Cardinals third. Brad Miller lines out to center field to Albert Almora Jr.. Dexter Fowler homers to right field. Matt Wieters strikes out swinging. Kolten Wong flies out to deep center field to Albert Almora Jr..1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fourth. Ian Happ homers to left field. David Bote grounds out to shallow left field, Brad Miller to Paul Goldschmidt. Josh Phegley grounds out to shallow infield, Tommy Edman to Paul Goldschmidt. Albert Almora Jr. called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 1, Cubs 1.Cardinals seventh. Paul Goldschmidt doubles to left center field. Tyler O'Neill walks. Matt Carpenter singles to deep right field. Tyler O'Neill to second. Paul Goldschmidt to third. Dylan Carlson reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Matt Carpenter to second. Tyler O'Neill to third. Paul Goldschmidt out at home. Brad Miller doubles to deep left center field, advances to 3rd. Dylan Carlson out at home. Matt Carpenter scores. Tyler O'Neill scores. Dexter Fowler flies out to center field to Albert Almora Jr..2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 3, Cubs 1.

Cubs first. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Anthony Rizzo homers to left field. Javier Baez strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras walks. Kyle Schwarber to second. Ian Happ doubles to left field. Willson Contreras to third. Kyle Schwarber scores. Jason Heyward walks. Victor Caratini grounds out to shortstop, Eric Sogard to Justin Smoak.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cubs 2, Brewers 0.Cubs second. Jason Kipnis singles to shallow infield. Kris Bryant lines out to deep right center field to Ryan Braun. Anthony Rizzo doubles to center field. Jason Kipnis scores. Javier Baez grounds out to shallow infield, Eric Sogard to Justin Smoak. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 3, Brewers 0.Brewers fourth. Keston Hiura pops out to Anthony Rizzo. Christian Yelich singles to left field. Avisail Garcia singles to shallow center field. Christian Yelich to third. Justin Smoak doubles to left center field. Avisail Garcia scores. Christian... [More]

Cubs second. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras singles to left center field. Ian Happ walks. Willson Contreras to second. Jason Heyward singles to center field. Ian Happ to second. Willson Contreras scores. Victor Caratini grounds out to third base. Ian Happ out at third.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 1, Indians 0.Cubs sixth. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo flies out to deep center field to Delino DeShields. Javier Baez singles to shortstop. Kris Bryant to second. Kyle Schwarber hit by pitch. Javier Baez to second. Kris Bryant to third. Willson Contreras out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Delino DeShields. Javier Baez to third. Kris Bryant scores. Ian Happ singles to center field. Kyle Schwarber to third. Javier Baez scores. Jason Heyward homers to right field. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Schwarber scores. Victor Caratini strikes out swinging.5 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 6, Indians 0.Indians sixth. Jose Ramirez flies out to deep right... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield called out on strikes. Jorge Soler singles to center field. Salvador Perez singles to right center field. Jorge Soler to third. Ryan O'Hearn singles to second base. Salvador Perez to second. Jorge Soler scores. Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging. Alex Gordon flies out to shallow center field to Javier Baez.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 1, Cubs 0.Royals second. Maikel Franco doubles to deep left center field. Nicky Lopez called out on strikes. Nick Heath called out on strikes. Whit Merrifield homers. Maikel Franco scores. Jorge Soler singles to shallow infield. Salvador Perez grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Anthony Rizzo.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 3, Cubs 0.Royals third. Ryan O'Hearn flies out to deep center field to Ian Happ. Adalberto Mondesi doubles to shallow center field. Alex Gordon doubles to deep center field. Adalberto Mondesi scores. Maikel Franco homers to left field. Alex Gordon scores. Nicky Lopez... [More]

