Ranked as having the best odds to win the World Series by Baseball Reference, the Cubs clinched the season series against the reigning champion Dodgers, and their 9-0 win against the Pirates on Tuesday was their first game all year against a team currently below .500.

The Cubs beat the Dodgers 7-6 in a thrilling finale, sweeping the season series against the defending champions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense took pressure off their pitching staff in a bullpen game by slugging their way to a 15-2 win over the Miami Marlins. The 15 runs set a season high for the Dodgers and was only their second time scoring in double-digits.

Imanaga left the Cubs' 9-0 victory against the Pirates in the sixth inning. Manager Craig Counsell specified that it affected both quads.

Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Shota Imanaga was removed from the game Tuesday because of cramps in both legs.

The Chicago Cubs have made a major announcement regarding Shota Imanaga during Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Preview the April 23 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Matthew Boyd has picked up right where he left off in his brief 2024 campaign with the Cleveland Guardians, beginning his tenure with the Chicago Cubs by pitching to a 2.01 ERA in four starts. He’s been nails, eating plenty of innings and pitching to very friendly contact at just a 28.1% hard-hit rate.