2018 Chicago Cubs season

11953:– Jon Lester struggled early, giving up three runs in the first two innings as the Cubs fell behind to the Pirates 3–0. Following a Lester single with one out in the fifth, Ben Zobrist homered to cut the lead to one. However, the Pirates pushed the lead to 4–2 in the bottom half of the fifth. In the top of the sixth with two outs, Jason Heyward doubled and Maddon stayed with Lester who singled to score Heyward to cut the Pirate lead to 4–3. Anthony Rizzo, one day removed from his questionable takeout slide at home and who was booed during every at bat, homered in the seventh to tie the game and the Cubs added two more runs on an Ian Happ double and Heyward single. Kyle Schwarber homered in the eighth to push the lead to 8–4. The Cub bullpen allowed two runs in the ninth before Brandon Morrow got his 12 save of the season as the Cubs won 8–6 and moved a season-high seven games over .500. 12857:– Needing to win to at least force a tiebreaker game for the division, the Cubs fell behind early as Mike Montgomery gave up two runs in the first and left in the third inning. The Cubs tied it in the third on a triple by Ben Zobrist to knock in Daniel Murphy. Zobrist then scored on a wild pitch to tie the game. After a walk to Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo doubled to score Baez and give the Cubs the 3–2 lead. Jason Heyward then drove in Rizzo with a groundout following an intentional walk to Kris Bryant to extend the lead to 4–2. Two innings later, Bryant drove in two on a double and Willson Contreras homered to give the Cubs an 8–2 lead. The Cubs coasted from there, winning 10–5. However, the Brewers also won their game to remain tied atop the standings, meaning the Cubs and Brewers would play a tiebreaker game the next day. 14667:

two-out single by Anthony Rizzo in the eighth, Rizzo was lifted for pinch-runner Terrance Gore who immediately stole second. Javier Baez then doubled in Gore to tie the game. However, Albert Almora Jr struck out to end the threat. Following a quiet ninth inning, the game proceeded to extra innings. Cole Hamels entered the game for the Cubs and allowed a single in the 10th and a single and walk in the 11th, but did not give up a run. The Cubs put runners on first in second with one out in the 11th, but could not push across a run. Kyle Hendricks entered the game in the 12th and, in the 13th with two outs, gave up three straight singles to give the Rockies the 2–1 lead. The Cubs went quietly in the 13th as they lost the game 2–1.

