CHICAGO — Christopher Morel singled in Cody Bellinger with one out in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. “I was glad, extremely happy when they said it was confirmed.” Hector Neris tossed a perfect ninth, striking out two, for the win. “Our pitching staff today was the only reason why …
CHICAGO — With every clutch swing and big play, the Chicago Cubs are making an argument to stay together through Tuesday’s trade deadline. Christopher Morel drove in two runs during a six-run fifth inning that featured only three hits, and the streaking Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 10-7 on Wednesday night. “I think that it’s an opportunity to just …