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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As you all know, the Cubs have had quite a number of injuries to the starting rotation […]
The Chicago Cubs continue to attempt to compete despite no shortage of pitching injuries this season. The ball club recently received important updates on starting pitchers Justin Steele and Matthew Boyd. Steele is recovering from a left flexor strain while Boyd is battling a left meniscus injury. According to MLB.com, Boyd is expected to throw […] The post 2 Cubs pitchers get crucial injury updates before Rockies clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This team is stupid. This season is stupid. This game makes WPA look stupid. It isn’t often that I look at a one-run deficit heading to the ninth and am pretty sure the Cubs will eventually walk the game off. I wasn’t sure it would be in the ninth. But I was pretty sure they’d […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the 13th player in Cubs history to hit for the cycle, adding another remarkable achievement to his breakout 2026 season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle Monday night at Wrigley Field. He’s the first Cub to accomplish that feat since Carson Kelly did it a year ago and the first to do it at Wrigley Field in 33 years, since Mark Grace’s (see below). One of the reasons for that is that Wrigley Field, particularly […]
Astros righty Hunter Brown is slated to start on Tuesday after missing more than two months with a shoulder injury. He’ll square off against former teammate Framber Valdez. It’s the lefty’s return to Houston, where he spent his entire career before signing with Detroit over the winter. 1. PCA hits for the cycle Cubs outfielder […]
One thing is for sure. You cannot say you were not entertained by the Cubs’ 5-4 win over the Rockies Monday evening at Wrigley Field. It had a little bit of everything — some solid pitching, some blown leads, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s cycle and and in the end, the Cubs’ ninth walk-off win of 2026 on […]
If Owen Ayers collects two hits on Tuesday, he'll be just the third player in the last 19 years to do so in 11 straight games. The post The Cubs’ Owen Ayers Is Red Hot—But Can He Make His Offensive Gains Stick? appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Chicago Cubs have mostly fallen flat on their faces after taking an early lead in the NL Central standings with a torrid start to the 2026 season. But every now and again, the Cubs recapture the magic that made the first few weeks of the season so special. On Monday night, superstar outfielder Pete […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong reveals mindset after hitting the cycle in win over Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a game that should have been a battle of Cole Carrigg vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong, and one where the Rockies rookie out-produced Chicago’s All-Star center fielder, it was the bullpen that snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Monday night. Carrigg hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and drew a bases-loaded walk […]
The Chicago Cubs turned a chaotic Monday night at Wrigley Field into a 5-4 walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies, using patience, pressure, and one final missed pitch to finish another strange home win. The Cubs trailed 4-3 entering the ninth inning before the rally developed quickly. Seiya Suzuki opened with a walk, Ian Happ […] The post Cubs complete bonkers win vs. Rockies in walk-off fashion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to impress everyone. Despite his breakout season last year, many still doubted the Chicago Cubs outfielder. This year, PCA is one of the bright spots for Chicago as they continue their quest to win the World Series. Against the surging Colorado Rockies, Crow-Armstong’s name was called on again, and he delivered. PCA […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong completes the cycle with clutch single vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs 5, Rockies 4 Graphics via FanGraphs. Hitting for the cycle: Pete Crow-Armstrong, +0.13 WPA Bullpen implosion: Juan Mejia, -0.42 WPA Comment of the Game Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
The Chicago Cubs received a historic performance Monday at Wrigley Field, even as the final score remains unsettled. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle vs. the Colorado Rockies, giving Chicago a rare franchise milestone during a one-run game. Crow-Armstrong recorded a home run, triple, double, and single, completing MLB’s first cycle of the 2026 season. […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong’s cycle makes Cubs history not seen since 1993 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle in reverse order Monday.
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Fresh off a franchise-record win, a 23-9 victory over the A’s in Las Vegas, the Rockies will see if they can keep their red-hot offense in Chicago as they start a three-game series against the Cubs tonight. The Rockies (27-45, 14-20 home, 13-25 road) set a franchise record with 23 runs on Sunday, which prevented […]
Today’s Cubs transaction: The team acquired right-handed reliever Yosver Zulueta from the Mariners for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. Zulueta pitched in 19 games for the Reds in 2024 and 2025 but had been at Triple-A Tacoma this year. To make room for Zulueta on the 40-man roster, left-hander Doug Nikhazy was […]
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Didn’t we just do this last week? (Yes, we did.) Thanks, schedule-makers. For more on the Rockies, you can check out that series preview from last week or visit our SB Nation Rockies site Purple Row. Fun facts The Cubs have won nine straight games at home vs. the Rockies, sweeping three games each of […]
It may be hard to believe but we are less than a month away from MLB’s All-Star Game, which will be hosted at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14. Voting is underway for the National League and American League squads so now is a great time to check in on a few Cubs […]
The Chicago Cubs have dealt with pitching injuries throughout the season. On Monday, the ball club announced a move that will improve their pitching depth. The Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Yosver Zulueta from the Seattle Mariners for cash. He was optioned to Triple-A, while left-handed pitcher Doug Nikhazy was designated for assignment. The Cubs will […] The post Cubs acquire pitcher in trade with Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs are in desperate need of starting pitching help at the trade deadline. One MLB insider has already identified one potential target that could give the Cubs’ rotation a boost. Jon Heyman links New York Mets Opening Day starter Freddy Peralta to Chicago.“For Peralta, I like the Cubs,” said Heyman on MLB Central. […] The post Cubs Linked to Mets $8 Million Starter With Previous Ties to Counsell appeared first on HEAVY .
As rumors surround the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs ahead of the trade deadline, the one position that many insiders believe they could look for is starting pitching, with Tarik Skubal being the biggest name on the market. While the Padres and Cubs have been linked to Skubal, this MLB insider connects the […] The post MLB rumors: Jon Heyman predicts Padres, Cubs will trade for star pitchers, but not Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints .