“He’s always been a hitter,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been the youngest player on his team, still, for his whole career. And he’s always been one of the better hitters, and that’s impressive.

Nico Hoerner had an RBI single and Justin Turner followed with a two-run double, all in the ninth inning, as the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to return to action in Thursday's LaLiga clash at Espanyol, manager Hansi Flick said, as his side prepare to wrap up the title this week.

Only one player from the Cubs' World Series core remains in the MLB as a true star. That's Kyle Schwarber, who is in the midst of a league-leading on-base streak.

Justin Turner ripped a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning that lifted the host Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

Justin Turner ripped a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning that lifted the host Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs will see Cal Quantrill starting for the Miami Marlins in the first game of a three-game series, Monday at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs rank third in baseball with 59 home runs. They average 1.4 per game. The Marlins strike out 8.1 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 20th in MLB.

After waiting in line at the Vatican, Jason Perash of Colorado got the pontiff to autograph a ball. The pope is reportedly a Chicago White Sox fan.

1941 — Joe DiMaggio began his 56-game hitting streak against Chicago’s Eddie Smith, going 1-for-4 with one RBI. 1944 — Clyde Shoun of the Reds tossed a no-hitter against the Boston Braves for a 1-0 victory in Cincinnati. Chuck Aleno’s only home run of the year was the difference.