Cubs second. Kris Bryant walks. Willson Contreras strikes out swinging. Jason Heyward homers to left field. Kris Bryant scores. Nico Hoerner grounds out to third base, Manny Machado to Eric Hosmer. Jose Quintana singles to left center field. Ben Zobrist pops out to shallow center field to Ty France.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Padres 0.Padres second. Eric Hosmer singles to shortstop. Wil Myers singles to second base. Eric Hosmer to second. Ty France flies out to center field to Jason Heyward. Eric Hosmer to third. Luis Urias singles to left field. Wil Myers to second. Eric Hosmer scores. Austin Hedges singles to left field. Luis Urias to second. Wil Myers to third. Ronald Bolanos reaches on a fielder's choice to second base, advances to 2nd. Austin Hedges scores. Luis Urias scores. Wil Myers scores. Throwing error by Ben Zobrist. Manuel Margot singles to center field. Ronald Bolanos to third. Nick Martini out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Kyle Schwarber. Ronald... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — When Ben Zobrist stepped away from the Chicago Cubs in May to focus on his family, he knew it was the right decision.When he figured he could once again focus on baseball while he was at the ballpark, he knew it was time to return.Zobrist is back with the Cubs after spending almost four months on the restricted list while dealing with a divorce from wife Julianna. The 2016 World Series MVP was reinstated from the restricted list Saturday night, then was in uniform for Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee looking to help Chicago's pursuit of a playoff spot."I took time away that I needed to take, personally, for my family, and I feel good about that," Zobrist said. "I don't regret any of that. I am just grateful that I get this opportunity now to return and try to finish the season on a good note with this club, do the best that I can to help the ballclub."It remains to be seen what Zobrist has left after missing most of the season. The 38-year-old utilityman hasn't appeared... [More]

Brewers fourth. Ben Gamel singles to left field. Travis Shaw pops out to Kris Bryant. Cory Spangenberg singles to left center field, advances to 2nd. Ben Gamel to third. Orlando Arcia grounds out to second base, Addison Russell to Victor Caratini. Cory Spangenberg to third. Ben Gamel scores. David Freitas pinch-hitting for Gio Gonzalez. David Freitas walks. Trent Grisham called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 1, Cubs 0.Brewers ninth. Orlando Arcia flies out to deep right center field to Jason Heyward. Tyler Austin walks. Trent Grisham singles to center field. Tyler Austin to second. Manny Pina strikes out swinging. Christian Yelich homers to center field. Trent Grisham scores. Tyler Austin scores. Hernan Perez pinch-hitting for Drew Pomeranz. Hernan Perez grounds out to shortstop, Tony Kemp to Anthony Rizzo.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 4, Cubs 0.

Cubs first. Ian Happ doubles to deep right field. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Ian Happ scores. Victor Caratini singles to left field, tagged out at second, Ryan Braun to Orlando Arcia. Javier Baez strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber doubles to deep right field. Addison Russell flies out to deep center field to Lorenzo Cain.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Brewers 0.Cubs second. Jonathan Lucroy grounds out to shortstop, Hernan Perez to Yasmani Grandal. David Bote doubles to left center field. Jose Quintana doubles to deep left center field. David Bote scores. Ian Happ reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Jose Quintana out at third. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Ian Happ scores. Victor Caratini flies out to left center field to Lorenzo Cain.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 5, Brewers 0.Cubs seventh. David Bote walks. Tony Kemp pinch-hitting for David Phelps. Tony Kemp pops out to shallow left field to Orlando Arcia. Ian Happ reaches... [More]

Mets first. Amed Rosario strikes out swinging. Jeff McNeil grounds out to third base, Kris Bryant to Victor Caratini. J.D. Davis homers to center field. Pete Alonso walks. Wilson Ramos singles to center field. Pete Alonso to second. Michael Conforto lines out to left field to Tony Kemp.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mets 1, Cubs 0.Cubs second. Javier Baez lines out to center field to Juan Lagares. Victor Caratini homers to center field. Addison Russell strikes out on a foul tip. Tony Kemp flies out to center field to Juan Lagares.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 1, Mets 1.Cubs seventh. Nicholas Castellanos called out on strikes. Kris Bryant singles to shortstop. Javier Baez singles to center field. Kris Bryant to second. Victor Caratini homers to right field. Javier Baez scores. Kris Bryant scores. Addison Russell singles to right field. Tony Kemp called out on strikes. Jonathan Lucroy grounds out to shallow infield, Jacob deGrom to Pete Alonso.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Mets 1.

