Beating L.A. last week seemed like a turning point, but a weekend sweep in Cincy changed things in a hurry for Chicago.
If voting holds up, the Cubs' Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, Ben Zobrist and Anthony Rizzo will become just the second-ever complete infield from a single team to start an All-Star Game.
Cubs starter Jon Lester has a bone chip in his pitching elbow, but it isn't bothering him currently.
The secret to the Royals' string of improbable rallies? They 'keep the line moving' when things get tough, which is exactly what Kansas City did to stun David Price and build a 2-0 ALCS lead.
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been ruled out of the NL Championship Series due to a moderate hamstring string, manager Joe Maddon announced Thursday.
