Craig Counsell points to culprit in brutal Giants sweep
The Cubs lost the series finale to the Giants on a ninth-inning walk-off single as Chicago’s offense stalled out in San Francisco.
Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday in the rubber game of the weekend series. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before a 3-1 victory Saturday. The Cubs are eight games back of the Brewers in the NL Central.
Justin Turner hits a game-ending homer as the Cubs top the Orioles 5-3
Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Leading off the ninth, Dansby Swanson reached on a throwing error on third baseman Jordan Westburg. Manager Craig Counsell then sent Turner to the plate to hit for Michael Busch.
Cubs ace Shota Imanaga progressing from hamstring strain
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday. Before the Cubs series finale again Colorado, Imanaga threw a 28-pitch bullpen session, ran and took fielding practice.
Mets vs. White Sox: 5 things to watch and series predictions | May 26-28
The Mets play host to the Chicago White Sox for three games this week at Citi Field beginning Monday at 4:10 p.m. Here are five things to watch in the series, plus predictions.
Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer’s personality reminds veteran of himself at 22
The Red Sox veteran starter said about Marcelo Mayer, “I think for him pressure’s probably a good thing in terms of the personality.”
Three pitches, three home runs! Yankees rewrite record books as superstar joins all-time greats
Three pitches, three home runs! Yankees rewrite record books as superstar joins all-time greats