DETROIT — Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki’s opposite-field fly ball kept carrying. And as Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter stutter-stepped into a leap at the wall, it

The best of both leagues matched up in Motown on Friday, and the difference in Detroit's 3-1 victory over the Cubs was precision engineering. The Cubs cost themselves runs, probably gave

The Tigers lead the American League. The Cubs lead the National League. A Friday night and, aside from hazy skies, the weather in Detroit was flawless. And arguably the best pitcher in the world, Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, was taking the bump for Detroit.

Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs will see German Marquez starting for the Colorado Rockies in the second game of a three-game series, Tuesday at 8:05 p.m. ET. The Cubs have the 16th-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (4.01). The Rockies have the 30th-ranked ERA (5.67) in the majors this season.

Michael Busch homered and drove in three runs, helping Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 on Sunday. Pete Crow-Armstrong had three hits, scored three times and swiped two bases as Chicago closed out a 5-1 homestand.

The Tigers host the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park in a battle of first-place teams on Friday, June 6, with reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal taking the mound for Detroit. The lefty has been even better in 2025,