Reminder: Heroes and Goats are determined by WPA scores and are in no way subjective. WPA Play of the Game : Spencer Steer’s two-run homer with one out in the sixth inning broke a 4-4 tie (.244) *Cubs Play of the Game: Matt Shaw’s fourth inning two-run homer briefly gave the Cubs a two-run lead. (.220)

Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter and Will Benson drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0

“I think that’s a game we should probably win,” Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman said. “We held them to four runs in Coors Field. Our offense is fully capable of scoring (five or more) runs, but they made good pitches when they needed to.”

With the win, the Cubs whittled their magic number down to one — unable to clinch a playoff berth regardless of other results the rest of the night. They would have needed the Giants, Diamondbacks and Reds to all lose in order to cross out every elimination scenario. The Giants and Diamondbacks, how-ever, were playing each other.

Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4.

The Cubs tacked on a run in the fifth off Seiya Suzuki’s sacrifice fly, and the bullpen’s 4 2/3 shutout innings helped them secure a 3-2 win over the Braves. Turner had previously faced Sale only three times before Wednesday, all in a 2019 game, collecting two hits, including a home run.

Elly De La Cruz ended his home run drought in the sixth inning of the Reds' matchup against the Cubs on Friday night.

Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking home run in the fourth inning and rookie Brad Lord struck out a season-best seven to help the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1.

The Cubs haven't been nearly as homer happy as they were before the All-Star break, but they showed what they're still capable of Friday, smacking a quartet of long balls against the Nationals.

The Cubs got a couple of unfriendly reminders in Tuesday night. It’s hard to win night after night on the road and just how daunting the task of chasing down the Brewers is going to be at this point. The Cubs offense didn’t look particularly strong and ...

Hunter Greene took a no-hitter two outs into the seventh before settling for a one-hit, complete-game shutout in a 1-0 Reds win over the Cubs on Thursday night at Great American Ball Park.