Kyle Harrison has a new role in his return to the San Francisco Giants.

Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, helping Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Francisco Giants 9-2 on Monday night. Carson Kelly also went deep, sparking Chicago's five-run sixth inning with a leadoff drive for his eighth homer. Happ added a sacrifice fly and Seiya Suzuki singled in two more runs in the decisive outburst. Boyd (3-2) pitched six innings of two-run ball as the NL Central leaders won for the fourth time in five games. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none. San Francisco shortstop Willy Adames and five-time Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman each committed two errors, contributing to six unearned runs for Chicago in the opener of a three-game

Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, helping Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Francisco Giants 9-2 on Monday night. Carson Kelly also went deep, sparking Chicago's five-run sixth inning with a leadoff drive for his eighth homer. Happ added a sacrifice fly and Seiya Suzuki singled in two more runs in the decisive outburst. Boyd (3-2) pitched six innings of two-run ball as the NL Central leaders won for the fourth time in five games. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none. San Francisco shortstop Willy Adames and five-time Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman each committed two errors, contributing to six unearned runs for Chicago in the opener of a three-game

San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs Game Preview

The Chicago Cubs team president has high demands of the team's pitching unit despite a significant injury to Shota Imanaga.

One of the most successful players in Major League Baseball was born in Jefferson County on May 6, 1931. Willie Mays, "The Say Hey Kid," started his career with the Birmingham Black Barons at Rickwood Field in 1948. Following his high school graduation, Mays was quickly picked up by the San Francisco Giants (then the New York Giants). Over 23 major league seasons, virtually all with the New York/San Francisco Giants but also including one in the Negro Leagues, Mays batted .301, hit 660 home runs, totaled 3,293 hits, scored more than 2,000 runs and won 12 Gold Glove.

A night after cooling off the visiting San Francisco Giants, the Chicago Cubs will aim to clinch their third consecutive series on Tuesday night. Chicago has won four of its last five games, including a 9-2 victory over the Giants in the series opener on Monday -- snapping the visitors' three-game winning streak. For the fifth time in seven games, the Cubs scored at least six runs, and have now plated an MLB-most 217 on the season. Chicago also leads all 30 teams in batting average (.262) and hits (332).

San Francisco Giants (22-14, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-14, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Justin Verlander (0-2, 4.62 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (2-0, 1.46 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Giants +124; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to break a four-game road skid. Chicago has gone 10-7 at home and 22-14 overall. The Cubs are 21-5 in games when they record eight or more hits. San Francisco is 22-14 overall and 10-9 on the road. The Giants have a 10-5 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

Dodgers announce tough injury Monday night.

The sixth inning Monday at Wrigley Field epitomized the type of havoc the Chicago Cubs’ offense can generate. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s power display has deservedly garnered attention over the last three weeks, hitting as many home runs (nine) as singles in his last 19 games. His speed and baserunning instincts, though, are at the root of Crow-Armstrong’s budding stardom: The 23-year-old can ...

Or an ugly loss at Wrigley.

The Giants haven't had many ugly losses this season. Willy Adames and Matt Chapman committed two errors apiece that resulted in six unearned runs as the Giants lost to the Chicago Cubs, 9-2, on a chilly night at Wrigley Field. Adames, who committed fielding errors in the first and sixth innings, has now made seven errors this season.

CHICAGO -- - Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, helping Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Francisco Giants 9-2 on Monday night. Carson Kelly also went deep, sparking Chicago's five-run sixth inning with a leadoff drive for his eighth homer. Happ added a sacrifice fly and Seiya Suzuki singled in two more runs in the decisive outburst. Boyd (3-2) pitched six innings of two-run ball as the NL Central leaders won for the fourth time in five games. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none. San Francisco shortstop Willy Adames and five-time Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman each committed two errors, contributing to six unearned runs for Chicago in the opener

CHICAGO -- - Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, helping Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Francisco Giants 9-2 on Monday night. Carson Kelly also went deep, sparking Chicago's five-run sixth inning with a leadoff drive for his eighth homer. Happ added a sacrifice fly and Seiya Suzuki singled in two more runs in the decisive outburst. Boyd (3-2) pitched six innings of two-run ball as the NL Central leaders won for the fourth time in five games. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none. San Francisco shortstop Willy Adames and five-time Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman each committed two errors, contributing to six unearned runs for Chicago in the opener

An MLB writer attempted to gauge the "panic" level for the San Francisco Giants after the early returns from a massive contract have been "wildly disappointing."

Kyle Harrison has a new role in his return to the San Francisco Giants. Harrison joined San Francisco's bullpen ahead of a three-game series at the Chicago Cubs. “We've told him to be ready to pitch,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said Monday. Right-hander Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.

Kyle Harrison was never himself during spring training, tasked with recovering from both a nagging shoulder injury and an illness-induced weight loss. Thus, he didn't make the team out of spring training. “Definitely something new, but I'm going to embrace it,” Harrison said. Harrison, who was recalled after Sunday's 9-3 win, begins his his time as a reliever with almost no bullpen experience as a professional.

Kyle Harrison was never himself during spring training, tasked with recovering from both a nagging shoulder injury and an illness-induced weight loss. Thus, he didn't make the team out of spring training. “Definitely something new, but I'm going to embrace it,” Harrison said. Harrison, who was recalled after Sunday's 9-3 win, begins his his time as a reliever with almost no bullpen experience as a professional.

The San Francisco Giants saw one of the pitchers from the 2023 team retire from Major League Baseball on Monday. Ross Stripling, the right-handed pitcher who threw for the Giants for one season, announced his retirement via social media on Monday. The 35-year-old, who was born in Blue Bell, Pa., and went to college at Texas A&M, thanked many in his retirement, message, which featured photos of him with all four of his former teams.

Landen Roupp vs. Matthew Boyd.