12373:– In game one of a doubleheader, Tyler Chatwood walked six, but only gave up one run in 5.1 innings of work and left with the Cubs ahead 3–1. Ben Zobrist went 4–4 while Javier Báez and Tommy La Stella drove in two runs each as the Cubs pulled away for the 7–2 win over the Cardinals. In game two, the Cubs fell behind early, but Mike Montgomery lasted six innings while allowing only one run and left with a 3–1 lead. The Cub bullpen could not hold the lead this time, giving up a run in the eighth and three in the ninth as the Cubs fell 6–3. Báez and Joe Maddon were ejected after Báez was called out on a check swing in the fifth and Anthony Rizzo continued his hot hitting while batting leadoff, going 4–5 in the loss. 12348:– Following the All-Star break, the Cardinals visited Wrigley Field for a five-game series. In game one of the series, Kyle Hendricks gave up three runs and nine hits in 4.2 innings and left trailing 3–1. However, Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs each and Ian Happ hit a two-run homer to give the Cubs the lead. Victor Caratini went three for three with an RBI and three runs scored as the Cubs held on for a 9–6 win. Pedro Strop earned the save by throwing two pitches in the ninth as the Cubs moved to three games ahead of the idle Brewers in the division. Prior to the game, the Cubs placed closer Brandon Morrow on the disabled list. After the game, it was announced that the Cubs had acquired reliever 12435:– Following a rain delay of about 90 minutes, the Cubs took a lead in the first on a Ben Zobrist home run. The Cardinals took the lead in the bottom half of the first with a two-run homer by Marcell Ozuna. Anthony Rizzo homered to straight away center in the third to tie the game at two. In the fifth, Zobrist doubled to move Rizzo to third before Jason Heyward hit a grounder to second which was bobbled and allowed the tying run to score. Javier Báez then drove in Zobrist and Heyward with a double to extend the lead to 5–2. Kyle Hendricks pitched seven innings while allowing only two runs and Pedro Strop pitched the ninth as the Cubs won 5–2. The win moved the Cubs' division lead back to 1.5 games. 12054:– The following day, the Cubs traveled to Milwaukee to face the division-leading Brewers. José Quintana pitched well, giving up two runs, but left the game with the Cubs trailing 2–1. Following a Ben Zobrist walk to lead off the eighth inning, Jason Heyward singled him home to tie the game at two as the game went in to extra innings with the division lead on the line. In the 11th, Anthony Rizzo homered to lead off the inning and the Cubs scored four more runs on singles by Zobrist and Albert Almora Jr.and a two-run double by Heyward to push the lead to 7–2. The win moved the Cubs into first place in the division for the first time since May 1. 12441:– Following an off day, the Cubs traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. Jon Lester gave up three runs in the third, but Javier Báez hit his 22nd home run of the season, a three-run shot, to tie it in the fourth. Lester, however, gave up the lead in the fifth and left the game after five innings trailing 4–3. Justin Wilson allowed an eighth inning homer to push the lead to 5–3. Addison Russell doubled in a run in the top of the ninth, but was thrown out at third trying to extend the double to a triple. The Cubs failed to score again and lost 5–4. The loss coupled with a Brewers' win resulted in a tie at the top of the NL Central. 12402:– With their division lead narrowing, Jon Lester pitched six innings and allowed only one run before being removed from the game in the seventh. The Cubs' offense again struggled to score as the game was tied at one in the eighth. Back-to-back errors by the Diamondbacks resulted in a run for the Cubs in the bottom of the eighth and Pedro Strop pitched the ninth to nail down the 2–1 win. The win and a Brewers loss moved the Cubs division lead back to 2.5 games with one more game remaining against the D-Backs. Kris Bryant sat out his second straight game with continued shoulder soreness that had put him on the DL earlier in the season. 11709:– Looking for the four-game sweep, Tyler Chatwood pitched seven shutout innings for the Cubs while driving in the go-ahead run in the fifth. Addison Russell drove in a run in during the sixth as the Cubs only needed one, shutting out the Brewers again, this time 2–0. The Cubs swept the four-game series from the Brewers and beat the Brewers for the seventh time in eight games to start the season. The win moved the Cubs to 15–10 on the season and only half a game out of first place. In the four-game series, the Cubs only allowed two runs, only one earned, the first time they had allowed only two runs in a four-game series since 11703:– José Quintana pitched seven shutout innings while the Wrigley Field wind played havoc with fly balls. Javier Báez drove in a run on a pop up that turned into a double when the wind pushed it away from the Brewers' outfielders to give the Cubs a 1–0 lead. Tommy La Stella drove in two runs on a pinch-hit single in the seventh to give the Cubs a 3–0 lead. The Cub bullpen shut out the Brewers the rest of the way as the Cubs won their sixth game out of seven against the Brewers on the season 3–0. Kris Bryant returned to the lineup in the game as did Ben Zobrist who had been activated off the disabled list prior to the game. 11939:– After a night game the night before, the Cubs traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates at 1:35 pm local time. Mike Montgomery started for Yu Darvish who was on the DL and pitched 5.2 innings of two-hit ball and left with a 1–0 lead. The Cub bullpen pitched 3.1 innings of perfect relief as the Cub offense came alive later in the game to blow out the Pirates 7–0. Anthony Rizzo homered in the second and drove in three runs while Addison Russell hit a two-run, pinch-hit home run in the seventh to extend the Cub lead. In the eighth inning with the bases loaded, Rizzo took out Pirate catcher 12146:, The Cubs took the lead on a Jason Hewyard two-run double and an Anthony Rizzo two-run homer. Following an Albert Almora Jr. home run in the seventh, the Cubs went to the bottom half leading 6–1 with what appeared to be an easy win to avoid the sweep. However, Montgomery gave up two runs in the bottom half and was replaced by Pedro Strop. Strop allowed the next five batters to reach including a home run by Jesse Winker. The Reds took the lead 8–6 and the Cubs could manage nothing further as they were swept by the Reds. Kris Bryant missed his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. 11763:– For the first time in 10 games, the Cub offense scored more than three runs, scoring four runs in the second inning though none were on hard hit balls. Tyler Chatwood surrendered the lead in the fourth, giving up four runs and leaving the game tied in the fifth. Javier Báez homered in the sixth to put the Cubs back in front and Anthony Rizzo hit his fourth homer of the season in the seventh to stretch the lead to 6–4. However, Brendan Morrow allowed his first runs as a Cubs closer blowing the lead and forcing the game to extra innings tied at six. In the bottom of the 10th, 11984:– Mike Montgomery, making his second consecutive start, again pitched well, allowing one run in six innings of work. The Cub offense only managed one run as well before the game went to extra innings. Luke Farrell pitched five innings of relief, while only giving up two hits. In the 14th, the Cubs blew open the game when Albert Almora Jr. doubled in two runs. Three batters later, Ben Zobrist doubled in two runs as well and Javier Báez hit a pinch-hit two-run home run to give the Cubs the 7–1 win. The Cubs struck out 24 times in the game, but notched their fourth straight win. 11580:– In miserable rainy and cold conditions at Wrigley Field, the Cubs fell behind 10–2 to the Braves after four innings. José Quintana struggled again, giving up seven runs in 2.1 innings. The Cub offense struggled as well for most of the game, but added one run in the sixth inning and two in the seventh to draw within five runs. In the eighth inning, the Braves' bullpen fell apart as the Cubs scored nine runs. Javier Báez drove in four runs in the game, three in the eighth, as the Braves hit two batters and walked five in the inning to allow the Cubs to come back to win 14–10. 11851:– Tyler Chatwood pitched well, allowing one run in 5.1 innings. Kris Bryant drove in a run and had three hits, but the Cubs went 1–10 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base on the night. For the second consecutive evening, Carl Edwards Jr. gave up the tie-breaking hit to Ronald Acuña Jr. and this time allowed two more runs to score in the bottom of the eighth as the Cubs lost to the Braves 4–1. Albert Almora Jr. continued his stellar defensive play, robbing a home run on a leaping catch at the wall in the second inning. 12458:, who was acquired at the trade deadline, made his Cub debut against the Pirates in Pittsburgh and allowed one run in five innings of work. Javier Báez was on base five times and drove in a run while Willson Contreras homered and drove in three. The Cubs took a 4–0 lead in the first and led 6–1 a few innings later as they routed the Pirates 9–2. Hamels got the win in his first Cub appearance and Brandon Kintzler made his first Cub appearance as well. The Cubs moved one game ahead of the Brewers in the division with the win and a Brewers' loss. 12036:– The Pirates returned to Wrigley Field as the Cubs looked to continue their recent hot streak. Mike Montgomery pitched well again in Yu Darvish's spot in the rotation, going six innings while allowing only one run. Ben Zobrist drove in two runs on a single and groundout while Anthony Rizzo drove in a run on a sacrifice fly to give the Cubs the 3–1 win. Kris Bryant led off for the first time in his career and went 3–4 in the game. The win marked the 11th win in the last 14 games for the Cubs as they moved 12 games over .500 on the season. 12626:– The New York Mets visited Wrigley while Jon Lester gave up three runs in six innings and left with a 4–3 lead. Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in two runs while Lester added a two-run single. Steve Cishek gave up a game-tying homer, but the Cub offenses continued its hot hitting and extended the lead to 7–4. The Mets loaded the bases in the ninth, but Eddie Chavez finished off the game as the Cubs won 7–4. With the Cardinals and Brewers off, the Cubs' division lead moved to 4.5 games over the Cardinals and five over the Brewers. 12379:– In the final game of the five-game series against the Cardinals, the Cubs again fell behind early. However, José Quintana pitched seven innings and only allowed two runs while the Cub offense was forced to come from behind again. Anthony Rizzo continued his hot hitting while batting leadoff, going 2–3 and driving in a run. Willson Contreras drove in two while Kyle Schwarber hit his 19th home run of the season as the Cubs pulled away for the 7–2 win. The win moved the Cubs 3.5 games ahead of the Brewers in the NL Central. 11889:– In the final game of the four-game series, the Cubs fell behind 1–0 in the first as Yu Darvish struggled mightily in the inning, but only allowed the one run in the inning. The Cubs retook the lead on a two-run homer by Kyle Schwarber and a home run by Javier Báez as the Cubs hit back-to-back home runs for the first time on the season. Ben Zobrist also homered as the Cubs won easily 6–1. Darvish earned his first win as a Cub, allowing only one run in six innings of work. Kyle Schwarber was ejected by home plate umpire 11783:– The Cubs returned home for a three-game series against the Marlins. With the Cub offense struggling, Kyle Hendricks pitched eight innings of two-run ball. The Cub offense also woke up in a big way as Ian Happ homered twice while Kris Bryant and Javier Báez also homered. Báez would later leave the game with groin tightness, but the Cubs ended their five-game losing streak, winning 14–2. Prior to the game, it was announced Yu Darvish was placed on the DL with the flu, but would likely miss only one start. 12256:– Tyler Chatwood continued his struggles for the Cubs, giving up seven runs in 5.2 innings of work. However, Randy Rosario pitched 2.1 innings of shutout relief and drove in a run with a single in the sixth to keep the Cubs in the game. Trailing 7–4 in the bottom of the eighth, the Cubs scored four runs to take the lead on a two-RBI double by Ben Zobrist, a run-scoring single by Javier Báez, and an RBI groundout by Addison Russell. Brandon Morrow pitched the ninth to secure the 8–7 win over the Reds. 12845:– The Cardinals next came to town for the final series of the season. With Kyle Hendricks on the mound, the Cubs jumped out to an early lead an RBI single by Anthony Rizzo and error by the Cardinals which allowed another run to score. Kris Bryant, returning to the lineup after being hit by a pitch in the hand a few days earlier homered to extend the Cub lead. Hendricks went eight innings, allowing two runs as the Cubs won easily 8–4. A Brewers' win later in the day left the division lead at one. 11829:– In a makeup of a previous rain out, José Quintana struggled against the visiting Braves, allowing six runs in less than five innings. Albert Almora Jr. and Kris Bryant each hit two-run homers to take leads, but Quintana surrendered the lead each time. The Cubs still found themselves down 6–4 in the bottom of the ninth when Ian Happ drove in a run with two outs on a bases load hit by pitch to narrow the lead to 6–5, but Bryant could not drive in the tying run, flying out to the end the game. 11978:– Tyler Chatwood pitched better, going 5.1 innings and allowing two runs, but still walked four and left the game trailing 2–0. Still trailing in the seventh, Kyle Schwarber hit a sacrifice fly to narrow the lead to 2–1. Ben Zobrist followed by doubling in the tying run and Kris Bryant drove in Zobrist to give the Cubs the 3–2 lead. In the eighth, Schwarber hit a three-run homer to extend the lead to 6–2. Brandon Morrow notched his 14th save of the season as the Cubs beat the Mets 6–4. 12785:– The Cubs next traveled across the country to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kyle Hendricks shut down the struggling D-Backs, allowing only one run in 8.2 innings of work. Javier Baez delivered the big hit for the Cubs, a two-run home run in the sixth to give the Cubs a 3–0 lead. Kris Bryan also hit a two-run home run, his first since July, as the Cubs won 5–1. The win, coupled with a Brewers loss, moved the division lead to 3.5 games and reduced the Cubs magic number to 11. 12342:– Jon Lester pitched five plus innings while allowing three runs in the last game before the All-Star break. The Cub offense gave Lester an early 5–0 lead and the Cubs coasted from there. Jason Heyward drove in two runs as the Cubs swept the Padres 7–4. The win moved the Cubs to a division lead of 2.5 games over the Brewers who lost their sixth game in a row. The Cubs entered the All-Star break with the best record in the National League at 55–38 and the largest division lead. 11757:– The Cubs returned to the road after an off day to face the St. Louis Cardinals. José Quintana allowed five hits and three runs in four innings of work, but the Cub bullpen held the Cardinals scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Cub offense, however, continued to struggle, failing to score a run until the ninth when they pushed two runs across the plate before Kris Bryant grounded out to end the game. The Cubs lost their third in a row, falling 3–2 to the Cardinals. 12546:– After an off day, the Cubs welcomed the second-place Brewers to town for a short two-game series. José Quintana was rocked, allowing five runs and three home runs in five innings. The Cub offense again struggled as they were shutout 7–0. Ben Zobrist was ejected for arguing balls and strikes, marking his first career ejection. Joe Maddon was also ejected from the game for arguing balls and strikes. The loss moved the Brewers to within two games of the Cubs. 12236:– In the final game of the brief two-game series against the Tigers, José Quintana pitched the Cubs' first quality start since June 21, going six innings and allowing only two runs. Javier Báez stole home for the second time on the season and Willson Contreras drove in three runs on a double and a solo home run to give the Cubs the 5–2 win. The win marked the Cubs' season-high sixth straight win on the season as they stayed within one game of the first-place Brewers. 12042:– The Cubs managed only two runs on six hits, scoring on a groundout by Ben Zobrist and sacrifice fly from Anthony Rizzo in the first inning. However, Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings while giving up only one hit. The Cub bullpen finished the game for Lester without allowing a baserunner as the Cubs retired the last 19 Pirates in the game to win 2–0. The win moved the Cubs 13 games over .500, but they remained half a game behind the Brewers in the division. 11773:– In the series finale against the Cardinals, the game was delayed twice by rain and the Cubs took the lead twice only to give the up the lead almost immediately. Jon Lester allowed two runs in 5.1 innings of work and the game went to extra innings tied at two. In the 14th, Javier Báez hit his ninth home run of the season to give the Cubs the 3–2 lead, but Luke Farrell, for the second straight game, gave up a two-run walk-off home run, this time to former Cub, 12336:– In game two of the series, Kyle Hendricks pitched five innings while allowing two runs. Meanwhile, the Cub offense scored 11 runs, three each in the eighth and ninth, to give the Cubs the 11–6 win. Javier Báez homered and drove in five runs while Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber also homered in the easy win. Combined with a doubleheader loss by the Brewers earlier in the day, the Cubs moved a game and a half up on the Brewers in sole possession of first place. 12687:– Cole Hamels pitched five innings while allowing two unearned runs. Trailing 2–1 in the eighth, Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run home run to give the Cubs a 3–2 lead. However, Carl Edwards Jr. walked in a run in the eighth and the Brewers scored the game-winner in the ninth with a bases loaded ground ball on which Kris Bryant tried to turn a double play, but could not get the final out. The loss moved the Cubs' division lead to four games over the Brewers. 95: 11675:. The Cub offense remained hot as Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs while Willson Contreras hit his first home run of the year. Ian Happ also homered as Albert Almora Jr. led off for the fifth consecutive game. Tyler Chatwood earned his first win as the Cubs blew out the Indians 10–3. The Cubs moved to 11–9 on the season, two games over .500 for the first time on the year. Javier Báez and Kyle Schwarber continued their strong start to the season. 12576:– José Quintana pitched five innings while allowing only one run. The Cubs scored their only run on a solo home run by Kyle Schwarber, the fourth straight game scoring only on a lone solo home run. However, the game went to extra innings before the Pirates won it on a walk off home run off of Cubs' pitcher Brandon Kintzler. The Cubs' division lead moved to 3.5 games as the Brewers returned to second place with a win over the Cardinals. 12167:– Looking to end their five-game losing streak and doing so without Kris Bryant who was placed on the DL for the first time in his career, Jon Lester pitched five strong innings allowing only two runs. Javier Báez went 4–5 in the game with a double and two home runs including a grand slam in the sixth inning. The Cubs broke out of their slump, scoring nine runs to defeat the Dodgers 9–4. The Cubs remained 2.5 games out of first with the win. 12767:– The Cubs returned home to face the Reds for the final time on the season. Cole Hamels pitched 6.2 innings, giving up eight hits and two runs, and left trailing 2–0. However, once Reds' starter Matt Harvey left the games, the Cubs took the lead on an Ian Happ three-run home run. Jorge De La Rosa pitched the ninth to earn his first career save as the Cubs won. A Brewers' win resulted in the Cubs' division lead remaining at 1.5 games. 11649:– Kris Bryant was hit in the face on a pitch in the first inning and forced to leave the game. He passed all concussion tests and appeared to only suffer a contusion on his face from the pitch. Albert Almora Jr., making his fourth straight start in center field, made three highlight reel catches in the game and the Cubs jumped out to an early lead on consecutive first-inning singles by Tommy La Stella, Kyle Schwarber, and 11681:– Kris Bryant missed his second consecutive game as the Cubs finished their short two-game series against the Indians. Jon Lester became the first Cub starter to pitch seven innings (Eddie Butler having pitched seven in relief on March 30), but he gave up three solo home runs as the Cubs lost 4–1. Anthony Rizzo drove in the Cubs only run in the game as the Cub offense struggled again, leaving nine runners on base. 12833:– The Cub offense finally broke out against the Pirates as they took an early 6–1 lead on a two-run home run by Jason Heyward. However, the Cub bullpen could not hold a 6–2 lead as the Pirates tied it at six in the 9th. In the 10th, Albert Almora Jr. drove in the winning run with a two-out single to give the Cubs a 7–6 win. The win kept the Cubs half a game ahead of the Brewers with four games left in the season. 12699:– In the final game of the series against the Brewers, Jose Quintana pitched 6.2 innings while allowing only two runs. Ben Zobrist and Daniel Murphy each had three hits as Murphy and Kyle Schwarber homered to take a 6–1 lead. The bullpen continued its recent struggles, allowing two runs in the seventh to narrow the lead to 6–4, but the Cubs held on for the win. The win moved the Cubs' division lead to four games. 12072:– After a day off, the Cubs traveled to St. Louis to face the Cardinals. Jon Lester pitched well for the Cubs, giving up two runs in six innings. The Cubs offense was impressive as Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber, and Kris Bryant homered (Bryant's homer breaking an 0–16 slump). Bryant drove in four runs in the game while Schwarber drove in three and Albert Almora Jr. drove in two as the Cubs pounded the Cardinals 13–5. 12791:– The Cub offense came alive in the second game against the D-Backs, as Javier Baez hit a two-run home run in the first inning, following a 17-pitch at-bat by Anthony Rizzo. The Cubs added six more runs on a homer by Daniel Murphy and RBIs by Rizzo, Albert Almora Jr., Willson Contreras, and Ian Happ. The win reduced the Cubs magic number to 10, but the division lead remained at 3.5 games with a Brewers' win. 24751:"The Cubs have placed Jason Heyward on the 7 day concussion DL after he hit the wall hard on the walk off HR by Dexter Fowler on Sunday night. They called up infielder David Bote to take his place. Also, pitcher Rob Zastryzny was called up for pitcher Cory Mazzoni who pitched last night. The Cubs are starting Jen-Ho Tseng on Tuesday in place of Yu Darvish who is ill. He was called up from Triple-A as well" 11619:– Jon Lester pitched six strong innings and allowed one unearned run while the Cub offense broke open the game early scoring eight runs on 14 hits. Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs each while Jason Heyward homered as the Cubs took an 8–1 lead. Eddie Butler allowed four runs in the seventh to narrow the lead but the Cub bullpen closed the door from there as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 8–5. 12586:. For an MLB-record fifth straight game, the Cubs scored their only rum on a solo home run, this time by Anthony Rizzo. Kyle Hendricks gave up two runs while pitching seven innings and the Cubs lost their third straight game, losing 2–1. The loss reduced the Cubs division lead to two games over the Cardinals. Earlier in the day, the Cubs traded a minor league prospect to the Washington Nationals for 2B 12608:– Alec Mills was recalled from AAA Iowa to make the start and pitched well, going 5.2 innings while allowing only one run. Newly acquired Daniel Murphy hit his first home run as a Cub in the bottom of the eighth to give the Cubs a 2–1 lead. However, Pedro Strop gave up a game-tying home run in the ninth. In the bottom of the 10th, David Bote homered to give the Cubs the 3–2 walk-off win over the Reds. 11823:– In the finale of the interleague series against the Sox, the Cubs jumped up early on the Sox again, taking a 2–0 lead in the first on a Javier Báez two-run scoring single. The Sox rallied to tie it at two, but after the Cubs took a 3–2 lead on an Ian Happ double, the Sox again rallied and took the lead. The Cubs could manage nothing further, ending their five-game winning streak with the 5–3 loss. 12470:– In game two of a four-game series against the Padres, José Qunitana pitched six innings and allowed only one run. Javier Báez and Anthony Rizzo homered and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs as the Cubs led 5–2 in the ninth. Pedro Strop allowed two runs in the top of the ninth, but earned the save as the Cubs won 5–4. The Cubs maintained their one-game division lead as the Brewers also won on the day. 12184:

