The Chicago Cubs made more inroads into their magic number to clinch a National League wild card playoff berth with their 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Fri

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A somber moment at Wrigley Field as the Cubs reflected on the loss of a lifelong fan with deep ties to Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs got Jameson Taillon back on the mound on Wednesday night and beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-2.    The Cubs (83-63) didn’t get much length from Tail

Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4.

The Chicago Cubs likely will need multiple innings out of their bullpen again Saturday afternoon when they host the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a three-game series.

In his first ten starts after the All-Star Break, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton has turned in several strong appearances, including Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves.

Michael Soroka is on his way back to the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by a shoulder strain. Soroka pitched 2 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.