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The Chicago Cubs placed veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on waivers Saturday, according to a report from Jon Heyman of MLB Network. If Gonzalez clears waivers, the Cubs will ask him to accept an assignment to Triple-A Iowa, but it's uncertain whether the 33-year-old will do so. Gonzalez hit .175 (7-for-40) with one homer and three RBIs in 15 games with the Cubs. Continue to Article

June 29, 2019 11:56:am EST

Under game pressure, this cookie didn't crumble. Cookie Monster sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in his inimitable style during the Cubs game at Wrigley Field Thursday. He sang off-key. Continue to Article

June 28, 2019 3:16:pm EST

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, sidelined all season after suffering a severe groin strain near the end of spring training, has been activated ahead of the team's Friday night game against the Chicago Cubs. Gennett, who had four rehab appearances at Class-A Daytona and three at Class-AAA Louisville, will play second base and bat sixth. Catcher Tucker Barnhart was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain in a corresponding move, which is retroactive to Sunday. Continue to Article

June 28, 2019 12:43:pm EST

Contreras homered and had three RBIs, Jon Lester pitched five-hit ball through six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Monday in a chippy matchup of NL division leaders. "It's fun, because they're good and we're good," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. Jason Heyward added a solo homer for Chicago, which moved one game ahead of Milwaukee in the NL Central. Continue to Article

June 25, 2019 12:22:am EST

The New York Mets have issued discipline to both manager Mickey Callaway and pitcher Jason Vargas after both men were involved in a verbal altercation with a reporter, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the team decided to fine both Callaway and Vargas for their actions. Van Wagenen said the confrontation with the reporter was “disappointing” and “regrettable,” according to DiComo. Continue to Article

June 24, 2019 4:10:pm EST