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Cubs go into power mode in 12-1 rout over Cardinals
Powered by four home runs, the Chicago Cubs crushed the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 12-1 on Friday and moved closer to securing home-field advantage in next week's National League wild-card series.,Colin Rea (11-7) allowed just two hits and a walk over 5 2/3 scoreless innings. The right-hander also...
Cubs activate All-Star OF Kyle Tucker from injured list
The Chicago Cubs activated All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the 10-day injured list on Friday after missing more than three weeks with a strained left calf.,Tucker was in the lineup as the designated hitter and batting cleanup for Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,...
Canadiens D Noah Dobson, David Reinbacher battling injuries
Defenseman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens' key offseason acquisition, is day-to-day after suffering a groin injury Thursday night in a preseason game.,He left prior to the third period of the Canadiens' 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and did not return. After the game, head coach Martin St...
Cubs expect to get Kyle Tucker back for final series vs. Cards
The Chicago Cubs expect to have a familiar face return to their lineup on Friday afternoon when they open their final regular-season series against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker likely will be activated from the 10-day injured list after being sidelined since S...
Mets ride 2 homers to win over Cubs, retain wild-card edge
Brett Baty belted a three-run homer, Francisco Lindor also went deep and rookie Nolan McLean struck out 11 batters, fueling the visiting New York Mets to an 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.,The Mets (82-77) won the decisive contest of the three-game series to remain one game ahead of t...
As Cubs try to cement playoff seeding, Mets still in pursuit of wild card
Although the Chicago Cubs locked up their first playoff berth in five years last week, Pete Crow-Armstrong was quick to insist that his team has plenty of incentive to put its best foot forward to finish off the regular season.,Fresh off snapping a season-high five-game losing skid, the Cubs (89-69)...
Matt Shaw helps Cubs snap skid, extend Mets' misery
Michael Busch belted a two-run homer and Matt Shaw also went deep to highlight his three-hit performance, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday.,Ian Happ ripped a two-run double to highlight a five-run third and Matthew Boyd tossed 5 1/3 strong innings t...
Cubs rookie RHP Cade Horton (back) undergoes MRI exam
Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton underwent an MRI exam on his back Wednesday, manager Craig Counsell told Chicago's 670 The Score.,Horton left his Tuesday start against the New York Mets after three innings due to back tightness.,Counsell said that having the MRI done would help provide ...
Mets already in playoff mode in must-win game against Cubs
The New York Mets briefly lost control of their playoff destiny when they lost 11 of 15 games. But on Tuesday, they regained the upper hand following their spirited victory over the Chicago Cubs.,Fresh off overcoming a five-run deficit in a 9-7 win in the opener of a three-game series, New York will...
Mets gain edge in NL wild-card standings with comeback win over Cubs
Francisco Alvarez broke a tie with a two-run homer in the eighth inning after the visiting New York Mets had already erased a five-run deficit in a 9-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.,New York's Brandon Nimmo launched a three-run homer in a five-run fifth inning and Francisco Lindor also w...
Cardinals place RB James Conner (foot) on IR; promote OL Demontrey Jacobs
The Arizona Cardinals placed running back James Conner on injured reserve on Tuesday, as expected, as he is scheduled for foot surgery, and signed offensive lineman Demontrey Jacobs to the active roster from the practice squad.,The Cardinals (2-1) need depth on the offensive line with left tackle Pa...
Leafs G Joseph Woll takes leave of absence, no timeline for return
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is taking a leave of absence to deal with a personal family matter, the team announced Tuesday.,The Maple Leafs did not provide a timeline for his potential return. The season opener is Oct. 8 against Montreal.,Woll is expected to share the net this season ...
Plenty at stake for skidding Cubs and Mets
The New York Mets have lost 11 of their last 15 games to put their postseason plans in peril.,The Mets (80-76) will look to change their fortune on Tuesday when they begin a season-ending six-game road trip with a three-game series against the host Chicago Cubs (88-68).,Although New York has the sam...
Report: Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks to retire after season
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks has informed friends he expects to retire after the season, USA Today reported Monday.,The 35-year-old right-hander is in his first season with the Angels following 11 campaigns with the Chicago Cubs.,Hendricks helped the Cubs end a 108-year World Series cha...
Reds blank Cubs 1-0, forge tie for 3rd NL wild-card spot
Gavin Lux hit an RBI double in the third inning and four Reds pitchers combined on a six-hitter as Cincinnati beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday to cement a four-game sweep.,Cincinnati (80-76) won its fifth straight and pulled into tie with the New York Mets for the National League's third...
One game out of wild-card spot, Reds seek sweep of Cubs
Each game the Cincinnati Reds play over the next week will be their most important to date, including a series finale against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.,With seven games remaining, the Reds (79-76) trail the New York Mets by a game for the National League's final wild-card spot. ...
Reds use trio of homers to go one back of Mets, erase Cubs
xxxSpencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Tyler Stephenson each homered Saturday, propelling the Cincinnati Reds to a crucial 6-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs., ,Zack Littell (10-8) allowed two runs on three hits across five innings for the Reds (79-76), who won their fourth straight game, cutting t...
Reds ask Zack Littell to keep winning trend rolling vs. Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds benefited from a sterling pitching performance to begin their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, then slugged a season-high five homers to take the second game, too.,Winners of three games in a row overall, the Reds will look to continue their pursuit of a postseason spot...
Reds sock five homers to dump Cubs, keep heat on Mets
Spencer Steer belted two of the Reds' season-high five homers on Friday, lifting Cincinnati to a 7-4 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs.,Steer joined Miguel Andujar and Matt McLain in launching solo shots off Cubs starter Shota Imanaga before adding a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth innin...
In midst of wild-card battle, Reds send Nick Lodolo to mound vs. Cubs
Nick Lodolo has a tall task on his hands as he attempts to follow up Hunter Greene's masterpiece in the series opener.,Lodolo will make his best pitch to strengthen the Cincinnati Reds' postseason aspirations on Friday when he takes the mound at home against the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs in the sec...