Rays try to stop 4-game road slide, play the Cubs
May 31, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Rays (39-18, first in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (24-30, fourth in the NL Central)
Chicago; Wednesday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zach Eflin (7-1, 3.17 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 57 strikeouts)
Cubs bullpen shines, defeats league-leading Rays 2-1
May 31, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner homered and the Chicago Cubs made the most of a rare gaffe by Tampa Bay, handing Shane McClanahan his first loss of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Rays on Tuesday night.
Hoerner homers, bullpen shines as Cubs beat McClanahan, Rays 2-1
May 31, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs turned one little mistake into another big win against Tampa Bay.
A sharp, all-around performance was enough.
Nico Hoerner homered and Chicago made the most of a rare gaffe by Tampa Bay, handing Shane McClanahan his first loss of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Rays on Tuesday night.
Rays take on the Cubs looking to end road slide
May 30, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Rays (39-17, first in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (23-30, fourth in the NL Central)
Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane McClanahan (8-0, 1.97 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 75 strikeouts); Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 6.23 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, five strikeouts)
CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday.
Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons.
CHICAGO (AP) — Not long after Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the All-Star closer set an ambitious goal for himself. He wanted to return to the Chicago White Sox before the end of May.
CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman raised both arms and pounded his glove as the crowd at Wrigley Field roared following the final out.
CHICAGO (AP) — Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays broke up Marcus Stroman's no-hit bid for the Chicago Cubs with a single leading off the seventh inning on Monday.
Franco ended the bid with a clean single to left to start the seventh.
As May ends, even some weaker teams have reasons for hope in baseball’s playoff chase
May 29, 2023 GMTThe Detroit Tigers are 25-26 and haven't spent a day above .500 all season. They're also one game out of first place.
The Chicago Cubs have the worst record in the National League but are only 4 1/2 games out of a playoff spot.
Cubs take home losing streak into matchup against the Rays
May 29, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Rays (39-16, first in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-30, fifth in the NL Central)
Chicago; Monday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Taj Bradley (3-1, 4.44 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Cubs: Marcus Stroman (4-4, 2.95 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt McLain had a career-high four hits in his 12th big league game, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.
Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer in Cincinnati's fourth win in its last five games.
Cubs host the Reds on home losing streak
May 28, 2023 GMTCincinnati Reds (23-29, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-29, fifth in the NL Central)
Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Graham Ashcraft (2-3, 5.57 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Smyly (5-1, 2.93 ERA, .96 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Saturday night.
TJ Friedl and rookie Matt McLain each had two hits and scored two runs as Cincinnati won for the fourth time in six games.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs play in game 2 of series
May 27, 2023 GMTCincinnati Reds (22-29, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-28, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brandon Williamson (0-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (0-3, 7.76 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)
Greene throws 6 hitless innings as Reds pound Cubs 9-0
May 26, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Hunter Greene saw the no-hit bid come to an end and went back to his conversation with the strength coach.
The right-hander was out of the game after throwing six hitless innings.
CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel of the Chicago Cubs led off the eighth inning with a bloop single against reliever Eduardo Salazar, ending the Cincinnati Reds' no-hit bid Friday that began with six dominant innings by Hunter Greene.
Cubs host the Reds to start 3-game series
May 26, 2023 GMTCincinnati Reds (21-29, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-27, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (0-4, 4.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (6-1, 2.20 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)
Alonso hits MLB-best 19th HR, Carrasco gets 1st win as Mets rout Cubs 10-1 to avoid sweep
May 26, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Pete Alonso launched his major league-leading 19th home run and Carlos Carrasco earned his first win this season as the New York Mets routed the Chicago Cubs 10-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Cubs host the Mets, look to continue home win streak
May 25, 2023 GMTNew York Mets (25-25, third in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-26, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 8.68 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (0-0)
Marcus Stroman pitches 8 sparkling innings, Cubs beat Mets 4-2
May 25, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Tucker Barnhart was behind the plate as Marcus Stroman pitched deep into the night for the Chicago Cubs.
Asked what was working so well, Barnhart offered a succinct observation.
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Cubs play the Mets leading series 1-0
May 24, 2023 GMTNew York Mets (25-24, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (21-26, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Marcus Stroman (3-4, 3.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)
CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel took another big swing, and the ball just kept going. All the way to the bleachers at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs host the Mets to open 3-game series
May 23, 2023 GMTNew York Mets (25-23, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-26, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Smyly (4-1, 2.86 ERA, .93 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott hit his first career pinch home run, a two-run drive in the seventh inning that led the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Sunday.
After extending their losing streak to five in the series opener, the defending NL champions won the final two games of the set.
Phillies and Cubs meet, winner takes 3-game series
May 21, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (20-25, third in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (21-24, fourth in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (6-1, 2.44 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Phillies: Taijuan Walker (3-2, 6.53 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a five-game losing streak with an 12-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Phillies aim to break losing streak in game against the Cubs
May 20, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (20-24, third in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (20-24, fourth in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (0-2, 6.29 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (3-3, 4.53 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
Cubs snap 5-game losing streak with 10-1 romp over Phillies
May 20, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nico Hoerner had two two-run doubles in his return from the injured list and the Chicago Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 10-1 on Friday night.
