They launched six home runs in the first three innings—the most in franchise history. Michael Busch and Crow-Armstrong each went deep twice in those opening frames, marking the first time two Cubs teammates have each hit two homers within the first three innings of a game.

The Chicago Cubs took a big step in their bid to win a series over a plus-.500 team for the first time since they won both games over the Los Angeles Dodgers in April.

The Chicago Cubs have the prospects it needs to get just about any deal done as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

After speaking with the media, Chicago Cubs team president Jed Hoyer has reiterated his plans for what the Cubs will do at the upcoming trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs were predicted to use DH Moises Ballesteros as a trade piece ahead of the MLB trade deadline.