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Cubs walk off White Sox in frustrating 7-5 extra-inning loss

The Crosstown Classic started with a soul-crushing extra-inning heartbreak for the White Sox with a Cubs walk-off. Despite the game staying close and competitive, poor challenges and sloppy defense doomed the South Siders. The Sox fell 7-5 in the opener. The game got off to an ugly start after the White Sox went down in […]

Ohtani, Muncy blast Rockies in 11-5 Dodger win

The Dodgers needed a get-right game, and apparently all they needed to do was come to Coors Field. After going 5-11 in their last 16 games, being swept by the Red Sox and Cubs, while also dropping series to the Diamondbacks and Brewers, the Dodgers looked their regular selves on Monday, hitting three homers, while […]

Cubs 7, White Sox 5 (10 innings): Pete Crow-Armstrong turns the tables

The last time Pete Crow-Armstrong faced the White Sox, it was a low point of his season. He went hitless at the plate while batting eighth, but what happened in the field was more noteworthy, as he got a face full of chain link fence after failing to run down a Miguel Vargas double, then cursed at a woman who heckled him. The White Sox ended up winning 9-8 on an Edgar Quero walk-off homer , and Crow-Armstrong eventually issued an apology after resisting on his initial attempt. Three months t...

Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong News During White Sox Series

The Chicago Cubs secured a thrilling 7-5 victory in their series opener against the Chicago White Sox on the back of Pete Crow-Armstrong Monday night.Crow-Armstrong had a dominant four-hit night, including a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning. It was his second homer of the night, marked an impressive piece of […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong News During White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who starts Game One?

It’s a new week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come on in out of the heat. There’s no cover charge. We validate parking. We’ve got a few tables still available. The hostess will […]

First Pitch: White Sox at Cubs

The Cubs hold a 78-77 advantage over the White Sox in the Crosstown Classic since the advent of interleague play in 1997. Do with that information what you will. TV: CHSN and Marquee Sports Network Lineups: White Sox Cubs Chase Meidroth, 2B 1 Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF Munetaka Murakami, 1B 2 Seiya Suzuki, RF Miguel Vargas,… The post First Pitch: White Sox at Cubs appeared first on Sox Machine .

Game Thread: White Sox (65-58) at Cubs (72-53)

It’s time for both my favorite and least favorite series of the year — the Crosstown Classic! The White Sox will head a few miles north to face the Cubs at Wrigley Field. With both teams doing well this season and the White Sox winning the first-half series, the rivalry feels more competitive this time […]

Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Move Before White Sox Series

The Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of their series against the Chicago White Sox. Among the moves the team announced was closer Daniel Palencia’s transfer to the 60-day injured list.Such a move is more procedural rather than anything. The Cubs needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for utilityman Owen Miller, […] The post Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Move Before White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Cubs Add 29-Year-Old Infielder After Brutal Dansby Swanson Injury

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series with their cross-town rivals, the Chicago White Sox, on Monday night. Ahead of the series opener, the team announced a plethora of roster moves following new injuries to right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera and star shortstop Dansby Swanson. Swanson’s injury is certainly the most notable, as an oblique injury […] The post Chicago Cubs Add 29-Year-Old Infielder After Brutal Dansby Swanson Injury appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Cubs Promote 29-Year-Old Pitcher After Edward Cabrera Injury News

The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for a series against their cross-town rivals, the Chicago White Sox, on Monday night.Ahead of the series opener, the Cubs announced a string of roster moves after placing both infielder Dansby Swanson and pitcher Edward Cabrera on the IL.Swanson injured his oblique during Sunday’s game, while Cabrera started Sunday’s […] The post Chicago Cubs Promote 29-Year-Old Pitcher After Edward Cabrera Injury News appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/26): Imanaga Facing Sox

It’s a rare occasion when both Chicago baseball teams are in playoff contention, but that’s exactly what’s happening over the next three days at Wrigley. The White Sox are up by 5.5 games in the AL Central with a 65-58 record that would see them in third place at best in any NL division, not … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/26): Imanaga Facing Sox appeared first on .

Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox preview, Monday 8/17, 7:05 CT

Today’s roster moves: Here Monday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. White Sox lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Luis Castillo, RHP Shōta Imanaga had a rough outing his last time out against the Nationals but still has a 2.49 ERA and 1.125 […]

Cubs Place Edward Cabrera, Dansby Swanson On Injured List

The Cubs announced that right-hander Edward Cabrera has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister. Shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain. Infielder James Triantos has also been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. In corresponding moves, the club has recalled right-hander Javier […]

Dansby Swanson Could Miss 4-6 Weeks with Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Dansby Swanson was in obvious discomfort following a swing and miss during the 3rd inning of Sunday’s loss, and the initial thought was that he’d suffered an oblique injury. The Cubs were proactive in saying he’d go on the IL, which is not a very familiar place for the shortstop, even before having imaging done. … The post Dansby Swanson Could Miss 4-6 Weeks with Grade 2 Oblique Strain appeared first on .

Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury

Aug. 17: Swanson has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Cubs haven’t provided a formal update on his timetable, but even Grade 1 strains can cost players around a month. Rogers suggests that Swanson could be out up to six weeks, which would mean losing the majority or entirety […]

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. White Sox series preview

The White Sox have been one of the surprise teams of MLB this year after a 102-loss season in 2025, holding first place in the AL Central much of the year and taking two of three from the Cubs on the South Side back in May. As I noted last month, the Cubs and Sox […]