Royals second. Salvador Perez doubles to left field. Ryan McBroom singles to shortstop. Salvador Perez to third. Adalberto Mondesi singles to shallow left field. Ryan McBroom to second. Salvador Perez scores. Alex Gordon flies out to deep left field to Steven Souza Jr.. Maikel Franco grounds out to first base to Anthony Rizzo. Adalberto Mondesi to second. Ryan McBroom to third. Bubba Starling pops out to shortstop to Javier Baez.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 1, Cubs 0.Cubs second. Willson Contreras singles to shallow left field. Jason Heyward homers to right field. Willson Contreras scores. Steven Souza Jr. called out on strikes. Jason Kipnis walks. Ian Happ walks. Jason Kipnis to second. Kris Bryant grounds out to third base. Jason Kipnis out at third.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Royals 1.Cubs fourth. Willson Contreras grounds out to second base, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn. Jason Heyward singles to right field. Steven Souza Jr. pops out to shallow infield... [More]

Pirates first. Adam Frazier grounds out to shallow infield, David Bote to Anthony Rizzo. Kevin Newman homers to left field. Jose Osuna walks. Colin Moran called out on strikes. Phillip Evans singles to center field. Cole Tucker reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Phillip Evans out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fifth. Willson Contreras doubles to deep left field. Kyle Schwarber doubles to deep center field. Willson Contreras scores. Steven Souza Jr. grounds out to shallow left field, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna. Ian Happ pinch-hitting for Josh Phegley. Ian Happ walks. Nico Hoerner reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Ian Happ out at second. Kyle Schwarber to third. Albert Almora Jr. grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.Cubs eleventh. Anthony Rizzo flies out to deep right field to Cole Tucker. David Bote to third. Javier Baez singles to shallow center field. David Bote scores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 1.

Cubs third. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo hit by pitch. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Throwing error by Trevor Williams. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Cubs 1, Pirates 0.Cubs fourth. Jason Heyward grounds out to second base, Adam Frazier to Josh Bell. Victor Caratini flies out to right field to Cole Tucker. Jason Kipnis homers to right field. Ian Happ grounds out to shallow right field, Josh Bell to Trevor Williams.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 0.Cubs fifth. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo walks. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez flies out to deep right field to Cole Tucker. Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras walks. Kyle Schwarber to second. Kris Bryant to third. Jason Heyward singles to right field. Willson Contreras to third. Kyle Schwarber scores. Kris... [More]

Reds fourth. Eugenio Suarez walks. Mike Moustakas homers to right field. Eugenio Suarez scores. Nick Castellanos lines out to shallow left field to Kris Bryant. Jesse Winker lines out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Nick Senzel grounds out to third base, Kris Bryant to Anthony Rizzo.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Cubs 0.Reds fifth. Freddy Galvis singles to deep right field. Tucker Barnhart called out on strikes. Shogo Akiyama doubles to deep center field. Freddy Galvis to third. Joey Votto is intentionally walked. Eugenio Suarez singles to center field. Joey Votto to second. Shogo Akiyama scores. Freddy Galvis scores. Mike Moustakas walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Joey Votto to third. Nick Castellanos homers to left field. Mike Moustakas scores. Eugenio Suarez scores. Joey Votto scores. Jesse Winker strikes out swinging. Nick Senzel homers to left field. Freddy Galvis strikes out swinging.7 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 9, Cubs 0.Cubs seventh. Steven Souza... [More]

Cubs third. Jason Kipnis triples to deep center field. Nico Hoerner singles to right field. Jason Kipnis scores. Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging. Victor Caratini singles to center field. Nico Hoerner to second. Javier Baez strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber flies out to shallow center field to Aristides Aquino.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 1, Reds 0.Cubs fourth. Ian Happ flies out to deep center field to Shogo Akiyama. Jason Heyward singles to center field. David Bote singles to center field. Jason Heyward to third. Jason Kipnis singles to shallow center field. David Bote to second. Jason Heyward scores. Nico Hoerner grounds out to shallow infield. Jason Kipnis out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Reds 0.Reds fourth. Joey Votto grounds out to first base, Anthony Rizzo to Alec Mills. Eugenio Suarez pops out to Anthony Rizzo. Jesse Winker walks. Nick Castellanos homers to right field. Jesse Winker scores. Josh VanMeter grounds out to shallow infield, Alec... [More]

