Marcus Stroman pitches 8 sparkling innings, Cubs beat Mets 4-2
Marcus Stroman pitched eight efficient innings to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Wednesday night.
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Marcus Stroman pitched eight efficient innings to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis and Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the New York Mets with a 7-2 victory.
Cubs starter Drew Smyly (7-8) allowed two runs — one earned — and four hits in five innings. He struck out five and walked one.
Jacob deGrom was outpitched by journeyman Adrian Sampson, and the frustrated New York Mets mustered little on offense again Tuesday night in a loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Chris Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as the NL East-leading New York Mets lost to the Cubs Monday night.
Nico Hoerner's liner landed in the grass in center field. Willson Contreras raced home, and David Robertson closed it out.
Eduardo Escobar yelled as he pounded on his chest in celebration, and then brought Pete Alonso in for a quick hug.
The game has been rescheduled for Saturday night, as part of a split doubleheader.
Carlos Carrasco pitched six sharp innings, Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso homered, and the New York Mets handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh straight loss on Thursday night.
Javy Baez has arrived in Queens and he made his debut with the New York Mets Saturday night.
Nicknamed "El Mago" for his stellar defense and elite base-running ability, Baez was one of the most popular players on the team.
Kyle Hendricks flummoxed the Mets for six innings Thursday night to win his career-best seventh straight start and lead the Chicago Cubs over the New York Mets.
Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time in exactly four years Monday night.
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a romp on a chilly Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.
Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets on Tuesday.
Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to the reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night.
October baseball is here with the Wild Card games getting started on Tuesday.
Victor Caratini homered twice off Mets ace Jacob deGrom, including a tiebreaking, three-run drive in the seventh inning that powered the Chicago Cubs past New York Thursday night for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago's three homers against a stunned Noah Syndergaard, and the Cubs built an early nine-run lead before closer Craig Kimbrel held off the New York Mets in the ninth inning for a victory Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs topped the New York Mets Tuesday night to take the opener of a pivotal three-game series in the National League wild-card race.
Chicago has dropped eight of nine and is 4-16 since the All-Star break.
She went home before being taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to her right arm.
Chicago police confirmed they are questioning two persons of interest are being questioned in the Lincoln Park shooting that left a man dead last week.
Officers responded to the scene, where they found the victim, a 31-year-old man, who had been shot.
A father-daughter duo won a $3 million Illinois lottery scratch off prize from a ticket bought in the west suburbs.
Authorities said Nicholas Novak fired a shotgun at police at the end of a chase from Plano to Aurora, after already having shot and killed his father.
Before being elected to the U.S. Senate, Durbin served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives — winning his first election to Congress in 1982.
The state of Illinois is considering cutting business ties with El Salvador in response to how that country is working with the Trump administration to hold deported migrants in prison.
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Sources say in the past three weeks, investigators have talked to several current and past Thornton Township employees about the financial spending during Henyard's tenure.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
Officials said the case is the only case in Illinois of which they are aware at this time.
The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.
Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's performances in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Jumpstart your morning with a sugar rush at Fill My Jar in Brookfield.
The Highland Park parade mass shooter was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday for the 2022 attack at the July 4 parade.
One Tail at a Time joined us to introduce Waffles, a sweet puppy who is adoptable and looking for a forever home in the Chicago area.
Expect a 50% coverage of showers and storms during the day, with a few pockets of brief heavy rain possible.
Illinois has confirmed its first case of measles this year amid a nationwide outbreak. The state’s first case involved an adult in southern Illinois.
Evanston ramen restaurant owner Kenny Chou admits he had lost it when the video was taken Saturday afternoon.
Judge Victoria Rossetti gave Robert Crimo III seven consecutive life sentences for his murder convictions, plus 50 years for each of the 48 attempted murder charges.
She went home before being taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to her right arm.
Park Ridge police said 40-year-old Matthew Cameron, of Niles, Illinois, is charged with four counts of aggravated battery.
If she wins, Stratton would be the second Black woman elected to represent Illinois in the Senate.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Dansby Swanson had two hits and two RBIs as the NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 4-1 on an eight-game homestand.
McMichael played 13 seasons with the Bears from 1981 to 1993, and ranks second only to Richard Dent in team history with 92.5 sacks.
The Cubs were down to their last out in the ninth when Miguel Amaya hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott that landed in the basket in center field.
Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Authorities said Nicholas Novak fired a shotgun at police at the end of a chase from Plano to Aurora, after already having shot and killed his father.
Park Ridge police said 40-year-old Matthew Cameron, of Niles, Illinois, is charged with four counts of aggravated battery.
Two other men also have been sentenced to prison for their roles in Officer Rivera's murder.
Jamari Edwards, 22, faces 17 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
In video of the robbery posted on Nextdoor, three men can be seen pointing guns at the couple as they walk up to their front porch.
