LEADING OFF: Bucs can sweep Cubs, Chapman deals vs Cards

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. Adam Frazier and Starling Marte also scored on the play. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski) Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. Adam Frazier and Starling Marte also scored on the play. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

By Associated Press April 16, 2017 3 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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After going 4-14 against the Cubs last season, the Pirates can take a three-game sweep from Chicago with a win at Wrigley Field. Andrew McCutchen hit a go-ahead, three-run homer during a five-run seventh to lead Pittsburgh to an 8-7 victory Saturday. Right-hander Jameson Taillon (0-0, 1.38 ERA) leads the Pirates’ effort in going for the sweep, while lefty Jon Lester (0-0, 1.64) is up for the Cubs.

NOT THEM AGAIN