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Surging pitchers kick off series as Cubs visit Pirates
Matthew Boyd and Jared Jones both look to continue torrid stretches Friday when the visiting Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA) won his fourth straight start on Saturday after allowing just one solo homer and two other hits over six innings in ...
9 Under-the-Radar MLB Trade Candidates to Watch Before the Deadline
Everyone knows the biggest MLB trade names. Here are nine under-the-radar players who could be moved before the Aug. 3 trade deadline....
Tigers' Keider Montero, relief pitchers stifle Cubs
Hao-Yu Lee's three-run home run and a strong outing from starter Keider Montero propelled the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.,The Tigers finished off a 4-2 road trip with the win, taking two of three at the Angels and the Cubs in their first two series after ...
With Michael Conforto waiting, Cubs vie to take rubber game from Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have been getting instant offense off the bench from Michael Conforto, who hit his MLB-leading fourth pinch-hit home run of the season in an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.,Conforto is an outfielder by trade but has had to carve out a bench role because Ian Happ, ...
Cubs tee off on Framber Valdez, sail to win over Tigers
The host Chicago Cubs sent 12 batters to the plate in a six-run first inning as they rolled to a comfortable 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.,Pete Crow-Armstrong was a perfect 2-for-2 with three walks and two RBIs for Chicago, which evened the series after the Tigers' 8-6 extra-inn...
Tigers ride all-around effort of Dillon Dingler into clash against Cubs
Dillon Dingler showed again how he can be the Detroit Tigers' difference-maker.,The Tigers catcher had two home runs, a successful pickoff and the go-ahead RBI single as Detroit defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings in the first contest of a three-game set on Monday, all while managing six pit...
Dillon Dingler homers twice as Tigers beat Cubs in 10
Dillon Dingler hit two home runs and added the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to help the visiting Detroit Tigers survive a comeback by the Chicago Cubs in an 8-6 extra-innings win on Monday night.,Detroit led for essentially the entire game, scoring four times in the first inning, until Ian...
Cubs place RHP Phil Maton on IL, activate RHP Jameson Taillon
For the third time in 2026, the Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to continuing struggles with right knee tendinitis.,Manager Craig Counsell told reporters before the series opener vs. Detroit that Maton, 33, underwent an MRI and the result...
Cubs have momentum going into home series against Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have found their rhythm at the plate.,Chicago will try to keep it up when it welcomes the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series beginning Monday night. The Cubs are coming off back-to-back wins over the Minnesota Twins, including a 10-1 rout on Sunday afternoon.,"Top to bottom, we'...
Cubs rack up 10 runs in first four innings to smother Twins
Nico Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a triple and four RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs cruised to a 10-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.,Alex Bregman added a two-run homer for Chicago, which won the rubber match of the three-game series. Michael Busch went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two...
Cubs' Nico Hoerner aims for strong finish to series vs. Twins
In search of their third consecutive series win, the Chicago Cubs finish up a three-game interleague set with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.,Winners in six of their last nine games, including a 6-2 victory on Saturday, the Cubs are doing everything they can to try and keep pace wi...
Cubs acquire veteran RHP Aaron Civale from Athletics
The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics on Saturday for minor league right-hander Aiden Moffett.,Civale, who ended last season with the Cubs, was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.,In other moves on Saturday, the Athletics placed right-han...
Matthew Boyd, Nico Hoerner lead Cubs past Twins
Matthew Boyd threw six quality innings and Nico Hoerner delivered the fifth four-hit game of his career on Saturday afternoon, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 6-2 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins.,Boyd (6-1) allowed one run on three hits, striking out four and walking one for the Cubs, who ...
Twins focusing on results, not trade deadline amidst success vs. Cubs
Ryan Jeffers knows he cannot control the trade rumors swirling around him.,Jeffers also knows he can control his approach at the plate. Lately, the sound of his bat smacking against the ball has seemed at least as loud as any trade speculation.,Jeffers and the Minnesota Twins will try to keep up the...
Ryan Jeffers' homer propels Twins past Cubs
Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Friday night.,Trevor Larnach and Ryan Kreidler also drove in one run apiece for Minnesota, which won the opener of a three-game series. The Twins have wo...
Twins, Cubs enter series hoping All-Star break didn't cool them off
The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break on a red-hot streak.,After a few days off, they will hit the play button and try to pick up from where they paused the action.,The Cubs will welcome the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game interleague series beginning Friday night at Wrigley Field. Chicag...
‘That sucks’: Racers react to controversial Bubba Wallace penalty
Ryan Blaney had plenty to celebrate following his win at the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway over the weekend, but he also had a two-word reaction when learning about Bubba Wallace's controversial penalty during his postgame interview.,"That sucks," Blaney said.,For Wallace, it absolutely does...
F Peyton Krebs re-signs with Sabres on 4-year, $18M deal
A week after filing for arbitration, forward Peyton Krebs avoided a hearing by signing a four-year, $18 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.,Krebs, 25, is coming off his best season, posting a career-high 39 points (12 goals, 27 assists) while playing all 82 games. In his first NHL postse...
Cubs head into break hot after taking series from Reds
Alex Bregman had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning, to help the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,Michael Busch had two hits, an RBI and a run, and Kevin Alcantara drove in two ...
Trent Thornton stepping up as Cubs eye series win vs. Reds
Right-hander Trent Thornton is emerging as a much-needed weapon in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, which is exceeding expectations while closer Daniel Palencia remains sidelined with right elbow inflammation.,Thornton has made four straight scoreless outings for the Cubs, who face the host Cincinnati Red...