Topic: Mike Montgomery

The Chicago Cubs have acquired former Kansas City Royals catcher Martin Maldonado in exchange for left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery.

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

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs fourth straight postseason appearance has been guaranteed. Whether they finish as the National League Central Division champions, however, remains up in the air.

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in the midst of a stretch in which getting a chance to catch their breath hasn't been easy.

MILWAUKEE -- Two National League Most Valuable Player candidates will face off Tuesday night when Javier Baez and the Chicago Cubs continue their three-game series against Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Tyler Chatwood took the high road when he was demoted from the Chicago Cubs' rotation in late July.

Manager Ned Yost is coming up with some unique Kansas City Royals lineups as the club is facing a stretch of a plethora of left-handed pitchers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mike Montgomery was once considered part of the future for Kansas City Royals pitching staff.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs used three wins over the San Diego Padres last month to create some distance between themselves and the rest of the National League Central Division.

Some would say banging your head against a table repeatedly is a sign of insanity. Others might believe punching a brick wall qualifies in that category.