Cubs down Cardinals, grab share of first place
(TSX / STATS) — CHICAGO — Willson Contreras is doing just about everything for the Chicago Cubs these days, including leading them back into first place. The catcher blocked one […]
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Happ homers twice as Cubs pull out sweep of Cards
(TSX / STATS) — CHICAGO — Curtain calls are becoming a trend for the Chicago Cubs. On Sunday night, it was rookie Ian Happ’s turn to climb the dugout steps […]
Continue ReadingSchwarber slam carries Cubs past Cardinals
(TSX / STATS) — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon called up Kyle Schwarber on Friday night to let him know he was planning to bat the struggling outfielder […]
Continue ReadingCubs down Cardinals to end six-game skid
(TSX / STATS) — CHICAGO — The outcome was certainly a relief for the Chicago Cubs and not necessarily because they won on Friday. The Cubs did a lot of […]
Continue ReadingMolina homers twice to help Cardinals beat Cubs
ST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis infielder Matt Carpenter finally got the best of close friend Jake Arrieta. But he isn’t going to brag about it. Carpenter slammed a two-run homer, […]
Continue ReadingMartinez, Cards beat Cubs; Maddon grumbles over slide rule
ST. LOUIS (AP) Starter Carlos Martinez has been filling a variety of roles for the St. Louis Cardinals. For Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs, the focus Saturday was more […]
Continue ReadingContreras 2 HRs, Butler 6 scoreless, Cubs stop Cardinals 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) The Chicago Cubs were looking for a catalyst to get them back on track and found what they needed in their battery. Catcher Willson Contreras connected twice […]
Continue ReadingRizzo, Cubs raise banner, beat Dodgers 3-2 in home opener
CHICAGO (AP) Anthony Rizzo sliced the ball into left field, and it was time to party – again. Quite a night for the All-Star slugger. Rizzo hit a game-winning single […]
Continue ReadingAt long last, Cubs will raise championship banner at Wrigley
CHICAGO (AP) Kyle Schwarber could envision the atmosphere at Wrigley Field on Monday night. It will be a home opener unlike any other at the famed ballpark. The Chicago Cubs […]
Continue ReadingStuck out! Ball clings to Molina, Cubs rally past Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and most everyone else at Busch Stadium laughed at the bizarre sight – a ball somehow stuck to his chest protector , in […]
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