In surrendering at least nine runs for the second time this season, Paddack joined an unfortunate club, as noted by The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. He's just the sixth Twins pitcher ever to get tagged ...

Andrew McCutchen, the second batter of the game, homered to give the Bucs a 1-0 lead early. It was McCutchen’s 32nd career ...

Ian Happ cracked a smile recently when asked about the pickoff move that Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd has used to nab unsuspecting ...

Runners left in scoring position_Pittsburgh 1 (Davis); Chicago 2 (Suzuki, Kelly). RISP_Pittsburgh 0 for 1; Chicago 0 for 5. Runners moved up_Shaw, Busch. GIDP_Reynolds.

Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

Pirates first. Oneil Cruz called out on strikes. Andrew McCutchen homers to center field. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shallow infield, Matthew Boyd to Michael Busch. Nick Gonzales grounds out ...

The Chicago Cubs are scoring less runs in June, especially in the Friendly Confines. Is this cause for concern, or just a ...

Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly was humbled in front of the fans at Wrigley Field. The 36-year-old closer, who was ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled offensively, but did just enough, rewarding a strong team pitching performance in a 2-1 win in extra innings at Wr ...

The rookie starter pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings Friday, showing what he can do against one of the best pitchers in the ...

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 13: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Happ's hitter's perspective helped Pressly get back on track after an ugly outing last month. It worked, and now the Cubs' ...