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Chicago Cubs' David Bote celebrates while rounding second base after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Bryant, Contreras lead Cubs over Braves in Kazmar's return

By Sarah Trotto Apr. 17, 2021 08:22 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

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' David Bote (13) celebrates his home run against the Cleveland Indians with Cubs third base coach Willie Harris during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bote wins Cubs 2B job; Hoerner optioned to Triple-A Iowa

Mar. 27, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs

By Jay Cohen Mar. 23, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. Arrieta is returning to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Arrieta can earn $1 million in performance bonuses, according to a person familiar with the situation who confirmed the deal on condition of anonymity because it is pending a physical. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 17, 2021 02:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson celebrates a three-run home run during the first inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves in Arlington, Texas. Pederson joined the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, agreeing to a one-year contract with the NL Central champions. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Chicago Cubs announce deals with OF Pederson, 2 pitchers

By Jay Cohen Feb. 05, 2021 06:37 PM EST

AP source: Cubs agree to 1-yr deal with RHP Trevor Williams

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 30, 2021 07:01 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, giving the NL Central champions another option for...

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
A no-fan no-hitter: Giolito gem leads White Sox over Pirates

By Scott Held Aug. 25, 2020 11:05 PM EDT

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

By John Perrotto Aug. 20, 2020 11:41 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Thursday night to complete...

Cleveland Indians' Beau Taylor drives in a run with a single off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

By John Perrotto Aug. 20, 2020 10:47 PM EDT

An image of the Pittsburgh Pirates Parrot mascot is mixed in with other cutout spectators in the stands behind home plate at PNC Park before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Dobnak shines in homecoming, Twins top reeling Pirates 5-2

By Will Graves Aug. 05, 2020 10:05 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, July 24, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Flaherty sharp, DeJong homers, Cards beat Bucs 5-4 in opener

By Steve Overbey Jul. 24, 2020 11:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, in Pittsburgh. Archer won't pitch for the Pirates in 2020 and his time with the club may be over. Pittsburgh announced Wednesday, June 3, 2020, that 31-year-old Archer underwent surgery to relieve symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome. The procedure was conducted on Tuesday in St. Louis, and the Pirates said Archer will not be available this season if Major League Baseball finds a way to put together a truncated schedule.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, FIle)
Pirates' Archer out for the season following surgery

By Will Graves Jun. 03, 2020 10:29 AM EDT