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Russell was optioned to Triple-A Iowa after completing his suspension this month, but he was recalled May 8 and hit his first homer of the season May 15 at Cincinnati. He hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning Saturday, giving the Cubs a 3-2 lead. He also had a timely bunt single and scored a big insurance run in the eighth. Continue to Article

May 25, 2019 9:01:pm EST

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