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Pirates send out Paul Skenes in series decider vs. Cubs
It can be tough for second-year players to match a strong rookie season. However, for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, it's been business as usual.,The right-hander looks to continue his effective sophomore campaign when he faces the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a thr...
Fan falls 21 feet onto warning track during Cubs-Pirates game
A fan attending the Wednesday game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates fell out of the right field stands during the seventh inning and landed on the PNC Park warning track 21 feet below.,The game was delayed for 10 minutes while paramedics and the teams' trainers strapped the fan to a b...
Andrew McCutchen's clutch double lifts Pirates past Cubs
Andrew McCutchen drove in two runs with his lone hit to help the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a three-game slide with a 4-3 win against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.,With Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Bryan Reynolds on base with two outs in the seventh, McCutchen delivered a double into center field t...
Cubs take on Pirates in battle between stellar and subpar offenses
Veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd was delighted to join a Cubs team that had potential for offensive firepower and a strong defense when he signed with Chicago in the offseason. ,And the Cubs, leading the National League in batting average and runs -- and sitting second in home runs -- have not been ...
Cubs smack four homers and shut out Pirates
Carson Kelly and Seiya Suzuki each homered as part of three-hit outings and the Chicago Cubs belted four overall during a 9-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,The Cubs snapped a two-game skid while dealing the Pirates their third consecutive defeat and fifth shutout loss th...
Cubs smack four homers in rout of Pirates
Carson Kelly and Seiya Suzuki each homered as part of three-hit outings and the Chicago Cubs belted four overall during a 9-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,The Cubs snapped a two-game skid while dealing the Pirates their third consecutive defeat and fifth shutout loss th...
Jimmy Butler returns as Warriors, Rockets gear up for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors survived one playoff game without Jimmy Butler. They will not be similarly short-handed for Game 4.,The Warriors will get their star forward back when they play host to the Houston Rockets at San Francisco, ESPN reported.,Butler, who had been listed as questionable, missed ...
Dylan McIlrath, Arber Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj and Washington blueliner Dylan McIlrath were both fined the maximum amount by the NHL on Monday for unsportsmanlike conduct that took place during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's Game 4. ,Xhekaj was fined $3,385.42 and McIlrath $2,018.23, the maximum allowable unde...
Phillies get two in 10th, win series from Cubs
Trea Turner went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and Aaron Nola threw seven solid innings as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in 10 innings on Sunday.,Nola allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out seven. Jose Alvarado (3-0) struck out one in a clean ninth inn...
Jimmy Butler questionable as Warriors, Rockets gear up for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors survived one playoff game without Jimmy Butler. They are hoping he's not a spectator again on Monday night.,Golden State will learn sometime before tipoff whether they will have their star forward in Game 4 when it hosts the Houston Rockets in Game 4 at San Francisco.,Butle...
Phillies P Aaron Nola still looking for first win in clash vs. Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies were starving for a victory before feasting on the Chicago Cubs' pitching on Saturday.,Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola also is hungry for a win, and he'll look for his first of the season on Sunday night in the rubber match of a three-game series in Chicago.,"It's frustrat...
Phillies rock Cubs to end losing streak
Max Kepler homered among his three hits and Jesus Luzardo tossed six strong innings, fueling the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.,Kepler joined Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in driving in a pair of runs for the Phillies, who rebounded after being ...
White Sox acquire INF Gabe Workman from Cubs
The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon for cash considerations.,The 25-year-old rookie posted three hits in 14 at-bats this season before the Cubs designated him for assignment Wednesday. To make room on the active roster, the White Sox desi...
Jesus Luzardo hopes to help Phillies snap skid vs. Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo hopes to continue impressing his new team when he takes the mound against the host Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday.,The Phillies could use a strong performance after losing five in a row.,Luzardo (2-0, 2.08 ERA) c...
Habs cut Capitals' series lead to 2-1 with six-goal outburst
Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook recorded one goal and one assist each as the host Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 6-3 in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Friday.,The Capitals lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday in Montrea...
Canadiens cut Capitals' series lead to 2-1 with six-goal outburst
Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook recorded one goal and one assist each as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 6-3 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Friday night in Montreal.,The Capitals lead the series 2-1 with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday in Montreal.,...
Jimmy Butler's Game 3 status uncertain as Warriors prepare to host Rockets
The Golden State Warriors got some encouraging news on Jimmy Butler from someone who should know -- Stephen Curry -- as their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets shifts to San Francisco for Game 3 on Saturday night.,Butler suffered what has been labeled a "deep ...
Cubs blank Phillies in rain-delayed affair
Colin Rea went five scoreless innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong had an RBI and scored a run as the Chicago Cubs earned a 4-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday following a two-hour, 20-minute rain delay.,Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki each had two hits as the Cubs improved to 5-1 on ...
Canadiens look to solve Logan Thompson, Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens will need production from their top players to climb back into their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Washington Capitals.,The Capitals hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 3 on Friday in Montreal.,Canadiens forward Patrik Laine did no...
Phillies limp into weekend series vs. red-hot Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies will drag a four-game losing streak into the opener of a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon.,Ending the early-season slump won't be easy against the hottest-hitting team in the major leagues.,Philadelphia surrendered two runs in the bottom o...