitching prospect to have season-ending elbow surgery
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow. Assistant general manager Jared Banner confirmed the news Tuesday. Birdsell will… Full Story
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Full Story: Coming off game with ‘a good feel for it,’ Giants host Cubs again
It might be too late for a playoff push, but San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin hopes his team can continue its impressive recent form… Full Story
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Full Story: Helpful Giants hope to help themselves vs. Cubs
Having aided the Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central title, the San Francisco Giants now set their sights on the NL wild-card… Full Story
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Full Story: Angels’ Kyle Hendricks to make first start against Cubs, his longtime team
The Chicago Cubs will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif. To do it, the… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs look to power their way past Angels again
Nothing like having two of your star players snap 25-game homer-less streaks to start an important nine-game, 10-day western road trip. But that’s what happened… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs seek bounce-back effort in opener against Angels
Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate. But after his squad… Full Story
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Full Story: Brewers eager to regroup vs. Cubs in series finale
Any concern about the major-league-leading Milwaukee Brewers losing three straight games for the first time since May 7-10 clearly is not shared by Christian Yelich.… Full Story