Cubs first. Kris Bryant hit by pitch. Anthony Rizzo walks. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez flies out to right field to Nick Castellanos. Kyle Schwarber lines out to right field to Nick Castellanos. Willson Contreras doubles to deep left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Steven Souza Jr. doubles to left field. Willson Contreras scores. Anthony Rizzo scores. David Bote singles to right field. Steven Souza Jr. scores. Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Reds 0.Cubs second. Albert Almora Jr. strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo hit by pitch. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez doubles to deep left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras hit by pitch. Steven Souza Jr. flies out to deep center field to Phillip Ervin.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 6, Reds 0.Cubs sixth. Albert Almora Jr. grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto.... [More]

Cubs second. Kyle Schwarber doubles to right field. Willson Contreras strikes out on a foul tip. Jason Heyward grounds out to shallow right field, Keston Hiura to Justin Smoak. Kyle Schwarber scores. Nico Hoerner doubles to shallow left field. Victor Caratini called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 1, Brewers 0.Cubs fourth. Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras doubles to deep right center field. Kyle Schwarber scores. Jason Heyward walks. Nico Hoerner singles to shallow infield. Jason Heyward to second. Willson Contreras scores. Victor Caratini singles to right field. Nico Hoerner to third. Jason Heyward scores. Ian Happ singles to center field. Victor Caratini to second. Nico Hoerner scores. Kris Bryant strikes out on a foul tip. Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging. Javier Baez walks. Ian Happ to second. Victor Caratini to third. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cubs 5, Brewers 0.Brewers fifth. Logan Morrison grounds out... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who was struck in the face by a foul ball during a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the team and Major League Baseball.In her lawsuit filed this week, Laiah Zuniga, 28, says the ball knocked her unconscious, caused fractures under both of her eyes and caused extensive damage to her teeth. She said it hit her because the stadium hadn't extended the netting that protects fans from foul balls all the way down the third base line, where she was sitting. “Major League Baseball and the Cubs were aware that severe injuries from foul balls could happen to its fans sitting in rows near the field because it had happened many times before,” Tracy Brammeier, an attorney at Clifford Law Offices representing Zuniga, said in a statement. ”Just last year the MLB announced that all 30 teams would extend netting, ... but it’s too late for Laiah.”The lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court also notes that the league's recommendation for... [More]

