CHICAGO - It's no secret that things haven't been going well for the Chicago Cubs (82-66) as the NL Playoff Picture has gotten way more interesting.

With Braxton Ashcraft being placed on the injured list, the Pirates had to rely on a bullpen game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. A trio of rookie pitchers were all hit hard, and Pittsburgh was ...

As Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland used to say, momentum is only as good as tomorrow’s starting pitcher. Looking for their ...

Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring his left hamstring while ...

Eric Samulski breaks down the news that Pirates starting pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft, has been placed on 15-day IL and what that means for the team as the regular season winds down.

Here are the latest updates on Braxton Ashcraft's status and how long he could be out for following his latest injury.

Dotel is slated to start Friday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Dominic Campbell of SI.com reports.

Oooookay. There's no coasting to the finish line this year. Gotta win more than we lose starting now. Go Cubs.

Wilmer Dotel surrendered three runs in two innings versus the Cubs in his first big-league start Friday.

The Pirates placed Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort and recalled Antwone Kelly from ...

Bettors are following suit with north of 85% of the money and tickets on the Chicago money line, even at a fairly big number.