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Kyle Tucker traded to Cubs as Yankees’ Juan Soto void remains

The Astros aren't going to help fill the Yankees' Juan Soto void. Houston sent stud outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for him leaving the Bronx Bombers for the Yankees to continue their offensive search. Chicago will send slugging third baseman Isaac Paredes, reliever Hayden Wesneski and infield prospect Cam Smith to Houston. […]

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer he beat over summer has returned

Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg announced Tuesday that the prostate cancer he battled earlier this year has returned. The Chicago Cubs legend wrote in an Instagram post that the cancer he thought had been eliminated by radiation had spread. “Unfortunately, we recently learned that the cancer has returned and has spread to other organs,” […]

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg shares heartbreaking cancer update

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has revealed the sad news about his prostate cancer. Sandberg, 65, announced in an Instagram post that her cancer has returned and spread to other parts of her body. “I would like to share with the Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, City of Chicago, and our loyal fans an […]

Clarke Schmidt dazzles in return to help Yankees shut out Cubs

CHICAGO — Rotation decisions aren't getting any easier for the Yankees. For the second straight day, the starting pitcher returned from the injured list and failed to score a run. After Luis Gil pitched six innings on Friday, Clark Schmidt picked up where he left off, pitching 4 2/3 scoreless innings to help the Yankees […]

Luis Gil silences Cubs in strong return to Yankees rotation

CHICAGO — Here's why it might be tough to fit Luis Gil into the bullpen. The Yankees could use him as a closer, but when their right-handed pitchers are thriving, he becomes one of the Yankees' most valuable starters. Gill returned from the disabled list and pitched a dominant performance, allowing only one hit and […]

Shota Imanaga, two relievers combine on no-hitter in Cubs’ blowout win

CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relief pitchers threw a no-hitter and Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on Wednesday night. Imanaga (12-3), a 31-year-old left-hander in his first season with the Cubs after eight seasons as a pitcher in Japan, struck out seven and walked two in seven innings. He threw 66 of […]

Taylor Swift candle sparked Cubs’ hot streak: Craig Counsell

Cubs fans are praising Taylor Swift's influence. Before the Cubs won their second straight game and fourth in five against the Pirates on Tuesday, manager Craig Counsell said the tradition of lighting a “Taylor Swift candle” before games was the reason for the team's recent victory marches. “We were gifted a Taylor Swift candle, so […]