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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa hits 3 HR to beat Omaha
The Cubs have released shortstop Ed Howard. Iowa Cubs infielder Hayden Cantrelle has been placed on the Development List. Iowa right-hander Tyler Santana was activated off the Development List. Iowa right-hander Andrew Wantz was placed on the temporarily inactive list. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs calmed the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 7-6. Braxton Garrett started […]
Cubs 17, Reds 5: Pete Crow-Armstrong, you are ridiculous
The Cubs celebrated 150 years since becoming a National League franchise before Sunday’s game, with many of the team’s icons present. Then the current Cubs put on an offensive show, with its newest potential franchise player, Pete Crow-Armstrong, solidifying his claim on this year’s National League MVP award. PCA hit three home runs, also singled, […]
Cubs vs. Reds, Saturday 8/29, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Kevin.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 8/29, 1:20 CT
Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Reds lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Andrew Abbott, LHP Kevin Gausman had an outstanding start in his last outing, Monday vs. the Diamondbacks. He was flipped with Shōta Imanaga in the rotation to give Imanaga an extra rest day, so Gausman is going on normal four days’ rest. He has not […]
Cubs vs. Reds Saturday 8/29 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Reds Cubs 17, Reds 5: Pete Crow-Armstrong, you are ridiculous Cubs vs. Reds, Saturday 8/29, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 8/29, 1:20 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Reds
The cosmic irony is far from lost on me that I got comfortable with this team and then it has largely struggled since. This is just the second Cubs loss all year in which they scored eight runs. They’ve lost three times when they’ve scored seven. All of that underscores just how bad their pitching […]
Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, PCA, Marquez
Today’s Reflections I wanted to wax more poetic, on and on, about the enjoyment of watching four pitchers perform at their very best. Instead, the headlines all talked about PCA’s angry reaction to a balk that wasn’t called. Turns out he was right. Quintin Berry was right. Craig Counsell was right. Even myself, from 22 […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend scores 6 2-out runs in 9th inning to beat Wisconsin
Right-hander Ashton Pocol moves from the ACL Cubs to Low-A Myrtle Beach Left-hander Fenuel Jame also goes from Mesa to Myrtle Beach. Pelicans right-hander Jhon Rosario was released. Not going to lie. I was watching the South Bend game and had already written it up as a loss. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs dried off […]
Reds 10, Cubs 8: In which I question a Craig Counsell managing decision
Throughout this season I have praised Cubs manager Craig Counsell for handling a bullpen devastated by injuries extremely well. He’s rested guys at the right time and used pitchers successfully who ordinarily would not have had any chance of being in the major leagues but were there of necessity due to injury. In Friday’s 10-8 […]
Cubs vs. Reds, Friday 8/28, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, David.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 8/28, 1:20 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Reds lineup: David Peterson, LHP vs. Rhett Lowder, RHP David Peterson, last eight starts: 2.20 ERA, 1.146 WHIP, only four home runs allowed in 41 innings — that’s since the meltdown he had against the Cardinals in early July. He has faced the Reds twice this year […]
Cubs vs. Reds Friday 8/28 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Reds Reds 10, Cubs 8: In which I question a Craig Counsell managing decision Cubs vs. Reds, Friday 8/28, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 8/28, 1:20 CT
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 […]
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