Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized the “fine line” with closers — one pitch out of 15 can totally skew an appearance. Things are especially magnified at the beginning of the season. Ultimately, ...

The Padres may be forced to trade Dylan Cease. If that becomes the case, then a deal with the Cubs makes sense.

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ...

Carson Kelly hit two homers, Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki also went deep, and the host Chicago Cubs blew a six-run ...

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Carson Kelly homered twice ... Houston starter Ryan Gusto (2-1) gave up nine hits and two runs in five innings. Josh Hader pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save.

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed ... homered leading off the eighth. Josh Hader earned his fourth save with ...

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs out slugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11 on Friday.

It'll be a full-fledged closer-by-committee in Chicago, with Jordan Leasure ... HOUSTON ASTROS Closer: Josh Hader (98.0%) Primary setup: Bryan Abreu (17.8%) Secondary setup: Bryan King (0.8% ...