Bryant hits 3 HRs as Cubs punish Nats' bullpen in 14-6 win

WASHINGTON (AP) - Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs saved their best for last - bad news for a Nationals bullpen that's having a hard enough time as it is. Bryant matched a career high with three home runs and drove in five while the Cubs piled on against Washington's bullpen in a 14-6 win Friday night. Bryant went deep in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, making him the 12th...

Yasiel Puig singles in 10th as Reds rally past Cubs 6-5

CINCINNATI (AP) - Yasiel Puig got a chance to redeem his rough night and came through with his biggest moment yet in Cincinnati. The struggling outfielder hit an RBI single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning Wednesday night, rallying the Reds to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He tossed his bat away in celebration and got soaked with ice water by teammates. "I finally made...

Cubs beat Brewers 4-1

Jon Lester pitched 6 2/3 gutsy innings, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Sunday night to take a weekend series between the top teams in the NL Central.

Cubs' Russell says he understands fans' booing

Addison Russell says he understands the booing he has heard since returning to the Chicago Cubs after his suspension for violating baseball's domestic violence policy, calling it "a serious issue."

Cubs pound Cardinals 13-5 for 7th straight win

CHICAGO (AP) - By the time Kris Bryant's drive sailed over the wall in center field, that tough start for the Chicago Cubs was long gone. Brushed away by one dazzling stretch. Bryant hit his fourth career grand slam in Chicago's six-run eighth inning, and the Cubs pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 13-5 on Sunday night for their season-high seventh consecutive victory.

Hendricks needs 81 pitches for CG, Cubs beat Cards 4-0

CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Hendricks needed just 81 pitches for a four-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered for his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday. The second-place Cubs won their season-high fifth in a row while cutting St. Louis' lead to 1½ games. The Cardinals have back-to-back losses after five consecutive victories.