Strong start by Marcus Stroman, but Cubs lose to Marlins
The Cubs went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.
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The Cubs went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.
Hayden Wesneski (2-1) worked the first five innings for Chicago, which took the three-game series after going 1-3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend.
Trey Mancini lined a two-run homer and singled. Nico Hoerner had RBI single.
Taking the mound on a chilly night at Wrigley Field, Steele struck out five and walked two in 5 1/3 innings.
"The Murphy's family and all of us here would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time," Murphy's Bleachers said in part on Twitter. "May she Rest In Peace."
Joey Clark, 13, is a huge Cubs fan from Park Ridge who recently overcame a lengthy battle with lymphoma.
The Chicago Cubs bring in a ringer to kick off their game against the Dodgers.
James Outman and Max Muncy each homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Saturday.
Smyly and catcher Yan Gomes collided while trying to snag a 32.9 mph dribbler in the eighth, and Gomes tumbled over Smyly as the pitcher picked up the ball.
The Cubs had won a season-high four straight.
The Cubs come in leading the league in both run differential and starting rotation ERA.
The festivities start tonight at 5:30 p.m. ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947.
Marcus Stroman continued his strong start to the season, pitching six scoreless innings and striking out five
Cody Bellinger hit an RBI single to break a scoreless tie and ignite a four-run outburst in the eighth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Wisdom, who played at nearby Saint Mary's College, connected for a solo drive in the second inning and a three-run shot in the eighth.
Patrick Wisdom homered for the third straight game, Cody Bellinger also went deep and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday.
Bellinger scored on a ground out by Eric Hosmer in the fourth to retake the lead, and Gomes homered to left center in the fifth for the 3-1 margin.
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs agreed Wednesday to a $61 million, three-year contract covering 2024-26.
The Cubs had beaten the Mariners seven consecutive times dating to July 31, 2016, their longest win streak against an AL team since 1997.
Happ was a first-time All-Star last year, when he hit .271 with 17 home runs, a career-high 42 doubles and 72 RBIs. Happ also earned his first NL Gold Glove.
Nelso Velázquez had three hits and scored three times in his first start since he was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.
Nick Madrigal was inserted as a pinch-runner and stole third off Brash (0-1), setting up Hoerner's winning hit.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross looks at Justin Steele and sees more of the same from last season.
Stroman (2-0) struck out six and allowed two hits and three walks a few days after opening the season with a six-inning, eight-strikeout effort.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
George Johnson died on Monday at the age of 99, a spokesperson said.
A Palatine man is charged with reckless homicide for a hit-and-run on I-80/94 in June that killed a driver who was changing a tire.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies and a K9 were credited with stopping a burglary in progress Sunday night.
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
Cooler and drier start to the week, with temps lower by the lake and a stray shower possible. Highs in the upper 70s.
President Trump remotely rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office on Monday as part of an event promoting the launch of his administration's new Trump Accounts. They are designed to help children under 18 build savings, similar to how adults use individual retirement accounts to save for retirement.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
Chicago police said Malik Wrightsell faces multiple felony charges in the incident last week. Darius Johnson reports.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
Chicago police early Sunday were investigating a mass shooting that left multiple teens wounded in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
George Johnson died on Monday at the age of 99, a spokesperson said.
A Palatine man is charged with reckless homicide for a hit-and-run on I-80/94 in June that killed a driver who was changing a tire.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Some of the team's tiniest fans are at Next Generation Soccer Training and education Center in Crown Point, Indiana.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track.
Alex Bregman doubled in a run, pinch-hitter Pedro Ramirez had an RBI and the Cubs posted two unearned runs to win for the 10th time in their last 13 games.
In less than a month, Chicago Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez went from winning a national title at UCLA to being drafted fifth overall by the Sky.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies and a K9 were credited with stopping a burglary in progress Sunday night.
Two teenage boys stood charged Monday with robbing a woman in downtown Chicago the night before.
A 72-year-old man was slashed and killed in a fight in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday.
One of the men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew last week was due back in court Monday in an unrelated case.
