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After sputtering for most of May, the St. Louis Cardinals are running past opponents. Paul DeJong homered and St. Louis tied its season high with four stolen bases in a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday that completed a 4-1 homestand. ''We're always going to look to attack,'' Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. Continue to Article

June 06, 2019 6:26:pm EST

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