Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 9/9, 6:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Kevin.
Cubs
Latest news and updates about the Cubs
Craig Counsell’s response to Cubs latest 9th inning bullpen disaster speaks volumes to season long issue
A year ago, Craig Counsell had the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen firing on all cylinders. The relief corps posted a 3.78 ERA and converted 44 of 64 save opportunities, a 69% success rate. This season, however, the bullpen has taken a noticeable step backward, carrying a 4.00 ERA while converting just 32 of 58 save opportunities, [...] The post Craig Counsell’s response to Cubs latest 9th inning bullpen disaster speaks volumes to season long issue appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) vs. Chicago Cubs (81-65)
It has been quite a series. After two late comeback victories in a row, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a sweep tonight against their rivals, the Chicago Cubs. Monday’s victory assured the Brewers of the season series and thus any tiebreaker, though their now-nine-game lead with only 16 games remaining means that tiebreaker should […]
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) vs Chicago Cubs (81-65)
It has been quite a series. After two late comeback victories in a row, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a sweep tonight of their rivals, the Chicago Cubs. Last night’s victory assured the Brewers of the season series and thus any tiebreaker, though their now-nine-game lead with only 16 games remaining means that tiebreaker […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 9/9, 6:40 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Brewers lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Logan Henderson, RHP Here’s the third and last pitching rematch from last week’s series at Wrigley Field. Kevin Gausman was absolutely nails in the game last Thursday, allowing just five hits and one run, with nine strikeouts. Gausman usually isn’t a strikeout pitcher, either. Do […]
Cubs are watching their worst trade deadline decision come back to haunt them
The Chicago Cubs made several major trade deadline additions, but failing to add a proven closer is becoming a glaring problem ahead of October
Cubs vs. Brewers Wednesday 9/9 game threads
Brewers 8, Cubs 6: In which I quibble with some Craig Counsell managerial decisions 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Michael Conforto is the Superhero vs. the Brewers Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 9/9, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 9/9, 6:40 CT
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/26): Wounded Wild Card Contenders Need Gausman to Stop Bleeding
The Cubs had a 98.6% chance of winning last night’s game when Garrett Mitchell lined to center for the second out in the bottom of the 9th. Eight pitches later, the score was tied and the Brewers had flipped the odds to 53.4% in their favor. The Cubs were at 75.2% in the 8th inning … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/26): Wounded Wild Card Contenders Need Gausman to Stop Bleeding appeared first on .
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edward Cabrera rehabs in Iowa
A rare day in the minors where it’s all day games today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs laid an egg against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 7-3. Jordan Wicks started this game and took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits over 3.2 innings. Three of the four runs came on a three-run […]
Dansby Swanson Nearing Return, and the Cubs Couldn’t Ask for Better Timing
Dansby Swanson appears to be on track for a return in the near future for the Chicago Cubs' postseason push. The post Dansby Swanson Nearing Return, and the Cubs Couldn’t Ask for Better Timing appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Chicago Cubs: As bullpen collapses, the blame game begins
The Chicago Cubs bullpen gift-wrapped another win for an opposing team on Tuesday when their bullpen once again collapsed in the late innings. More News: Chicago Cubs closer makes history with unbearably awful stat The team’s 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field was the second straight 4-3 loss to the division [...] The post Chicago Cubs: As bullpen collapses, the blame game begins appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Cubs bullpen looks like a big problem heading into the Postseason
The last two games in Milwaukee have been the sort of close but not good enough affairs that are designed to rip baseball fans’ hearts out. It’s not losing to the Brewers that’s causing distress as rain blankets the North Side of Chicago on a gloomy September morning, it’s the nature of the losses. These […]
Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History?
