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Here is where the decisions of the Cubs front office come home to the proverbial roost. While other teams crank out seemingly endless supplies of relievers who throw 98+, the Cubs sign retread guys to multi-year contracts. Oh, sure, they do fine for a while but eventually games like this are going to happen, and […]
The Chicago Cubs held a five-run lead at one point on Saturday. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit another home run, the team was playing well, and it seemed as if Chicago was about to earn a huge win. And then everything changed. The Cubs’ bullpen imploded, as the Blue Jays scored three runs in the 7th and […] The post Cubs’ Jacob Webb makes NSFW admission after disastrous outing vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Through the first 15 innings of this series, the Chicago Cubs had outscored the Toronto Blue Jays by a margin of 21-2. Which is not what you’d consider ideal as a Jays fan. Things turned a corner in the bottom of seven, though, and an 8-1 stretch gives them the win and the chance to […]
The Chicago Cubs are at a crossroads with the MLB trade deadline looming. Positioned favorably for a deep postseason run, the North Siders are searching for that final rotation piece to cement their status as legitimate contenders. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer knows a bold, win-now maneuver is required. This summer, the target should […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Sonny Gray appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs are getting so much production from Pete Crow-Armstrong right now. Crow-Armstrong continued a stellar season on Saturday, with yet another home run for the Cubbies. “Another day, another home run for Pete Crow-Armstrong, his 9th of the month to go along with 4 doubles and 2 triples. SLUGGING .929 in June,” ESPN […] The post How Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to silence critics without saying a word appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber is set to make his 2026 season debut on Monday against the Houston Astros, with Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider officially confirming the right-hander’s return from the injured list ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. The decision came after Bieber completed a final bullpen session, […] The post Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber receives official injury return date appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Coming off a brutal start for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman on Friday, the latest news regarding his status ahead of the trade deadline has likely been revealed. As the Blue Jays take on the Chicago Cubs this weekend, this MLB insider offers insight into why Gausman is more than likely to stay with […] The post Blue Jays rumors: Why Kevin Gausman trade is unlikely appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Colin.
The Toronto Blue Jays made a couple of roster moves in the middle of their series against the Chicago Cubs. The post Blue Jays Announce Roster Shake-Up During Chicago Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs received a cautiously encouraging update on closer Daniel Palencia on Saturday, giving the bullpen some clarity during a tense stretch. Palencia will miss at least one week of throwing after an MRI revealed a mild flexor strain. The team placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation […] The post Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to miss at least 1 week with mild flexor strain appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced a decision regarding rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela ahead of their game today vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Blue Jays released the official starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, which begins at 2:20 p.m. ET. For the first time in Valenzuela’s MLB career, he is […] The post Jays Announce Brandon Valenzuela Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Blue Jays lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Patrick Corbin, LHP Colin Rea had made some decent starts early this year but the last seven, yikes. In those seven: 6.75 ERA, 1.556 WHIP, eight home runs in 36 innings. His season ERA is 5.35, the highest it’s been since it was 6.00 […]
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The Chicago Cubs recently lost 26-year-old closer Daniel Palencia to the IL.Now, the ballclub has provided a clear recovery timeline for the young arm.According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN (via X), manager Craig Counsell announced that Palencia underwent an MRI, which revealed a mild flexor strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia had an MRI. Showed a […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Announce New Daniel Palencia Recovery Timeline Before Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to activate one pitcher on a rehab assignment in the middle of their series against the Chicago Cubs. The post Blue Jays Activate 8-Year Professional After Brutal Cubs Series Opener Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
These are the days when I’m super jealous of Al. A June afternoon at the park while the Cubs are playing pinball. To be fair, he’s watched a metric ton of bad baseball this year (and nine walk-offs too!). I’m sure I’m suffering from some recency bias, but this has felt like the weirdest ever […]
Cubs may have finally found pitching stability in Ben Brown
Today’s Reflections I’m sure that someone has come up with the phrase before me, but Cub Tracks is really enjoying PCA-Mania. It doesn’t flow off the tongue like Fernandomania, but I’m going to go with it. With a day off mid-week, that gives baseball writers a lot of time to write a lot of articles […]
Acquiring Justin Dean during the offseason wasn’t a major risk for the Chicago Cubs, but it also wasn’t entirely clear what they were getting.Dean, 29, previously spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers.He was on deck for their second consecutive trip to the World Series.He’s never been a primary headliner at the plate, but he’s […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Former World Series Outfielder Reacts to 1st MLB Hit appeared first on HEAVY .
I told you this Cubs offense would come alive at some point! I certainly didn’t expect all of it to explode in one game, though that was sure fun to watch. The Cubs matched their season high in hits (18) and set season highs for walks (11) and runs in a 16-2 demolition of the […]
Blue Jays Little Cubs Lots As well as being a terrible baseball game, Vlad Guerrero left the game with a back issue after a swing. They are saying he will play tomorrow, but I wouldn’t bet on it. There are games like this, but I really didn’t expect it from Kevin Gausman. Kevin had four […]
The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are trying to regain their footing in the race for the playoffs after a slow start this season. They appeared to be moving in the right direction this week after sweeping a road series against the Boston Red Sox, but they suffered a blow in the first […] The post Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits Cubs game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Left-hander Doug Nikhazy went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa. It’s the first outright of Nikhazy’s career. He won’t have the option to reject the assignment in favor of free agency. Chicago designated Nikhazy for assignment earlier […]
The Cubs have finally optioned Moises Ballesteros to Triple-A Iowa after weeks of struggles, a move that should have happened much earlier.
Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman is one of the better pitchers in MLB, but he did not look like it on Friday. The veteran hurler allowed seven earned runs in the first inning of Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. According to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, Gausman walked four hitters […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman hits brutal low in awful start vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .