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Now It’s Time for Twinkle Dee & Twinkle Dum to Avoid Selling Cubs Out
Forget the Home Run Derby or the All-Star Game itself, the best moment of the Midsummer Classic was Bruce Levine’s viral tweet. What appeared to have been a text message intended for a member of the Cubs’ coaching staff was somehow sent out via social media, igniting a firestorm of hilarity and speculation. Any hope … The post Now It’s Time for Twinkle Dee & Twinkle Dum to Avoid Selling Cubs Out appeared first on .
Home Run Derby Is Decadent, Depraved
The city that booed Santa hosted All-Star festivities this year. The actual All-Star Game was Tuesday night on FOX, but the Home Run Derby was on Netflix. Confused? Yeah, me too. MLB is trying to find which spots have the most audience appeal, and it’s bad for regular viewers. Varied quality of broadcasts, embarrassing moments, … The post Home Run Derby Is Decadent, Depraved appeared first on .
New Holy Cow! Podcast: Randall Sanders on Cubs’ First Half
Randall Sanders is back on the podcast to discuss the roller coaster Cubs season that is currently back on an upswing. Topics include; trying to find pitching help at the trade deadline, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, and the always annoying Milwaukee Brewers. The post New Holy Cow! Podcast: Randall Sanders on Cubs’ First Half appeared first on .
Cubs Indeed Go Pitching-Heavy in Draft, Select 16 Arms in 21 Picks
After drafting three college pitchers out of their first five picks in rounds 1-4, the Cubs continued the trend with 13 more arms over the final 16 rounds of the Draft. Only one of them, righty Dylan Blomker in the fifth round, was a high schooler. Blomker was their first selection of the draft’s second … The post Cubs Indeed Go Pitching-Heavy in Draft, Select 16 Arms in 21 Picks appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/12/26): Cubs 8, Reds 4 – Bregman Goes Deep Again in W
The Cubs ended the first half on a winning note, beating the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Sunday afternoon. The road team got some more production out of their third baseman, who suddenly got right, to take the series. Chicago took the lead against starter Andrew Abbott in the opening inning on a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/12/26): Cubs 8, Reds 4 – Bregman Goes Deep Again in W appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/12/26): Boyd Starting Final Game Before Break
The first half of the season, which is really the first 60% of the season, will come to an end this afternoon in Cincinnati. Matthew Boyd is on the bump for the Cubs, making just his ninth start of the season due to a pair of IL stints that may end up serving him well … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/12/26): Boyd Starting Final Game Before Break appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/11/26): Cubs 5, Reds 3 – Bregman Blast Keys W
The Cubs needed to bounce back from a shutout loss to the Reds on Friday night, and they got it done. One big swing from the much-maligned Alex Bregman made the difference as the road team evened the series. Cincinnati took the lead against starter Javier Assad with back-to-back solo home runs by Nathaniel Lowe … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/11/26): Cubs 5, Reds 3 – Bregman Blast Keys W appeared first on .
Quick Breakdown of Cubs’ 5 Saturday Draft Picks
The first four rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft took place on Saturday, and the Cubs had five picks — one in each round and a compensation pick in the second round for losing Kyle Tucker after extending him a qualifying offer. Those picks were Nos. 23, 62, 75, 98, and 126, with three of … The post Quick Breakdown of Cubs’ 5 Saturday Draft Picks appeared first on .
Cubs Select RHP Dylan Marionneaux with 126th Pick
With their fifth pick of the Draft, 126th overall, the Cubs selected righty Dylan Marionneaux out of Northwestern State. I know nothing about him other than his name and position, so I’ll provide more details at another time. The post Cubs Select RHP Dylan Marionneaux with 126th Pick appeared first on .
Cubs Take RHP Carson Jasa with 98th Pick
With their fourth pick in the 2026 Draft, the Cubs took big righty Carson Jasa out of Nebraska. He took a big step forward as the Huskers’ ace this season, but his mid-90s fastball needs some work to get outs in the professional ranks. We’ll have a more thorough breakdown of the day’s picks later. The post Cubs Take RHP Carson Jasa with 98th Pick appeared first on .
Cubs Take 1B Myles Bailey at Pick 75
First baseman Myles Bailey was a top 150 draft prospect coming out of high school in 2024, and the White Sox took him in the 20th round. He opted to honor his commitment to Florida State, where he routinely mashed baseballs. The South Side’s loss is the North Side’s gain, as the Cubs now have … The post Cubs Take 1B Myles Bailey at Pick 75 appeared first on .
