Carson Kelly hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Chicago Cubs to a wild 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

The Chicago Cubs finished August on a high note. No, the team didn't come up with a sweep against the Colorado Rockies, but they bounced back from getting swept

After being claimed by the Chicago Cubs, starting pitcher Aaron Civale made a transition to the bullpen and shined in his first game with the Cubs.

Right-hander Aaron Civale – like veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, who the Cubs signed before the postseason eligibility deadline Monday – was a player the Cubs discussed

So he’s got plenty of rest. Last year he threw six shutout innings vs. the Rockies at Wrigley April 2, 2024, but then allowed four runs in six innings to the Rox at Coors Field Sept. 13, 2024. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.

DENVER — The Chicago Cubs roll into the final month of the regular season firmly in playoff position.

After the Cubs took the first two games of their series against the lowly Colorado Rockies, the worst team in baseball had a parting gift for the Cubs -- a walk-off triple from outfielder Mickey Moniak to drop Chicago to 5-4 on the trip.