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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Rockies series preview
The Cubs and Rockies will play their entire season series over the next 10 days, three this week at Coors Field and three next week at Wrigley Field. Wait. Didn’t we just say that about the Giants? (Yes, we did.) Thanks, schedule-makers. For more on the Rockies, here’s Samantha Bradfield, manager of our SB Nation […]
In praise of Ben Brown
It was always clear, from the time the Cubs acquired Ben Brown from the Phillies in 2022 for David Robertson, that he had talent. He’d dominate at a Cubs minor league affiliate, get called up and have some great outings, but then occasionally get hit hard. That was especially true in 2025, when Brown made […]
Many MLB teams are moving all their night games to 6:40 p.m. starts. The Cubs should, too.
In 2021, as baseball returned to a 162-game schedule after the pandemic, many teams, including the Cubs, began to move their night game starting time before 7 p.m. local time. The 7 p.m. (0r 7:05 or 7:10) had been a standard night-game starting time in baseball for at least 30 years before that. The Cubs […]
Chicago Cubs news — Assad, Brown, PCA
Today’s Reflections When I said I wish there was a way for the Cubs to get healthy enough to force Jameson Taillon from the rotation, this wasn’t what I meant nor the order I wished it came in. But let’s talk about the performance put in by Javier Assad!!! I know an unexpected, lengthy, nearly-perfect […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: The best Cubs trade was . . .?
It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. We always like to see a friendly face. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few good tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week
The Cubs didn’t do very well last week, going 2-4 against the A’s and Giants. It sure wasn’t Pete Crow-Armstrong’s fault. Over the six games PCA batted .440/.481/.920 (11-for-25) with four home runs and two stolen bases. Yes, he had perhaps the goofiest defensive play of his career when he lost a fly ball Thursday […]
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb
The Cubs came home this past week hoping to make up for their 3-4 road trip. They did not. In fact, they were even worse in the Friendly Confines, which were decidedly unfriendly against West Coast visitors, the Athletics and Giants, and the Cubs won just two of the games — and they had to […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Giants
Wow. Just wow. Just last night I talked about the perils of falling in love with walk-off victories. Not that I think the Cubs were sitting back and waiting and thinking that they could just flip a switch at the last minute. And yet, the game played out that way anyway. Your mileage may vary, […]
Giants 2, Cubs 1: Javier Assad is magnificent, but the offense vanishes. Again.
When Jameson Taillon went down with an injury in the second inning, it appeared that any chance of the Cubs winning Sunday’s game — especially since they were already down 1-0 with a runner on base — was close to zero. They didn’t win, losing the game 2-1 and the series to the Giants, but […]
MLB News: Aaron Judge injury, Manny Machado, Tarik Skubal, CBA negotiations
Yankees fans are feeling the pain this week as they learned the fate of Aaron Judge and his ribs. It appears the team captain has a rib fracture and will miss considerably more time than originally anticipated. While the team has every reason to believe Judge will be back this season, this, of course, will […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 8
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Terrance Gore, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1933 – Jimmie Foxx hits three home runs in his first three at-bats as the Philadelphia Athletics outscore the New York Yankees, 14-10. Foxx had homered his last time up the previous day to give him four consecutive […]
Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers again
A rain-shortened schedule today. Iowa Cubs Rained out. The game will not be made up. Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies exiled the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 7-4. The win moved the Smokies into a tie for first place in the Southern League North Division. Starter Brooks Caple took home the win after he went five […]
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT
Sunday notes… Cubs lineup: Giants lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Trevor McDonald, RHP Jameson Taillon has had a rough year, but also has made some very good starts, including last time out, last Tuesday against the A’s. Hope that continues. Current Giants are batting .169 (11-for-65) against Taillon, though with four home runs (two by […]
Cubs vs. Giants Sunday 6/7 game threads
Giants 2, Cubs 1: Javier Assad is magnificent, but the offense vanishes. Again. 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Giants Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT
Cubs vs. Giants NBC Sunday Night Baseball Bingo: Can the Cubs win a series at home?
Last week the Cubs were the Sunday Night game of the week on NBC against the Cardinals. It did not go well for the North Siders with the Cardinals winning 5-1. But the broadcast was pretty good, albeit a little crowded sometimes. And it turns out that Bingo is good on any network for a […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero against the Giants!
I will talk from time to time about the “shape” of a win. As much fun as these come from behind, walk-off wins are, it would be okay to have some mundane wins too. It’s ironic that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Pete Crow-Armstrong have been publicly seen hanging out this year. The Bears set […]
Chicago Cubs news — Counsell, Swanson, Boyd, Hoyer
Today’s Reflections Following a game like Friday’s where the Cubs were errorless on the field while seven pitchers combined for an 19-hitter, it’s refreshing to start off a Cub Tracks with Matthew Boyd’s story. And with the lineup changes and trade ultimatums discussed, it will be good to change those boos into cheers once and […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Knoxville explodes with 6 HR
The Cubs signed right-hander Andrew Wantz and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs split a doubleheader with the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), winning game one 7-5 and losing the second one 8-1. The good news in game one is that Matthew Boyd started and got the win. The bad news is […]
Cubs 3, Giants 2: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice and the Cubs walk it off in 10
That wasn’t the usual way to come back from an 18-3 thrashing the previous day, but the Cubs will certainly take it, I’m sure. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s two-out game-tying homer in the ninth sent the game to extra innings and when Giants right fielder Victor Bericoto fumbled Michael Busch’s single in the 10th, Dansby Swanson scampered […]
Cubs vs. Giants, Saturday 6/6, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Ben.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Saturday 6/6, 1:20 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Giants lineup: Ben Brown, RHP vs. Landen Roupp, RHP Ben Brown has been just outstanding since he joined the Cubs rotation. Over those five starts: 1.73 ERA, 1.79 FIP, 0.846 WHIP, 29 strikeouts in 26 innings. NO home runs. In fact, Brown hasn’t allowed a home run […]
Cubs vs. Giants Saturday 6/6 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero against the Giants! Cubs 3, Giants 2: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice and the Cubs walk it off in 10 Cubs vs. Giants, Saturday 6/6, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Saturday 6/6, 1:20 CT
Cubs roster move: Javier Assad recalled, Ethan Roberts optioned
The Cubs keep trying to fix the pitching mix. Saturday, they recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa. To make room for Assad on the 26-man roster, right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Assad has made eight appearances for the Cubs this year (three starts) with a 5.88 ERA and 1.269 WHIP. At […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Giants
I can safely say that I got the answer to the question I posed yesterday. Well, not exactly. The question I asked was: Is it possible for the team to hit rock bottom and still end up winning the game? If that’s possible, I suppose, remains an open question. The reality is, though the Cubs […]
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