2021: The Chicago Cubs traded first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees. Cubs fans did not get a chance to say goodbye — Rizzo was not in the starting lineup for a 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

The Chicago Cubs have locked up their top baseball operations executive. The Cubs and team president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer have agreed to a multi-year contract, the team announced Monday. Hoyer's contract was set to expire after this season.

The Brewers doubled up the Cubs, 8-4, last night. Christian Yelich went 2-4 and drove in 3 runs to pace the attack as Milwaukee overcame a rough start from rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski (3 runs allowed in 4 innings).

Tributes are inundating X in the wake of the Phillies' 52nd manager, Ryne Sandberg, better known as Ryno's demise.

Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski found out Monday night that it's not always smooth sailing on the mound in the major leagues.

It may not cost Shaw in a deal, but if it does, the Cubs should have a lot more to think about than making a knee-jerk move to swap third basemen with the Diamondbacks. Shaw is a solid defensive player for the Cubs. Suarez is having an outstanding season offensively, but is it worth giving up on Shaw defensively?

Sole possession of first place in the Central Division is on the line tonight as the Brewers host the Cubs at American Family Field.

The Cubs and Brewers are set to open a three-game series Monday as the top two teams in the National League. A 5-4 victory Sunday against the White Sox in the rubber game of the series at Rate Field kept the Cubs (62-43) tied with the Brewers for the best record in the NL.