Veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd was delighted to join a Cubs team that had potential for offensive firepower and a strong defense when he signed with Chicago in the offseason.

Chicago Cubs (18-12, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-19, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Matthew Boyd (2-2, 2.54 ERA, 1.38 ...

Chicago Cubs (17-12, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (2-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.09 ...