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 trade proposal lands $70 million Pirates star

The Cubs need a third baseman, and should pay up to land Pirates’ 3b Ke’Bryan Hayes before the MLB trade deadline.

Cubs make history not done since 1977 after home run barrage

The Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals on Independence Day at Wrigley Field. Their offense provided plenty of fireworks and made history along the way.

Chicago Cubs set a franchise record with 8 homers in 11-3 rout — but Jameson Taillon is out at least a month

The Chicago Cubs celebrated the Fourth of July by putting on the biggest fireworks display in franchise history.

Cubs provide holiday fireworks with franchise-record 8 HRs during 11-3 win over Cardinals

Michael Busch hit three and Pete Crow-Armstrong blasted a pair, while Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas allowed six.

Resurgent pitcher Matthew Boyd is ‘excellent again’ in Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 win over Cleveland Guardians

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said left-hander Matthew Boyd has “exceeded expectations” with his stellar first half of the season.

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.