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Despite a valiant comeback effort fueled by four home runs, the Colorado Rockies couldn’t overcome a disastrous second inning by the Chicago Cubs as they dropped the series finale 8-6 to lose the series. They finish their road trip with a 2-4 record. A mixed night for Sean Sullivan After an impressive, albeit short, outing […]
Cubs 8, Rockies 6 Leverage index and box score Graphics via FanGraphs. Shaw-some: Matt Shaw, +0.17 WPA Second-inning blowout: Sean Sullivan, -0.37 WPA Game thread comments of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Left-hander Victor Zarraga was sent to the rookie ball ACL Cubs from Low-A Myrtle Beach. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs snuck past Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-5 in ten innings. Paul Campbell gave the I-Cubs five strong innings, allowing just one run. Unfortunately, he came out for the sixth and gave up three runs before getting pulled. […]
The Cubs moved on within weeks of assuring David Ross his job was safe. The shock November 2023 firing still stings for him, but now, almost three years later, he seems to have found peace. As a 2016 Cubs World Series champion, returning to manage the team was a proud achievement. But getting fired was […] The post “Time Heals All Wounds” – 2X World Series Champion Finally Opens Up on Cubs Firing in Emotional Admission appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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Go get ‘em, Javier.
After a disappointing loss on Monday, the Colorado Rockies rallied back on Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to tie up the series. Now, they will turn to a rookie starting pitcher for his second career appearance as they look to snag a series victory. Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes […]
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Sean Sullivan, LHP Javier Assad has had two straight outstanding outings, first after coming into a game at Wrigley Field in an emergency after Jameson Taillon was injured, then in a start against the Giants last Friday in San Francisco, where he threw six shutout […]
Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Rockies Cubs vs. Rockies, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT
There are still expectations from around Major League Baseball that the Chicago Cubs will be buyers at the trade deadline. At the moment, the North Siders are eight games out of first place in the National League Central. They are, however, just one game out of a wild card spot.Assuming the Cubs can stay afloat […] The post Cubs Expected to Trade Star Prospect for Starting Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs are going to be an interesting team to watch as the MLB trade deadline continues to draw closer.Early on this season, they looked the part of a legitimate World Series contender. Over the last few weeks, the team has completely fallen off. Could the Cubs actually end up being a trade deadline […] The post Cubs Linked to Potential $85 Million Trade With Yankees Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Why the Cubs will likely keep Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, and Ian Happ at the 2026 deadline, even though their “just enough” production is exactly what’s holding the franchise back.
Another day, another disappointing Cub performance. If you didn’t understand the concept of momentum and the next day’s starting pitcher, this season is hammering it into you. The Cubs have a bunch of back of the rotation pitchers, and so each day is like flipping a coin. On one side, there is adequate starting pitcher […]
You know, it would seem that the Cubs are somewhat lucky to even be in the position they’re in — two games over .500 and one game out of the last wild card spot, 74 games into the 2026 season. That’s because Cubs starting pitchers have been getting injured at an alarming rate. Tuesday night […]
The Chicago Cubs will continue to start Dansby Swanson at shortstop amid his struggles.Swanson has been one of the best shortstops in the MLB for years, but this season, he has struggled mightily at the plate. It’s been a frustrating season for Swanson, and Cubs fans have been calling for him to be benched.However, the […] The post Cubs Send Clear Message to Dansby Swanson Amid Calls for Benching appeared first on HEAVY .
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Andrew Chafin, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1915 – Zip Zabel comes out of the Chicago Cubs bullpen with two outs in the 1st inning to face the Brooklyn Robins. Zabel wins the game in the 19th inning, 4-3, in the longest relief effort in major league history, […]
After Monday’s crushing loss that saw that Colorado Rockies bullpen allowing the Chicago Cubs a walk-off win, the Rockies were hoping to even the score on Tuesday. And that they did in a Game 2 win that saw the Rockies defeating the Cubs 5-2. It was the kind of baseball manager Warren Schaeffer has been […]
Rockies 5, Cubs 2 Leverage index and box score Graphics via FanGraphs. Crazy Castro: Willi Castro, +0.15 WPA Cold-brera: Edward Cabrera, -0.20 WPA Game thread comments of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. You’re always welcome here. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for […]
The Chicago Cubs could be hit by the injury bug again.Chicago got Edward Cabrera back just recently from the injured list due to a blister issue. In his third start back from injury, Cabrera left his start with a trainer in the fifth inning, which is a concern.“Counsell and a Cubs trainer are out to […] The post Cubs Make Edward Cabrera Announcement During Rockies Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs were forced to switch things up in the bullpen before Tuesday’s contest against the Colorado Rockies. It was announced hours before the start of the contest that relief pitcher Daniel Palencia is going to the injured list. Reports indicate the 26-year-old right-hander is being placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow […] The post Cubs lose Daniel Palencia to injured list appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants opened up a series with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Georgia.They are coming off a series where they lost two out of three games to the Chicago Cubs (at home).SF Giants Send Message To Legend Tim LincecumOn Monday, Giants legend Tim Lincecum celebrated his 42nd birthday.One person […] The post San Francisco Giants Send Message To MLB Legend Tim Lincecum appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs have endured a challenging season. One player who has especially struggled is shortstop Dansby Swanson. While Swanson is still more than capable of making a significant impact from an offensive standpoint, the 32-year-old is currently hitting just .176/.280/.308 across 69 games played so far. So, why are the Cubs continuing to play […] The post Why Cubs are not giving up on Dansby Swanson despite his miserable season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Edward.
In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies bullpen managed to blow a lead, gifting the Chicago Cubs a walk-off win (shrimp style). Tonight, they will look to even the series. . Starting for the Rockies is Ryan Feltner in what will be his ninth start for in 2026. Worth noting, he will be facing the Cubs […]