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Astros finish homestand with another shutout, blanking Cubs
Framber Valdez produced his fourth scoreless start of the season and Jose Altuve homered with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning as the host Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series with the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday.,The Astros improved to 9-0-2 over their...
Bullpen ready to contribute as Cubs chase series win vs. Astros
While the Cubs' seven-run fourth inning laid the foundation for an easy 12-3 road victory over the host Houston Astros on Saturday, how Chicago was able to set up its bullpen for the series rubber match on Sunday was tied to the opener.,Veteran right-hander Chris Flexen worked four shutout innings o...
Kyle Tucker slugs Cubs over Astros
Kyle Tucker drilled a three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning, the third homer slugged by the Chicago Cubs in that frame en route to a 12-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game interleague series.,Tucker finished 4-for-5 with four runs scored and ...
Red Wings acquire G John Gibson from Ducks
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday for fellow goaltender Petr Mrazek and a pair of draft picks.,The Ducks will receive Detroit's fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and second-round selection in 2027. There is no salary retention in the deal.,Gibson, wh...
Cam Smith heating up as Astros chase series win vs. Cubs
Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith capitalized on his second opportunity to bat cleanup on Friday, and the timing of his latest exceptional night at the plate couldn't have been better.,Playing in his first game against the organization that selected him in the first round of the 2024 dra...
Why the Chicago Cubs Aren’t Being Taken Seriously as World Series Contenders
The Cubs are on pace for their best record since 2016 when they won the World Series. But without major pitching help, their World Series odds remain long. Here’s why....
Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Isles
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a sign-and-trade agreement with the New York Islanders on Friday as the top-pair defenseman agreed to an eight-year, $76 million contract.,In return, the Islanders received forward Emil Heineman and both of Montreal's first-round picks (Nos. 16 and 17) ...
Yainer Diaz, Cam Smith belt homers as Astros top Cubs
Yainer Diaz and Cam Smith slugged three-run home runs, and Brandon Walter earned his first career victory as the Houston Astros topped the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,The Astros stretched their winning streak to five games with their early power displ...
Reports: Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Islanders
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a trade with the New York Islanders and agreed to sign the top-pair defenseman to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Per reports, the Islanders will receive forward Emil Heineman and both of Montrea...
Stubbs: NASCAR Madness keeps the subplots churning
On Saturday, the elimination portion of NASCAR's inaugural In-Season Challenge will begin at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Ga.,The five-week, 32-driver, bracket-style challenge features a grand prize of $1 million, but why should fans bother to pay attention to yet another storyline in a sport full ...
Raptors part ways with team president Masai Ujiri
The Toronto Raptors parted ways with team president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri on Friday after 13 seasons.,Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment made the move with one year remaining on Ujiri's contract.,Ujiri, 54, has been identified as a candidate in Atlanta's search for a president of basketball o...
Astros clash with Cubs, aim to continue torrid run at home
The two teams tied for the third-best record in the majors will begin a three-game series on Friday night when the Chicago Cubs visit the Houston Astros., ,The National League Central-leading Cubs and American League West-best Astros are 48-33. That record is bettered by only the Detroit Tigers and ...
Shota Imanaga dominant as Cubs shut out Cardinals again
Shota Imanaga came off the injured list and allowed just one hit in five innings as the visiting Chicago Cubs blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Thursday afternoon.,The Cubs pitched their second straight shutout to earn a 2-2 split in the four-game series.,Imanaga (4-2) walked one and struck out th...
Shota Imanaga dominant as Cubs shutout Cardinals again
Shota Imanaga came off the injured list and allowed just one hit in five innings as the visiting Chicago Cubs blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Thursday afternoon.,The Cubs pitched their second straight shutout to earn a 2-2 split in the four-game series.,Imanaga (4-2) walked one and struck out th...
Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer
The Chicago Cubs activated left-hander Shota Imanaga from the injured list to start Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Michael Fulmer for assignment.,Imanaga, 31, has been out since May 4 with a hamstring strain. Before the injury, he...
Cubs excited for return of Shota Imanaga in finale vs. Cards
Left-hander Shota Imanaga will make a timely return to the Chicago Cubs' rotation on Thursday afternoon.,The Cubs have lost five of their last seven contests entering the finale of a four-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals.,The Cardinals won 8-2 on Monday and 8-7 the next day before fa...
Cubs swat three homers and shut out Cards
Ian Happ hit a homer and drove in three runs as the visiting Chicago Cubs rolled past the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 Wednesday night.,Reese McGuire hit a two-run homer and Kyle Tucker hit a solo shot for the Cubs, who won for the second time in their last seven games.,Michael Busch (3-for-5, two runs, ...
Cardinals aim to keep flexing muscles in clash vs. Cubs
For two nights, the St. Louis Cardinals have beaten the Chicago Cubs at their own power-hitting game.,The Cardinals hit seven homers while defeating the Cubs 8-2 and 8-7 in the first two contests of the four-game series in St. Louis. They have won seven of their past eight games to move within 2 1/2...
Cards stay hot, trim tumbling Cubs' NL Central lead
Masyn Winn hit a two-run homer and a two-run double to power the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Chicago Cubs 8-7 Tuesday night.,Lars Nootbaar belted a two-run homer and Nolan Gorman added a solo shot for St. Louis, which won for the seventh time in eight games while closing within 2 1/2 games...
MLB suspends Cubs minor leaguer Anhuar Garcia 60 games for PED use
Chicago Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games without pay on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced.,The 21-year-old right-hander tested positive for methenolone, an anabolic steroid that is in violation of t...