Sagging Chicago Cubs lose 5-1 to the Cincinnati Reds with continued sluggish offense
Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge took the loss in his third appearance since being acquired at the trade deadline. He gave up four runs in the seventh inning.
Justin Turner hits a game-ending homer as the Cubs top the Orioles 5-3
Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Leading off the ninth, Dansby Swanson reached on a throwing error on third baseman Jordan Westburg. Manager Craig Counsell then sent Turner to the plate to hit for Michael Busch.
Cubs chairman says team’s performance convinced him extending Hoyer’s contract was right thing to do
Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says the team’s performance convinced him extending president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer’s contract was the right thing to do.