Nationals fourth. Anthony Rendon homers to left field. Juan Soto singles to right center field. Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to deep center field to Jason Heyward. Kurt Suzuki strikes out swinging. Brian Dozier flies out to left center field to Kyle Schwarber.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fifth. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Jonathan Lucroy grounds out to third base, Anthony Rendon to Asdrubal Cabrera. Addison Russell homers to left field. Ian Happ walks. Cole Hamels strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Cubs 1.Nationals sixth. Juan Soto doubles to right field. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to left field. Juan Soto to third. Kurt Suzuki grounds out to shortstop. Asdrubal Cabrera out at second. Juan Soto scores. Brian Dozier pops out to shallow infield to Kris Bryant.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 2, Cubs 1.Cubs sixth. Jason Heyward hit by pitch. Nicholas Castellanos singles to center field. Jason Heyward to third.... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to shortstop. Adam Eaton singles to shallow infield. Trea Turner to third. Throwing error by Anthony Rizzo. Anthony Rendon out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto strikes out swinging. Howie Kendrick walks. Adam Eaton to second. Brian Dozier flies out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Nationals 1, Cubs 0.Nationals third. Trea Turner singles to left field. Adam Eaton singles to shallow infield. Trea Turner to second. Anthony Rendon walks. Adam Eaton to second. Trea Turner to third. Juan Soto reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Anthony Rendon out at second. Adam Eaton to third. Trea Turner scores. Howie Kendrick singles to left field. Juan Soto to second. Adam Eaton scores. Brian Dozier walks. Howie Kendrick to second. Juan Soto to third. Victor Robles strikes out swinging. Yan Gomes singles to center field. Brian Dozier to third. Howie Kendrick scores. Juan... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner flies out to deep right field to Nicholas Castellanos. Adam Eaton homers to center field. Anthony Rendon grounds out to shortstop, Javier Baez to Anthony Rizzo. Juan Soto lines out to left field to Kyle Schwarber.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 1, Cubs 0.Nationals third. Victor Robles singles to third base. Anibal Sanchez out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Kris Bryant to Tony Kemp. Victor Robles to third. Trea Turner out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Nicholas Castellanos. Victor Robles scores. Adam Eaton strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 2, Cubs 0.Nationals fourth. Anthony Rendon lines out to second base to Tony Kemp. Juan Soto singles to shallow center field. Howie Kendrick singles to deep left center field. Juan Soto to third. Kurt Suzuki singles to left field. Howie Kendrick to second. Juan Soto scores. Brian Dozier singles to shallow center field. Kurt Suzuki to second. Howie Kendrick out... [More]

Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski singles to right center field. Scooter Gennett reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Mike Yastrzemski out at second. Evan Longoria homers to left field. Scooter Gennett scores. Alex Dickerson doubles to deep right field. Stephen Vogt grounds out to first base, Anthony Rizzo to Yu Darvish. Alex Dickerson to third. Kevin Pillar flies out to right field to Nicholas Castellanos.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Cubs 0.Cubs first. Jason Heyward walks. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Jason Heyward scores. Kris Bryant flies out to deep right field to Mike Yastrzemski. Anthony Rizzo pops out to shallow center field to Scooter Gennett. Javier Baez strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Cubs 2.Cubs second. Kyle Schwarber grounds out to first base to Brandon Belt. Ian Happ walks. Victor Caratini walks. Yu Darvish singles to left field. Victor Caratini to second. Ian Happ scores. Jason Heyward reaches on a fielder's... [More]

Cubs first. Jason Heyward lines out to right field to Austin Slater. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Kris Bryant called out on strikes. Anthony Rizzo homers to center field. Javier Baez singles to left field. Kyle Schwarber walks. Javier Baez to second. Jonathan Lucroy reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Javier Baez out at third.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 2, Giants 0.Giants second. Evan Longoria walks. Kevin Pillar pops out to shallow center field to Javier Baez. Austin Slater homers to center field. Evan Longoria scores. Brandon Belt flies out to Kyle Schwarber. Abiatal Avelino singles to right field. Tyler Beede pops out to shallow infield to Javier Baez.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Cubs 2.Cubs third. Anthony Rizzo homers to center field. Javier Baez strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Jonathan Lucroy grounds out to shallow infield, Tyler Beede to Brandon Belt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 3, Giants... [More]

