Suffice it to say that wasn't how the Cincinnati Reds wanted to start a stretch of six games against the Chicago Cubs between now and June 1.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya exited the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday because of a left oblique strain. Amaya threw to second base on Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s successful steal attempt with nobody out in the fifth inning and appeared to be in discomfort after the play,

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya left in the fifth inning of Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds due to a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell.

There was the sense Saturday that the best offense in the Majors was going to do it again. Leading off the ninth, Carson Kelly played the role of hero off the bench, filling in for the injured Miguel Amaya,

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw made an insane falling throw to nail Cincinnati Reds infielder Santiago Espinal at first base Saturday.

Hoerner recorded the first hit off Greene in the third with a softly hit double to left, but Greene retired the next batter and struck out Ian Happ to end the inning. Greene averaged 100 mph on his 48 four-seam fastballs and looked sharp until the two walks in the fourth.

Pete Crow-Armstrong had two home runs — including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning — and drove in six runs as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

The Chicago Cubs overcame an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-6 on Friday night in Cincinnati. With the win, the Cubs are 31-20 and they contin