A former Chicago Cubs player surprised patients at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, which the hospital said brightened the day for cancer and chronically ill patients.

Mike Burrows held the Cubs to one run in 5.1 innings, but the Pirates’ offense couldn’t do much of anything in the loss.

Seiya Suzuki has found a unique way of motivating himself during the game as the Cubs stay hot in the NL Central.

The Cubs played 13 games decided by one run among their first 65 — one of every five. They have played four in their last six ...