homered and Addison Russell drove in the tying run on a sacrifice fly. In the seventh, the Cubs blew the game open as Jason Heyward doubled in the go-ahead run, Almora drove in another, and Anthony Rizzo, who had four hits on the day, hit a bases-clearing double to move the lead to 8–3. A Russell two-run homer ended the scoring in the seven-run seventh inning and the Cubs went on to win 11–5.

12120:– The following day, the Cubs traveled to Cincinnati to take on the Reds in a virtual tie for first place in the division. Kyle Hendricks pitched five scoreless innings before allowing a run in the sixth inning via a bases-loaded walk. Hendricks left the game and Randy Rosario, who had a 0.60 ERA in 12 appearances for the Cubs, replaced him gave up a grand slam to the first batter he faced, 12648:– In a makeup of a previously rained out game, the Cubs traveled to Atlanta to take on the Braves. Mike Montgomery, coming off the DL, gave up four runs in 4.1 innings and left trailing 4–3 However Tommy La Stella hit his first home run of the year, a pinch-hit two-run homer to put the Cubs in front 5–4. The Cub bullpen shut out the Braves for the remainder of the game as the Cubs won again. 22: 12201:– With the weather remaining hot and the wind continuing to blow out, the Cubs again fell behind early to the Twins. Trailing 7–4 in the fifth, the Cubs exploded for five runs to take the lead and added another five runs in the seventh to win 14–9. The Cubs mustered 20 hits in the game, but only three extra base hits, all doubles, to overcome the Twins and win their third straight game. 12681:, the Cubs pounded out three solo home runs while Jon Lester silenced the Phillies' bats. Lester pitched six shutout innings as the Cub offense added on against the Phillie bullpen giving the Cubs tan 8–0 lead. Brandon Kintzler gave up the shutout in the ninth, but the Cubs won 8–1. The win moved the Cubs' division lead to five games over the Brewers and 5.5 games over the Cardinals. 12066:– After managing only two hits the day before, the Cubs tripled that total, getting six hits in the final game of the series. However, they could not push across a run as they were shut out for the second consecutive day by the Brewers, losing 1–0. Mike Montgomery pitched well for the Cubs, only giving up one run in six innings of work as the Cubs fell 1.5 games out of first place. 11933:– After placing Yu Darvish on the DL, the Cubs moved Tyler Chatwood to their ESPN Sunday Night Baseball start against the Giants. Chatwood continued his season-long struggles, walking five in 2.2 innings before being removed from the game. The bullpen tossed 6.1 scoreless innings of relief and Javier Báez hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth to give the Cubs the 8–3 win. 12552:– Anthony Rizzo returned to the cleanup spot and hit a two-run homer in the first to give the Cubs an early 2–0 lead. Rizzo drove in three runs in the game and Jason Heyward drove in two as the Cubs beat the Brewers 8–4. Kyle Hendicks pitched well, but allowed four runs in six innings of work. The win returned the Cubs' lead to three games over Milwaukee. 11899:– After an off day, the Cubs returned home to face the Cleveland Indians. Tyler Chatwood struggled, walking six and giving up four runs in 2.2 innings. Mike Montgomery, in relief of Chatwood, struggled as well, giving up six runs in 2.1 innings as the Indians jumped out to a 10–0 lead. An Ian Happ pinch hit home run in the ninth averted the shutout, but the Cubs fell 10–1. 12570:– Tyler Chatwood got the start after Mike Montgomery went the disabled list, but lasted only two-plus innings while walking three and allowing three runs. For the third consecutive game, the Cubs only managed to score on a solo home run, this time by Ben Zobrist. As a result, the Cubs lost 3–1 and saw the Cardinals move into second place, only four games out. 11794:

including the tying and go-ahead run as the Cubs came from behind to defeat the Marlins 4–3. Prior to the game, Jason Heyward was placed on the concussion DL, having injured himself on Dexter Fowler's walk-off home run on Sunday night. David Bote, called up take Heyward's place on the roster, had a pinch hit two-run double in the second to narrow the Marlin lead to 3–2.

12130:– José Quintana pitched five innings, giving up nine hits and four runs against the Reds in game two of the series. The Cubs took the lead however in the fourth on a Javier Baez run-scoring single and a Kyle Schwarber two-run homer, but Quintana could not hold the lead and the Cubs lost 6–3. The loss coupled with a Brewers win, moved the Cubs to two games out of first. 11514:– Yu Darvish pitched six dominant innings, allowing only one run but left the game tied. The Brewers took the lead in the eighth, but Ben Zobrist drove in the tying run on an infield single in the ninth. Ian Happ drove in two more runs and Jon Lester pinch hit and drove in a run on a bunt as the Cubs won 5–2. Brandon Morrow earned his first save as a Cub in the game. 12084:– After scoring 19 runs in the first two games of the series against the Cardinals, the Cubs were shutout on Sunday Night Baseball. José Quintana pitched well, giving up two runs in five innings as the Cubs lost 5–0. Javier Báez left the game after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch in the second inning. After the series, the Cubs remained half a game out of first. 11959:– Looking to complete the sweep of the Pirates, Kyle Hendricks gave up two runs on seven hits in five innings. The Cubs loaded the bases in the first inning after Javier Báez doubled in Albert Almora Jr. to take an early lead. The Cubs failed to score further and could not manage to push across another run. Leaving 11 runners on base in the game, the Cubs fell 2–1. 12705:– The Cubs next traveled to Washington to face the Nationals. Kyle Hendricks started well, but ended up giving up four runs in five innings and left trailing 4–3. Willson Contreras drove in the tying run in the eighth and the game went to extra innings. In the 10th, David Bote continued his clutch hitting against the Nationals, doubling in the go-ahead run while 12558:– Jon Lester pitched six scoreless innings as the Cubs shut out the Pirates in Pittsburgh 1–0. Ian Happ homered for the only run of the game as three Cub relievers kept the shutout intact. The win was the Cubs' 70th on the season, moved the Cubs to 20 games over .500 for the first time on the season, and extended the division lead to 3.5 games. 12596:– After five straight games of only scoring on a solo home run, David Bote hit a two-run home run and Javier Báez hit a three-run shot as the Cub offense woke up to score eight runs. Jon Lester pitched 5.2 innings and allowed only one run as the Cubs beat the Tigers 8–2. Anthony Rizzo also homered for the Cubs as their division lead remained at two games. 11927:– With José Quintana on the hill in a rare Saturday night game at Wrigley Field, the Cubs took an early lead on a bases loaded walk and a Kyle Schwarber home run. Quintana quickly gave up the lead allowing four runs and failing to escape the fifth. Javier Báez also homered as the Cubs narrowed the deficit to 5–4, but could not complete the comeback. 12614:– Jose Quintana pitched five innings and allowed two runs, but left with a 6–2 lead against the Reds. Daniel Murphy, Kyle Schwarber, and Javier Báez all homered as the Cubs put the game out of reach in the seventh, taking a 10–2 lead. Brandon Kintzler allowed two two-run homers in the eighth to narrow the lead, but the Cubs held on to win 10–6. 12851:– In game two of the series, the Cubs took an early lead in the first on another error by the Cardinals. Cole Hamels surrendered runs in the fourth and fifth and left trailing 2–1. The Cubs offense managed nothing further as the Cubs lost. A Brewers' win later in the day moved the teams into a tie for the division lead with one game remaining. 12482:– In the final game of the four-game series against the Padres, the Cubs fell behind early, but tied it in the seventh. However, Carl Edwards Jr. gave up the lead in the eighth and the Padres added four in the ninth to beat the Cubs 10–6. Javier Báez and Ben Zobrist each homered in the loss, but the Cubs remained one game ahead of the Brewers. 12564:– Cole Hamels pitched seven shutout innings and Kyle Schwarber homered as the Cubs beat the Pirates 1–0 for the second consecutive game. The Cubs tied a Major League record by turning seven double plays in the game. The win extended the Cubs' division lead to a season-high 4.5 games and moved a season-high 21 games over .500. 12173:– Kyle Hendricks struggled, pitching only 2.2 innings while giving up six runs on eight hits. The Cubs were able to narrow the lead as Willson Contreras drove in four runs, but the Cubs could not muster enough offense to make up for Hendricks' poor performance and lost 7–5. The loss moved the Cubs to 1–6 on their eight-game road trip. 11520:– José Quintana pitched six scoreless innings and the Cubs bullpen continued its strong performance shutting out the Brewers 3–0. Ben Zobrist homered and Albert Almora Jr. drove in a run in the win as the Cubs finished their season-opening road trip with a 5–4 record. Anthony Rizzo missed his third straight game due to a back injury. 12464:– With the Padres in town, Jesse Chavez gave up his first runs as a Cub, surrendering a three-run home run to Padres catcher Austin Hedges in the sixth and the Cub bullpen surrendered three more runs. The Cub offense only mustered one run and the Cubs lost 6–1. However, with a Brewers' loss as well, the Cubs remained in first place. 12136:– Luke Farrell made his first start for the Cubs who needed a spot start due to the rainout earlier in the week. Farrell gave up three runs in 2.2 innings and Brian Duensing fared no better, giving up a grand slam to Reds starter Anthony DeScalfini putting the Cubs down 8–1. The Cubs went on to lose 11–2, their third straight loss. 11639:– Yu Darvish pitched four shutout innings before giving up five runs in the fifth inning. Willson Contreras gave the Cubs an early 2–0 lead in the first inning on a double, but the Cub offense managed nothing further in the game and the Cubs fell 5–2. The Cubs placed Ben Zobrist on the DL prior to the game and his replacement, 11817:– After a two-hour plus rain delay, the Cubs jumped up quickly on the Sox again, this time scoring four runs in the first and adding one in the second. Willson Contreras homered again and drove in three runs giving him 10 RBI in the two game against the Sox. Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer as the Cubs held off the Sox 8–4. 11687:– In a pitcher's duel, Kyle Hendricks pitched seven shutout innings and Kyle Schwarber homered to give the Cubs a 1–0 win over the Brewers at Wrigley Field in the first of a four-game series. The win ended the Brewers' eight-game winning streak. Kris Bryant missed his third straight game after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. 12419:– Travelling to St. Louis, the Cubs took the lead in the third on an Anthony Rizzo home run, but Mike Montgomery quickly gave up the lead, surrendering five runs in the next two innings. Javier Báez homered in the fifth, but it was not enough as the Cubs fell 5–2. The loss reduced the Cubs' division lead to 1.5 games. 12362:– Jon Lester failed to get out of the fourth inning while allowing eight runs as the Cubs were blown out by the Cardinals 18–5. Victor Caratini, Ian Happ, and Tommy La Stella each pitched at least an inning in the game as the Cubs looked to save their bullpen for the doubleheader the next day. Cardinals first baseman 12267:

