Lester Cruises, Schwarber Responds As Cubs Shut Out Pirates
Jon Lester scattered four hits over six innings and the Chicago Cubs inched closer to their first NL Central title since 2017 with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
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Jon Lester scattered four hits over six innings and the Chicago Cubs inched closer to their first NL Central title since 2017 with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Carlos Santana's two-run homer snapped a tie and José Ramírez homered again as the Cleveland Indians moved closer to clinching a playoff berth — and delayed Chicago's likely AL Central title — with a win over the White Sox on Monday night.
Jazmyn Jackson discusses her experience in the new professional softball league called Athletes Unlimited Softball and using her platform to discuss racial injustice.
Max Kepler homered, José Berríos threw six shutout innings to outduel Yu Darvish and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Mitchell Trubisky threw two touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears hung on to beat the New York Giants on Sunday.
Mike Moustakas hit a two-run single as Cincinnati scored five times in the fourth inning on just one hit, and the Reds took advantage of wild Chicago White Sox pitching for a win Sunday.
Chicago's major league teams are linked by more than just geography these days. They also share a most enviable position this time of year — first place.
Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sano and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist, Luís Carlos "Nani" Almeida da Cunha also scored, and Orlando City beat the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Tim Anderson hit two of Chicago's five solo homers, and the White Sox — already guaranteed a playoff spot — took another step toward the AL Central title by overpowering the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
