Topic: Brian Duensing

Free-agent relief pitcher Brad Brach and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal on Thursday.

It was unheard of not that long ago, but now it has become somewhat commonplace: pitchers by committee.

CHICAGO -- For the first time in almost three weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to bounce back from a loss.

LOS ANGELES -- With Hollywood as its neighbor, Los Angeles is no stranger to dramatic endings.

BOSTON -- The Houston Astros kept Boston's champagne on ice and also kept their own hopes for home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs alive with a 3-2 decision over the Red Sox on Friday night.

ST. LOUIS -- The numbers don't lie. This has been the worst of Jon Lester's three years with the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs stayed on a roll and improved their playoff picture. But not before a last-minute scare.

CHICAGO -- It was a positive outcome in Jon Lester's return from the disabled list on Saturyday, but it was an otherwise awkward day for the Chicago Cubs.

CHICAGO -- Joe Maddon knows if the Chicago Cubs are going to make a push for another World Series championship, they are going to have to find a way to pull out some tight victories.

Jake Arrieta admitted he didn't pitch his best on Tuesday, but he still had more than enough to make do.