Jed Hoyer On Dexter Fowler: 'Forever Will Lead Off Game 7 With A Homer'
In a "bittersweet" move, Fowler left the Cubs and signed a five-year deal with the rival Cardinals.
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In a "bittersweet" move, Fowler left the Cubs and signed a five-year deal with the rival Cardinals.
A key piece of the Cubs' championship team, Fowler is switching sides in the rivalry.
Early in the season, Moultrie County Circuit Court Clerk Cindy Braden bet DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas the Cardinals would beat the Cubs for the National League Central title.
The Cubs and Cardinals could rematch in the NLDS again this October.
There's just one more week to go in the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season, so pay attention very closely to what's going on in MLB this week.
The Cubs' 99 wins are their most since 1935, when they went 100-54.
If the Cardinals reach the playoffs and win the wild-card game, they would return to Wrigley Field for the start of the NL Division Series.
Jake Arrieta struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings to improve to 18-7.
Mike Leake opposes Jake Arrieta this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Chicago can clinch the NL Central title Thursday night at home.
Jon Lester opposes Carlos Martinez this afternoon at Busch Stadium.
Brandon Moss hit the tiebreaking home run.
Jason Hammel opposes Jaime Garcia tonight at Busch Stadium.
Hendricks struck out seven and walked just two in a masterful eight-inning, one-run performance.
Kyle Hendricks opposes Mike Leake tonight at Busch Stadium.
With September roster expansion in Major League Baseball, it's hard to keep track of which player is in the lineup on a day-to-day basis. Even if a team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, resting starters can hurt your fantasy baseball team. Every fantasy owner has to make sure the lineup is being maximized during these final weeks of the season.
Stephen Piscotty had the big hit with a go-ahead three-run homer.
Maddon holds a great amount of respect for the Cardinals organization.
St. Louis slugger Randal Grichuk hit a grand slam that capped a six-run burst in the eighth inning.
Matt Szczur homered twice, while Willson Contreras, Jorge Soler and Javier Baez also went deep.
Adam Wainwright opposes Jake Arrieta at Wrigley Field this afternoon.
Chicago has won 10 in a row and leads the NL Central by 13 games.
Carlos Martinez opposes Jon Lester tonight at Wrigley Field.
Epstein sent a verbal barb south toward St. Louis.
For the second time in three seasons, the Cubs and Cardinals will face one another to start the season.
