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MLB Proposes Free Agency Dead Periods to Compress Signing Windows
Rob Manfred has long been jealous of the way other leagues are able to essentially weaponize free agency to generate huge media buzz, which stands in stark contrast to baseball’s drawn-out winter slog. And with the current collective bargaining agreement ending soon, it appears as though the commissioner wants to throw a “solution” into upcoming … The post MLB Proposes Free Agency Dead Periods to Compress Signing Windows appeared first on .
Pete Crow-Armstrong Explains Frustration, Laments How Umps ‘Find New Ways to Screw Something Up’
If you’ve ever snapped at someone, whether in person or online (as is probably more often the case these days), you probably realized after the fact that it wasn’t about that moment. I’d say the chances are more than good that a series of events from previous hours, days, or longer had led you to … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Explains Frustration, Laments How Umps ‘Find New Ways to Screw Something Up’ appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/26/26): D-Backs 2, Cubs 0 – Missed Balk Call Proves Costly in Shutout
The Cubs squandered another excellent starting pitching against the Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon in the deciding game of the series. The road team did not dent the scoreboard and were shutout to finish off a very frustrating 2-4 trip. Matthew Boyd and Eduardo Rodriguez came out of the gate very strong, with neither team scoring a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/26/26): D-Backs 2, Cubs 0 – Missed Balk Call Proves Costly in Shutout appeared first on .
PCA Livid, Nearly Ejected After Egregious Balk No-Call
It may not have mattered in the end, but it sure was big at the time. Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the 6th inning with a double, then advanced to third on a grounder by Seiya Suzuki and remained there when Alex Bregman popped out. Then, with Michael Busch at the plate, PCA took an aggressive … The post PCA Livid, Nearly Ejected After Egregious Balk No-Call appeared first on .
Cubs Announce Hiring of Former Investment Banker Kenta Nomoto as Director of Scouting
It would have been unthinkable 20 years ago to see investment banking and a degree from Harvard Business School as a pathway to an MLB front office, but times have changed. See the media release below for more details on the Cubs’ latest moves in the scouting department. The Chicago Cubs today announced the hiring … The post Cubs Announce Hiring of Former Investment Banker Kenta Nomoto as Director of Scouting appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/26/26): Boyd Bump Day in Rubber Match
The Cubs sandwiched a streak of 30 unanswered runs between walk-off losses and are now in danger of dropping their second road series in a row after winning nine in a row. A bullpen that had been looking better suddenly appears wobbly, though reinforcements are on the way. Until then, they’ll need to take this … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/26/26): Boyd Bump Day in Rubber Match appeared first on .
Josiah Hartshorn Joins Exclusive Club with 100 RBI as Teenager
We’re running out of superlatives for Josiah Hartshorn, who rocketed to the top spot in the Cubs’ prospect rankings in his first season of professional baseball. The switch-hitting first baseman/outfielder will be a teenager until February, but he’s excelling at High-A South Bend against players who average a little more than three years older. His … The post Josiah Hartshorn Joins Exclusive Club with 100 RBI as Teenager appeared first on .
Ben Brown’s Return Looms Large as Cubs Could Sure Use More Out-Getters (Updated with Bad News)
At the risk of turning a molehill into a mountain, I find myself growing more than a little concerned by the Cubs being walked off in three of their last five games. That’s not so much a knee-jerk reaction to Jacob Webb‘s blown saves or Ryan Zeferjahn‘s poor performance since coming over at the trade … The post Ben Brown’s Return Looms Large as Cubs Could Sure Use More Out-Getters (Updated with Bad News) appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/25/26): D-Backs 5, Cubs 4 – Webb Walked Off Again
The Cubs were positioned to win a second consecutive game against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night with a four-run lead through seven innings. Then the bullpen had another complete meltdown as they suffered their third walk-off defeat on the road trip. Both starting pitchers were rolling early until Chicago broke through against Brandon Pfaadt with … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/25/26): D-Backs 5, Cubs 4 – Webb Walked Off Again appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/25/26): Holmes Looks to Make Chase Field No-Fly Zone
The Cubs won a relatively forgettable game last night that was made interesting only because of a heated verbal exchange between opposing bench coaches Ryan Flaherty and Jeff Banister. The accusation that third base coach Quintin Berry was spying on Merrill Kelly‘s pitches and relaying them to his batters probably would have created a strong … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/25/26): Holmes Looks to Make Chase Field No-Fly Zone appeared first on .
The Rundown: Snoozing Through West Coast Baseball, Gausman Twirls Gem in Cubs Win, Manfred Wishes to Avoid Work Stoppage
“Out of sight in the night, out of sight in the day. Lookin’ back on the track gonna do it my way.” – Little Green Bag by George Baker Selection I lose all interest in baseball when the Cubs play on the West Coast. That’s because I’m at the age where getting to bed by … The post The Rundown: Snoozing Through West Coast Baseball, Gausman Twirls Gem in Cubs Win, Manfred Wishes to Avoid Work Stoppage appeared first on .
Justin Steele, Ben Brown Throw Live Again as Rehab Assignments Loom
Justin Steele was with the Cubs at Chase Field yesterday, which makes sense because he’s been in Arizona as his throwing program ramps up. He threw a live BP session last Friday and then had another today at Sloan Park — as seen in the video below by Rich Biesterfeld — as he readies to … The post Justin Steele, Ben Brown Throw Live Again as Rehab Assignments Loom appeared first on .
