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The Cubs signed right-hander Tyler Beede and assigned him to Iowa. If you’re confused and thought the Cubs signed Beede over the winter, they did. They also released him two weeks ago and re-signed him today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got blown over by the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 8-1. Iowa starter Connor Noland […]
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. We’ll waive the cover charge. The hostess will seat you now. There’s a two-drink minimum, but it’s bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place […]
Go get ‘em, Javier.
Here’s the latest on Cade Horton, and it isn’t good (Bluesky link): Now, here’s the rest of the news about Horton from earlier today. This, clearly, is not good news about Cubs right-hander Cade Horton: While we don’t hav any definitive information yet, a “not clean and not good” MRI is certainly not positive news. […]
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rays lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Mason Englert, RHP Today was supposed to be Matthew Boyd’s rotation turn, but as you likely know, he went in the injured list yesterday with a bicep strain. Hopefully he won’t be out too long. With Javier Assad, you know what you’re getting — five, […]
Cubs 9, Rays 2: At last, some hard-hit baseballs go for Cubs hits Cubs vs. Rays, Tuesday 4/7, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays preview, Tuesday 4/7, 5:40 CT
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. Cubs fans received some bad news today about Cade Horton; if you haven’t seen it yet, you […]
The Cubs took advantage of a wild inning from Shane McClanahan in the second inning and plated two runs. It felt like it could have been more and they let the Rays off of the hook. Then in the bottom of the inning, a single and a couple of steals were followed by a batting […]
I submitted my chocolate chip cookie recipe Monday afternoon. Okay, so two-fifths of the Opening Day rotation is on the IL and the club is slumping at the plate. Neither Boyd or Horton thinks they’re in for a long stay on the list, and Seiya Suzuki is due back when the Cubs hit Wrigley. It […]
It’s another Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest nightclub for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We still have a couple tables available. We’re waiving the cover charge. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the […]
Remember last year, when the Cubs bats were on fire for most of the first half? Yeah, me too. Remember last year, when the Cubs bullpen was solid for most of the year? Yeah, me too. Neither of those things is going well for the Cubs so far in 2026, and those were the primary […]
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
The Cubs have not started out the season well, and now have lost a second starting pitcher to injury: Boyd had a rough outing on Opening Day, but recovered and threw very well last Wednesday against the Angels, striking out 10. Let’s hope this turns out to be correct: Javier Assad has made two starts […]
Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Rays lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Shane McClanahan, RHP Jameson Taillon’s ERA shows 0.00, which is good! I wouldn’t exactly call his first 2026 start “good,” though. He walked four and threw 85 pitches and didn’t complete the fifth inning. Still, it was better than his awful Spring Training. So that’s […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 10 Rays 6, Cubs 4: Not enough hitting or relief pitching Cubs vs. Rays, Monday 4/6, 3:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays preview, Monday 4/6, 3:10 CT
The Cubs continue their early-season interleague tour through American League divisions. They began with an AL West club (Angels), played an AL Central team (Guardians) over the weekend, and now it’s an AL East matchup with the Rays, who come into this series with the same record as the Cubs — 4-5. But Tampa Bay […]
Welcome to our first full-week version of this feature. The Cubs played six games over the past week and split them. In fact, they alternated wins and losses for the week, and in fact, have done so for the entire season to date. So they have had no winning or losing “streaks” longer than one […]
What to make of this weekend of Cubs baseball? We talked about Friday. That game was enough of a downer just on another early loss without adding the insult of Cade Horton’s injury. Then the weather kept the teams from getting right back at it on Saturday and trying to get that taste out of […]
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Free of charge for the discerning reader. This one has a work stoppage, and other stories. The Vulture, a birthday boy. Today in baseball history: Cubs birthdays: Rudy Schwenck, Don Elston, Phil Regan*, Thomas Diamond. Also notable: Mickey Cochrane HOF, Ernie Lombardi HOF, Bert Blyleven HOF. Today in History: Thanks for reading. À bientôt. * pictured
The Cubs had three home runs in this game, the second time they’ve gone deep three times in the early going in 2026. Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ homered for the Cubs. Unfortunately, the result was the same as the other time they homered three times (a 6-3 loss to the Nationals). This […]
Right-hander Ryan Jensen joins the I-Cubs to take Riley Martin’s spot. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs won their fifth-straight game, 6-2 over the Louisville Bats (Reds). Starter Vince Velazquez got the win with five strong innings. He allowed just one run on two hits. He struck out seven and walked just one. Tyler Santana bounced […]
Right-hander Ryan Jensen joins the I-Cubs to take Riley Martin’s spot. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs won their fifth-straight game, 6-2 over the Louisville Bats (Reds). Starter Vince Velazquez got the win with five strong innings. He allowed just one run on two hits. He struck out seven and walked just one. Tyler Santana bounced […]
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
During the Marquee Sports Network broadcast of the Cubs’ 1-o win over the Guardians in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader, Jim Deshaies referred to it as the headline reads: “a throwback from 1968.” That year was known as “The Year of The Pitcher,” with runs down all across MLB. The Cubs won four games by […]