Saturday’s Game 1 recap: White Sox 6, Tigers 3
The summary Chris Sale, who leads the American League with a 2.11 ERA, survived a bumpy start to emerge with a 6-3 victory in the first game of a split...
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Cubs just can’t seem to handle Reds
CINCINNATI — If and when the Cubs elbow themselves into contention in upcoming seasons, they might want to concentrate on at least breaking even with the National League Central-rival Reds....
Thursday’s recap: Reds 7, Cubs 2
The summary The Reds stomped the Cubs 7-2 Thursday as they took two out of three games in the series at Great American Ball Park. The Reds took advantage of...
Cubs Future Four report: Two hits for Schwarber
A look at how the Cubs' "Future Four" prospects are faring in the minor leagues: Kris Bryant Third baseman, Iowa (Triple-A) Wednesday at Tacoma: 1-for-4, triple. Trending: 9-for-34 (.265), 3...
Jorge Soler starts career with a bang — a big bang
CINCINNATI — Timing is everything in baseball, whether it involves swinging the bat or perhaps even staging an auspicious major league debut. Either way, Jorge Soler certainly knows how to...
Wednesday’s recap: Reds 7, Cubs 5
The summary The Cubs had their modest four-game winning streak snapped Wednesday night as shoddy fielding contributed to the 7-5 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Jacob...
Kirk Herbstreit offers high praise for NIU football
Kirk Herbstreit touched a sensitive nerve in the Northern Illinois and Mid-American Conference football community two seasons ago when he ranted on ESPN that the 12-1 Huskies did not deserve...
Cubs Future Four report: Two hits for Almora
A look at how the Cubs' "Future Four" prospects are faring in the minor leagues: Kris Bryant Third baseman, Iowa (Triple-A) Tuesday at Tacoma: 1-for-4, RBI, 3 strikeouts. Trending: 8-for-30...
Tuesday’s recap: Cubs 3, Reds 0
The summary Travis Wood, who entered Tuesday night's game with a 1-5 record in eight career starts against the Reds, tamed his former team 3-0. Wood (8-11) went six innings,...
Cubs will try not to put too much pressure on Jorge Soler
CINCINNATI — Rick Renteria has an immediate plan for Jorge Soler. But it does not include any animated message or inspirational pep talk when the talented Cuban slugger is expected...