Brandon Morrow surrendered a home run to the first batter he faced in the ninth to blow only his second save on the season. The Cubs loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but could not push across a run. In the 10th, the Cubs again loaded the bases, this time without a hit on two walks and an error by the Reds'

11800:– Kris Bryant hit his 100th career home run while Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in five runs. Addison Russell hit his first homer of the year and drove in two as the Cubs blew out the Marlins 13–4. José Quintana pitched six innings while only giving up two runs as the Cubs swept the Marlins in the three-game series. 12214:– Looking for the sweep with the wind still blowing out, Jon Lester pitched five innings while allowing four runs, only two earned. He also gave the Cubs the lead in the second with a three-run homer. The Cub offense continued its hot streak, scoring 11 runs and taking an 11–5 lead into the eighth. However, reliever 11751:– Yu Darvish failed once again to make it out of the fifth inning, giving up six runs and three home runs to the Rockies. Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo each hit solo home runs, but the Cub bullpen also struggled giving up five runs. Willson Contreras committed two errors in the game as the Cubs were blown out 11–2. 12030:– In the final game of the series against the Phillies, Anthony Rizzo homered again and drove in another run as the Cubs won 4–3. Kris Bryant and Tommy La Stella each drove in a run as well. Brandon Morrow pitched the ninth for his 15th save on the season as the Cubs moved within half a game of the idle Brewers. 12773:– In game two against the Reds, Jon Lester pitched seven shutout innings while the Cub bullpen held the Reds scoreless for the rest of the game. Willson Contreras drove in the only run of the game with a single in the sixth inning as the Cubs won 1–0. A Brewers' loss extended the division lead to 2.5 games. 12262:– In the series finale against the Reds, the Cubs took the early lead as Addison Russell drove in two runs with a double in the second. However, Jon Lester surrendered the lead on a Eugenio Suarez two-run homer. Russell would drive in another run on a groundout to tie the game at three. However, the Reds' 12602:– The Cubs returned home to take on the Reds. Cole Hamels pitched a complete game, the Cubs first of the year, allowing only one run as the Cubs blew out the Reds 7–1. Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in three runs while Javier Báez also homered and Victor Caratini drove in two runs as the Cubs won easily. 14661:

Following their loss to the Brewers the previous day, the Cubs faced the Rockies who were forced to travel from Los Angeles following their tiebreaker loss to the Dodgers to face the Cubs in Chicago on October 2. The Rockies scored in the first on two hits and a sacrifice fly giving the Rockies a 1–0

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would retake the lead on a steal of second, advancing to third on a throwing error by Willson Contreras, and scoring on a throwing error by Albert Almora Jr. Still trailing in the seventh, Javier Báez drove in two on a single and a good baserunning play by Jason Heyward to give the Cubs the 5–4 lead.

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came to Wrigley. Farrell struggled, allowing five runs in the first and being forced from the game in the fourth. Trailing 7–1 in the eighth, the Cubs again turned to position players to provide some relief for the bullpen as Victor Caratini pitched an inning and, with two outs in the ninth, Anthony

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gave up three Cardinal runs in less than an inning as the Cubs trailed the Cards 5–1 in the eighth. Javier Báez continued his strong play on the homestand homering to narrow the deficit to 5–3 in the eighth, but the Cubs could not complete the comeback falling 5–3. Báez had three hits in the game as

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was just as good, allowing no runs in seven innings. Leading 1–0 in the ninth, the Nationals extended their lead to 3–0 off the Cub bullpen. In the bottom half of the ninth, Jason Heyward reached on an infield single and Albert Almora Jr and Willson Contreras were hit by pitches to load

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to Wrigley Field with temperatures in the 90s and the wind blowing out. The Cubs homered four times including a grand slam by Addison Russell which gave the Cubs the lead for good. Joe Mauer homered twice for the Twins and drove in five runs, but it was not enough as the Cubs pounded out 10 runs on

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who was making his second start off the DL. Kershaw allowed only one run in his five innings and left with a 3–1 lead. José Quintana pitched 5.1 innings for the Cubs, giving up three runs and seven hits. With Kershaw out of the game in the sixth inning, the Cubs took advantage as Alberta Almora Jr.

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to Wrigley Field. The Cubs jumped up quickly on the Sox, scoring five runs in the first inning. Willson Contreras hit a grand slam in the first, a solo home run in the sixth, and doubled twice, driving in a career-high seven RBIs as the Cubs routed the Sox. Kris Bryant also drove in two runs in the

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off-season improvements began after the end of the 2017 season. Construction was started under the seats behind home plate on the first of four premier luxury clubs to be located around the park. The players dugouts have been relocated further down the left and right field foul lines to accommodate

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pitched well, limiting the Cubs to four hits in 6.2 innings of work. Freeland left in the seventh with a runner on. The Cubs eventually loaded the bases on walk and a Tommy La Stella reach on catcher's interference. However, Jason Heyward struck out as a pinch hitter to end the threat. Following a

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took an early 2–0 lead off of Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs went without a hit for 5.2 innings, but Jason Heyward got the first Cub hit on a single with the bases loaded in the sixth to score two runs and tie the game at two. In the seventh, Anthony Rizzo coaxed a walk with the bases loaded to drive in

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to Wrigley. Kyle Hendricks struggled early for the Cubs, giving up three runs and was only able to get through five innings. Trailing 3–0, the Cubs scored three on three doubles by Tommy La Stella, Albert Almora Jr., and Jason Heyward and a single by Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo drove in his second run of

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on five pitches to force in the winning run as the Cubs fell 5–4. In the nightcap of the doubleheader, Ian Happ homered again for the Cubs while driving in four runs. The homer was the 14,000th in Cubs history. Jason Heyward drove in four runs with a bloop, bases-clearing triple and sacrifice fly.

11693:– Yu Darvish pitched six innings allowing only one run and left with the lead on the strength of RBI singles by Javier Báez and Anthony Rizzo. However, the Brewers tied it in the seventh before Addison Russell scored the go-ahead run in the bottom half of the inning on an error by Brewer shortstop 12839:– With the Brewers off, the Cubs pushed their division lead to one game as Jon Lester pitched six innings of scoreless baseball. The Cub bullpen also held the Pirates scoreless as David Bote drove in two run with a triple. As a result, the Cubs won 3–0 to extend their division lead to a full game. 12760:

bearing down on the East Coast, the Cubs, who had sought to have the game moved to the end of the season, fell behind early as Mike Mongtomery lasted only four innings. However, Javier Báez drove in three runs including the winning run in the 10th inning as the Cubs came from behind to earn a 4–3

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to give up the lead in the ninth as the Cubs lost 4–3. In game two of the doubleheader, Mike Montgomery pitched six innings allowing just one run as the game went into extra innings tied at one. In the bottom of the 10th, Kris Bryant tripled to lead off the inning and Albert Almora Jr. singled to

12642:– In the continuation of the previous night's game, Ben Zobrist drove in the winning run in the 11th to win the game 2–1, marking the Cubs seventh straight win. In the normally scheduled game for the day, the Mets pounded out 10 runs as they blew out the Cubs 10–3 ending the Cubs winning streak. 12281:

to take on the Giants and sent struggling Kyle Hendricks to the mound. Hendricks pitched a masterful game, going 8.1 innings while allowing only one run, but left with the game tied in the ninth at one. Anthony Rizzo committed two errors in the same inning that led to the Giants first run while

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was recalled from Iowa to start and make his major-league debut. Underwood pitched well, lasting four innings and allowing only one run. The Cub bullpen pitched well, but Justin Wilson allowed another run in the eighth as the Cubs trailed 2–0 heading to the ninth. Following a one-out single off

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relieved Cub starter José Quintana and gave up a three-run homer to tie the game. In the ninth, the Phillies homered again, this time off Cub closer Brandon Morrow, to take a 5–3 lead. In the ninth, the Cubs worked the bases loaded and, with two outs and two strikes, Jason Heyward hit his first

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Caratini grand slam. However, the Cub bullpen again struggled, giving up a two-run homer to Bryce Harper as the Nationals retook the lead 6–5 in the seventh. After another rain delay, the Cubs could not come back, losing again. With a Brewers' win, the Cubs division lead narrowed to 2.5 games.

