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Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Month

You don’t need me to tell you how good Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been all year, but he really turned things on in August. Even after going just 1-for-5 during the Cubs’ home run onslaught on the last day of the month without adding to that home run total, PCA batted .280/.366/.703 (33-for-118) […]

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Brewers

That was one of the more frustrating games of the year. That’s a reasonably high bar too as there have been a lot of lousy, frustrating games. Watching the Cubs rally on two different occasions after Jacob Misiorowski was given the lead by the Brewers offense only to eventually come up (well) short. Just another […]

Brewers 9, Cubs 5: Alex Bregman’s homer and four RBI aren’t enough

What if I had told you Wednesday afternoon that in the game in which the Cubs had to face Jacob Misiorowski, they’d pretty much give him the worst beatdown of his MLB career? You’d have been pretty happy, right? Figure the Cubs should win that game, right? Well, nope. The Cubs did do exactly that […]

Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Holmes, Taylor

Today’s Reflections After some thought, I felt this was the best way to review Monday night’s game: Tyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, Seiya Suzuki, Bregman, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto, Bregman. Team record nine home runs. National League record 62 home runs for the month. Clay Holmes, six innings, zero runs, five hits, […]

Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you send Daniel Palencia down to Iowa?

It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and enjoy the fall air with us. There’s nothing with pumpkin spice here. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will […]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Justin Steele returns to the mound

I’m going to get something off my chest. Any level of baseball where the player gets paid a salary is “professional.” (Name, Image and Likeness money in college doesn’t count.) The Dominican Summer League and Arizona Complex League are professional leagues. There’s some guy on Twitter that keeps saying a player’s first hit in Myrtle […]

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 9/2, 6:40 CT

Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Brewers lineup: David Peterson, LHP vs. Jacob Misiorowski, RHP In eight starts and one relief appearance since that debacle against the Cardinals July 3, David Peterson has been outstanding: 2.35 ERA, 1.261 WHIP, although he struggled a bit in his last start, Friday against the Reds. Peterson’s first start as a […]

Cubs vs. Brewers Wednesday 9/2 game threads

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Brewers Brewers 9, Cubs 5: Alex Bregman’s homer and four RBI aren’t enough Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 9/2, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 9/2, 6:40 CT

Cubs pitching is even worse than you think it is

I was planning to write this article even before Tuesday night’s bullpen meltdown against the Brewers. It seems even more important now, so here are some numbers that might astonish you. These are fWAR figures — and they don’t include Tuesday’s game, so the pitching number is likely even worse: By fWAR the Cubs are […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 2

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Christian Bethancourt, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1965 – The Cubs beat St. Louis, 5-3, at Wrigley Field, as Ernie Banks hits his 400th home run, a three-run shot off Curt Simmons in the third. Simmons teed up the 400th home run of Willie Mays in 1963. Banks will end the […]

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who will save the bullpen?

It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hole-in-the-wall for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. We need a friend tonight. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We validate parking. The hostess can seat you now. […]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs as South Bend cruises to 8-4 win

Iowa catcher Ethan Hearn and infielder Hayden Cantrelle were both activated off the Development List. Right-hander Dominick Reid was promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend. Outfieder Michael Gupton joins South Bend from the ACL Cubs. South Bend right-hander Ethan Bell and outfielder Geuri Lubo both went on the Development List. Shortstop Juan […]

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Tuesday 9/1, 6:40 CT

Today’s roster moves: Here Tuesday notes … Cubs lineup: Brewers lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Robert Gasser, LHP Matthew Boyd ended a rough four-start run with a really good outing against the Diamondbacks last Wednesday. Because of the time missed due to injuries, Boyd has not faced the Brewers this year. He had a 7.84 […]

Cubs vs. Brewers Tuesday 9/1 game threads

Brewers 9, Cubs 4: Another bullpen meltdown. The culprits: Palencia, Zeferjahn, Thielbar, Ferguson 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Tyrone Taylor is the Superhero vs. the Brewers (again) Cubs vs. Brewers, Tuesday 9/1, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Tuesday 9/1, 6:40 CT

Cubs roster moves: B.J. Murray and Tyler Ferguson added

Today is September 1 and thus MLB teams can expand rosters. This is done differently now than in years gone by, when the entire 40-man roster could be recalled if teams wanted to do that. Now, teams can add just two players for a 28-man active roster. And the Cubs have added right-handed reliever Tyler […]

Some thoughts on home run records in the age of position players pitching

August in Chicago generally kicks off with Lollapalooza, a music festival in Grant Park that takes over the city for a few days each summer. This year the Cubs decided to close out August with Home Run Palooza at Wrigley Field, capping off a historic month that saw them grab the National League record for […]

SB Nation Reacts survey: Where will the Cubs wind up this year?

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. Before the latest road trip, there was still some hope that the Cubs could catch the Brewers for the NL Central title. Perhaps after Monday’s big win […]

Get the best of Bleed Cubbie Blue on the new SB Nation app

Today is a big day for Bleed Cubbie Blue. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Cubs. I’ve checked out this app and it’s well organized and responsive, and you can follow all BCB articles there, including game threads — where it’s being made much easier to post […]