Cubs, Diamondbacks Coaching Staffs Have Heated Exchange Over Sign Stealing
Monday night’s game in Arizona was mostly a ho-hum affair in which the Cubs cruised to an easy victory behind an excellent effort from Kevin Gausman. There was a fair bit of drama in the top of the 5th inning, however, as the opposing coaching staffs got into a verbal kerfuffle from across the field. … The post Cubs, Diamondbacks Coaching Staffs Have Heated Exchange Over Sign Stealing appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/24/26): Cubs 7, D-Backs 0 – Gausman Shuts Down Snakes in Desert
The Cubs kept their momentum going after a big offensive performance in Seattle on Sunday with another impressive effort against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field Monday night. They got more than enough runs in a lopsided shutout win, making this one easy on their starting pitcher. Chicago got on the scoreboard against Merrill Kelly when … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/24/26): Cubs 7, D-Backs 0 – Gausman Shuts Down Snakes in Desert appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/24/26): Gausman Starting Very Favorable Matchup
It’s too bad the Cubs can’t use run differential to balance out a loss here and there, because winning 19-2 sure would have helped. But since that can’t make up for two walk-off losses, they really need to take care of business against the Diamondbacks. Before looking ahead to Monday’s game, though, we need to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/24/26): Gausman Starting Very Favorable Matchup appeared first on .
Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Tom Segura Headline First-Ever Fastball Comedy Festival at Sloan Park October 17-18
When I first saw this announcement, I figured the lineup would feature just local comedians from Phoenix and maybe Chicago. And though that may be the case for the “surprise guests” that have not been named, the headliners are A-listers. Check out the media release below for more details and to get presale access. The … The post Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Tom Segura Headline First-Ever Fastball Comedy Festival at Sloan Park October 17-18 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (August 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
After nine consecutive series wins on the road, the Cubs (75-56) finally came up short in Seattle against the Mariners. They dropped the first two games in painful walk off fashion before scoring 19 times to salvage the final contest. They finish up their road trip with a journey to the desert for the always … The post Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (August 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Cubs, Blue Jays to Play in 2027 Little League Classic
The Cubs’ long-awaited turn to host the All-Star Game is very much in danger of being canceled by looming labor issues, and the same could be true for their selection to play in next year’s Little League Classic. You may recall that the Cubs played in this game back in 2019, a game highlighted by … The post Cubs, Blue Jays to Play in 2027 Little League Classic appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/23/26): Cubs 19, Mariners 2 – Two Slams Help Prevent Sweep
After a pair of painful walk-off losses in the first two games of their series against the Mariners, the Cubs made sure that wouldn’t be a possibility at T-Mobile Park Sunday afternoon. The road squad put up double digits on the scoreboard and salvaged a win in the series finale. Randy Arozarena made it two … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/23/26): Cubs 19, Mariners 2 – Two Slams Help Prevent Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/23/26): Imanaga Has to Play Stopper
Prior to Monday’s win over the White Sox, no one had homered on the first and last pitches their team saw since 1957. Now it’s happened twice in five Cubs games, with Pete Crow-Armstrong accomplishing the feat a few days before Randy Arozarena did it. The Cubs have now been walked off twice in Seattle … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/23/26): Imanaga Has to Play Stopper appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/22/26): Mariners 5, Cubs 4 – Arozarena Starts/Finishes Loss
The Cubs were in position to even their series against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park Saturday night after being walked off in the opener. Then a two-out rally in the bottom of the 9th erased their lead and handed them a shocking walk-off defeat. Randy Arozarena began what would be an epic game with a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/22/26): Mariners 5, Cubs 4 – Arozarena Starts/Finishes Loss appeared first on .
Matthew Boyd’s Recent Struggles Underscore Concern About Cubs’ Postseason Viability
Unless they pull some 1969 BS, the Cubs will be in the playoffs after the regular season concludes. That means they’ll have a puncher’s chance to make some noise. As we saw Friday night, however, their glass jaw could make that knockout power irrelevant. Matthew Boyd had been (and may still be) the presumed No. … The post Matthew Boyd’s Recent Struggles Underscore Concern About Cubs’ Postseason Viability appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/22/26): Peterson Opposing Mariners’ Big Rookie Debut
Last night’s game was another forgettable one, with the Cubs falling in extras despite hitting four home runs. The problem is that three of them were solo shots, though that wasn’t as big of a problem as the fact that Alex Bregman‘s dinger with Michael Busch on second base represented the team’s only hit in … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/22/26): Peterson Opposing Mariners’ Big Rookie Debut appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/21/26): Mariners 6, Cubs 5 F/10 – Bregman Heroics Not Enough in Extras Loss
The Cubs traveled out west to begin a series against the Mariners on Friday night. It was a back-and-forth game, but the road team finally got to see how the other half lives as they suffered a walk-off loss in extra innings. Chicago came out of the gate on fire against Emerson Hancock in the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/21/26): Mariners 6, Cubs 5 F/10 – Bregman Heroics Not Enough in Extras Loss appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/21/26): Boyd Facing M’s in Late-Night Start
Have I mentioned before how much I hate these late West Coast start times? Thankfully, tonight is the only game in the series that will stretch into the next day for those of us in earlier time zones. I’m not sure I’ll be able to stay awake for the whole thing, so I’m hoping for … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/21/26): Boyd Facing M’s in Late-Night Start appeared first on .
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