LOS ANGELES -- - After Craig Kimbrel struck out pinch-hitter Will Smith to end the game, the Chicago Cubs' closer was curious why catcher Willson Contreras celebrated with a bigger-than-usual fist ...

CHICAGO (AP) Jon Lester pitched 7 2/3 innings of no-hit ball and settled for his second complete game of the season, helping the sizzling Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday to ...

The Chicago Cubs seem pretty much set when it comes to their starting, non-pitching roster. But if there’s one minor area of debate and uncertainty, it lies with the every day designated hitter spot.