Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was diagnosed with a small fracture in his right hand and is day to day as they weigh a stint on the injured list.
The Chicago Cubs lost for the 11th time in 15 games, falling to the Reds 3-2 on Friday in Cincinnati.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was out of the lineup Friday will undergo further testing on his right hand. Left-hander Jordan Wicks returned from the IL and was moved to the bullpen.
Comparing a franchise-record 14-game losing streak by the White Sox with the NL record 0-14 start by the 1997 Cubs, by an eyewitness to both disasters.
The Chicago Cubs took care of business at home by beating the White Sox, though both victories required at least a four-run comeback.
The Chicago Cubs haven’t won more than 3 games in a row in nearly 6 weeks when they strung together 4 consecutive victories from April 23-26.
Low expectations might have greeted Round 1 of the City Series, but warm weather, a well-timed rain delay and two intriguing games made it entertaining.
For the second consecutive night, the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday handed the White Sox a 7-6 comeback loss on Mike Tauchman’s first walk-off home run.
The Chicago Cubs are showing patience as they wait for the hits to fall for Christopher Morel. They might not be able to afford that same approach to his defensive performance.
Chicago Cubs closer Héctor Neris picked off White Sox pinch runner Duke Ellis in the ninth to secure a 7-6 comeback win.