Zobrist, Montero homer, Lackey sharp as Cubs sweep Phillies
CHICAGO - Joe Maddon has managed teams that eased up on what he calls "sweep day."
View ArticleDodgers shut down by Cubs bullpen in 1-hit defeat
CHICAGO - Coming off a long night with little sleep, the Los Angeles Dodgers got a needed break when starter Jason Hammel left with cramps after two innings.
View ArticleCubs dominate early NL All-Star voting
CHICAGO - Addison Russell got an update on the All-Star voting from his wife, Melisa. "She was making me blush a little bit," a grinning Russell said.
View ArticleProspect Contreras homers in 1st at-bat, Cubs sweep Pirates
CHICAGO - Prized prospect Willson Contreras received a standing ovation as he made his way to the plate in the sixth inning for his first major league at-bat.
View ArticleCubs place CF Fowler on 15-day DL with hamstring injury
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs placed center fielder Dexter Fowler on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a right hamstring strain.
View ArticleCardinals beat Arrieta, Cubs 7-2 to complete 3-game sweep
CHICAGO - When the St. Louis Cardinals arrived at Wrigley Field for a three-game series, manager Mike Matheny shook off questions about their 12 1/2-game deficit to the surging Cubs by insisting he...
View ArticleFernandez fans 13 and Marlins take series from Cubs, 6-1
MIAMI - When Jose Fernandez reached second base with a standup double, he looked to his dugout, pulled up his right sleeve and flexed his biceps.
View ArticleRough week for Cubs ends with 6-1 loss to Marlins' Fernandez
MIAMI - It's late June and the Cubs are in first place, which means it must be time to talk about averting a collapse.
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