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Starting for the Cubs will be reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta, whose 15-5 record and 2.75 earned run average in 24 starts puts him in the running for a repeat. "We've done very well," Arrieta said recently. Starting for the Padres Tuesday night will be left-hander Christian Friedrich, who will be making the 18th start of a season that is winding down. Continue to Article

August 23, 2016 2:40:am EST

Starting for the Cubs will be reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta, whose 15-5 record and 2.75 earned run average in 24 starts puts him in the running for a repeat. "We've done very well," Arrieta said recently. Starting for the Padres Tuesday night will be left-hander Christian Friedrich, who will be making the 18th start of a season that is winding down. Continue to Article

August 23, 2016 2:40:am EST

Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jason Heyward all homered to back Jon Lester's strong outing, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Monday night. Bryant's solo shot in the fifth inning was his 32nd of the year, tying him with Colorado's Nolan Arenado for the National League lead. Russell added his third home run in two days, and Hayward got his first since July 29. Continue to Article

August 23, 2016 1:43:am EST

Aug 23 (Gracenote) - Standings from the MLB on Monday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Boston 70 54 .565 - 2. Toronto 70 54 .565 - 3. Baltimore 68 56 .548 2 4. NY Yankees 63 61 .508 7 5. Tampa Bay 52 71 .423 17 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Cleveland 72 51 .585 - 2. Detroit 65 59 .524 7 1/2 3. Kansas City 64 60 .516 8 1/2 4. Chicago White Sox 59 64 .480 13 5. Minnesota 49 75 .395 23 1/2 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Texas 73 52 .584 - 2. Seattle 67 57 .540 5 1/2 3. Houston 65 60 .520 8 4. Oakland 53 72 .424 20 5. LA Angels 52 72 . ... Continue to Article

August 23, 2016 1:41:am EST