BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a four-game series. Chicago has a 20-11 record in home games and a 41-27 record overall.

The Cubs have World Series aspirations and fortifying the rotation might be the best way to make them a reality. They enter play on Sunday at 49-34 and in first place in the National League ...

The Cubs and White Sox rivalry is never dull, and this weekend’s City Series on the South Side could be the best in years.

Keller, 29, has a 3.90 ERA in 88.1 innings pitched in 17 games this season. The 2023 All-Star has a career ERA of 4.51. The Cubs could be preparing to make a package deal with the Pirates, landing ...

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported on Sunday that the Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates were engaged in “serious trade talks” about pitcher Mitch Keller.