"Jed and his baseball operations staff have built a healthy player development organization and put an exciting, playoff contending team on the field," he said.

Hoyer and the Cubs agreed to a multiyear contract extension Monday, the team announced.

The baseball world lost a legend on Monday, as longtime Chicago Cubs second basemen and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg passed away at the age of 65. Sandberg, the 1984 National League MVP, a 10-time All-Star and a nine-time Gold Glover, was known as much for his elite hitting and infield defense as he was for his quiet leadership and pleasantness.

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died.

Sandberg hit .285 with 282 homers, 1,061 RBIs and 344 steals in 15 years with the Cubs and was named NL MVP in 1984.

Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBIs as the surging Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Tuesday night.

The Chicago Cubs came into the stadium formerly known as Miller Park on Monday to face a Milwaukee Brewers team that has found a new identity.

Misiorowski then threw a 1-2-3 fourth to finish his night having retired the final 10 batters he faced.

After taking the series opener, 8-4, the Milwaukee Brewers are back at it against the Chicago Cubs in a battle of the two best records in the National League on July 29 at American Family Field. Quinn Priester (9-2,