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History was made in the National League Central on Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Brewers claimed their fourth straight division crown. Milwaukee first handled business at PNC Park, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1, then watched the Atlanta Braves rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 6 to 3 victory that officially sealed the title. This [...]
Today’s Reflections Well, if you have a burr under your saddle about how a player is doing, send me a note. I’ll write a few paragraphs about how bad they are doing. Then in the next game, he will explode (i.e. PCA, Monday night). You’re welcome. In the meantime, I’ll work my “magic” on Seiya […]
The legend of Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to grow. On Wednesday night against Atlanta, Crow-Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th home runs of the season. His first blast, a solo shot in the third inning, set another Chicago Cubs record. Crow-Armstrong passed Hall of Famer “Sweet Swinging” Billy Williams as the Cub with the most home [...] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong passes another Chicago Cubs legend appeared first on ChiCitySports .
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Alex and Ty dive into how the Cubs can keep building momentum as the head towards October despite their bullpen problems. Then, they preview an important upcoming series against the Reds. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575 FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to be...
Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to a series win over the Atlanta Braves with two home runs, continuing his impact as the Cubs push toward the playoffs. Shota Imanaga was elite on the mound, delivering a dominant performance to help Chicago secure the series, while Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Carson Kelly also came through with strong games at the plate. With October baseball approaching, the Cubs co...
Dubón and Acuña had a nice night with the bat, but it was not enough as the Braves lose by four. Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs today in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. It would have required them to win and then get some help with hoping either the Diamondbacks or the Padres lost. JR Ritchie was called up to pitch the game to give some extra rest to the rotation and try to prove his recent performance in AAA where he had twenty-four strikeouts to only...
Chicago Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong made more history Wednesday night in an 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old launched two home runs, drove in a run with a triple and reached 44 homers for the season. He became the only player in MLB history to record at least five home […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong accomplishes feat never before reached in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
CHICAGO – Pete Crow-Armstrong has joked in the past that he has not put up the best numbers when the Wrigley Field crowd unites in chanting his initials. That perceived trend has not continued with the new chants that roar through the Friendly Confines these days. When Crow-Armstrong was in the batter’s box in the seventh inning Wednesday night, the calls of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” were already gathering steam. A few seconds later, as the Cubs’ star center fielder rounded the bases after his second ho...
Michael Hirschuber via Getty Images Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman made MLB history on Wednesday night while leading the Chicago Cubs to a blowout win over the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong and Bregman each had a home run, each had a triple and each had three extra-base hits in the 8-4 rout at Wrigley Field. That made them the first pair of MLB teammates to do that in the same game in nearly 70 years. The last pair of teammates to pull that feat off was Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer for...
Pete Crow-Armstrong has reached the point where a quiet night on the field and on the plate is an outlier. And yet, despite the high standards many have come to have with the Chicago Cubs center fielder, he still manages to deliver on a nightly basis. On Wednesday, Crow-Armstrong carried the Cubs’ offense on his […] The post Even Cubs manager Craig Counsell can’t believe Pete Crow-Armstrong’s insane 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
We’ve reached another Wednesday here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Rain or shine, we’re open. Come on in. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong made Cubs history on Wednesday night not just once, but twice, and continued his historic season. The post PCA Makes Cubs History, Then Does It Again appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs today in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. It would have required them to win and then get some help with hoping either the Diamondbacks or the Padres lost. JR Ritchie was called up to pitch the game to give some extra rest to the rotation and […]
Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings about Pete Crow-Armstrong clear Wednesday night, showering the star center fielder with “MVPete” chants after his second home run against the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong launched his 44th homer of the season in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field, a solo shot to right-center that extended Chicago’s lead to 7-2. […] The post Cubs fans shower Pete Crow-Armstrong with ‘MVPete’ chants appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The glorious 2026 MLB season of Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues. The favorite to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award further strengthened his case by setting a new franchise record with a big swing in the third inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Crow-Armstrong lifted a 376-foot […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong sets new all-time Cubs record with home run No. 43 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Diego Padres are battling in the National League Wild Card. San Diego is looking to climb the NL Wild Card standings, as the team has performed well in recent action and is closing in on the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs. Meanwhile, the Padres are 2.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for […] The post Padres get crucial injury update amid NL Wild Card push appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
CHICAGO – Dansby Swanson walked into the Cubs’ clubhouse – following a round of simulated game-like activities on the field Wednesday afternoon – and took a seat as his locker. “I’ve had a wild 48 hours,” Swanson said. Get tickets to see Cubs’ postseason push at Wrigley! The veteran Cubs shortstop was originally supposed to be in Omaha, Neb., where the initial plan called for Minor League rehab games with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain washed away Tuesday’s game and there was a r...
The Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs today looking for their ninetieth win of the season with ten games to go. Their magic number is at five and after the Cubs series they have the Astros, then the Marlins and Reds. If the Braves win this evening, there is still a world where […]
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss the latest storylines surrounding his club, including shortstop Dansby Swanson’s impending return from an oblique injury.
There is yet again a chance of rain this evening in Chicago (forecast link below) so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Braves lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. JR Ritchie, RHP You never know what you’re going to get with Shōta Imanaga. Will he be the guy who […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Braves Cubs 8, Braves 4: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman triple their pleasure Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT
The Cubs suffered yet another tough loss last night as the bullpen gave up a pair of two-run homers in the late innings. They didn’t lose any ground because both the Phillies and Padres lost, but they’re just barely bailing water out of the boat quickly enough. Winning tonight is imperative heading into the off … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/16/26): Imanaga Hoping for Filthy Outing Against Ritchie, Braves appeared first on .
Everyone in the running for the NL Wild Card lost yesterday. Both the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies lost in yesterday’s games. The San Diego Padres lost as well. Had they won, they would have been a measly 0.5 game back of Philly and 1.0 game back of Chicago. It was a key opportunity […]