The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday, putting an end to Boston’s 10-game winning streak. Right-hander Colin Rea toed the rubber for the Cubs and allowed just one run on four hits over five innings of work, striking out five batters and walking four.

One of the highlights of the game may have been Frankie Scalzo Jr. and his mustache. Scalzo features some of the nastiest stuff in the Cubs system and his pitches danced very well tonight. Other ...

The Cubs’ biggest need, with about a week before the July 31 deadline, is starting pitching. Lugo, who held the Cubs to four hits and two runs in six innings, will be highly sought after by contending teams if the Royals make him available. But their trade-deadline direction is unclear.

The Brewers dropped their second straight to the Marlins, leaving them with their first series loss since early July.

Analyst Highlights Cubs ... In a recent article ... and 3.5 K/9 all paint the picture of a pitcher who cannot be relied on in the late stages of a game. One bright spot for the Cubs has ...