A Flash Flood Warning has now been issued for central Cook, southeast DuPage, and northern Will counties in Illinois until 8 p.m. The National Weather Service said Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that the thunderstorms moving through the area were dropping rain at rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to pass through areas of Chicagoland Tuesday, causing widespread flooding.

The Chicago Cubs will keep three catchers on the big-league squad after they activated Miguel Amaya from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday’s series opener.

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list

The Chicago Cubs welcomed back a starting pitcher but he, combined with a flagging offense, were not able to help them beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Chicago White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames recently discussed what he’s noticed from the offense, including Colson Montgomery’s production.

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Tigers are slated to play the second of three games against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. The Tigers (69-51) and White Sox (43-76) meet at 7:40 p.m. Eastern time at Rate Field, although evening showers could play havoc with those plans.

Rain delayed first pitch for the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox in the second of three games in the series Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Rate Field.

On Wednesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Toronto Blue Jays (69-50) hosting the Chicago Cubs (67-50) at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Blue Jays are a home favorite (-122) against the Cubs (+102).

The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays match up on Tuesday, August 12 to begin a three-game set that could end up being a World Series preview, with first pitch set for 7:07 p.m. ET on TBS. The Cubs have seen their advantage in the NL Central disappear thanks to Milwaukee's red-hot play,