Shota Imanaga throws 5 sharp innings in return from injury as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-0
Shota Imanaga returned from the injured list to throw five innings of one-hit ball, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday for a split of a four-game series. Michael Busch homered and singled and Carson Kelly also had two hits for the NL Central-leading Cubs. St. Louis was shut out in back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya leaves game against Cincinnati Reds with left oblique strain
CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya exited the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday because of a left oblique strain. Amaya threw to second base on Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s successful steal attempt with nobody out in the fifth inning and appeared to be in discomfort after the play, prompting manager Craig Counsell and a trainer to check on him. Amaya tried to stretch …
Column: Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is getting accustomed to being a villain in his hometown
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is booed loudly every time he comes home to Milwaukee — even by his own brother-in-law.