Baseball News

Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel gave up back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning of a 9-8 loss to the Cardinals. It was Chicago's fifth straight defeat.

One year ago, just winning the National League East was enough for the rebuilding Atlanta Braves. "The goal now is the big prize," manager Brian Snitker said.

Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz hit his 400th career home run and 40th of the season Sunday.

Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price will have surgery Thursday to remove a cyst in his left wrist that ended his season early. The 2012 Cy Young winner is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.