The Cubs are 0-for-California after getting shut out on Saturday for the second straight game, and they face Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on Sunday in the series finale. Read More Here (4)
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Cubs shut out in LA for second straight game
A dominant pitching performance by Brandon McCarthy and four-run fifth inning by the offense led the Dodgers to their second straight shutout of the Cubs on Saturday, this one a 5-0 win that clinched the series at Dodger Stadium. Read More Here (1)
Happ gets first look at 2B with Zo hurting
Ian Happ had only started in the outfield since he was promoted to the Cubs two weeks ago, but on Saturday the rookie was back at his more natural position of second base, to fill in for Ben Zobrist, who has a sore left wrist. Read More Here (3)
Lackey, McCarthy set to face off in LA
With John Lackey squaring off against Brandon McCarthy in a battle of veteran right-handers, the Cubs and Dodgers will continue their three-game series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. Read More Here (6)
Cubs get shut down by Dodgers' Wood
In a rematch of the 2016 National League Championship Series, lefty Alex Wood tossed five innings of a combined two-hitter to lead the Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the Cubs in Friday night’s series opener at Dodger Stadium. Read More Here (4)
Arrieta's troubling homer trend continues
Jake Arrieta served up five hits, including a solo homer by Chase Utley in the third and a two-run shot to straightaway center by Adrian Gonzalez in the sixth in the Cubs’ 4-0 loss to the Dodgers. It’s the fourth time in 10 starts this season that the right-hander has given up multiple home runs, […]
Clifton featured in prospect duel of the day
Here’s a look at top prospects to watch in today’s Minor League action. Read More Here (2)
Maddon wants Schwarber to ignore numbers
The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber, who is batting .149 this month, did not start on Friday against Dodgers lefty Alex Wood, but the lefty-swinging slugger will be back in the lineup on Saturday. Manager Joe Maddon is trying to figure out a way to get Schwarber on track while ignoring his batting average on the scoreboard. […]
Save 50 percent on MLB.TV this weekend
MLB.TV’s Memorial Day Weekend sale offers 50 percent off the yearly/single-team subscription price between now and Monday night. Read More Here (2)
Jimenez belts grand slam for Pelicans
Ian Anderson rewarded the Braves’ trust in him on Thursday against Augusta, as he rebounded from what had been a shaky month of May to set a career high with 11 strikeouts over six scoreless innings in his best professional start. Read More Here (1)