Cubs first. Michael Busch walks. Kyle Tucker walks. Michael Busch to second. Seiya Suzuki homers to center field. Kyle Tucker scores. Michael Busch scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles to shallow

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run shot for his 26th home run and a National League-leading 80th RBI as the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston

Fresh off an all-star snub and rejected Home Run Derby invitation, Seiya Suzuki was rested and ready to go when the second half began Friday at Wrigley Field. Suzuki's 3-run, first-inning home run on

After propelling the Cubs to a win vs. Red Sox, Seiya Suzuki explained why he chose not to participate in Home Run Derby

CHICAGO — A look at the playoff odds should instill confidence for the Chicago Cubs and their fans. According to Baseball Reference, the Cubs entered Friday with a 98.6 percent chance of making the postseason. FanGraphs had them at 93.7 percent. And this was before Friday’s 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.

With Kyle Tucker months away from free agency, the Chicago Cubs are facing their most important trade deadline in years, and president Jed Hoyer seems to fully understand the urgency of the moment.

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs. Turnbull, 32, was released by the Toronto Blue Jays last month. He had signed with Toronto in May after a prolonged free agency that stretched into the regular season.