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Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016

Apr. 23, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston on Tuesday night that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016. Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer in...

Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly put on injured list by Chicago Cubs

Apr. 23, 2024 20:31 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and left-hander Drew Smyly were placed on the 15-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Hendricks has a lower back strain. The 34-year-old is 0-3 with a 12.00 ERA in five...

Jesús Sánchez hits a long solo homer as the Marlins beat the Cubs 6-3 for a 4-game series split

Apr. 21, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a massive solo homer and an RBI single, helping the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Sunday. Sánchez, Luis Arraez, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Nick Fortes each had two hits as Miami salvaged a split of the four-game series. The last-place...

Kyle Hendricks struggles again in 5th start this season for the Chicago Cubs

Apr. 21, 2024 18:48 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks thinks he is moving in the right direction. He also knows he has to be better — and soon. Hendricks lasted just four innings in the Chicago Cubs' 6-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, continuing a rough start to the season for the 34-year-old...

Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario HRs power Cubs past Marlins 5-3 for doubleheader split

Apr. 20, 2024 22:29 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Saturday night to earn a split of the day-night doubleheader. In the opener, Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer off Adbert Alzolay in the ninth inning, and the Marlins...

Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio hit back-to-back homers as Brewers beat Cardinals 12-5

Apr. 20, 2024 18:18 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jackson Chourio followed Brice Turang for back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning, becoming the fourth-youngest player since 1900 with four homers in his first 17 games, and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 12-5 Saturday. Rhys Hoskins...

Marlins lefty A.J. Puk lands on injured list with shoulder fatigue

Apr. 20, 2024 15:00 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Miami Marlins placed left-hander A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with left shoulder fatigue. Puk was tagged for seven runs and seven hits in three innings during an 8-3 loss at the Chicago Cubs on Friday. That was Puk's first big league start...

Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and pitches Cubs to 8-3 win, dropping Marlins to 4-16

Apr. 19, 2024 18:39 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season after recovering from a strained back, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Friday. Nico Hoerner doubled twice for the Cubs, who have won five of six. Miami...

Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs game postponed because of rain in the forecast

Apr. 18, 2024 18:57 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Miami Marlins' game at the Chicago Cubs was postponed because of rain in the forecast for Thursday night. It will be made up as part of a split-doubleheader on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Chicago was back at home after a 5-4 trip that included stops...

Cody Bellinger hits a go-ahead homer and the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 5-3 to take series

Apr. 17, 2024 19:12 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Hayden Wesneski threw four innings of scoreless relief and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday. The Cubs took two of three in the hard-fought series, which included two...