Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga is ‘thinking positively’ after left hamstring strain diagnosis

Shota Imanaga’s recovery and rehab process will be measured in weeks, not days, as the Chicago Cubs cautiously handle the injury.

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.

Trent Grisham homers twice as Yankees surge past reeling Pirates 10-4

Trent Grisham homered twice, including a three-run shot to fuel a six-run fifth-inning rally, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.

3 takeaways as Chicago Cubs squander a lead and split the series — but Craig Counsell still trusts the bullpen

The Chicago Cubs were on the verge of taking the series thanks to Kyle Tucker’s three-run home run when an eighth-inning bullpen meltdown thwarted those efforts.

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.

Cactus League report: Cubs and White Sox will finalize rosters as camp closes — and the Sox approach opening day

It’s “go time” for the Chicago White Sox and “take two” for the Chicago Cubs as the Cactus League season wraps up this week.

Column: Cubs’ Craig Counsell shrugs off the pressure of managing in Chicago

With expectations growing, the pressure on manager Craig Counsell to win with the Chicago Cubs is mounting in 2025.

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have finalized a $120 million, three-year contract. Bregman gets a $5 million signing bonus, a $35 million salary this season and $40 million in each of the following two years, with some of the money deferred.

Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs

Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training.

BREAKING: Phillies have no plans to start pitching prospect Andrew Painter in spring training following injury

The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.