Chicago Cubs

Rogers: Lackey’s slider a powerful tool

CHICAGO — As hard as this might be to believe, the Cubs have a secret weapon on...
Statcast of the Day: Ross rumbles home

CHICAGO — By the end of it, David Ross was huffing and puffing. After starting pitcher Jon...
Lester puts Cubs closer to home-field clinch

CHICAGO — The postseason is two weeks away, and even though the National League Central-champion Cubs are...
Strop set to rejoin Cubs’ bullpen Friday

CHICAGO — The Cubs’ bridge to closer Aroldis Chapman is nearly repaired. Right-hander Pedro Strop, who’s been...
Hammel not auditioning for postseason roster

CHICAGO — Manager Joe Maddon doesn’t want Jason Hammel thinking each remaining start is an audition for...
Vote: Bryant up for Esurance Best Major Leaguer

They are the reason we buy tickets. They hit for average and power, they run, they throw,...
Regular-season work left for Cubs to do

CHICAGO — The Cubs have advance scouts watching potential playoff opponents and will officially begin preparing for...
Bryant, Hendricks and Lester up for Esurance Awards

Voting is underway through Nov. 11 at MLB.com/awards to help decide the annual Esurance MLB Awards, recognizing...
Hendricks shows growth by adjusting in-game

CHICAGO — A year ago, Kyle Hendricks would have given up two runs in the second inning...
Cubs stifled, drop first home series since early July

CHICAGO — The Brewers have been unwelcome house guests at Wrigley Field this weekend. They won on...

Top Star Announces Departure From AAA
Pentagon Jr. made a surprise appearance...
Dortmund sign ‘new Zlatan’
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing...
‘Chelsea are a level above’
Chelsea are a level above other...
Jones returns home for free baseball clinic
SAN DIEGO — Approximately 240 children...