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Ian Happ was a top prospect. Then he had a very uncertain future after he was sent down to the minors again. Then he made his way back to the Chicago Cubs.All in a span of three years.It has been quite a ride for Happ, who was selected by Chicago with the No. 9 pick in the 2015 amateur draft. But he thinks he is a better player after spending much of last year with Triple-A Iowa.“I think once something like that happens, you learn a lot about yourself,” Happ said. “You learn a lot about your baseball abilities and what it takes mentally to get back to that place.”Now the versatile Happ is once again in the mix for the starting job in center field, looking to help Chicago get back to the playoffs after the Cubs fell short a year ago. He had two more hits during Thursday's game against Texas, increasing his batting average to .500 (9 for 18).“I see a guy that's focused and knows what he wants,” manager David Ross said.Happ, a Pittsburgh native who played college ball at... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing Friday to an $18.6 million, one-year contract.The Cubs also avoided arbitration with their other five eligible players, agreeing to one-year deals with star shortstop Javier Báez ($10 million), All-Star catcher Willson Contreras ($4.5 million), slugger Kyle Schwarber ($7.01 million), outfielder Albert Almora Jr. ($1,575,000) and reliever Kyle Ryan ($975,000).Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year. The 2016 NL MVP rebounded from an injury-filled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs. It is unclear whether he will remain with the team he led to the 2016 World Series championship, the Cubs' first title since 1908. Chicago's thin minor league system, the young players Bryant could bring back in a trade and the large contract the three-time All-Star would figure to command as a free agent have all thrown his future into question. He also has a pending grievance... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing Friday to an $18.6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The Cubs also avoided arbitration with their other five eligible players, agreeing to one-year deals with star shortstop Javier Báez ($10 million), All-Star catcher Willson Contreras ($4.5 million), slugger Kyle Schwarber ($7.01 million), outfielder Albert Almora Jr. ($1,575,000) and reliever Kyle Ryan ($975,000).Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year. The 2016 NL MVP rebounded from an injury-filled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs. It is unclear whether he will remain with the team he led to the 2016 World Series championship, the Cubs' first title since 1908. Chicago's thin minor league system, the young players Bryant could bring back in a trade and the... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing Friday to an $18.6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year.Chicago also agreed to a $1,575,000, one-year contract with outfielder Albert Almora Jr.The 2016 NL MVP, Bryant rebounded from an injury-filled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs. It remains unclear whether he will remain with the team he led to the 2016 World Series championship, the Cubs' first title since 1908. Chicago's thin minor league system, the prospects Bryant could bring back in a trade and the large contract the three-time All-Star would figure to command as a free agent have all thrown his future into question. He also has a pending grievance he filed in the hope of becoming a free agent one year earlier... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing Friday to an $18.6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year.Chicago also agreed to a $1,575,000, one-year contract with outfielder Albert Almora Jr.The 2016 NL MVP, Bryant rebounded from an injury-filled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs. It remains unclear whether he will remain with the team he led to the 2016 World Series championship, the Cubs' first title since 1908. Chicago's thin minor league system, the prospects Bryant could bring back in a trade, the large contract the three-time All-Star would figure to command as a free agent have all thrown his future into question. He also has a pending grievance he filed in the hope of becoming a free agent one year earlier than... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and star third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration, agreeing to an $18.6 million, one-year contract on Friday, a person familiar with the situation said.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The Cubs also agreed to a $1.575 million contract with outfielder Albert Almora Jr.The 2016 NL MVP, Bryant rebounded from an injury-riddled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs. But the big question is whether he will remain with the team he led to a drought-busting World Series championship three years ago. The Cubs' thin minor league system, the prospects Bryant could bring back in a trade, the massive contract the three-time All-Star would figure to command as a free agent and his pending service-time grievance against the team have all thrown his future into question. The third baseman debuted on April 17, 2015, leaving him one day shy of the service time needed to become a free agent after the 2020 season.... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — A 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life, an attorney for her family said.In a report posted Tuesday, Richard Mithoff told the Houston Chronicle that the child's brain injury is permanent. “She remains subject to seizures and is on medication and will be, perhaps, for the rest of her life. That may or may not be resolved,” he said.Mithoff said doctors have described the effects of the injury to her central nervous system as similar to those of a stroke. The areas of the brain affected include those in which injuries can lead to seizures, loss of sensation and loss of spatial awareness, he said. Other potential effects include periods of unresponsiveness and staring spells, frequent headaches and night terrors, he said.Doctors so far have not been able to determine if the child has cognitive... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — A 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life, an attorney for her family said.In a report posted Tuesday, Richard Mithoff told the Houston Chronicle that the child's brain injury is permanent. “She remains subject to seizures and is on medication and will be, perhaps, for the rest of her life. That may or may not be resolved,” he said.Mithoff said doctors have described the effects of the injury to her central nervous system as similar to those of a stroke. The areas of the brain affected include those in which injuries can lead to seizures, loss of sensation and loss of spatial awareness, he said. Other potential effects include periods of unresponsiveness and staring spells, frequent headaches and night terrors, he said.Doctors so far have not been able to determine if the child has cognitive... [More]