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Reds' Votto hits 3-run homer in ninth to spoil Cubs' comeback bid

Joey Votto hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning that was set up by third baseman Kris Bryant's two-out error, lifting the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Kershaw strikes out 14, Dodgers beat Cubs in series opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw struck out a season high-tying 14 to win for the first time in three outings and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1...

AUGUST 29, 2015

Lester admits Cubs contract can be 'monkey on your back' at times

Jon Lester, who signed a six-year, $155 million contract with the Chicago Cubs over the offseason, admits the pressure of pitching under su...

AUGUST 25, 2015

Bryant, Cubs stay hot: Two-out homer in ninth lifts Chicago

Kris Bryant homered with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the surging Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday in a makeup of a rained-out game from J...

AUGUST 24, 2015

Week 20: Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers

Adam Meyer reveals his favorite and least favorite two-start pitchers for Week 20 in fantasy baseball.

AUGUST 24, 2015

Bryant homers twice as Cubs sweep Braves to 7th straight loss

Kris Bryant homered twice and Kyle Schwarber connected an inning after hitting a hard foul ball that sent a fan to the hospital Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta 9-3, the Bra...

AUGUST 23, 2015

Wild-card SPs: No-brainers, tossups and dilemmas facing contenders

Greinke or Kershaw? Lester or Arrieta? Harvey, deGrom or Syndergaard? These are just a few of the tough choices that contenders might have t...

AUGUST 20, 2015

Norris homers, suffers injury; Tigers pound Cubs 15-8

The home run that pitcher Daniel Norris hit in his first career plate appearance more than lived up to his childhood dreams.

AUGUST 20, 2015

Castellanos homers twice, Tigers pound Lester, Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) Pitcher Daniel Norris homered in his first career plate appearance, Nick Castellanos went deep twice, one a grand slam, and the Detroit Tigers pounded Jon Lester in a...

AUGUST 20, 2015

Is Castro no longer part of Cubs' young core?

25-year-old Starlin Castro was supposed to lead this core of young Cubs position players that have the team on the brink of its first playof...

AUGUST 17, 2015

Who's the Cubs' ace, Arrieta or Lester?

Jake Arrieta's been pitching so brilliantly for the Cubs lately that he seems to have passed Jon Lester on the depth chart. But are things r...

AUGUST 14, 2015

Jon Lester botches first pickoff attempt since April

Jon Lester and pickoff throws do not get along.

AUGUST 13, 2015

Cubs bash Brewers for seventh win in row, series sweep

CHICAGO (AP) Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Thursday for the...

AUGUST 13, 2015

Brewers swept for second straight series vs. Cubs in 9-2 loss

Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Thursday for their seventh vic...

AUGUST 13, 2015

Cubs claw past Brewers in extra innings

Miguel Montero's homer gave the Cubs a 3-2 win over the Brewers on Wednesday night.

AUGUST 13, 2015

Montero homer gives Cubs 3-2 win over Brewers in 10th

Miguel Montero homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Chicago a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night for the Cubs' sixth straight win and 12th in 13...

AUGUST 13, 2015

Lester for Porcello?

Lester for Porcello?

AUGUST 10, 2015

Week 17: Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers

Adam Meyer reveals his favorite and least favorite two-start pitchers for Week 17.

AUGUST 2, 2015

One & Done: Matt Tupman's hit made him feel like a Royal success

Matt Tupman had an unexpected ally in getting the Kansas Royals catcher to the plate. He made the most of his opportunity.

JULY 28, 2015

MLB Quick Hits: Stop ... Hammel time!

The Cubs' best starter returns to the mound tonight.

JULY 21, 2015

Lester takes no-hitter into eighth, Cubs blank Braves

Lester flirts with no-hitter for a bit, Cubs beat Braves

JULY 19, 2015

Cubs' Lester enjoys All-Star break with son

Cubs' Lester enjoys All-Star break with family

JULY 15, 2015