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against the Nationals. After a rain delay before the game, García only lasted one-third of an inning and allowed three runs. The Cubs committed three errors in the game as the Nationals blew out the Cubs 10–3. In game two of the doubleheader, the Cubs took a 4–1 lead in the fifth off a Victor

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was called up from Iowa to make the start for game two of the series against the Marlins, but lasted only two innings while giving up three runs. The Cub bullpen kept up its strong performance on the season, not allowing another run in seven innings of work. Victor Caratini drove in two runs

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to play a three-game series. Yu Darvish came off the DL to make the start against the Braves. Darvish pitched four innings and allowed one run before leaving with a leg cramp. However, the Cubs remained tied at one into the eighth inning before Carl Edwards Jr. allowed a home run to rookie

12693:– Mike Montgomery gave up five hits and walked three while allowing two runs in only four innings of work. The Cub bullpen fared much worse, allowing nine runs in four innings as the Brewers routed the Cubs 11–1. The loss reduced the Cubs' division lead to three games over the Brewers. 12738:– With the Cubs' lead narrowing, the Cubs welcomed the Brewers to Wrigley Field for a three-game series. In game one, Jon Lester allowed three runs in 5.2 innings of work and left trailing 3–2. The Cub offense managed only five hits and lost 3–2 narrowing the division lead to one game 12304:– In the final game of the series against the Giants, Mike Montgomery gave up four runs in the first inning, but the Cubs came back to tie on three home runs: solo homers by Javier Báez and Jason Heyward and a two-run shot by Kris Bryant in his return from the DL. In the 13th inning, 12113:

combined to pitch a six-hit shutout. Javier Báez had three hits and scored two runs while Kyle Schwarber hit his 14th home run of the season as the Cubs won 4–0. The win moved the Cubs into a virtual tie with the Brewers pending the result of the Brewers game in Pittsburgh later that

12048:– Kyle Hendricks pitched well, but was lifted for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning trailing 1–0. Taking Hendricks out early backfired as the Cub bullpen fell apart, allowing five runs in the sixth as the Cubs lost to the Pirates 7–1. The loss ended the Cubs four game winning streak. 11877:

entered in the eighth for a six-out save for the Reds, but promptly gave up a home run to Ian Happ and an RBI double to Anthony Rizzo as the Cubs tied the game at four. The game went to 11 innings before Justin Wilson walked two and gave up a single to load the bases. He then walked

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to give the Braves a 2–1 lead. In the ninth, Albert Almora Jr. doubled with one out and scored on an Addison Russell game-tying double. Ben Zobrist then drove in Russell to give the Cubs the lead and Brandon Morrow pitched a perfect bottom half of the ninth to give the Cubs the 3–2

12476:– Kyle Schwarber and Anthony Rizzo each homered in a five-run second inning to give Kyle Hendricks a 5–0 lead. Hendricks, pitching into the sixth, allowed four runs, but the Cub bullpen shut out the Padres to preserve the 5–4 win. The Cubs' division lead again remained at one game. 12744:– In game two, Jose Quintana continued his strong pitching against the Brewers pitching 6.2 innings of shutout ball while the Cub bullpen also held the Brewers scoreless. Victor Caratini drove in two runs as the Cubs won 3–0. The win returned the Cubs' division lead to two games. 12750:– In the final game of the series, Kyle Hendricks pitched well, allowing only two runs in five innings, but the Cub offense managed only one run. The Brewers scored three more runs of a tired Cub bullpen to notch the 5–1 win and reduce the division lead to one game once again. 12078:– Addison Russell and Jason Heyward each homered against the Cardinals as Kyle Hendricks pitched six innings and allowed three runs. Brandon Morrow, pitching for the first time in over a week, struggled, giving up two hits in the ninth, but earned the save as the Cubs won 6–3. 12496:. Javier Bez went 2–4 with a homer, double, and two RBI. Cole Hamels pitched six innings while allowing only one run in his second start with the Cubs to earn the win. Pedro Strop earned the save as the Cubs defeated the Royals 3–1 and moved their division lead to 1.5 games. 13287:

RHP Oscar De La Cruz placed on the restricted list after being suspended 80 games for testing positive for a banned substance. RHP Carl Edwards Jr. (right shoulder) activated from DL. LHP Rob Zastryzny activated from DL and sent to Iowa. RHP Dillon Maples optioned to Iowa.

12779:– In the final game of the series against the Reds, the Cubs' offense continued its struggles, scoring only one run. Jose Quintana pitched five innings and allowed two runs as the Cubs lost 2–1. However, with a loss by the Brewers, the division lead remained at 2.5 games. 12821:– The Pirates came to Chicago and continued to baffle the Cubs' offense, winning easily 6–1. Cole Hamels gave up three runs in six innings while the bullpen surrendered three more runs. The loss, combined with a Brewers' win, reduced the Cubs' division lead to 1.5 games. 12366:

went 5–5 with three home runs, two doubles, and seven RBIs becoming only the second player ever to have three homers and two doubles in a game. However, the Cubs maintained their first place lead of three games over the Brewers as Milwaukee lost their seventh straight

11863:– The Cubs returned to Cincinnati to face the Reds four times in three days. The Cubs scored three runs in the first to take the early lead. Addison Russell went 4–4 with a walk in the game while scoring a run and driving in a run. Ian Happ, who went to college at the 12761:

win. Baez homered, doubled, and drove in the winning run on a bunt single as he strengthened his MVP resume. However, Pedro Strop left the game with a hamstring injury after batting in the 10th. The win moved the Cubs' division lead to 1.5 games with the Brewers idle.

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to Wrigley Field. Though Arrieta was not scheduled to pitch in the series, the Cubs gave him a video tribute between innings and the crowd cheered him as he came out of the dugout to acknowledge the crowd. In the game, the Cub offense was stymied by Phillies starter

12396:– In game two of the series against the D-Backs, the Cubs only managed a Jason Heyward solo home run. Kyle Hendricks allowed three runs in five innings as the Cubs lost their second in a row, losing 5–1. The loss further reduced the Cubs' division lead to 1.5 games. 12326:. In the ninth, Anthony Rizzo, who batted leadoff in the game, doubled with two outs to drive in the tying run. In the 10th, Javier Báez singled and stole second, advancing to third on a throwing error by Hedges and scored on a throwing error by Padre centerfielder 12803:– After their first scheduled off day in more than three weeks, the Cubs traveled across town to face the White Sox. Jose Quintana gave up six runs in five innings of work against his former team as the Cubs were blown out for the second straight game, losing 10–4. 12412:

grand slam. Trailing 6–4 in the bottom of the ninth, David Bote, in the lineup after Kris Bryant was placed on the DL, homered following a Ben Zobrist pinch-hit walk to tie the game at six. Anthony Rizzo followed with a long home run to right field to win the game

417:, the 2018-19 offseason was when it was announced that effective Opening Day 2020, the Cubs will be moving to a brand new regional cable TV channel, making them the 4th team overall to have their own cable station, officially ending a 7-decade long presence there. 11920:

to Wrigley Field for a three-game series. Kyle Hendricks pitched seven strong innings, giving up only one run. Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist each drove in two runs as the Cubs added four runs in the seventh and another in the eighth to blow open the game and win

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gave up five runs in the eighth to narrow the lead to one before Brandon Morrow came in to finish off the Twins with a four-out save. Lester earned his NL-leading 11th win on the season. The 11–10 win moved the Cubs back within half a game of first place

12654:– The Cubs next traveled to face the Phillies. Javier Baez homered in the fifth to give the Cubs a lead, but Jose Quintana gave up the lead in the sixth. Tied at one, the game went to extra innings where Brandon Kintzler game up a walk-off home run to 12502:– Mike Montgomery pitched into the seventh inning while allowing no runs. David Bote drove in three of the Cubs five runs as the Cubs shut out the Royals 5–0. Coupled with a Brewers' loss, the Cubs moved to 2.5 games ahead of Milwaukee in the division. 12297:

as Russell attempted to advance on the wild pitch. Victor Caratini doubled to drive in Ian Happ three batters later to give the Cubs a 2–0 lead. The Cubs' bullpen shut out the Giants and Steve Cishek earned his third save of the season as the Cubs won

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drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single in the 11th to win the game for the Giants. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant played in a minor league rehab game for the first time since being placed on the DL on June 26 and homered while driving in three

12508:– The Cub offense struggled in the final game of the series against the Royals failing to score a run. José Quintana struggled as well, giving up five runs in 6.1 innings as the Cubs lost 9–0. The loss reduced the Cubs' division lead to 1.5 games. 12098:. In game one of the day-night doubleheader, the Cubs took a lead into the ninth on RBIs by Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant. However, with Brandon Morrow unavailable, Justin Wilson walked the leadoff batter and gave up a pinch-hit two-run double to 11504:– Kyle Hendricks gave up four runs in five innings of work, but Javier Báez tied it with an RBI triple that he scored on following a Brewer error. However, an error by Kris Bryant in the bottom of the ninth set the stage for a walk-off single for 11554:– For the second straight day, Javier Báez homered twice, this time driving in four runs while Ian Happ hit a pinch-hit two-run home run as the Cubs clobbered the Pirates 13–5. Ben Zobrist and Kris Bryant also drove in two runs each in the rout. 23220: 24122: 12863:– The Cubs hosted the Brewers in tiebreaker game in which the winner would be NL Central champions and the loser would play in the Wild Card Game. The Cubs offense only managed one run, an Anthony Rizzo homer, as they lost to the Brewers 3–1. 12142:– Tyler Chatwood was unable to start as his wife was expected to have their first child, so Mike Montgomery started instead for the Cubs. Montgomery pitched six innings of one-run baseball, allowing only a pinch-hit home run by Reds' pitcher 12060:– The Cub offense was unable to score against the Brewers as the Cubs lost 4–0. Tyler Chatwood only walked two batters in five innings, but gave up the four runs on five hits. The loss moved the Cubs back out of first place by half a game. 11719:– Anthony Rizzo drove in the winning run with a groundout in the sixth inning following a Kris Bryant triple. The Cub pitching was again spectacular, allowing only two runs, none earned, in the 3–2 win over the Rockies at Wrigley Field. 14930:

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; K = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; OBP = On base percentage; SLG = Slugging

12732:– Following yet another rain delay, the final game of the series was postponed to September 13. The series experienced over 10 hours of rain delays on the weekend. With a win by the Brewers, the division lead was reduced to two games. 21922: 12809:– In game two against the White Sox, Jon Lester allowed three runs, two earned in five innings as Javier Baez drove in three runs while Ben Zobrist drove in two. The Cub bullpen did not allow a run in the game as the Cubs won 8–3. 12161:, Ben Zobrist moved to second on a balk and to third on an Anthony Rizzo single. A sacrifice fly by Javier Báez moved the score to 2–1 before Kyle Schwarber grounded out to end the game. The loss marked the Cubs' fifth straight. 11697:. Brandon Morrow earned his sixth save of the season by pitching a perfect ninth inning in the 3–2 win. The win moved the Cubs three games over .500 for the first time on the season. Kris Bryant missed his fourth straight game. 11965:– José Quintana pitched six scoreless innings while Ben Zobrist hit a two-run home run as the Cubs visited the New York Mets. The Cub bullpen gave up a solo home run, but Brandon Morrow got his 13th save as the Cubs won 5–1. 14836:

Willson Contreras hit two home runs (one a grand slam), doubled twice, and drove in seven runs in a May 10 game against the White Sox. Contreras became the first Cub with seven extra-base hits over two games since at least

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earned his first save as a Cub as Brandon Morrow had the night off. Addison Russell and Albert Almora Jr. each drove in a run as the Cubs won their fifth straight and moved into sole possession of first place in the NL

12827:– The Cub offense again struggled against the Pirates, failing to score as they were shut out 6–0. Mike Montgomery gave up five runs in four innings as the Cubs' division lead narrowed to half a game over the Brewers. 12620:– Kyle Hendricks pitched seven shutout innings and the Cub offense erupted for a nine runs on homers by David Bote and Kyle Schwarber. The 9–0 win over the Reds marked the first four-game sweep of the Reds since 1945. 12293:– José Quintana pitched six innings of shutout ball, but left with the score tied at zero. In the seventh, Addison Russell doubled, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and scored on a throwing error by Giants' catcher 14821:

Kris Bryant hit his 100th career home run on May 9 which also marked the three-year anniversary of his first home run. The home run also made Bryant the fastest Cub ever to hit 100 home runs, doing so in 487 games.

