First-Round Pick Almora Signs With Cubs For $3.9 Million
The Cubs and first-round draft pick Albert Almora have agreed to terms on a contract that includes a $3.9 million bonus
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The Cubs and first-round draft pick Albert Almora have agreed to terms on a contract that includes a $3.9 million bonus
Detroit's Justin Verlander will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star game against San Francisco's Matt Cain.
Seven of the past nine Midsummer Classics dating back to 2003 – since the game started to count -- have been decided by one or two runs.
When Chicago native Mike Rizzo took over as Washington Nationals general manager in 2009, he knew the team had to get really bad before they could get really good.
Ike Davis homered, Jordany Valdespin hit one out for the second day in a row and Dillon Gee pitched one-run ball for eight innings to help the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Saturday.
Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer and Cubs closer Carlos Marmol caught a line drive and started a game-ending double play that blunted the New York Mets' bid for another ninth-inning comeback, giving Chicago an 8-7 win Friday night.
The right-hander has been on the disabled list since June 18 because of a tight muscle in his back.
The two teams discussed a trade for Garza back in January, but talks fizzled out.
Jason Heyward and Brian McCann each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, helping Mike Minor and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 on Thursday night.
Bryan LaHair, Jeff Baker and Anthony Rizzo hit home runs and the Chicago Cubs continued their success against Atlanta by beating the Braves 5-1 on Wednesday night.
