Baseball’s ninth work stoppage and first in 26 years appears almost certain to start Dec. 2.

The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley Field.

Bo Bichette thumped a leadoff homer in the first inning and singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 42nd homer, and the Toronto Blue ...