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Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, PCA, Hoerner, Suzuki, Kelly, Busch, Assad
Today’s Reflections Chicago Cubs 10, L.A. Dodgers 5 Chicago Cubs 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 Chicago Cubs 7, L.A. Dodgers 6 What was all the talk about needing big trade moves to beat the Dodgers???!? Yes, the three big wins were almost entirely without contribution from trades prior to the deadline (the perfect eighth inning Tuesday […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Best deadline ever?
It’s Wednesday here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. It’s nice and cool in here. We’re all in a good mood. We’re glad for you to join the merriment. There’s no cover charge. Bring your own […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Cabrera, Milner, Palencia all rehab for Iowa
He may no longer be a Cub, but first baseman Jonathon Long was named International League Player of the Month. Long hit .371/.446/.652 in July for Iowa. Good news from the I-Cubs and Smokies, but the Pelicans got no-hit. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defeated Indianapolis (Pirates), 5-3 in ten innings. There were three major […]
Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s DH day
Pete Crow-Armstrong got a day off from playing center field, a good idea as the Cubs are still in their stretch of playing 17 days in a row. To keep his bat in the lineup, Craig Counsell made PCA the designated hitter for the afternoon. He’d done that just one other time before this game, […]
Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 8/5, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Wednesday 8/5, 1:20 CT
Once again, there’s a chance of rain in Chicago Wednesday afternoon, though chances are decreasing. Just in case, here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Dodgers lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Eric Lauer, LHP Shōta Imanaga, as you know, had a great start to his 2026 season, then had […]
Cubs vs. Dodgers Wednesday 8/5 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Dodgers Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s DH day Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 8/5, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Wednesday 8/5, 1:20 CT
The state of the Cubs farm system after the Trade Deadline
The Cubs front office sure was busy on Monday. Not counting the Jameson Taillon deal, who was the subtraction of a player who had already been designated for assignment, the Cubs added five major leaguers in four separate trades. This cost the Cubs seven minor league players, six of whom still had prospect eligibility. Because […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Dodgers
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
Cubs 5, Dodgers 1: Dansby Swanson’s three hits help defeat Tarik Skubal
Tarik who? The hype around the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal had reached nearly fever pitch by the time he took the mound — to a chorus of boos — Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. In fact, Skubal was booed by the Wrigley crowd just for walking out to the bullpen before the game. And […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Trade deadline winners and losers
Good morning. I obviously can’t link to stories covering every trade made on Monday. We had a very busy Trade Deadline. But many of these articles have links to more detailed analysis and I’m sure you can find some of it on your own. Hey, Trammel hit a home run for real on Tueday night.
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 5
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Tim Federowicz, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1921 – KDKA radio station provides its listeners with the first-ever broadcast of a major league game. Harold Arlin becomes baseball’s first play-by-play announcer as he details the action as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies at Forbes Field, 8-5, and other […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Is Ryan Zeferjahn the new closer?
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come one in and cool off with us. We’ve always got room for a friendly face. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Hartshorn, Escobar, Hallquist homer for South Bend
OK. I’m going to try to get all the player movement today. If I miss someone, I’m sorry. But the Cubs have to fill in for all the players who were traded yesterday. Left-hander Braxton Garrett joins Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Andrew Wantz elected free agency. Right-hander Tyler Santana was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Iowa. […]
Cubs vs. Dodgers, Tuesday 8/4, 7:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Javier.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Tuesday 8/4, 7:05 CT
Tuesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Here’s one thing we do know: Also: Dodgers lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Tarik Skubal, LHP Well, here we go. Tarik Skubal’s first Dodgers start comes at Wrigley Field. He’ll face Javier Assad, who’s really […]
Cubs vs. Dodgers Tuesday 8/4 game threads
Cubs 5, Dodgers 1: Dansby Swanson’s three hits help defeat Tarik Skubal Cubs vs. Dodgers, Tuesday 8/4, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Tuesday 8/4, 7:05 CT
Grading the Cubs trade deadline
The Cubs front office was busy piecing together the deals to bring in reinforcements for a battered Cubs pitching staff and upgrading their right-handed bats available off the bench over the last few days. The results are in and it’s time to weigh in on the new look Cubs. Earlier today Al gave fans a […]
SB Nation Reacts survey: Give the Cubs a grade for their trade deadline moves
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. In last week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, I asked you how many deals you thought Cubs President of Baseball […]
Here’s what the Cubs roster looks like after all the deadline deals
Up to now, everything you’ve read here about the Cubs’ Trade Deadline deals has been basic facts about the players themselves and what the Cubs gave up for them. Let’s do a bit of next-day analysis. Before I get to what roster changes are likely coming, here’s some analysis of the Cubs deals from Stephen […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Kevin Alcántara is the Superhero vs. the Dodgers
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
Cubs 10, Dodgers 5: Four homers (Suzuki, Alcántara, Kelly, Busch) lead the victory
Five pitches into Monday’s Cubs/Dodgers game at Wrigley Field, the visitors from L.A. had a 3-0 lead on two singles and a homer by Tommy Edman, who has now hit 16 home runs in 74 career games against the Cubs. Watching this, you’re like “What just happened?” Not only did the Cubs not quit after […]
Chicago Cubs news — Peterson, Rea, Gausman, Holmes, Zeferjahn
Today’s Reflections A lot has been made about how Tarik Skubal was given away by the Tigers/stolen by the Dodgers. Yes, the Dodgers are evil, but there is one thing that I read Saturday night that I haven’t heard specifically mentioned following the trade. Prior to the trade, I read that the Tigers demanded a […]
Cubs vs. Dodgers, Monday 8/3, 7:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Boyd!
MLB Trade Deadline: Kevin Gausman fills a Cubs need, and other deals made Monday
The MLB Trade Deadline has passed, and so the teams on the field beginning tomorrow are basically what you will see for the rest of the season, plus perhaps an addition or two once rosters expand in September (though with a limit of two added players, those spots are often reserved for players coming off […]
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