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Phillies to end slide in matchup with the Cubs
May 19, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-24, third in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (20-23, fourth in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Marcus Stroman (2-4, 3.24 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (0-0, 6.75 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, four strikeouts)
Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6
May 18, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker's two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Cubs aim to end skid in matchup with the Astros
May 17, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-23, third in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (23-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Drew Smyly (4-1, 3.05 ERA, .97 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Astros: J.P.
Brewers pitcher Wade Miley strains lat muscle
May 17, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley came out of Tuesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning because of a strained left lat muscle.
Miley, 2-4 with a 3.67 ERA, was replaced by right-hander Elvis Peguero after throwing 22 pitches.
Cubs aim to break 3-game road skid, play the Astros
May 16, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-22, third in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (22-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (6-0, 1.82 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Astros: Cristian Javier (3-1, 3.47 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)
Bregman’s homer lifts Astros over Cubs 6-4; Bellinger hurt
May 16, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman still isn't where he wants to be at the plate.
But his performance Monday night was certainly a step in the right direction.
Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.
HOUSTON (AP) — Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger left Monday night's game against the Houston Astros with left knee injury after making an acrobatic catch in the seventh inning.
Cubs manager David Ross said he doesn’t believe Bellinger’s injury is serious.
Cubs visit the Astros to open 3-game series
May 15, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-21, third in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (21-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (0-2, 5.95 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.38 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 57 strikeouts)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach hit a three-run homer, Joey Gallo homered for the second straight game and Louie Varland pitched 6 1/3 solid innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 16-3 win against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Twins and Cubs meet with series tied 1-1
May 14, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-20, third in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (22-18, first in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Marcus Stroman (2-3, 2.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Twins: Louie Varland (0-0, 4.32 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota's season-high five home runs to lead the Twins to an 11-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Joey Gallo, Jorge Polanco and Carlos Correa also homered for the Twins, who provided plenty of run support for Joe Ryan (6-1).
Cubs bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
May 13, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (19-19, third in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (21-18, first in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 3.15 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (5-1, 2.45 ERA, .84 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs came through with some big late swings after being stymied by Minnesota starter Sonny Gray, the kind of clutch hitting the Twins have been badly lacking lately.
Cubs put 2B Nico Hoerner on injured list with hamstring strain
May 12, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left hamstring before the team's game against Minnesota.
The injury occurred while Hoerner was running the bases Monday against St.
Cubs visit the Twins to begin 3-game series
May 12, 2023 GMTChicago Cubs (18-19, third in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (21-17, first in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Drew Smyly (3-1, 3.05 ERA, .99 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Twins: Sonny Gray (4-0, 1.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
Last-place St. Louis Cardinals trying to find their way
May 12, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — When Dylan Carlson looks at his St. Louis teammates, he sees a long list of accomplishments. There is reigning NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt and seven-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. And Adam Wainwright, a World Series winner closing in on 200 career victories.
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Wisdom and Yan Gomes homered to lead unbeaten Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 10-4 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game skid.
Steele (6-0) gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings, striking out three and walking three.
Cardinals bring 3-game win streak into game against the Cubs
May 10, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (13-24, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (17-19, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-4, 3.29 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (5-0, 1.45 ERA, .95 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
DeJong hits tiebreaking homer as Cardinals beat Cubs 6-4
May 10, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Paul DeJong loves playing at Wrigley Field.
The Friendly Confines have been very friendly to the veteran shortstop.
DeJong, Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the St.
Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs 3-1 in return to Wrigley
May 9, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Like so many other days at Wrigley Field, Willson Contreras seized the moment.
This time, in a St. Louis Cardinals jersey.
Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in his return to Chicago, including a tiebreaking double, and the Cardinals beat the Cubs 3-1 on Monday night.
Cardinals play the Cubs after Goldschmidt’s 3-home run game
May 8, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (11-24, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (17-17, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (1-1, 5.79 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Cubs: Marcus Stroman (2-2, 2.18 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)
Marlins stop 5-game slide with 14-inning win over Cubs
May 7, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Miami manager Skip Schumaker enjoyed the very end. The rest of the afternoon was a challenge.
“I'm exhausted, and I didn't play,” Schumaker quipped.
Garrett Hampson scored on Adbert Alzolay's balk in the 14th inning, and the Marlins stopped a five-game slide by outlasting the Chicago Cubs for a wild 5-4 victory on Sunday.
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Cubs try to keep home win streak alive, host the Marlins
May 7, 2023 GMTMiami Marlins (16-18, third in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (17-16, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (1-3, 5.35 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Cubs: Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
Madrigal’s two-run single lifts Cubs over Marlins 4-2
May 6, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Nick Madrigal’s two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
Jorge Soler hit a solo homer for the Marlins, who’ve dropped five in a row since sweeping the Cubs last weekend in Miami.