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took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his second major league start and the Indian bullpen shut down the Cubs. Jon Lester pitched well for the Cubs, giving up only one run in seven innings, but the Cubs fell

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Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K =

25218: 25062: 12815:– In their final road game of the season, Kyle Hendricks pitched 7.2 innings while allowing only one run. Kyle Schwarber homered and drove in two as the Cubs took an early 6–0 lead, as the Cubs beat the Sox 6–1. 12242:– After another off day, the Reds made their first trip to Wrigley Field on the season. Mike Montgomery allowed three runs in five innings of work, but the Cub offense couldn't muster much against Reds' starter 353:. On September 26, the Cubs clinched a trip to the postseason for the fourth year in a row, marking the longest streak in franchise history. The Cubs finished the 162-game schedule 95–67, earning a tie with the 23625: 12230:

the game on a groundout in the bottom of the seventh to give the Cubs the lead. A Kyle Schwarber homer in the eighth extend the lead to 5–3 and Pedro Strop earned the save as the Cubs won their fifth in a row.

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made his Cub debut, but struggled, giving up five runs in 4.1 innings. The Cub bullpen came through again against the Marlins, pitching 5.2 innings of one-run relief, but the game still went to extra innings.

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pitched eight innings for the Mets and allowed only one run while Cole Hames pitched five innings allowing no runs. However the game was tied at one after nine before the game was suspended due to rain.

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to give the Cubs the 3–0 lead. Javier Báez hit his seventh home run on the season and drove in three runs, but the Cubs still had to hang on for the 9–7 win with Brandon Morrow earning his fourth save.

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gave up four runs while walking three in less than an inning as the Cubs fell to the Pirates 6–1. The Cub offense struggled again, scoring only one run on Kyle Schwarber's solo home run in the fourth.

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hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to give the Cubs the 8–0 win. Lester pitched six strong innings while only allowing three hits in the win while the Cub bullpen continued its strong start.

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RHP Brandon Morrow (biceps) placed on 10-day DL. RHP Anthony Bass activated from DL, OF Albert Almora Jr. activated from family emergency list. minor league LHP Tyler Thomas traded to the

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singled off the wall in right to drive in the winning run for the Giants as the Cubs lost 5–4. With a Brewers loss later in the day, the Cubs remained a game and a half out of first place.

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Willson Contreras homered on the first pitch he saw in the All-Star game on July 17. Javier Báez, batting leadoff for the National League, singled on the first pitch he saw in the game.

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for a five-out save. The Cubs were able to score one run in the eighth and had runners on in the ninth, but failed to score, ending their six-game winning streak with the 3–2 loss.

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Activated SS Addison Russell and 3B Kris Bryant from 10-day DL. Designated LHP Rob Zastryzny and RHP Luke Farrell for assignment. Selected contracts of OF Terrance Gore and C

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RHP Anthony Bass placed on 10-day DL. RHP James Norwood optioned to Iowa. RHP Jesse Chavez added to active roster. RHP Luke Farrell and RHP Dillon Maples recalled from Iowa.

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Transferred RHP Brandon Morrow from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list retroactive to September 18. Selected the contract of RHP Allen Webster from Iowa.

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was thrown out for arguing that it was an illegal slide after the play was reviewed. Both Díaz and Hurdle stated after the game that they thought the slide was dirty.

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the Cubs' third run of the game and give the Cubs the 3–2 lead. Pedro Strop earned the save as the Cubs moved three games ahead of the Brewers in the division.

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The Cubs accomplished the statistical oddity of tying for the best record in the National League despite leading the NL (and second in the majors behind only

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who was attempting to turn a double play. The takeout slide by Rizzo forced Díaz's throw into right field and allowed two more runs to score. Pirate manager

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Invited non-roster OF Charcer Burks to spring training. RHP Brad Markey assigned to Chicago Cubs. OF D.J. Wilson, IF Stephen Bruno, C Cael Brockmeyer, RHP

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career walk-off home run, a grand slam, to win the game for the Cubs 7–5. With the win, the Cubs moved to within one game of the division-leading Brewers.

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LF Kevonte Mitchell, RF Daniel Spingola, LF Roberto Caro, 3B Kevin Cornelius, C Tyler Alamo, and C Gustavo Polanco assigned to Chicago Cubs. Optioned RHP

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On September 30, Anthony Rizzo drove in his 100th RBI on the season becoming the first left-handed hitter to drive in 100 runs in four seasons as a Cub.

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took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before falling apart and allowing six runs. The Cub bats were quiet again, failing to score as the Cubs lost 6–0.

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pitched the ninth for his first save of the year as the Cubs swept the Mets in the four-game series and moved 10 games over .500 on the season.

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to a major league split contract. Placed LHP Drew Smyly on 60-day disabled list. Signed free agent RHP Raidel Orta to a minor league contract.

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to determine the Central Division champions, failing in their quest to win the division for a third consecutive year. Instead, they hosted the

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Also on July 2, Javier Báez was named NL Player of the week. Báez batted .483 with eight extra-base hits, 10 runs, and 11 RBI during the week.

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drove in an insurance run as the Cubs won their second straight game 6–4. With the Brewers off, the Cubs' division lead moved to 4.5 games.

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the bases with two outs. David Bote pinch-hit and, with a 2–2 count, homered to straight away center field for the game-winning

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two of the four new clubs. The final club, located in the upper level, is planned for the 2019 season. The Hotel Zachary, just across

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drove in two runs with a single in the second and scored from first when Jon Lester reached on an error to give the Cubs a 3–0 lead.

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Recalled RHP Cory Mazzoni and RHP Justin Hancock from Iowa. LHP Rob Zastryzny placed on 10-DL. RHP Luke Farrell optioned to Iowa.

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92–70 in first place in the Central Division, winning the division title for the second consecutive year. The Cubs defeated the

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Signed free agent OF Josue Fernandez to a minor league contract. Signed free agent LHP Johan Lopez to a minor league contract.

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lead. Jon Lester, despite giving up the first inning run, pitched six innings and allowed only the one run. Rockies' pitcher

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from Iowa. Efrén Navarro designated for assignment. RHP Yu Darvish (triceps) placed on 10-day DL, LHP Randy Rosaro recalled.

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On July 11, it was announced that Javier Báez and Kyle Schwarber would participate in the All-Star game home run derby.

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from Washington Nationals for minor league IF Andruw Monasterio and cash considerations or a player to be named later.

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Rizzo faced the last D-Backs batter. The loss, coupled with a Brewer win, reduced the Cubs' division lead to 2.5 games.

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Anthony Rizzo singled in the third inning of a game against the Nationals on August 11 to earn his 1,000th career hit.

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Also on May 9, Willson Contreras tripled twice, becoming the first Cub catcher to triple twice in the same game since

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SS Addison Russell placed on administrative leave following further allegations of domestic violence by his ex-wife.

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Purchased contract of LHP Jaime García from Iowa. Placed OF Mark Zagunis on the 60-day DL (shoulder inflammation).

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LHP Cole Hamels added to roster. RHP Tyler Chatwood will pitch out of bullpen, RHP Cory Mazzoni optioned to Iowa.

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allowed one run over six innings, but the Cubs only managed one run in support. In a game that lasted 17 innings,

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On July 2, Jon Lester was named NL Pitcher of the month for June. Lester went 5–0 with a 1.13 ERA in the month.

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as the Cubs lost to the Cardinals 6–2. The loss and a Brewers' win left the Cubs' division lead at half a game.

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Anthony Rizzo hit the game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth on July 26 in his 1,000th career game.

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RHP Eddie Butler, minor league RHP Rollie Lacy, and player to be named later traded to Texas Rangers for LHP

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2B Daniel Murphy added to roster, SS Addison Russell placed on 10-day DL (finger) retroactive to August 21.

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RHP Carl Edwards Jr. activated off paternity list. IF David Bote and LHP Rob Zastryzny optioned to Iowa.

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3B Kris Bryant placed on 10-day DL (shoulder) retroactive to July 24, IF David Bote recalled from Iowa.

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On July 1, the Cubs scored 11 runs in their win over the Minnesota Twins, marking the first time since

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Anthony Rizzo returned from the disabled list, but the Cubs continued their rough start to the season.

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first base coach and Jim Benedict special assistant to baseball operations. Promoted first base coach

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12 hits. Mike Montgomery gave up five runs in five innings, but earned the win as the Cubs won 10–6.

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struggled and could not make it out of the fourth, but the bullpen pitched 5.2 scoreless innings as

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Cole Hamels was named NL Pitcher of the month for August. He went 4–0 in the month with a 0.69 ERA.

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hit a two-run home run to give the Cardinals the 8–6 win and the fourth loss in a row for the Cubs.

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from Iowa. Recalled RHP James Norwood from Iowa. Outrighted RHP Cory Mazzoni to Iowa. Signed LHP

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RHP Carl Edwards Jr. placed on 10-day DL (right shoulder), RHP Cory Mazzoni recalled from Iowa.

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Recalled RHP Cory Mazzoni from Iowa Cubs, optioned RHP Luke Farrell to Iowa Cubs. Placed RHP

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The Cubs routed the Reds, winning 10–0 behind José Quintana's seven innings of one-hit ball.

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The 2018 season was the second of the last for team broadcasts on long time FTA broadcaster

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for the division and the best record in the National League. They lost to the Brewers in a

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LHP Brian Duensing placed on 10-day DL (shoulder), LHP Randy Rosario recalled from Iowa.

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LHP Brian Duensing (shoulder) placed on 10-day DL, RHP Dillon Maples recalled from Iowa.

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LHP Brian Duensing activated from bereavement list, RHP Justin Hancock optioned to Iowa.

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OF Jason Heyward placed on 10-day DL (hamstring), RHP Dillon Maples recalled from Iowa.

5855: 28165: 28055: 27945: 27859: 25219:"Brandon Morrow injury update: Cubs closer activated from 10-day DL after pants fiasco" 24538:"Bailey beaten again as Cubs sweep four game series vs Reds | Lance McAlister | 700WLW" 12757: 10033: 9929: 9737: 7708: 5041: 1057: 703: 469: 213: 209: 190: 161: 48: 24462: 24387:"Another solo home run accounts for the Cubs' only offense in their 3rd straight loss" 23194: 23100: 21846: 14743: 14030: 11905:– In the final game of the brief series against the Indians, Cleveland rookie pitcher 11650: 10316: 3363: 3307: 1189: 28432: 28298: 28293: 28288: 28283: 28278: 28273: 28268: 28263: 28258: 28253: 28205: 28200: 28195: 28115: 28095: 28050: 28045: 27810: 27491: 27051: 23228: 23092: 23036: 22879:"Reds rock a wild Kyle Hendricks in sixth inning and rally for 6-2 victory over Cubs" 22315: 21930: 19922: 19906: 19286: 15498: 14747: 14241: 14038: 13332:

RHP Carl Edwards Jr. placed on paternity list, LHP Rob Zastryzny recalled from Iowa.

