KYLE SCHWARBER NEWS

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

Arrieta pitches Cubs past White Sox for 9th straight win

Jake Arrieta pitched into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs won their ninth straight to match their longest streak in seven seasons, beating the crosstown White Sox 6-3 Satur...

AUGUST 16, 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

12 days in August: How Jays, Cubs & Mets seized playoff leads

In less than two weeks, the Blue Jays, Cubs and Mets have gone a collective 29-3 and gone from playoff hopefuls to postseason front-runners.

AUGUST 13, 2015

As Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro sits, who else should be on a contender's bench?

The Cubs made the bold move to bench shortstop Starlin Castro, raising an interesting question: What other struggling players on contending...

AUGUST 11, 2015

Jake Peavy yells at Cubs rookie Kyle Schwarber: 'Just get in the box'

A classic clash between veteran and talented young player took place when Chicago Cubs rookie Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate to face...

AUGUST 11, 2015

Bryant homers as Cubs beat Giants to extend wild-card lead

Kris Bryant homered and drove in three runs to help the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 on Saturday.

AUGUST 8, 2015

Cubs' Castro says winning matters more than his playing time

Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro says he just wants to help the team win and is preparing the same way for games after he was removed from the...

AUGUST 8, 2015

Castro out as everyday shortstop as Cubs work Schwarber into lineup

Starlin Castro no longer appears to be the Chicago Cubs' undisputed everyday shortstop.

AUGUST 7, 2015

MLB Quick Hits: Strasburg to pitch Saturday

After two DL stints, is the Nats' righty ready to help?

AUGUST 7, 2015

MLB Quick Hits: DL likely looms for Indians' Kipnis

Cleveland's second baseman has a sore shoulder.

AUGUST 3, 2015

Rizzo, Cubs double up Brewers, 4-2

Chicago's Anthony Rizzo continued his home run streak, and the Cubs knocked off the Brewers on Saturday night.

AUGUST 2, 2015

MLB Quick Hits: Tulowitzki to Jays for Reyes, prospects

Get the latest on Tuesday's big shorstop swap.

JULY 28, 2015

MLB Quick Hits: Oh, baby! Greinke expected to miss Friday start

The Dodger starter is in L.A. for the birth of his child.

JULY 24, 2015

MLB Quick Hits: Royals demote, then promote Ventura

The AL champs have sent their Opening Day starter to Triple A.

JULY 22, 2015

Rookie Schwarber's 2 HRs send Cubs past Reds in 13 innings

Schwarber's 2 homers send Cubs over Reds 5-4 in 13 innings

JULY 22, 2015

Schwarber's 2 homers send Cubs over Reds 5-4 in 13 innings

Kyle Schwarber hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, then completed yet another big night at Great American Ball Park with a solo shot in the 13th, rallying the Chicago Cu...

JULY 22, 2015