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Cubs Release Former Top Draft Pick Ed Howard
The Cubs drafted Chicago kid Ed Howard 16th overall out of Mt. Carmel High School in 2020, but things never quite worked out for the shortstop whose smooth play earned him the nickname “Silk” at a young age. Howard first rose to prominence as a member of the Jackie Robinson West Little League team that … The post Cubs Release Former Top Draft Pick Ed Howard appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/30/26): Imanaga Starting as Bats Try to Cool Burns
The Cubs put on an offensive clinic in yesterday’s win, forcing the Reds to finish the game with a catcher on the mound throwing eephus balls. That’s largely because Pete Crow-Armstrong put his stamp on the game with a leadoff homer and two subsequent dingers to distance himself from the rest of the pack. He’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/30/26): Imanaga Starting as Bats Try to Cool Burns appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/29/26): Cubs 17, Reds 5 – MVPete Homers Three Times in Rout
The Cubs entered Saturday’s game against the Reds at Wrigley Field in the middle of a rough stretch highlighted by bullpen issues. Pete Crow-Armstrong and the rest of the offense made sure the relievers wouldn’t be a factor in this one, scoring 17 times on the way to a blowout victory. PCA got things going … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/29/26): Cubs 17, Reds 5 – MVPete Homers Three Times in Rout appeared first on .
Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Pulled Ahead in MVP Race
There’s still a month left in the season, but Saturday just brought two major developments in a National League MVP race that was probably not as close as Dodgers fans wanted it to be. The most obvious of those developments was Pete Crow-Armstrong going 4-for-6 with three home runs and six RBI. Doing it in … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Pulled Ahead in MVP Race appeared first on .
Cubs Hoping More Sinkers, Sliders Will Get Ryan Zeferjahn Right
The Cubs were confident enough in Ryan Zeferjahn‘s ability to stabilize their bullpen that they parted with Moises Ballesteros and righty pitching prospect Mason McGwire to pry him loose from Anaheim. Zeferjahn’s big strikeout numbers, elite fastball, and club control through 2030 made him a very attractive target, and the hope was that he’d see … The post Cubs Hoping More Sinkers, Sliders Will Get Ryan Zeferjahn Right appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/29/26): Gausman Playing Life Preserver Against Reds
According to Chris Kamka, official guru of research and nuggetry for Cubs baseball on Marquee, the Cubs were 19-0 this season when collecting at least 13 hits. That streak was at 27 games going back to 2025. It ended when they fumbled the bag yet again, allowing the Reds to overwhelm them as the bullpen … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/29/26): Gausman Playing Life Preserver Against Reds appeared first on .
Cubs Fan Cincy Meetup
Join us on Saturday, September 19 for a Pre-Game Cubs Fan Meetup at Cincinnati’s Chicago Bar, Binski’s Bar, where they serve Malört in ashtrays! Danny Rockett of The Son Ranto Show and the New Nasty Boys Reds Pod will be doing a live pre-game pod before we head to Great American Ballpark to watch the … The post Cubs Fan Cincy Meetup appeared first on .
Thomas Ian Nicholas and Bleacher Bum Band at Cubby Bear – FREE – 9/12
Cubs and Rock fans! On September 12th, “The Rookie of the Year”, Thomas Ian Nicholas and TIN Band will be playing a FREE POST GAME SHOW with support from Chicago’s premier Cubs rock group, Bleacher Bum Band. The concert will take place at Wrigleyville’s famed Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, directly after the the Cubs … The post Thomas Ian Nicholas and Bleacher Bum Band at Cubby Bear – FREE – 9/12 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/28/26): Reds 10, Cubs 8 – Bullpen Blasted Again
The Cubs returned home to take on the Reds at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, the major bullpen issues they had on the road trip, and at other points throughout the season, came back with them as another reliever meltdown handed them a fifth loss in the last seven games. Chicago got off to a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/28/26): Reds 10, Cubs 8 – Bullpen Blasted Again appeared first on .
Cubs Reportedly Designate Hoby Milner for Assignment
The Cubs signed lefty sidearmer Hoby Milner to a one-year, $3.75 million contract over the offseason, and he made 38 relief appearances before going on the IL due to an appendectomy. He began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on July 29, so the 30-day window to activate him was coming up. Though he had … The post Cubs Reportedly Designate Hoby Milner for Assignment appeared first on .
Cubs Reinstate Matt Shaw, Option Kevin Alcántara
Matt Shaw has been out of action for two months with a sprained left hand, but he’s looked good in five rehab games with Triple-A Iowa and is now ready to return. The versatile defender went 6-for-19 with four runs driven in while playing second, shortstop, third, and left. He did strike out seven times, … The post Cubs Reinstate Matt Shaw, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/28/26): Wild Card Leaders Look to Quiet Lowder, Reds
The Cubs still lead the Wild Card race despite their poor results on the road over the last week, and now they begin what could be the most important stretch of their season. Though catching the Brewers has become increasingly unrealistic, they need to keep pushing to maintain a cushion between themselves and the hard-charging … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/28/26): Wild Card Leaders Look to Quiet Lowder, Reds appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Barely Impacted by Disappointing Road Trip
The Cubs dropped four of six during their recent road trip, losing three in walk-off fashion, but the disappointing results hardly put a dent in their postseason probability. After hovering around 99% for the last two weeks, they took only a slight dip to 98.1% heading into their weekend series with the Reds. That’s good, … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Barely Impacted by Disappointing Road Trip appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (August 28-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (76-58) had a disappointing road trip to the West Coast, where they lost series to both the Mariners and Diamondbacks. The 2-4 stretch featured three painful walk-off defeats, two of which came on home runs against closer Jacob Webb. Craig Counsell‘s squad hopes a return home to Wrigley will get things going again … The post Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (August 28-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Terrible Blues
The Bullpen blows a couple games on a disappointing west coast road trip, and Billy Devore of the New Nasty Boys Reds podcast previews this weekends series at Wrigley. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live … The post Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Terrible Blues appeared first on .
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 .
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