Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs.
Cardinals set team record with 15th straight win, beat CubsThe St. Louis Cardinals set a franchise record with their 15th straight win, boosted when catcher Yadier Molina and center fielder Harrison Bader helped pull off a wild double play in an 8-5 win over the Chicago Cubs.
LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight winThe surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley Field.
Grandal 8 RBIs in return from IL, White Sox beat Cubs 17-13Yasmani Grandal homered twice and drove in eight runs in his return from the injured list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 17-13.
