CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have a razor-thin margin for error as they attempt to hold onto first place in the National League Central down the stretch.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs will return home after a one-day road trip that may leave them weary after a long but satisfying win.

It makes things more theatrical when hero sports figures -- both real and fictional -- fail before they succeed.

Eric Hosmer was supposed to be the San Diego Padres' answer to all the questions about whether they'd effectively tank it for the 2018 season.

Matt Harvey knew the moment he was traded from the New York Mets to the Cincinnati Reds that he was pitching as much for 2019 as he was for 2018.

The competition level will drop considerably for the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates when they open a three-game series Monday.

Less than a week ago, the Milwaukee Brewers envisioned right-hander Matt Harvey on the mound during a pennant race game in which they were playing.

NEW YORK -- Nearly a month ago, the Washington Nationals scored 25 runs against the New York Mets.

NEW YORK -- As it turns out, the schedule maker saved the New York Mets' most enticing midweek afternoon home game of the season for last.

The San Francisco Giants received more than they could have expected from an emergency starting pitcher in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers two nights before.

The San Francisco Giants, still hanging around in the National League West race, are coming off a meaningful series against a big rival that turned out very good. But not quite good enough.

As soon as the Cincinnati Reds picked up Matt Harvey from the New York Mets, there was speculation they got him mostly so they could get rid of him later.

The Arizona Diamondbacks don't lack for recognizable names. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is the longstanding face of the franchise, and right-hander Zack Greinke is one of the majors' highest-paid players at $31 million per season.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Matt Harvey returns to New York in a matchup against his old team, the New York Mets, in a series opener at Citi Field.

Rain prevented the Washington Nationals from extending their winning streak Friday night, but they'll go for two victories over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.