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The Short Porch is thinking about the Cubs bullpen
It wasn’t the best western road trip for the Chicago Cubs. They headed to Seattle having won nine road series on the road, and they head back to Chicago having dropped both series against the Mariners and the Diamondbacks. Not only that, they’ve lost three of their last four series and while they still have […]
SB Nation Reacts: Cubs fans want the Diamondbacks in a Wild Card series. You sure about that?
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. Earlier this week I asked you which of the Wild Card contenders you’d rather see the Cubs face in that round, presuming the Cubs are in it […]
A few thoughts on the two kerfuffles during the Cubs/Diamondbacks series
In the end, these incidents probably won’t matter much to the Cubs’ postseason chances. But I think they’re both worth discussing, especially on an off day as we await the Cubs’ return to Wrigley Field for an important seven-game homestand. The two things I’m talking about are: Let’s begin with Monday’s events. Here’s Diamondbacks starter […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matthew Boyd is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks
Tomato, tomahto. You say pitchers’ duel. I say boring. You might counter point that I’d have viewed the whole thing differently if my team had the two runs. Or if it had held on to the four-run lead Tuesday. Or the lead on Saturday. In the end, it’s just a series of disappointments and questions […]
Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, Holmes, Conforto, Ramirez, Suzuki, Happ
Today’s Reflections The two greatest pitching performances I’ve ever seen in person. Period. Now, understand, I’m not Al. I may not even be at a neophyte-level compared to Al. I’m from the middle of nowhere which took quite the effort to see any major league baseball. I tried to get to 2-3 a year. I’ve […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Matthew Boyd or Kevin Gausman?
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by tonight. We’re always glad to share some time with you. Come in out of the heat. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. Bring […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs lead South Bend past Wisconsin
Right-hander Luis Rujano moves from the High-A South Bend Cubs to the Double-A Knoxville Smokies Right-hander Jackson Kirkpatrick joins the South Bend Cubs from the ACL Cubs. South Bend right-hander Jose Romero was released. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs evaded the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 7-3. It was a terrific start for Kohl Franklin who […]
Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0: Matthew Boyd shines, but the offense vanishes
The Cubs outscored the Diamondbacks 11-7 in this three-game series. Unfortunately, they don’t grant series wins that way. Arizona simply spread their runs out better than the Cubs did. and in Wednesday’s game, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Juan Morillo held the Cubs scoreless on just two hits, and the Cubs dropped the series finale […]
Cubs current record, schedule, MLB standings, broadcast information
Last game: 2-0 loss to Diamondbacks Next game: Friday, Aug. 28, vs. Reds at Wrigley Field, 1:20 p.m. CT. TV: Marquee Sports Network. Cubs regular season radio: WSCR 670/104.3 The Score (all regular season games), Cubs broadcast radio affiliates, Cubs Sirius XM radio schedule Current MLB standings 2026 Cubs regular season schedule Cubs 2026 regular […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: The D-backs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the D-backs lineup. Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP Matthew Boyd was going along really well … until August began. This month: four starts, 6.12 ERA, 1.360 WHIP, eight (!) home runs in 25 innings. […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Wednesday 8/26 game threads
Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0: Matthew Boyd shines, but the offense vanishes Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Clay Holmes is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks
Oof. I wasn’t trying to tempt the baseball gods when I said that this Cubs team hasn’t had many of these, what I call, “true” blown saves. That is, a lead that gets to the ninth inning and is blown there. For some reason, I can’t readily lay my hands on the records of various […]
Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 4: The Jacob Webb disaster, again
It’s at times like this that I have to remind myself that the Cubs still hold the top wild card spot in the National League (by three games) and are still within shouting distance of first place in the NL Central. Because now, in addition to all the other issues facing this ballclub, they appear […]
MLB News: Houston Astros Dan Brown, Giancarlo Stanton, Dolly Parton, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Jacob deGrom
Happy Wednesday, everyone! As we barrel headlong towards the last month of the regular season, some teams are starting to take a look at their results and decide it’s time to make sweeping changes. We certainly haven’t seen the last big changes we’re likely to see over the coming weeks, but just in recent days, […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 26
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Ryan Brasier, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1972 – At Wrigley Field, Ron Santo records his 2,000th career hit, a three-run home run off Ron Bryant. Santo’s hit, driving in his 1,200th run, is the margin of victory as the Cubs top the Giants, 10-9, and other […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Smokies past Shuckers
The Cubs signed free agent catcher Austin Wynns today and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Wynns had been designated for assignment by the Rangers last week. Iowa right-hander Tyler Santana, catcher Ethan Hearn and shortstop Ed Howard were all moved to the Development List. Right-hander Cristopher Aranguren was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from Mesa. […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who should be the bullpen reinforcement?
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Please come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. We have a few tables available. There’s a two-drink minimum, […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Tuesday 8/25, 8:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Clay.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Tuesday 8/25, 8:40 CT
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: D-backs lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Brandon Pfaadt, RHP After a bit of a rough outing in his Cubs debut, Clay Holmes has been lights-out over his last two: 12 innings, one run, 26 ground-ball outs out of 36 total outs recorded (and 45 batters faced). That’s exactly who the Cubs […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Tuesday 8/25 game threads
Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 4: The Jacob Webb disaster, again 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Clay Holmes is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Tuesday 8/25, 8:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Tuesday 8/25, 8:40 CT
The Short Porch is thinking about Pedro Ramírez and Matt Shaw
After dropping the first two games against the Mariners in soul-crushing fashion, the Cubs put an exclamation mark on the series with a 19-2 rout on Sunday. Rookie Pedro Ramírez was right in the middle of it all, going three for six with three runs scored and five RBI, four of which came on his […]
The Cubs have announced their 150th anniversary team
As I posted here last week, the Cubs will be having celebrations this weekend honoring their 150th anniversary in the National League. Monday on Marquee Sports Network, the team announced the 40 players that had been chosen as their 15oth anniversary team. The 40 players were chosen in a fan vote and around 20 of […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Kevin Gausman is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks
Another day in the feast part of the feast or famine season for the Cubs is just fine by me. The nail biters will return any day. When we aren’t in nail biting season, I’ll take a fairly comfortable Cub win any day. Like the Sunday blowout of the Mariners, this one was largely closer […]
Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 0: Now that’s the Kevin Gausman we expected
After a struggle of a series in Seattle that involved two crushing walk-off defeats, wasn’t that better? Kevin Gausman threw seven outstanding shutout innings and the Cubs got a pair of homers, one of which was a monster shot by Michael Conforto, and opened the series on a high note with a 7-0 shutout of […]
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