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Cubs claim Aaron Civale off waivers from White Sox
The Chicago Cubs claimed starting pitcher Aaron Civale off waivers on Sunday after the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment, setting up a cross-city move.,Civale's stint with the White Sox lasted just 2 1/2 months after he was traded, along with cash considerations, from Milwaukee for And...
Kyle Tucker, Reese McGuire combine for 10 RBIs as Cubs rout Angels
Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double and five RBIs, and Reese McGuire hit a grand slam and also drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs cruised to a 12-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.,It was the eighth multi-homer game of Tucker's career, th...
Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors
Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs spoiled 45-year-old Rich Hill's return to the major leagues with a 6-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,Boyd (11-3) extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings while allowing four hits with one walk and six strikeo...
Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox
Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday.,Imanaga (7-3) allowed just five hits, while striking out five and walking one, helping the Cubs take the w...
After righting ship, Cubs feel confident going into finale vs. Yankees
The Chicago Cubs made much better pitches against former Cub Cody Bellinger on Saturday and saved their bullpen, putting them in position to head into the All-Star break on a positive note.,Other than Aaron Judge collecting three hits, including his 350th career homer, the Yankees were unable to mus...
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....
Ian Happ raps half of Cubs' four homers in win over Phillies
Ian Happ hit two of the Chicago Cubs' four home runs in an 8-4 victory over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.,Happ, who also homered in Monday's series opener, has four home runs in eight games on the Cubs' road trip after entering the trek with three homers in 50 games. Dansby Swanson and ...
Nationals turn to lefty MacKenzie Gore to slow red-hot Cubs
The visiting Chicago Cubs go for their fourth straight win when they play the Washington Nationals in the middle game of their series Wednesday night.,Chicago took the series opener 8-3 and has won 13 of its past 16 games. Washington has lost two in a row after winning four straight.,Michael Busch f...
Kyle Tucker (jammed finger) day to day after early exit Sunday
Chicago Cubs star outfielder Kyle Tucker left Sunday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning and later was diagnosed as having a jammed right ring finger. He's considered day to day.,X-rays were negative.,"I feel all right," Tucker said after Chicago's 7-3 victory. "The hand's a ...
Cubs rack up 21 hits in 14-1 rout of Marlins
Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer to cap an eight-run sixth inning, Jameson Taillon tossed seven innings of one-run ball and the visiting Chicago Cubs erupted for a 14-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,Suzuki added a two-run double in the Cubs' five-run ninth inning against position player Jav...
Cubs overcome Brett Baty's 2 HRs, 5 RBIs to beat Mets
Cade Horton got a win with four innings in relief in his major league debut as the Chicago Cubs made an early lead stand, hanging on for a 6-5 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night.,Called up to replace injured Shota Imanaga (strained left hamstring), Horton (1-0) followed opener Bra...
Cubs overcome Brett Baty's big day (2 HR, 5 RBI) to beat Mets
Cade Horton got a win with four innings in relief in his major league debut as the Chicago Cubs made an early lead stand, hanging on for a 6-5 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night.,Called up to replace injured Shota Imanaga (strained left hamstring), Horton (1-0) followed opener Bra...
Chicago Cubs Might Get Used to This Frontrunner Thing
The Cubs are off to a scorching start in 2025, leading the NL Central with a powerful offense that’s defying seasonal trends, and making a division title look increasingly likely....
Michael Busch's grand slam sparks Cubs' 10-0 rout of Brewers
Michael Busch hit a grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two solo home runs on Friday, helping guide the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.,Ben Brown (3-2) allowed just four hits across six scoreless innings for Chicago, striking out four and walking...
Three Overrated MLB Teams That Could Struggle to Make the Playoffs
Three MLB teams might be more hype than substance in 2025. Here’s why the Yankees, Mets, and Cubs could struggle to make the playoffs....
Top 5 MLB Prospects Poised for Breakout Rookie Seasons in 2025
Meet the top 5 MLB prospects ready to break out in 2025, from Roki Sasaki’s dominance to Jasson Domínguez’s star potential....
Kyle Hendricks faces Reds in possible Cubs farewell
Right-hander Kyle Hendricks could be making his last appearance for the Cubs on Saturday after an 11-year run when Chicago continues its season-ending, three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Hendricks (4-12, 6.28 ERA) is scheduled to make his final start before hitting free agency t...
Yankees aim for second straight win over Cubs
The New York Yankees are hoping the series against the Chicago Cubs this weekend at Wrigley Field sparks a successful run into the postseason.,After winning the opener of the three-game series in impressive fashion, the Yankees (81-60) look to build on the victory on Saturday.,Luis Gil and three rel...
Cubs build big lead, barely hold off Nationals
Cody Bellinger's two-run homer capped a seven-run second inning, Keegan Thompson struck out Dylan Crews with the potential tying and winning runs on base in the ninth and the visiting Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Friday.,After Ildemaro Vargas singled home a run agains...
MLB September Call-Ups: Top Ten Prospects To Know
August is winding down, which means we're inching closer to MLB expanded rosters and September call ups. These are the top 10 prospects to keep an eye on that could make their MLB debuts....