![rizzo.jpg](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/10/01/adcec06a-a3e2-4d13-bf4a-421d8148806f/thumbnail/640x360/f9eb277b9d347919ca28829d20549978/rizzo.jpg?v=5710b2ed1cee1bdfd30cb9c02455b43d#)
Cubs-Brewers Set For National League Tiebreaker
The Chicago Cubs are ready to take on The Milwaukee Brewers today for an afternoon tiebreaker game that will determine the winner of the National Central Division.
Watch CBS News
The Chicago Cubs are ready to take on The Milwaukee Brewers today for an afternoon tiebreaker game that will determine the winner of the National Central Division.
According to the Cubs, tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
There have been some outstanding performances in the NL this season, but none quite on the same level as Christian Yelich. Voters need to make the right decision and crown the 26-year-old outfielder as the National League's Most Valuable Player.
Although the Milwaukee Brewers still trail in the NL Central, they believe the pressure has shifted to the first-place Cubs.
Jose Quintana (12-9) gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings, improving to 3-1 at Miller Park with the Cubs.
Wade Miley's baffling off-speed stuff was just part of a frustrating night for the Chicago Cubs.
A television journalist has cut a legal deal after he punched a reporter from another station, at a Brewers baseball game. Former WITI-TV reporter Adair "A.J." Bayatpour would avoid a felony record under the agreement.
The White Sox received left-handed pitcher Kodi Medeiros and right-handed pitcher Wilber Perez.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader took responsibility for racist and homophobic tweets that resurfaced while he was pitching in the All-Star Game
The Cubs won Monday's series opener 7-2 with five runs in the 11th, but managed just two hits in Tuesday's 4-0 loss.
The Chicago Cubs dented the Milwaukee Brewers' normally lights-out bullpen to return to first place in the NL Central.
Chicago's Dylan Covey and Milwaukee's Brent Suter (5-4) each went five-plus innings.
Chicago lost for the fifth time in six games and fell to 17-38 despite a solid outing by Shields.
Every player in Chicago's lineup had at least one hit.
Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez each went 0 for 4 for the Cubs, stopping each of their career-high 11-game hitting streaks.
With Kris Bryant back in the lineup, the Cubs improved to 6-1 against the Brewers this season, including four shutouts.
Yu Darvish got his second big league double and fifth hit with a drive into the right-field corner in the fifth inning against Brent Suter.
Kyle Hendricks figured he was in great shape when he started throwing his fastball exactly where he wanted it to go.
Albert Almora Jr. added an RBI double in the fifth for the Cubs, who took three of four games from their NL Central rivals.
Joe Maddon sent starting pitcher Jon Lester to the plate to hit for reliever Pedro Strop (2-0).
When the series with Milwaukee concludes on Sunday, the Cubs will have opened the season with nine games on the road.
Jon Lester's second start was a big improvement over his first outing.
Luis Castillo, Jameson Taillon, Josh Hader head the division's crop of flourishing arms all looking to try and chase down the Cubs.
The Cubs are once again the NL Central favorite after two straight division crowns.
Cubs fans tend to fill Miller Park when Chicago visits Milwaukee.
Thursday's high temperatures will be in the upper 70s with sunny skies.
The man died at a local hospital.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) said even a small reduction in speed on city streets could drastically reduce the number of traffic fatalities every year in Chicago.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The iconic Lincoln Park eatery gave out free hot dogs, with the usual side of comical insults.
Joe Meindl, 89, caddied one round at a golf course in New Buffalo, Michigan after retiring in 1993—and the rest is history.
An Emory University study found over four years, more than 27,000 ER visits were blamed on injuries from cutting avocadoes.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
During the storms Monday night, 100 mph winds brought down power lines onto cars and trucks on the interstate in Channahon.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
The tornadoes and severe storms that walloped the Chicago area on Sunday and Monday were stunning in their ferocity and breadth.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and the team's 2025 first-round pick.
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The shooting left the two boys injured and still hospitalized. Three other victims Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son were killed.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.