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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, left, celebrates after hitting a solo home run as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras looks to the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3

By Matt Carlson May. 19, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chicago Cubs concerned about possible COVID-19 outbreak

By Rich Rovito Apr. 12, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10

By Matt Carlson Apr. 07, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Omar Narvaez runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Contreras, Báez, Bote HRs lift Cubs over Brewers 5-3

Apr. 05, 2021 10:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates after scoring on a double hit by Justin Upton during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, March 8, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Arihara settles into 2nd start for Rangers, 3 solid innings

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 02:19 AM EST

FILE- In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco Giants second basemen Donovan Solano catches an infield pop fly by a San Diego Padres batter during a baseball game in San Diego. The Giants defeated Solano in salary arbitration Thursday, Feb. 18, and the infielder will be paid the team’s $3.25 million offer rather than his $3.9 million request. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan, File)
Giants beat Solano in arbitration; Happ, Cubs go to hearing

Feb. 18, 2021 08:05 PM EST

INF Donovan Solano goes to arbitration with Giants

Feb. 17, 2021 06:23 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Infielder Donovan Solano went to salary arbitration with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, asking for a raise to $3.9 million rather...

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes celebrates a home run during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Arlington, Texas, in this Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Catcher Austin Barnes and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed to a $4.3 million, two-year contract. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Barnes, Dodgers agree to $4.3M, 2-year deal, avoid hearing

Feb. 15, 2021 08:56 AM EST

Pitcher Mike Soroka and Braves argue salary arbitration case

Feb. 12, 2021 06:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Soroka argued his salary arbitration case with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, arguing for a raise from $583,500 to $2.8 million while the...

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) throws out New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at first after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. The third baseman and outfielder asked for a raise from $592,463 to $2,475,000 during Tuesday’s hearing before Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof. The Mets argued for $2.1 million. Davis is eligible for arbitration for the first time. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Mets' Davis, O's Santander lose arbitration, Rays' Choi wins

Feb. 05, 2021 12:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) throws out New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at first after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. The third baseman and outfielder asked for a raise from $592,463 to $2,475,000 during Tuesday’s hearing before Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof. The Mets argued for $2.1 million. Davis is eligible for arbitration for the first time. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
JD Davis, Mets argue 1st salary arbitration case of year

Feb. 02, 2021 06:57 PM EST

FILE - Houston Astros' Carlos Correa smiles after drawing a walk against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, in this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, file photo. Correa is among roughly 125 players who entered Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals

By Ronald Blum Jan. 15, 2021 10:26 PM EST

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills is swarmed by teammates after throwing a no hitter at a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Cubs won 12-0. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cubs' Mills throws MLB's 2nd no-hitter in 12-0 win over MIL

By Rich Rovito Sep. 13, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cole throws 2-hitter, Yankees beat O's 6-0 in DH opener

By Jake Seiner Sep. 11, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Brad Miller (15) hits a home run during the fourth inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Bote, Cubs rally past Cardinals 5-4 for doubleheader split

By Jay Cohen Aug. 17, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) greets Kris Bryant at home after Bryant's home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cubs slugger Bryant returns following stomach ailment

By Jay Cohen Aug. 03, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates with teammates after the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-7 in a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, July 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7

By Joe Kay Jul. 28, 2020 01:02 AM EDT

Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward takes the field with a flag of Chicago before an opening day baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, July, 24, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0

By Jay Cohen Jul. 24, 2020 10:01 PM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 12, 2020 03:45 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BASEBALL AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the players’...