11664: 11266: 7664: 7608: 7009: 6138: 5569: 5327: 3757: 1033: 1021: 682:). Announced OF Jacob Hannemann cleared waivers and assigned outright to Iowa (PCL). 504: 25446: 24935:"Cubs Roster Moves: Mazzoni to Iowa, Bass Called Up, Butler to 60-Day Disabled List" 20018: 13248:

RHP Tyler Chatwood activated off paternity list, RHP Dillon Maples options to Iowa.

9063: 7526: 7323: 6731: 4596: 3944: 1838: 928: 27917: 27910: 27712: 19385: 19269: 18352: 17953: 17854: 16205: 14705: 14505: 13893: 13845: 13829: 13506: 13463: 12655: 12408:– In the last game of the series, the Cubs fell behind the D-backs 6–1 following a 12327: 12143: 11745:

pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the save for the Rockies as the Cubs fell 3–1.

11659:– After an off day, Kris Bryant remained out of the lineup as the Cubs returned to 9289: 8797: 8028: 8021: 7570: 6481: 5086: 3356: 3300: 3026: 3019: 627: 524: 26636: 24336:"Jon Lester, Cole Hamels suggest blueprint for Cubs October in 1-0 wins over Bucs" 23924: 23477:"Javier Baez's 5 RBIs lead Cubs to 11-6 win over Padres, 1 1/2-game division lead" 22644:"Cubs erupt for 5 runs in 11th to beat Brewers 7-2 and take over first in Central" 21871: 21306: 20606:"Balk? Yu Darvish unravels in Wrigley Field debut with Cubs in 4–0 loss to Braves" 20532: 20332: 20278: 18749: 16734: 14870:

Kyle Schwarber finished second in the home run derby to the Washington Nationals'

14117: 13957: 13172:

placed on 10-day DL retroactive to June 17, RHP Justin Hancock remains on roster.

11445: 9070: 8887: 8637: 8350: 7792: 7330: 7149: 6905: 6629: 6349: 5803: 5562: 5000: 4746: 3979: 3750: 3515: 3258: 3251: 3068: 2982: 2838: 2307: 944: 635: 28438: 27805: 27680: 27114: 26604:"Cubs announce 2018 Major League training staff, Minor League managers and staff" 25994:"Royals trade Terrance Gore, who terrorized opponents on the base paths, to Cubs" 23951:"Tyler Chatwood heading to Cubs bullpen with Cole Hamels set for debut Wednesday" 19380: 19350: 19323: 19306: 18402: 17602: 16911: 16264: 15320: 14753: 14133: 14101: 13485:

LHP Randy Rosario optioned to Iowa, RHP Brandon Kintzler added to active roster.

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Recalled C Victor Caratini from Iowa, designated C Chris Gimenez for assignment.

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Activated OF/IF Ben Zobrist from 10-day DL, optioned IF David Bote to Iowa Cubs.

12247: 12180: 12109:– In the final game of the three-game series against the Dodgers, Jon Lester and 11940: 11874: 11540:. However, Báez struck out as the tying run in the eighth and the Cubs fell 8–5. 11491: 11408:

pitched seven innings of relief before leaving in the 17th and being replaced by

11391: 11290: 10028: 9924: 9732: 9389: 9197: 8894: 8603: 8259: 7755: 6717: 6488: 6074: 5624: 5100: 5007: 2093: 1554: 1311: 997: 835: 799: 679: 611: 520: 26427:"Cubs' Javy Baez, Kyle Schwarber fill half NL field for Monday's Home Run Derby" 26278:"Willson Contreras' 2 homers, 7 RBIs launch Cubs to 11-2 victory over White Sox" 23626:"Carpenter's three homers, historic day lead Cardinals to 18-5 drubbing of Cubs" 20203:"Jon Lester struggles, but Cubs power their way to 8–4 opening win over Marlins" 13754:(Contains all players who played in a game for the Cubs during the 2018 season.) 13561:

on the 10-day DL (shoulder inflammation), recalled LHP Randy Rosario from Iowa.

12425:– José Quintana gave up six runs in the first inning, including a grand slam by 11841: 11204:

The October 1 tiebreaker games were regular-season games that are included here.

3218: 28177: 28020: 27992: 27977: 27904: 27800: 27761: 27756: 27685: 27675: 23149:"Cubs beat Dodgers 11-5 to finish disappointing trip with series split in L.A." 21983:"Cubs' Kyle Schwarber delivers fireworks with HR, ejection and 'a choice word'" 20890:"Kris Bryant appears to avoid concussion in Cubs' bruising 9–7 win vs. Rockies" 19417: 19395: 19355: 19274: 18648: 18302: 18201: 17903: 17652: 16970: 16499: 16086: 15967: 15675: 15379: 14795: 14701: 14636: 14500: 14495: 14408: 14182: 13941: 13885: 13877: 13837: 13797: 13619:

Traded C Chris Gimenez and a player to be named later to Minnesota Twins for C

13207: 13169: 13145: 13038: 12797:– Cole Hamels gave up seven runs in six innings as the Cubs were blown out 9–0. 12283: 11991: 11574:

4–0. The Cubs managed only four hits while striking out nine times in the loss.

11541: 11409: 11401: 11383: 11319: 11278: 11235: 10023: 9919: 9727: 9661: 9382: 9154: 8936: 8929: 8741: 8692: 8644: 8357: 8170: 7836: 7615: 7519: 7368: 7142: 6961: 6954: 6668: 6537: 6443: 6392: 6301: 6258: 6165: 6094: 6046: 6042: 6013: 5954: 5918: 5672: 5576: 5478: 5334: 5283: 5234: 4952: 4908: 4806: 4704: 4697: 4690: 4558: 4551: 4468: 4329: 4315: 4233: 4192: 4094: 3993: 3937: 3895: 3743: 3709: 3695: 3610: 3314: 3211: 3170: 3112: 3033: 2975: 2786: 2746: 2605: 2591: 2512: 2463: 2456: 2449: 2357: 2321: 2314: 2258: 2214: 2178: 2100: 1922: 1872: 1831: 1767: 1760: 1717: 1547: 1013: 924: 847: 811: 739: 727: 667: 579: 23354:"Panda Depress: Sandoval's walkoff in 11th spoils gem by Cubs' Kyle Hendricks" 21586:"Javy Baez sparks streaking Cubs to early lead, 8-4 victory against White Sox" 15082: 14826:

had been the fastest before Bryant, hitting his 100th homer in his 500th game.

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RHP Tyler Chatwood placed on 10-day DL, RHP Dillon Maples recalled from Iowa.

13404:

Activated RHP Eddie Butler from 60-day DL, optioned RHP Luke Farrell to Iowa.

13075:

LHP Randy Rosario optioned to Iowa. OF Jason Heyward activated from 7-day DL.

11483: 11314: 7194: 6134: 5190: 29617: 28070: 27879: 27751: 27739: 27691: 25376:"Cubs roster move: Carl Edwards Jr. activated from DL, Dillon Maples to Iowa" 25093:"Cubs recall RHP Duane Underwood Jr., place Tyler Chatwood on paternity list" 23232: 23096: 22546:"Cubs fall apart in 7-1 loss after Joe Maddon decides to pull Kyle Hendricks" 22319: 21934: 19534:"Wrigley Field cleared to begin work on next phase of club level renovations" 19439: 19427: 19407: 19100: 18850: 18800: 18501: 18103: 16853: 16794: 16615: 16146: 15851: 15793: 15022: 14830: 14799: 14787: 14783: 14777: 14737: 14663: 14441: 14305: 14230: 14174: 14158: 14150: 14125: 14054: 14013: 13965: 13909: 13544: 13343: 13229: 13092: 13062: 13022: 13018: 12923: 12911: 12426: 12323: 12278: 12215: 12158: 11774: 11527: 11505: 11495: 11487: 11379: 11307: 11302: 11259: 11254: 11247: 9752: 9747: 9425: 9116: 8981: 8783: 8748: 8410: 7887: 7375: 7002: 6622: 6436: 5810: 5658: 5520: 5241: 5148: 4864: 4857: 4820: 4652: 4507: 4080: 3986: 3888: 3791: 3702: 3204: 3119: 2831: 2647: 2554: 2547: 1879: 1753: 1502: 1495: 1173: 1169: 1105: 1097: 1069: 940: 908: 631: 607: 540: 405:. In the best of seven NLCS, the Cubs lost to the Dodgers four games to one. 327: 125: 24809: 23379:"Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant homers in rehab start with Tennessee Smokies" 23282:"'Sexy' steal of home by Javier Baez energizes Cubs during 6th straight win" 22799:"Dodgers rally in 9th for 4-3 win over Cubs in Game 1 of split doubleheader" 22212:"Musgrove Beats Cubs On The Mound, Angers Them On The Bases In Bucs 2-1 Win" 21742:"Braves 4, Cubs 1: The leadoff man is on again... and again... and again..." 20708:"Carpenter warms up as Cardinals edge Cubs, 5–3, in chilly night at Wrigley" 13529:

Traded OF Alexander Ovalles to Texas Rangers to complete Cole Hamels trade.

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IF Austin Upshaw, OF Eddy Martinez, RHP Jake Stinnett, OF Chris Pieters, IF

28577: 28541: 28158: 28065: 27938: 27884: 27852: 27815: 27585: 27533: 22696:"Kris Bryant, Cubs break out of slump in big way in 13-5 rout of Cardinals" 20682:"Cold weather forces postponement of Cardinals-Cubs game Monday at Wrigley" 20124: 19766: 19328: 18948: 18550: 17753: 17702: 17502: 17207: 15438: 14871: 14851:

that the Cubs had scored at least 10 runs in a game in four straight games.

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hit a pinch-hit two-run double in the seventh to give the Cubs the 8–4 win.

11283: 10038: 9742: 9518: 9347: 9241: 9161: 8846: 8535: 8521: 8476: 8417: 8266: 8080: 7975: 7932: 7894: 7880: 7843: 7748: 7622: 7512: 7477: 7235: 7187: 6867: 6860: 6824: 5817: 5764: 5665: 5276: 4959: 4739: 4610: 4427: 4420: 4322: 4271: 3930: 3603: 3429: 3075: 2654: 2401: 1710: 1407: 1304: 1213: 1201: 1101: 1085: 1065: 1045: 960: 888: 763: 655: 651: 623: 567: 319: 257: 227: 171: 27193: 26350:"Woohoo! Jon Lester is the National League Pitcher of the Month for June!" 22161:"Pirates bullpen struggles, late push falls short during 8-6 loss to Cubs" 20173:"Opening-day starter Jon Lester pitching with 'chip on shoulder' for Cubs" 14840:

On June 7, Anthony Rizzo hit his 175th home run as a Cub, moving him past

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RHP Anthony Bass (illness) placed on 10-day DL retroactive to July 5, RHP

13033:

Optioned RHP Jen-Ho Tseng and LHP Rob Zastryzny to Iowa Cubs. Recalled OF

12246:. With the Cubs trailing 3–1 in the eighth, the Reds went to their closer 7420: 4461: 1824: 28551: 28546: 28536: 27846: 27790: 27766: 25300:"Chicago Cubs Lineup: Caratini Called Up and Starts Today, Gimenez DFA'd" 24777:"Cubs roster move: Randy Rosario recalled from Iowa, David Bote optioned" 19390: 19264: 18899: 18152: 17265: 17029: 15909: 15202: 14823: 14773: 14769: 14733: 14713: 14626: 14445: 14401: 14263: 14252: 14198: 14085: 13973: 13869: 13425: 13322:

Activated LHP Brian Duensing from DL, optioned RHP Luke Farrell to Iowa.

