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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo talks with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson at first base during the first inning at Wrigley Field Saturday Aug. 22, 2020, in Chicago.

The Cubs and White Sox release their 2021 spring training schedules, which both start Feb. 27 and finish with a Crosstown Classic on March 30

September 16, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox released their 2021 spring training schedules on Wednesday. The Cubs open the spring season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Sloan Park in Mesa,...

Cubs designated hitter Willson Contreras, center, celebrates after hitting a sacrifice fly to score Kris Bryant, right, in the seventh inning against the Indians on Sept. 15, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs surrender a 9th-inning lead but rally to top the Indians 6-5 on a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch, increasing their edge in the NL Central to 5 games

September 16, 2020 at 8:01 a.m.

Yu Darvish didn't enhance his chances of winning the National League Cy Young Award, and Jeremy Jeffress allowed his first home run of the season at the most inopportune time...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana throws in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 25, 2020, in Detroit.

Cubs consider their pitching options for a deep playoff push as Tyler Chatwood suffers another setback and Jose Quintana works toward a return

September 15, 2020 at 7:27 p.m.

Alec Mills celebrated his no-hitter Sunday night with Pequod's pizza with his wife, Paige, and son, Carter, before starting to return more than 320 congratulatory messages. Mills and his Chicago...

Cubs pitcher Alec Mills delivers to the plate in the first inning.

5 takeaways from the Cubs-Brewers series, including Alec Mills’ no-hitter highlighting a rotation revival and concern about Kris Bryant’s wrist

September 14, 2020 at 7:55 a.m.

Here are five takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' weekend series in Milwaukee, where they took two of three from the Brewers. 1. Alec Mills' preparation pays off. Even with the...

Cubs pitcher Alec Mills celebrates with teammates after throwing a no-hitter to beat the Brewers 12-0 on Sept. 13, 2020, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.

Alec Mills throws the 16th no-hitter in Cubs history in a 12-0 win over the Brewers

September 14, 2020 at 12:17 a.m.

Alec Mills' composure Sunday was nearly as deceptive as his curveball. The mild-mannered Mills admitted he went to the visiting clubhouse during the top of the ninth inning Sunday to...

Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Brewers on Saturday at Miller Park in Milwaukee.

Jason Heyward hits a 3-run homer off Josh Hader in the 9th and Ildemaro Vargas adds a solo shot, giving the Cubs an improbable 4-2 victory over the Brewers

September 12, 2020 at 10:51 p.m.

After Jason Heyward and his teammates struggled through 17 innings, the Chicago Cubs right fielder had a simple thought Saturday night as he faced Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Josh Hader with...

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (24) pitches during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field after midnight Friday Sept. 11, 2020 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Veteran pitcher Jeremy Jeffress is wearing several hats for the Cubs’ ultrareliable bullpen, performing the roles of anchor and teacher

September 12, 2020 at 7:12 p.m.

Jeremy Jeffress started free agency sooner than he had hoped, but the help of a former teammate has allowed him to foster a valuable bond with the Chicago Cubs. Not...

The Brewers' Christian Yelich scores the winning run on a sacrifice fly from Ryan Braun as Cubs catcher Willson Contreras heads to the dugout during the ninth inning Friday in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 1-0.

Cubs manage only 2 hits in a 1-0 loss to the Brewers but maintain their 3-game lead in the NL Central

September 12, 2020 at 12:08 a.m.

Chicago Cubs veteran Jon Lester's mercurial season took a pleasant turn Friday night. Lester limited the Brewers to three hits while striking out Christian Yelich three times and finished with...

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras cheers on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Wrigley Field.

With the Cubs roster unsettled, Willson Contreras’ offensive surge represents a rare beacon of stability

September 11, 2020 at 8:39 p.m.

While the Chicago Cubs eagerly await reinforcements to an inconsistent pitching staff and overdue breakouts by their top hitters, catcher Willson Contreras has emerged as a beacon of production and...

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field after midnight on Friday Sept. 11, 2020.

4 takeaways from the Cubs-Reds series, including Willson Contreras’ timely hitting and the need to play Nico Hoerner more frequently

September 11, 2020 at 9:40 a.m.

Here are four takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' series victory over the Cincinnati Reds: 1. Willson Contreras' hitting has arrived at the right time. While Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and...

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