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The Cubs finished up a stretch of 17 games without an off day with a 12-5 mark, which is likely better than any of us had hoped for when this run began. And they did it emphatically, with yet another solid outing from Matthew Boyd and the bats going strong. All of that resulted in […]
After a dreadful road trip the Dodgers return home for seven games at Dodger Stadium. First up are the Kansas City Royals, beginning Monday night in Los Angeles. Tarik Skubal makes his first Dodger Stadium start since joining the Dodgers, after allowing two runs in six innings last Tuesday in a tough-luck loss at Wrigley […]
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
The Royals and Cubs have their rubber match on Sunday afternoon. Jac Caglianone got it going last night with a two-homer game. Randy Dobnak tries to keep his hot start going. Bobby Witt Jr. gets a half day off, in the DH spot today. The Cubs go with Matthew Boyd on the mound. I got […]
The Chicago Cubs are looking for a series victory on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Continuing his streak of playing in every game this season is star outfielder and NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong. However, for the second consecutive game and the third time in his last four starts, Crow-Armstrong is slotted as the […] The post Craig Counsell’s Decision on Pete Crow-Armstrong Has Cubs Fans Concerned appeared first on HEAVY .
No big leaguer had a more impressive outing on Saturday night than Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone. The second-year rising star finished 4-4 with four extra-base hits, including two moonshot home runs in a huge win against the Chicago Cubs. Jac Caglianone clobbered 868 feet worth of home runs last night 😳 (MLB x @GoogleCloud) pic.twitter.com/hT9TXFM2dJ […] The post Jac Caglianone makes Royals history after monster outing vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sunday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Randy Dobnak, RHP Matthew Boyd has pitched at ace level since his return from the injured list. Eight starts since his June 25 return: 2.40 ERA, 1.192 WHIP. Some of the peripherals are a bit concerning, but the Cubs are 7-1 in those eight starts […]
The Cubs and Royals split the first two games, with the former using two pitchers who had never suited up for them before. Now Craig Counsell‘s crew will try to win the series behind their de facto ace in what could be something like a preview of a playoff series. Matthew Boyd has been excellent … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/9/26): Boyd Bump Day for Series appeared first on .
The Kansas City Royals secured a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday to even the series at one game apiece heading into Sunday’s finale. Ahead of Sunday’s meeting, which will feature Matthew Boyd on the mound for Chicago and Randy Dobnak for the Royals, Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro made some notable lineup […] The post Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
It is prudent by starting out with a big thank you to Al for filling in for me for the last week plus while I vacationed with my family. Midseason vacations are never optimal, but with one of my adult children and her significant other both deriving employment from Penn State University, summer was the […]
The Cubs and Royals got together for the second game of their series on another beautiful night at Kauffman Stadium. The road squad had another newly acquired starting pitcher make his debut on Saturday, but unlike Friday, it would be much more of a struggle as the home team won to even things up. Clay … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/8/26): Royals 6, Cubs 3 – Holmes Can’t Handle the Jac Attack appeared first on .
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Royals in Kansas City.They most recently lost by a score of 6-3 on Saturday.That said, the series is still tied up at 1-1 heading into the finale.Chicago Cubs Announced Ben Brown UpdateDuring their series with the Royals, the Cubs announced the latest update on […] The post Chicago Cubs Announced Ben Brown Update During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home).They have lost each of the first two games, so they will look to avoid getting swept.Phillies All-Star Released By Current TeamDuring their series with the Blue Jays, a former Phillies star has been released by the Kansas City Royals.MLB.com […] The post Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Released By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone put together the signature performance of his young career in a 6-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday. In going 4-for-4 with two home runs, a pair of doubles and four RBI, the 23-year-old helped spoil newly acquired right-hander Clay Holmes‘ Cubs debut. Along with reaching the 20-HR mark for the […]
One day after Kevin Gausman had a strong debut in a Cubs uniform, Clay Holmes hoped to match that effort against the Royals. Welp. Back to the drawing board. Holmes allowed four runs in four innings, including a home run by Jac Caglianone, and the Royals evened up the series by defeating the Cubs 6-3, […]
The Colorado Rockies started their week on a high note by completing their sweep of the Kansas city Royals. Unfortunately, they were then promptly swept themselves by one of the best teams in baseball in the Tampa Bay Rays. Now the Rockies are on the road for a nine game road trip, starting with a […]
The sound was down because Thom had a room full of visitors. But everyone’s attention turned to the TV when Blaze Alexander was struck on the left hand by a pitch from Kansas City’s Lucas Erceg, heated words were exchanged, and dugouts and bullpens emptied for some spirited discussion. Talk in Thom’s room touched on […]
Veteran infielder Andrew Velazquez has rejected an outright assignment and chosen free agency, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Royals designated him for assignment earlier this week when Bobby Witt Jr. returned from the IL. Velazquez appeared in six games with Kansas City. He went 1-for-15 with a stolen base as a part-timer at shortstop […]
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs continued their series with the Kansas City Royals in Missouri.They lost by a score of 6-3.That said, the series is tied up at 1-1 with the finale on Sunday.Cubs Released 7-Year MLB PlayerDuring their series with the Royals, news came out that a Cubs player had elected free agency.MLB.com wrote […] The post Chicago Cubs Officially Released 7-Year MLB Player During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Jac Caglianone was the first Royal to get 12 or more total bases in a game since Lorenzo Cain had his three-home run game against the Yankees on May 10, 2016 and the Royals won 6-3. It was also the first time a Royal had hit four extra-base hits in a game since Kendrys Morales’ […]
Go get ‘em, Clay.
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will look to clinch a series victory when they play the Royals in Kansas City.They are coming off a 6-4 victory on Friday.Cubs Announced Justin Steele UpdateAlso on Friday, the Cubs announced the latest update on Justin Steele.He has been out since last season with an injury.MLB.com wrote (on August […] The post Chicago Cubs Announced Justin Steele Update Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Royals fell to the Cubs in the opener thanks to a terrific start from the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Kevin Gausman, but they get a chance at revenge against the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Clay Holmes, tonight. I wrote about Holmes a bit last week when I pondered how the Royals could try to replace Michael […]
The Chicago Cubs secured a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in their series opener. Continuing to see immense success at the plate was outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who recorded two runs, one hit, two RBIs and drew two walks. Ahead of Game 2 of the series Saturday night, Cubs manager Craig […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Seth Lugo, RHP Clay Holmes was having a fine year with the Mets when he suffered a fractured fibula on this play against the Yankees May 15: He has made three rehab starts. In the most recent one, Aug. 2, he […]