Cubs first. Jason Heyward strikes out swinging. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Anthony Rizzo grounds out to first base, Josh Bell to Mitch Keller.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 1, Pirates 0.Cubs third. Tony Kemp flies out to deep center field to Starling Marte. Jose Quintana called out on strikes. Jason Heyward homers to left field. Nicholas Castellanos singles to center field. Kris Bryant pops out to shallow right field to Josh Bell.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 0.Cubs fourth. Anthony Rizzo walks. Javier Baez doubles to left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kyle Schwarber singles to left center field. Javier Baez scores. Anthony Rizzo scores. Victor Caratini walks. Tony Kemp lines out to deep center field to Starling Marte. Jose Quintana grounds out to shortstop, Kevin Newman to Josh Bell.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Pirates 0.Cubs fifth. Jason Heyward doubles to deep right center field. Nicholas... [More]

Pirates fourth. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to second base, Tony Kemp to Anthony Rizzo. Starling Marte singles to left field. Josh Bell flies out to right center field to Jason Heyward. Colin Moran singles to right field. Starling Marte scores. Melky Cabrera lines out to left field to Kyle Schwarber.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.Cubs eighth. Kyle Schwarber lines out to shallow right field to Adam Frazier. Jonathan Lucroy singles to center field. Ian Happ pinch-hitting for Kyle Hendricks. Ian Happ singles to right center field. Jonathan Lucroy to third. Tony Kemp triples to deep right center field. Ian Happ scores. Jonathan Lucroy scores. Jason Heyward walks. Nicholas Castellanos grounds out to shortstop. Jason Heyward out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 1.Pirates ninth. Adam Frazier lines out to right field to Ian Happ. Bryan Reynolds singles to third base. Starling Marte grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Kintzler to Anthony Rizzo. Bryan Reynolds to second. Josh Bell is intentionally walked. Colin Moran walks. Erik Gonzalez to second. Bryan Reynolds to third. Cole Tucker pinch-hitting for Keone Kela. Cole Tucker walks. Colin Moran to second. Erik Gonzalez to third. Bryan Reynolds scores. Kevin Newman singles to center field. Cole Tucker to second. Colin Moran to third. Erik Gonzalez scores.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Pirates 3, Cubs 2.

NEW YORK (AP) — The most stunning deal done at this year's trade deadline didn't come together until the final 20 minutes, and the result is a starting rotation that's sure to be long remembered.The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star and Cy Young Award winner to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade with Arizona for four minor leaguers, a deal in which the Diamondbacks agreed to pay the Astros $26 million to cover much of the roughly $76 million the pitcher is due."We have two pitchers on our team, maybe more that are Hall of Fame-caliber," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "And I think we have a rotation that's set up to compete in any series against any team for the rest of this year."Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said the trade was rushed into place in the final 20 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline to complete deals to have players eligible... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The most stunning deal done at this year's trade deadline didn't come together until the final 20 minutes, and the result is a starting rotation that's sure to be long remembered.The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star and Cy Young Award winner to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade with Arizona for four minor leaguers, a deal in which the Diamondbacks agreed to pay the Astros $26 million to cover much of the roughly $76 million the pitcher is due."We have two pitchers on our team, maybe more that are Hall of Fame-caliber," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "And I think we have a rotation that's set up to compete in any series against any team for the rest of this year."Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said the trade was rushed into place in the final 20 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline for trades. Astros players learned about... [More]

The Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):6:40 p.m.The Los Angeles Angels have acquired catcher Max Stassi from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor-league outfielders Rainier Rivas and Raider Uceta.Stassi, who has played in parts of seven seasons with the Astros, is batting .167 with a home run and three RBIs in 31 games this season. General manager Billy Eppler said the move was more about adding catching depth and Stassi's strength behind the plate. According to MLB Statcast, Stassi is the second-best pitch framer in the AL with a 54.1% strike rate.Catcher Dustin Garneau was designated for assignment before Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers..___5:55 p.m.Mike Minor will make his scheduled start for the Rangers after the trade deadline passed with the All-Star lefty still in Texas.Hunter Pence, the All-Star designated hitter, is also still with his hometown team and in the lineup Wednesday night when Minor and the Rangers play the Seattle Mariners,... [More]

The Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.Mike Minor will make his scheduled start for the Rangers after the trade deadline passed with the All-Star lefty still in Texas.Hunter Pence, the All-Star designated hitter, is also still with his hometown team and in the lineup Wednesday night when Minor and the Rangers play the Seattle Mariners, an AL West rival that traded three pitchers Wednesday.Rangers general manager Jon Daniels says his team, which has dropped a game under .500, explored a lot of different options."There were a couple of things that got close later today that I thought might come to fruition, but ultimately it didn't line up for one side or the other," Daniels said, without getting into specifics.Minor, who is signed with the Rangers through next season, drew interest from teams looking to boost their rotations.Daniels said the Rangers weren't going to force a deal, and that the future options could include Minor pitching in Texas... [More]

The Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):5:25 p.m.The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Nicholas Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers for two minor league pitchers.The 27-year-old Castellanos hit .273 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs for Detroit this season. He's played third base and in the outfield during his career and has been considered a liability defensively, but Castellanos gives Chicago a productive bat against left-handed pitching.Detroit received right-handers Paul Richan and Alex Lange.Castellanos is tied for the major league lead with 37 doubles. He has a .347 average and a 1.026 OPS this year in 72 at-bats against lefties.___5:20 p.m.Milwaukee has acquired left-hander Drew Pomeranz and righty Ray Black from the San Francisco Giants for infield prospect Mauricio Dubon.Also Wednesday, San Francisco obtained second baseman Scooter Gennett from the Reds for a player to be named. Cincinnati will send cash to the Giants to cover part of Gennett's $9,775,000... [More]

The Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):4:35 p.m.The Los Angeles Dodgers added infielder Jedd Gyorko, acquiring him from the St. Louis Cardinals for left-hander Tony Cingrani and minor league righty Jeffry Abreu. The Dodgers also receive international cap space and cash considerations.The 30-year-old Gyorko has been on the injured list since June 8 with back and right wrist issues. He's hitting .196 on the season.Cingrani is also out following left shoulder surgery and hasn't pitched this season.The Dodgers entered the day with a 70-39 record, easily the best mark in the National League.___4:15 p.m.The Washington Nationals tried to upgrade their bullpen, acquiring relievers Roenis Elias and Hunter Strickland from Seattle and Daniel Hudson in a trade with Toronto.The Mariners received a trio of minor league pitchers from the Nationals — left-handers Taylor Guilbeau and Aaron Fletcher and right-hander Elvis Alvarado. Washington sent minor league right-hander... [More]

The Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):4:15 p.m.The Washington Nationals tried to upgrade their bullpen, acquiring relievers Roenis Elias and Hunter Strickland from Seattle and Daniel Hudson in a trade with Toronto.The Mariners received a trio of minor league pitchers from the Nationals — left-handers Taylor Guilbeau and Aaron Fletcher and right-hander Elvis Alvarado. Washington sent minor league right-hander Kyle Johnston to Toronto for Hudson, who can become a free agent at the end of the season.Elias has been Seattle's primary closer for the majority of the season after Strickland suffered a lat strain in the opening week and missed several months. Strickland has appeared in just four major league games this season.Elias has appeared in 44 games and was 4-2 with a 4.40 ERA and 14 saves for Seattle.The 32-year-old Hudson went 6-3 with a 3.00 ERA and two saves in 45 games for the Blue Jays.___4:10 p.m.The Yankees got a pitcher at the deadline — for one... [More]

The Latest on Major League Baseball's trade deadline (all times Eastern):3:50 p.m.The Philadelphia Phillies bolstered their outfield by acquiring veteran Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash and a player to be named.Dickerson, who could become a free agent at the end of the season, hit .317 with four home runs and 25 RBIs for the Pirates. The 30-year-old missed most of the first half of the season with a strained throwing shoulder.The Pirates acquired Dickerson from Tampa Bay on the eve of the 2018 regular season. Dickerson responded by hitting .300 with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs. He also won his first career Gold Glove for his play in left field.Pittsburgh's fade from contention after the All-Star break and the rise of young outfielder Bryan Reynolds in Dickerson's absence made him expendable for a team now looking toward 2020 and beyond.___3:25 p.m.The playoff-contending Oakland Athletics have acquired starter Tanner Roark from the Cincinnati Reds, filling out a rotation... [More]