Chicago Cubs drop out of NL Central lead for the 1st time since April 3 with a 12-4 loss to Kansas City Royals

The Chicago Cubs’ run in first place, dating to April 4, was dethroned during a sizzling stretch by the Brewers to set up a huge series next week in Milwaukee.

Column: Jed Hoyer doesn’t need to wait to improve the Chicago Cubs — as the Rafael Devers trade proves

While Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters last week about being in the “information-gathering stage” before the July 31 trade deadline, his protege, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, was already a step ahead. Breslow and San Francisco Giants President Buster Posey executed the season’s biggest shocker Sunday, with the Red Sox sending slugger Rafael Devers to …

Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins preview, Tuesday 5/13, 6:40 CT

The Cubs go for the series win.

Cubs’ Craig Counsell says starter needs to be ‘better’

Cubs manager Craig Counsell wants to see a particular pitcher rise up and be better following the loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

Cubѕ’ Crаіg Counѕell ѕаyѕ ѕtаrter needѕ to be ‘better’

Cubs manager Craig Counsell wants to see a particular pitcher rise up and be better following the loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 8-7 to the San Diego Padres

A ninth-inning error cost the Chicago Cubs the game and the series sweep against the San Diego Padres on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs name RHP Ben Brown as the 5th starter while RHP Brad Keller makes the bullpen

Ben Brown, 25, will open the season as the Chicago Cubs’ fifth starter in the rotation, coming off a great rookie season that was cut short by a neck injury.