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The Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin a long stretch of games against NL Central foes, as they’ll start with four games against the Cubs at Wrigley. The Brewers, who sit at 85-52, are currently firmly in first place in the division, with an eight-game lead over the 77-60 Cubs. The Crew has won five […]
In a 17-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong put on an absolute spectacle. Franchise legend Jake Arrieta was there to witness his performance in person. Arrieta was in awe during every Crow-Armstrong at-bat. He hasn’t seen a player like the Cubs superstar potentially ever, via Patrick Mooney of […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong has Jake Arrieta going ‘oh s**t’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A momentum building series win over the Chicago Cubs where there was drama in all 3 games, the Diamondbacks would look to carry that momentum into their 4 game series against the struggling San Francisco Giants. The good news going into this series is the Dbacks have had the Giants number in 2026, winning 8 […]
As the Chicago Cubs try to make a deep playoff push, they’re hopeful Shota Imanaga will play a crucial role in their pitching department. But in his most recent outing against the Cincinnati Reds, the left-hander didn’t look the part. Imanaga allowed three home runs in a 7-5 defeat. It was the sixth time this […] The post Cubs’ Shota Imanaga makes worst kind of history in another disastrous start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Well, these were supposed to be the three easiest of the 13 games in 13 days. That doesn’t mean the Cubs can’t recover and have a good stretch of games. It’s just that logistically speaking, you’d have wanted to grab at least two and hopefully three while rested and against the team drifting in the […]
Virtually no one can stop Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Chicago Cubs’ center fielder is putting on a clinic this month with the playoffs around the corner. In fact, PCA’s excellence is so great that he has found himself in the company of Ken Griffey Jr, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. He has hit 14 home runs […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong in Ken Griffey Jr. territory with amazing August appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs (77-60) are scuffling right now, having gone 3-7 in their last 10 games with three consecutive series losses. The bullpen has been a big factor in those struggles, as evidenced by several blown leads in the late innings. They have fallen eight games behind the Brewers in the division as they come to … The post Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (August 31-September 3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
During the Sunday Night Baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, the NBC broadcast booth talked about nachos. And NBC analyst Joey Votto said that he’s never had nachos in his “entire life,” which play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti couldn’t believe. The NBC cameras captured fans in the stands eating…
Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa apparently wasn't surprised when Pete Crow-Armstrong went yard three times in Saturday's 17-5 blowout of the Cincinnati Reds.
The Cubs recent struggles continued on Sunday night when they dropped a third consecutive series, this time to the Reds. Two more home runs by MVP front-runner Pete Crow-Armstrong were not enough to overcome the four blasted by the road team in the loss. For the second day in a row, PCA started the game … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/30/26): Reds 7, Cubs 5 – Two PCA Home Runs Not Enough to Avoid Series Loss appeared first on .
It’s becoming clear again that Cubs left-hander Shōta Imanaga is not going to be able to be trusted with a start in a postseason game. Imanaga has had his moments on the North Side, to be sure, but Sunday night’s game was not one of them, unless you are a Reds player or fan. Imanaga […]
Shota Imanaga did not have his best outing against the Cincinnati Reds, prompting Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell to address the job security of his pitcher. The Chicago Cubs wrapped up their series with a loss to the Cincinnati Reds , with Shota Imanaga at the center of attention following his performance. The pitcher faced criticism from both fans and outside observers. However, according to ESPN ’s Jesse Rogers on X, Craig Counsell said that Imanaga’s spot in the rotation — and his jo...
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching woes continued Sunday night as starter Shota Imanaga got tagged for six runs, including three more homers. Imanaga has surrendered 33 homers in 150.1 innings pitched on the season. That’s a 1.98 HR/9. One has to wonder if Imanaga is pitching himself out of the rotation, especially with September callups coming. [...] The post Chicago Cubs: Should Shota Imanaga’s rotation spot be in jeopardy? appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1960 – The Pirates come from behind yet again, defeating the Giants, 7-4. Roberto Clemente hits a two-out, two-run homer and Roy Face closes the game. For the Giants, Willie Mays does his best with a single, double and […]
The man’s first trip out, he caught a 44 lb Chinook salmon. Who knew that passion would be his last! While most remember Larry Christenson for the 1977 Philadelphia Phillies night when he turned from a pitcher to an unlikely hero with his grand slam against the Chicago Cubs and helped his team secure the […] The post Ex-Phillies Pitcher Dies Unexpectedly at 72 During Fishing Trip With His Family, Team Drops Emotional Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jalen Brunson has become one of the NBA’s most recognizable players, and his signature celebration is now making its way onto baseball diamonds. Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart made sure Brunson got some love during Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Before the game, Stewart told teammates that if he hit a home run, he […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets cool homage after Reds star hit HR vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made it clear that Shota Imanaga’s position in the starting rotation is not currently in danger after the left-hander was out of sorts in Sunday night’s 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Imanaga surrendered six runs on eight hits across five innings, taking his season record to 8-10 with a […] The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell makes Shota Imanaga’s job status clear after loss to Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cincinnati Reds picked up a big win over Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs. However, the win was tarnished a bit by the unfortunate situation around Elly De La Cruz. The superstar Reds shortstop left Sunday’s game early with an injury. It’s concerning any time a player exits a contest with some sort of […] The post Reds’ Terry Francona hints at Elly De La Cruz injury status for Padres series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Friday, August 28, the Chicago Cubs placed left-handed reliever Hoby Milner on waivers. The move tentatively keeps him on the 40-man roster, making it different than being designated for assignment, but it exposes him to all over 29 teams, in which anyone can claim him and his remaining approximate $800,000 salary. In the event [...] The post 3 major factors in the Cubs’ decision to place Hoby Milner on waivers appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Chicago Cubs are playing their way toward October baseball. And one player has been a leading force for their push for postseason play. Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as an MVP candidate this season. On Sunday, he helped cement his case with an unbelievable performance. Crow-Armstrong had two hits against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong’s NL MVP stock is soaring after 5 HRs in 2 games appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yes, Pete Crow-Armstrong blasted another pair of homers on Sunday night just 24 hours after he hit a trio of bombs off Cincinnati Reds pitching during Saturday’s 17-5 embarrassment by the Chicago Cubs. Yes, the Chicago Cubs jumped out to an immediate lead in the process, as PCA’s first blast of the night came in […]
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were thunderstruck by the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 3-1. The I-Cubs got a very good start from Javier Assad, who allowed just one run on three hits over 5.1 innings. Assad struck out five and walked no one. Jaxon Wiggins gave the I-Cubs 1.2 innings of scoreless relief. Wiggins allowed […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong is engaged in a battle. His primary job is to play centerfield for the Chicago Cubs and help that team establish itself as a playoff performer. His other battle is fight for the National League Most Valuable Player against superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Most leadoff home runs in a […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong enters bonkers territory with big blast vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Mother Nature is wreaking a bit of havoc with Sunday Night Baseball, but we shouldn't be waiting too long.