Posts Tagged ‘Chicago Cubs’
Iowa Cubs pitcher finds peace in low-cost tiny home he built
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Most players for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs live in hotels or apartments during the season, but one of the team’s minor league pitchers has chosen…
Read MoreGio dazzles, as Brewers pull within 2½ of Cubs for division
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gio Gonzalez is getting comfortable with his new team. The left-hander pitched six smooth innings on his 33rd birthday and Jesus Aguilar hit a three-run homer in…
Read MoreBrewers beat Cubs 5-1, move within 1 game in NL Central
CHICAGO (AP) — Although the Milwaukee Brewers still trail in the NL Central, they believe the pressure has shifted to the first-place Cubs. Curtis Granderson homered, tripled and scored three…
Read MoreQuintana shuts out Brewers, Cubs take 2-game lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Quintana dazzled all night long. The Chicago Cubs had the right guy on the mound for a big game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Quintana pitched three-hit…
Read MoreBrewers trim Cubs’ NL Central lead to 1 with 3-2 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Right after Tommy La Stella struck out swinging for the final out, Jeremy Jeffress pounded his glove with his right hand and Erik Kratz pumped his right…
Read MoreCubs hold off Brewers, boost NL Central lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Daniel Murphy sees no panic in his new Chicago Cubs teammates. The Cubs needed a win Wednesday night to avert a three-game sweep by division rival Milwaukee,…
Read MoreYelich extends hit streak to 21, as Brewers destroy Cubs, trim NL Central deficit to 3 games
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wade Miley’s baffling off-speed stuff was just part of a frustrating night for the Chicago Cubs. The left-hander pitched six stingy innings, Lorenzo Cain reached base five…
Read MoreAfter Brewers walk-off win, Cubs Hamels rips on Brewers fans for weak rivalry
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels was solid Monday but the Brewers got the last laugh with a walk-off win in the ninth. That, however, didn’t stop Hamels from saying after…
Read MoreWATCH: Yelich beats throw to 1st in 9th for walk-off Brewers win over Cubs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich beat out a throw at first to narrowly avoid a double play that allowed the winning run to score in the ninth. Game over, but…
Read MoreMaddon shows deft touch as Cubs keep winning
CHICAGO (AP) — At one point during Anthony Rizzo’s tough start, the big first baseman visited Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon in his office. Rizzo and Maddon talked hitting, and…
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