A couple of run-saving defensive plays proved the difference in the Cubs' victory Friday, showing what this defensive-oriented group is capable of as it tries to chase down the Brewers in the NL Central race.

After three straight losses, the St. Louis Cardinals look to get back on track tonight against the Chicago Cubs. Will they be able to turn shake this cold streak? St. Louis is -107 on the moneyline, and my Cubs vs. Cardinals predictions and MLB picks for ...

Alex Bregman hasn't performed up to expectations in his first season with the Chicago Cubs, but the veteran third baseman is showing positive signs heading into the opener of a three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday afternoon.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they play the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh is 53-50 overall and 27-24 at home. Pirates hitters are batting a collective .261, the best team batting average in the NL.

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Irigoyen has been assigned to Low-A Myrtle Beach. Hynek has been assigned to Double-A Knoxville. The other two went to the ACL Cubs, whose season is over but they can still play in the unofficial games going on down there.

All 30 MLB teams will be looking to accomplish some goal in advance of Monday's trade deadline, but a few are going to be far more desperate than the others.