Cubs activate Kimbrel before series vs. Cardinals
(WorldNews Sport)

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs activated closer Craig Kimbrel from the injured list and returned slugger Anthony Rizzo to the lineup Thursday night for the opener of a crucial four-game series against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals. Kimbrel has been out since Sept. 1 due to inflammation in his right elbow. He`ll be available Thursday against the Cardinals, who are three games ahead of the Cubs. The 31-year-old Kimbrel signed a $43 million, three-year contract as a free agent in...