
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.

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.