Tim Hudson, Barry Zito and Mark Mulder taught John Baker much early in my career
Former major leaguer John Baker discusses what Tim Hudson, Barry Zito and Mark Mulder taught him early in his career. And he admits he can't... SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
Cubs close in on playoffs and fans loving every moment
CHICAGO (AP) As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way. SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Cubs' Schwarber looks like Hinske, hits even better
Kyle Schwarber looks so much like Eric Hinske that the Cubs joke that the rookie slugger is the assistant hitting coach’s son. SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Cards avoid sweep with win at Cubs, but Molina injured
St. Louis All-Star catcher sprains thumb SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
Molina exits with thumb sprain as Cardinals beat Cubs 4-3
Cardinals star catcher Yadier Molina exited with a sprained left thumb suffered as the Cubs ran themselves out of late scoring chances, and... SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
Day baseball: Martinez looks to help Cardinals avoid Cubs' broom
St. Louis has dropped three straight and five of six to allow Pittsburgh within 4 1/2 of the NL Central lead. SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
MLB Quick Hits: Big night for Marlins' Realmuto
Miami's catcher hit two home runs, with one being inside-the-park. SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Young Chicago Cubs believe they can win now -- and they're right
Former Cubs catcher John Baker analyzes the evolution of the Cubs and explains why this collection of young talent is ready to win now. SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Wacha gets back on the bump to face Cubs on 10 days' rest
Baseball's best record and a comfortable NL Central lead give the St. Louis Cardinals the luxury of skipping their most consistent starter i... SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Cubs open key series with 9-0 rout of Cardinals
Lance Lynn (11-9) surrendered six runs in 2 1/3 innings on nine days' rest after spraining an ankle in his last start as the Cubs whipped the Cardinals 9-0 on Monday afternoon. SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
Bryant homers off scoreboard, Cubs sweep D-backs
Kris Bryant homered high off the left-field video board and tied a club rookie record for RBI, Miguel Montero hit a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6... SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
Arrieta outduels D-backs' Ray in Cubs win
Arizona wasted a solid start by Robbie Ray in its third consecutive loss. Paul Goldschmidt had two hits in his return to the lineup after missing two games to be with his wife, Amy... SEPTEMBER 5, 2015
Cubs rookie slugger Schwarber out 3-5 days with rib strain
Cubs rookie slugger Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss three to five days because of a mild rib cage strain. SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
MLB Quick Hits: Goldy, Harper, Strasburg, etc.
D-backs slugger Paul Goldschmidt left the team for the birth of his baby. SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
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
Cubs' Schwarber scratched with rib soreness, will have tests
Chicago Cubs rookie Kyle Schwarber was scratched with right rib soreness before Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Schwarber's homer dooms Reds 5-4
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, and Kris Bryant had three hits as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Tuesday night. SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Bumgarner shuts down Cubs, matches Chicago ace for MLB lead in wins
San Francisco Giants beat Chicago Cubs as Madison Bumgarner gets 16th win, tying Jake Arrieta for most in MLB AUGUST 28, 2015
Cubs increase wild-card lead on Giants, Arrieta wins 16th
Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro all hit home runs in support of another solid outing from Jake Arrieta, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 Tue... AUGUST 26, 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
Woman hit by foul ball at Wrigley Field, taken to hospital
The Chicago Cubs says a female fan hit by a line drive foul ball during Sunday's game was conscious and taken to a hospital. AUGUST 23, 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
Fantasy baseball roto power options and advice down the stretch
Fantasy baseball in need of offensive strategy, RotoWire breaks down which teams play at the best parks for home runs and overall offense th... AUGUST 19, 2015
Kinsler has five hits as Tigers rally to beat Cubs 10-8
Ian Kinsler has five hits, including a home run, and the Detroit use a three-run eighth inning to rally for a 10-8 victory over the Chicago... AUGUST 19, 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