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David Bote's hitting has been on a solid upswing over the past two weeks. Bote drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs second-baseman had four hits, including a three-run homer and bases-clearing double as the Cubs handed the Rockies a second straight loss after ending their season-high eight-game winning streak Tuesday. Continue to Article

June 06, 2019 1:12:am EST

Sale pitched a complete-game shutout vs. the Royals that included his second immaculate inning of the season. As for Kimbrel, he finally found a team. After sitting out the first couple months of the season, the former Red Sox closer agreed to a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. Continue to Article

June 05, 2019 11:45:pm EST

MLB rumors: Cubs 'pushing hard' for Craig Kimbrel originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com More than two months into the season, the Craig Kimbrel sweepstakes may soon be coming to a merciful end. Which Sox could push for All-Star recognition? The Chicago Cubs are "pushing hard" for the free-agent closer, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Continue to Article

June 05, 2019 4:48:pm EST

With a new veteran in the fold, the Chicago Cubs deep, dangerous lineup seems a little bit deeper and more dangerous. Kyle Schwarber and Javier Baez homered, Kyle Hendricks was solid again through seven innings and the Cubs beat Colorado 6-3 on Tuesday night to end the Rockies' season-high eight-game winning streak. Carlos Gonzalez had two RBIs - on a double and sacrifice fly - as he started in right field for a second straight game after signing a minor league contract with Chicago on Saturday. Continue to Article

June 05, 2019 12:30:am EST

Kyle Hendricks struck out 10 in seven solid innings, Kyle Schwarber and Javier Baez homered, and the host Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Tuesday night. Playing in just his second game for the Cubs, Carlos Gonzalez doubled and drove in two runs against his former team, and Pedro Strop pitched the ninth for his fifth save of the season. Daniel Murphy homered and drove in two runs and Nolan Arenado singled to extend his hitting streak to 14 games for Colorado, which had its eight-game winning streak snapped. Continue to Article

June 04, 2019 10:59:pm EST