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Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center.

It’s a rare occasion when Paul Skenes takes the mound and isn’t the major storyline. But Friday afternoon in Chicago fit that bill, as Skenes pitched only five frames, tying a season low, in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2-1 win in 10 innings over the Cubs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled offensively, but did just enough, rewarding a strong team pitching performance in a 2-1 win in extra innings at Wr

Our MLB betting picks believe the starting pitchers will have the edge early when the Cardinals battle the Brewers on Friday night, and much more.

F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. The Red Baron* comes to Chicago, Ryno retires, and other stories.

Yes, sports fans, it is Friday the 13th, and we all know what that means — every highlight reel will contain images of at least one person wearing a hockey mask. But crazy things happen on Friday the 13th,