13240:

RHP Brandon Morrow activated from DL. RHP Cory Mazzoni optioned to Iowa.

13225: 12967: 12455: 12243: 12099: 11906: 11764: 11694: 11603: 11428: 11424: 11242: 9654: 9432: 9204: 9025: 8734: 8651: 8403: 8364: 8035: 7939: 7701: 7463: 7427: 7287: 7201: 7062: 7048: 6968: 6919: 6817: 6682: 6495: 6356: 6179: 5911: 5904: 5610: 5527: 5134: 5093: 4945: 4514: 4378: 4185: 4087: 3647: 3567: 3469: 3349: 3265: 2930: 2882: 2598: 2498: 2364: 1703: 1657: 1620: 1540: 1400: 1185: 1157: 787: 595: 591: 587: 508: 500: 485: 481: 465: 25063:"Cubs Place Zastryzny on DL, Option Farrell, Recall Hancock and Mazzoni" 21404:"Cubs place Yu Darvish on 10-day disabled list with parainfluenza virus" 20044:"Cubs Sign Reliever Shae Simmons, Place Pitcher Drew Smyly On 60-Day DL" 14860:

On July 8, Javier Báez and Willson Contreras were named starters to the

12330:. Brandon Morrow pitched the ninth to earn the save as the Cubs won 5–4. 28572: 27972: 27785: 27745: 26582:"Cubs Announce Big League Training Staff, Minor League Coaching Staffs" 25964:"Cubs Finalize Cole Hamels Trade By Sending Alexander Ovalles to Texas" 24568:"No pitcher's duel as offense rules in the Cubs' 7-4 win over the Mets" 23124:"Kyle Hendricks' 1st-inning blues continue as Cubs fall to Dodgers 7-5" 20385:"Chicago Cubs turn negatives into positives in 8–0 drubbing of Brewers" 19457: 19432: 18452: 17804: 16382: 16323: 15558: 15142: 14765: 14709: 14697: 14215: 14077: 13925: 13901: 13821: 13600: 13429: 13002: 12971: 12678: 12409: 12268: 12010: 11640: 11508:

as the Cubs fell 5–4. Anthony Rizzo missed the game with back soreness.

11455: 11419: 11387: 11354: 11326: 9717: 9532: 9333: 9109: 8839: 8832: 8685: 8596: 8589: 8304: 8222: 8215: 8177: 8073: 7982: 7657: 7413: 7242: 6912: 6724: 6588: 6315: 6220: 6142: 6106: 6006: 5999: 5471: 5464: 5183: 4901: 4645: 4413: 4226: 4178: 3881: 3661: 3654: 3560: 3522: 3422: 3156: 2845: 2793: 2415: 2408: 2265: 2164: 2107: 1966: 1613: 1125: 1061: 1049: 1009: 868: 751: 671: 571: 331: 253: 223: 195: 19561:"First look: Hotel Zachary guest rooms give subtle hat tip to Wrigley" 12721:– Due to the previous day's rain out, the Cubs started newly acquired 28426: 28171: 28060: 27779: 26225: 26123:"MLB extends Addison Russell's administrative leave to end of season" 25503:"Cubs place Carl Edwards Jr. on paternity list, recall Rob Zastryzny" 24311:"After rocky stretch, Jon Lester punches back as Cubs KO Pirates 1-0" 19254: 12888: 12315: 11660: 11475: 11295: 6675: 4371: 3843: 1073: 239: 183: 26098:"Cubs place Tyler Chatwood on DL, select Alec Mills to pitch Friday" 13668:

Activated LHP Brian Duensing and RHP Tyler Chatwood from 10-day DL.

13462:

Minor league RHP Jhon Romero traded to Washington Nationals for RHP

13346:

on family medical emergency list; recalled IF David Bote from Iowa.

13158:

RHP Justin Hancock recalled from Iowa as 26th man for doubleheader.

13051:

RHP Yu Darvish activated from DL, OF Mark Zagunis optioned to Iowa.

94: 26251:"The most mind-boggling facts about Willson Contreras' monster day" 26226:"Contreras becomes 1st Cubs catcher with 2-triple game in 42 years" 25889:"Cubs sign reliever Jorge De La Rosa, send Randy Rosario to minors" 24832:"Cubs roster move: Chris Gimenez recalled, Victor Caratini to Iowa" 23999:"Despite 6-1 drubbing, Maddon says Cubs aren't looking past Padres" 20147:"Opening Day for Cubs, White Sox; Cubs' Happ homers on first pitch" 18251: 16026: 14791: 14642: 14166: 13083:

LHP Randy Rosario recalled from Iowa as 26th man for doubleheader.

11375: 11230: 5757: 3798: 2739: 2221: 1088:. OF Jonathan Sierra and SS Rafael Narea assigned to Chicago Cubs. 971:

RF Jeffrey Baez and RHP Preston Morrison assigned to Chicago Cubs.

25837:"Chicago Cubs Roster Moves: Rosario Optioned, Kintzler "En Route"" 24210:"Ryan Zimmerman drives in six runs in Nationals' 9-4 rout of Cubs" 19943:"In win-now mode, Cubs do the right thing with Yu Darvish signing" 13519:

RHP Anthony Bass activated from 10-day DL, sent outright to Iowa.

13312:

3B Kris Bryant activated from DL, IF David Bote optioned to Iowa.

13148:

placed on bereavement list, LHP Rob Zastryzny recalled from Iowa.

27572: 24907:"Cubs' Carl Edwards Jr.: Placed on DL with shoulder inflammation" 22341:"Cubs steal four-game sweep of Mets in New York with 2-0 victory" 19400: 11836: 11331: 11271: 583: 135: 26148:"Cubs' Kris Bryant hit 100th career homer Wednesday vs. Marlins" 23874:"Ozuna's grand slam highlights Cardinals' 6-2 victory over Cubs" 21461:"Cubs roster move: Jen-Ho Tseng recalled to start Tuesday night" 20410:"Brewers 5, Cubs 4: Orlando Arcia's single wins it in the ninth" 20305:"Cubs strike out NL-record 58 times through their first 5 games" 13103:

Optioned RHP Justin Hancock to Iowa, RHP Luke Farrell recalled.

1136:

C Henderson Perez and C Jonathan Soto assigned to Chicago Cubs.

927:, and RHP James Pugliese assigned to Chicago Cubs. Released RHP 27502: 22366:"Jake Arrieta's Wrigley return upstages Cubs' loss to Phillies" 13130:

RHP Cory Mazzoni optioned to Iowa, Cubs select contract of RHP

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will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 21.

1238:

2018 regular season game log: 95–68 (Home: 51–31; Away: 44–37)

911:

to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

418: 414: 217: 205: 26304:

Cubs in 60: Anthony Rizzo passes Andre Dawson on Cubs HRs list

25761:"Cubs Roster Move: Alec Mills Back Down, Cory Mazzoni Back Up" 25401:"Cubs roster move: Anthony Bass to DL, James Norwood recalled" 24123:"Baez homers, Hamels sharp again in Cubs' 3-1 win over Royals" 24098:"Báez and Zobrist sink the Royals in 3-1 Cubs win in the rain" 23221:"Lester homers, gets NL-high 11th win as Cubs top Twins 11-10" 23195:"Cubs pound out 20 hits, beat Twins 14-9 at scorching Wrigley" 23085:"Baez's grand slam, 2 HRs power Lester, Cubs over Dodgers 9-4" 23032:"Kenta Maeda dominates the Cubs over seven innings in 2-1 win" 22110:"Montgomery shines in spot start as Cubs throttle Pirates 7-0" 22084:"Baez, Cubs Overcome Chatwood's Wild Start To Beat Giants 8-3" 19851:"LHP Brian Duensing agrees to return to Cubs on two-year deal" 13021:

on 7-day concussion DL, recalled IF David Bote from Iowa. LHP

12540:. The win moved the Cubs' lead to three games in the division. 12090:– Following a rainout the night before, the Cubs welcomed the 11560:– Kyle Hendricks allowed two runs in six innings of work, but 11431:

cleared the bases with a double to give the Cubs the 10–6 win.

879:

Signed free agent OF Kevin Moreno to a minor league contract.

814:

to a one-year, $ 4.175 million contract to avoid arbitration.

790:

to a one-year, $ 10.85 million contract to avoid arbitration.

26019:"Cubs place Montgomery on DL, move Chatwood back to rotation" 25249:"Cubs activate Chatwood from Paternity List, option reliever" 24261:"Best record in NL? Not for long at Cubs' post-All-Star pace" 24024:"Baez ties career high with 23rd homer, Cubs beat Padres 5-4" 22955:"Winker, Votto lead Reds from five down to 8-6 win over Cubs" 21923:"Backed by HRs, Darvish beats Reds 6-1 for 1st win with Cubs" 21089:"Ramos homers as Rays beat Red Sox 12–6 for 8th straight win" 20915:"Schwarber hits 2 HRs as Cubs beat Indians in Series rematch" 13509:

to Major League contract. RHP Yu Darvish moved to 60-day DL.

11835:– After playing in Chicago, the Cubs and Braves travelled to 1100:, and LHP Tommy Thorpe assigned to Chicago Cubs. Optioned OF 826:

to a one-year, $ 4.25 million contract to avoid arbitration.

606:

Assigned SS Mike Freeman outright to Iowa (PCL). Claimed LHP

23723:"Corbin, Goldschmidt Lead Diamondbacks To 7-1 Win Over Cubs" 23527:"Heyward Helps Cubs Beat Cardinals 9-6 In Return From Break" 23059:"Maeda sharp, Hernandez homers again, Dodgers beat Cubs 2-1" 23006:"Cubs' Duane Underwood: Will make major-league debut Monday" 22824:"Cubs beat Dodgers 2-1 in 10 innings for doubleheader split" 22520:"Lester, bullpen combine on 1-hitter, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0" 22495:"Great pitching, defense sends Cubs to 3-1 win over Pirates" 22391:"Zach Eflin Pitches Into 8th Inning, Phillies Beat Cubs 6-1" 22234:"Quintana, Zobrist lead Cubs to 5-1 win over banged-up Mets" 22135:"Rizzo shakes off boos to spark rally, Cubs top Pirates 8-6" 22008:"Ramirez hits 14th homer, Indians rout Cubs 10-1 in rematch" 21766:"Acuna gets big hit as Braves score 3 in 8th, beat Cubs 4-1" 21717:"Cubs throw out 2 runners at home, rally to beat Braves 3-2" 21354:"Fowler's 2-run HR in 14th rallies Cardinals past Cubs, 4-3" 20802:"Anderson tosses 6 strong innings as Rockies beat Cubs, 5–2" 12756:– In a makeup game against the Nationals in Washington with 802:

to a one-year, $ 3.2 million contract to avoid arbitration.

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