Chicago Cubs aren’t thinking about San Diego Padres yet
No one on the Chicago Cubs is thinking yet about the San Diego Padres. It wouldn’t be prudent,…
Lindor homers to join 30-30 club as Mets beat Cubs 8-5 to remain in playoff position
CHICAGO — – Francisco Lindor homered to reach the 30-30 milestone for the second time, Brett Baty went…
Chicago Cubs pitcher ‘a go’ for playoffs — for now
The Chicago Cubs are progressing as though right-hander Cade Horton will be available when the postseason begins next…
When MLB adopts ABS challenge system next season, who benefits and who loses?
SAN FRANCISCO — No major-league catcher is better at framing pitches and coaxing borderline strike calls than Patrick…
MLB playoff watch: There’s a new sheriff in the AL West; bracket, clinching scenarios
Entering play Thursday, here’s where every contending team stands with four days remaining in the regular season. Who’s…
Mets vs. Cubs: New York buried by Chicago as offense goes cold
One day after making a crucial comeback against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, the New…
Cubs feel playoffs in air as rout fires up Wrigley crowd
CHICAGO — In a season with so many teams clustered in the top couple of tiers of baseball’s…
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from injured list
CHICAGO — Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, but manager Craig Counsell…
Keith Law’s non-voting picks for top year-end MLB player awards
At the end of the regular season, members of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) cast their…
A painful Chicago Cubs loss feels familiar
There was no black cat spotted Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, but the spirit of the famous Black…