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Ian Happ homers, 6 Cubs pitchers cobble together 3-1 win over Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ lined a solo homer, six Chicago pitchers cobbled together a five-hitter and the Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Monday night. Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end NL Central-leading...
Seiya Suzuki's interpreter dismissed by the Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Japanese interpreter of Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was dismissed by the team prior to Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Interpreter Toy Matsushita had been with the organization since Suzuki’s arrival in 2022. ...
Morel and Crow-Armstrong hit 2 HRs each, lifting the Cubs over the Cardinals 8-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christopher Morel each homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Tomas Nido and Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs, who split the four-game set against their NL Central rivals. ...
Kyle Hendricks works 7 shutout innings as Cubs beat Cardinals 5-1, extend winning streak to 5 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kyle Hendricks allowed five hits in seven shutout innings and Nico Hoerner and David Bote each drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs extended their season-best winning streak to five games with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. “I was...
Justin Steele baffles Orioles for 7 innings as Cubs complete sweep with 8-0 rout
BALTIMORE (AP) — Justin Steele pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Seiya Suzuki had three extra-base hits and three RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 Thursday night for a three-game sweep. Dansby Swanson homered for the Cubs, who outscored the AL...
Cubs place outfielder Cody Bellinger on injured list with broken finger
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left middle finger fracture. Bellinger was hit by a pitch thrown by Cionel Pérez in the seventh inning of Wednesday night's 4-0 victory over the Orioles. Bellinger initially...
Giants hold tribute for franchise legend Willie Mays
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants held a pregame ceremony on Monday commemorating the life of franchise legend Willie Mays. The approximately 30-minute tribute was held in San Francisco’s first home game since the team’s beloved star died Tuesday at the age of 93. ...
Taillon pitches 7 sharp innings as the Cubs beat the Mets 8-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon pitched seven crisp innings, Christopher Morel homered and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the New York Mets with an 8-1 victory on Saturday. Taillon struck out a season-high 10 in his first win since May 4. The right-hander allowed one run and six hits....
Martinez hits a 3-run homer as the Mets rough up Imanaga while routing the Cubs 11-1
CHICAGO (AP) — J.D. Martinez, Francisco Alvarez and Brandon Nimmo homered against Shota Imanaga, and the New York Mets pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-1 on Friday. Francisco Lindor had three hits and scored twice as New York won for the eighth time in nine games. Jose Iglesias went 4...
Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson hit back-to-back homers as the Cubs hold off the Giants 6-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ hit a 442-foot homer, Dansby Swanson made it back-to-back longballs and the Chicago Cubs hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Wednesday. Jorge Soler made it interesting in the eighth inning with a 444-foot grand slam over the bleachers in left...
