The Cubs’ biggest need, with about a week before the July 31 deadline, is starting pitching. Lugo, who held the Cubs to four ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .275 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 27 runs Cardinals: 4-6, .211 batting average, 5.02 ERA, outscored by 16 runs ...

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 6-4, .262 batting average, 3.41 ERA, outscored opponents by 13 runs Cardinals: 5-5, .234 batting average, 4.03 ERA, outscored by two runs ...

CHICAGO -- Fireworks in Chicago began early on Independence Day as the Cubs set a franchise record for a single game, hitting eight home runs on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael ...

These 10 prospects could gain value after the Trade Deadline. Spencer Jones is mashing in the Yankees organization. If the ...

Cubs vs. Cardinals Betting Insights This season, the Cubs have been favored 62 times and won 43, or 69.4%, of those games. Chicago has a record of 9-1, a 90% win rate, when favored by -220 or more ...