Angels take on the Cubs in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Mets take on the Braves in first of 3-game series

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Cubs place right-hander Michael Soroka on injured list with shoulder strain, recall Pearson

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after lasting just two innings in his first start since being traded from Washington.

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.

Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series

The Chicago Cubs face the Boston Red Sox, leading the series 1-0.

Injury fill-in Alvarez scores winning run and Braves hit 3 HRs to edge Cardinals

Sean Murphy, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna homered and the Atlanta Braves rallied against St. Louis’ two top relievers to beat the Cardinals 7-6 on Saturday.