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Cubs roster move: Matt Shaw activated from injured list, Kevin Alcántara optioned
Cubs infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw has been out since late June with a wrist injury. He also missed time in late May with a back issue. Today, the Cubs activated Shaw from the 10-day injured list and in a corresponding move, optioned outfielder Kevin Alcántara to Triple-A Iowa. Shaw was 4-for-10 with a double in three […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Reds series preview
The Reds ended a three-game losing streak with a seven-run ninth against the Giants on Wednesday. Hopefully they left all of that in San Francisco. Also, the Reds have lost 13 of their last 20 so maybe this is a good time for the Cubs to face them. For more on the Reds, here’s Wick […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: The owners make another proposal
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 28
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Charlie Grimm, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1990 – Ryne Sandberg homers to become the first second baseman to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons as the Cubs beat the Astros, 5-2, and other stories as well. Today in baseball history: Today in Cubs history: Cubs […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers walks it off for Iowa
Outfielder Kevin Alcántara has been optioned down to Triple-A Iowa, in what I assume is a prelude to Matt Shaw being activated off the injured list tomorrow. Catcher Michael Carico has been activated off the Development List and rejoined High-A South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs used an umbrella to ward away the Omaha […]
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 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
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