With Pete Crow-Armstrong chasing down Rogers Hornsby‘s 1929 11.0 fWAR in 1929 as the best single season in Cubs franchise history, I got an itch to see who has the worst season on record. One player holds the distinction of having both the worst season and career among qualified players who’ve suited up for some … The post Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History? appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs closer makes history with unbearably awful stat
What can one say about the general awfulness of the Chicago Cubs bullpen that hasn’t already been said? More News: Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell slammed for Matthew Boyd miscalculation On Tuesday, the Cubs once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory when—once again—the bullpen failed to keep a late-inning lead. At this point, it [...] The post Chicago Cubs closer makes history with unbearably awful stat appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Judge Unhappy in Return, Dodgers Surge | Max Muncy, Adrian Beltré, Neil Solondz | Foul Territory
AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz react to Aaron Judge’s frustration after being pulled early in his return to the Yankees lineup and the Brewers becoming the first team in baseball to reach 90 wins after another late comeback against the Cubs. Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joins the show to discuss Los Angeles’ six-game winning streak, Tarik Skubal’s impact, Shohei Ohtani’s health and his own journey from Athletics castoff to Dodgers fixture. Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz checks in on Tampa Bay’...
Jackson Chourio reveals what takes his game to another level after emphatic win over the Cubs
The Milwaukee Brewers pulled off another dramatic win over the Chicago Cubs, with Jackson Chourio coming through when they needed him most. Trailing late, Chourio launched a two run homer with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings before Milwaukee eventually won 4-3 in the 10th. The victory moved the [...]
Pat Murphy praises Milwaukee Brewers for ‘response’ after tough Cubs game
The Milwaukee Brewers finally broke through late against the Chicago Cubs after being held in check for much of Monday’s game. A three run eighth inning gave Milwaukee a 4-3 win and pushed its record to 89 56, while the victory extended its NL Central lead to eight games with 17 contests left in the [...]
Cubs now looking over shoulder at Diamondbacks, Padres as bullpen threatens entire season
The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen is faltering at the absolute wrong time. They are in an extremely tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Wild Card standings. Late-season bullpen woes have come at a time when the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are surging. On Tuesday, the Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4. […] The post Cubs now looking over shoulder at Diamondbacks, Padres as bullpen threatens entire season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Brewers.
If you had just a little bit less than five months, you win the prize. The question? How long can a pretty good team last with no bullpen? With smoke and mirrors and grit and perseverance, they held in there for a long time. The bullpen was never good, but for most of the year […]
Chicago Cubs pitcher calls his performance ‘piss poor’ after loss
The pitching woes for the Chicago Cubs struck again on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Chicago held a lead in a game against the Brewers for the fourth time in the last six meetings between the two teams spanning over 10 days, and they once blew the lead and lost the game. After the Cubs grabbed [...] The post Chicago Cubs pitcher calls his performance ‘piss poor’ after loss appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Jackson Chourio’s game-saving HR vs. Cubs helps Brewers reach multiple milestones
The Milwaukee Brewers turned the latest Chicago Cubs showdown into a statement win, and Jackson Chourio delivered the biggest swing. The Brewers stunned the Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings after Chourio crushed a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the ninth. The comeback strengthened Milwaukee’s hold on the NL Central and pushed the club […] The post Jackson Chourio’s game-saving HR vs. Cubs helps Brewers reach multiple milestones appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs shifted blame off Craig Counsell and where it really belongs after crushing loss
It's time to cut the manager some slack. Cubs manager Craig Counsell can only do so much when he can't count on his bullpen. That's where the Cubs problems really start.
The Opener: Nationals’ Bullpen, Cubs’ Bullpen, Lopez
Righty Joel Kuhnel earned the save for the Giants last night. It was just his third appearance with the team after coming over via waiver claim from the Brewers last week. Kuhnel is the 11th reliever to save a game for San Francisco this year, matching a franchise record (h/t Susan Slusser of the San […]
What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about latest blown game by garbage bullpen
The Chicago Cubs watched another late lead disappear against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Craig Counsell had little reason to hide his frustration. Reliever Jacob Webb surrendered a two-out, game-tying home run to Jackson Chourio in the ninth before the Brewers won 4-3 in 10 innings. The Cubs bullpen has now failed in back-to-back games against […] The post What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about latest blown game by garbage bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 F/10 – Webb Blows Another Save
The Cubs suffered another painful loss thanks to a bullpen failure against the Brewers on Tuesday night. The road team had dramatically gone in front in the top of the 9th before closer Jacob Webb conceded another home run that sent the game to extra innings, where the home side walked it off. Chicago got … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 F/10 – Webb Blows Another Save appeared first on .
Displaying entries 901-925
of the latest 1,250