Star pitcher on Saturday when Matthew Boyd delivered an 8-inning, 4-hit shutout performance in a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. It was a much-appreciated virtuoso showing after an 11-0 shellacking on Friday that reduced the Cubs’ first place lead in the NL Central Division to just one game over the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers.

The Cubs are enjoying a strong season and helped by Matthew Boyd, who reached double digit wins for the first time in his career.

Pitching is certainly an area of need for the Cubs, but it sure doesn’t feel like it when Matthew Boyd is on the mound. In a streak of exceptional starts, the All-Star left-hander delivered his best yet on Saturday afternoon,

The Chicago Cubs signed Matthew Boyd this offseason for two years and $29 million. He has since pitched like one of the best pitchers on the planet.

The lefty starting pitcher was named to the NL All-Star squad Sunday, joining his two teammates, who were previously announced as elected starters in the outfield.

The Guardians gave Matthew Boyd the opportunity to mount a career comeback a year ago -- a chance he seized with a strong performance down the stretch that culminated in a playoff run with Cleveland.

Cubs starter proves why he earned a $29 million contract while Cleveland's inability to solve left-handed pitching becomes a season-defining storyline.

A Stat Line That Deserves Attention. At the start of tonight’s game, Boyd will carry a 7–3 record, a 2.65 ERA, and a 1.10 WHIP across 91.1 innings.He’s fanned 82 batters while walking just ...