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Hamels struggled in his first start against his original team, Albert Almora Jr. hit his first career grand-slam and the Cubs rallied from an early three-run deficit with three homers, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 Wednesday night. With the game tied at 3 in the fifth, Almora launched Cole Irvin's changeup into the shrubs in the center-field batter's eye. The 25-year-old Almora popped out of the dugout for a curtain call and doffed his helmet to an ovation from the crowd of 39,246. Continue to Article

May 23, 2019 1:07:am EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Cole Hamels wasn't sharp. The Chicago Cubs compensated with power and a solid bullpen effort. Continue to Article

May 23, 2019 1:06:am EST

Cole Irvin allowed a grand slam and three-run shot Wednesday night as the Phillies couldn't hold down the Cubs in an 8-4 loss at Wrigley Field. By Jim Salisbury Continue to Article

May 22, 2019 10:32:pm EST

Cole Hamels built a special relationship with David Montgomery and had a special request from the Phillies while the team is in Chicago. By Jim Salisbury Continue to Article

May 22, 2019 9:03:pm EST

Javier Baez went from fingers crossed to walking off. Hours after Joe Maddon left his star shortstop out of the lineup and said he would undergo an MRI exam, the Chicago Cubs manager called on Baez to pinch hit in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded, one out and the score tied 2-2 with the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. And Baez delivered, sending the first pitch he saw from Phillies reliever Juan Nicasio into right field to plate Anthony Rizzo and send the Cubs home winners. Continue to Article

May 21, 2019 11:00:pm EST