Tucker left the matter in ambiguity; still, the first line of his answer may suggest something is going on behind the scenes.

The Chicago Cubs have a clear and present need for starting pitching that has now reached the category of “urgent.” Although ...

The once-white-hot Chicago Cubs have been playing rather docile baseball as of late—they entered Thursday just 5-5 in their ...

Tampa Bay 45 35 .563 1 Toronto 42 37 .532 3½ Boston 40 42 .488 7 Baltimore 34 46 .425 12 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 50 31 .617 — Cleveland 40 38 .513 8½ Kansas City 38 ...

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF New York 46 34 .575 — — 4-6 W-1 24-16 22-18 407 297 110 Tampa Bay 45 35 .563 1 +3½ 7-3 W-2 27-23 18-12 379 302 ...

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched five scoreless innings against St. Louis on Thursday in his return from a ...