Cubs Select OF Caden Sorrell with No. 62 Pick
With their second pick in the 2026 Draft, the Cubs selected outfielder Caden Sorrell from Texas A&M. Ranked No. 33 on MLB’s draft prospects list, Sorrell fits the club’s general preference for college bats. This looks like a tremendous value pick for them, and we’ll have more on Sorrell soon. The post Cubs Select OF Caden Sorrell with No. 62 Pick appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/26): Assad Starting as Cubs Seek to Score Lodolo Prices
After being blanked in the opener, the Cubs need to strike back tonight to even the series and pick up a little steam heading into the break. I’m tied up with other baseball obligations, so there are no notes today. Let’s just hope the offense shows up. First pitch is at 6:10pm CT on Marquee … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/26): Assad Starting as Cubs Seek to Score Lodolo Prices appeared first on .
Cubs Select RHP Cade Townsend with No. 23 Overall Pick
The Cubs talked about being “less dogmatic” with their draft strategy as they look to improve the pitching throughout the organization. In keeping with that idea, they selected righty Cade Townsend from Mississippi with the No. 23 pick in the first round of the Draft. Townsend has a broad mix of secondaries and sits in … The post Cubs Select RHP Cade Townsend with No. 23 Overall Pick appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/10/26): Reds 4, Cubs 0 – Greene Great in Shutout
The Cubs began their series against the Reds on a losing note Friday night with a shutout defeat. Newly returned ace Hunter Greene dominated the road team from the opening pitch and it was never much of a game. Shōta Imanaga worked in and out of trouble throughout the evening, but the talented Elly De La … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/10/26): Reds 4, Cubs 0 – Greene Great in Shutout appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/26): Imanaga Starting, Bat Try to Make Reds Turn Greene
I’m currently in Nashville for a baseball tournament, and the only good thing about the extended weekend has been learning that former Cubs pitching prospect Max Bain just became a father for the first time. Max is a truly exceptional human being who’s found his calling as a pitching development guru, and I’m very happy … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/26): Imanaga Starting, Bat Try to Make Reds Turn Greene appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hovering Near 75% Playoff Odds
Since climbing out of the nadir in early June that saw them dip below 40% playoff odds, the Cubs have pretty much been on cruise control. They’ve gotten as high as 78.5% and as low as 67.4% over the last two weeks, putting them firmly in the low 70s for the most part. That’s the … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hovering Near 75% Playoff Odds appeared first on .
If Sonny Gray Is ‘Dream’ Target, Cubs Might Keep Snoozing
With three games left before the break, the Cubs hold the top Wild Card spot and boast a 3.5-game lead over the Cardinals when it comes to playoff position. Jameson Taillon will be back soon, Edward Cabrera should return at some point in the second half, and Ben Brown remains hopeful that his neck issue … The post If Sonny Gray Is ‘Dream’ Target, Cubs Might Keep Snoozing appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (July 10-12): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (52-41) took two of three from the Orioles in Baltimore and came very close to getting a sweep. They continue to play well as they approach the All-Star break, thanks to strong production from the lineup. The final series of the first half is against the Reds at Great American Ball Park starting … The post Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (July 10-12): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: For the Birds
The Cubs go .500 this week as they meh into the end of the first half with PCA carrying the team on his back. Billy Devore joins us to talk Reds! Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: For the Birds appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/9/26): Orioles 3, Cubs 2 -Bullpen Can’t Hold Slim Lead
The Cubs and Orioles had to move up to play on Thursday afternoon to avoid impending rain at Camden Yards. The road team was in position to complete the potential sweep, but the undermanned bullpen could not finish the job and the O’s salvaged the finale as the skies opened up. Baltimore went ahead in … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/9/26): Orioles 3, Cubs 2 -Bullpen Can’t Hold Slim Lead appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Hoping to Sweep O’s, PCA Joins 20/20 Club Again, Chicago Baseball Fans Among Heaviest Drinkers
“Side by side we’re loose and neat when we’re stompin’ down the street.” — South Street by The Orlons It doesn’t feel like it, but the Cubs are rolling with 17 wins in their last 23 games after edging the Orioles 9-7 last night in a game that had no business being that close. Chicago … The post The Rundown: Cubs Hoping to Sweep O’s, PCA Joins 20/20 Club Again, Chicago Baseball Fans Among Heaviest Drinkers appeared first on .
Cubs Prioritizing Pitching with ‘Less Dogmatic’ Draft, Development Strategy
Though it’s been evident for many years now, the lack of high-end pitching in the Cubs organization has become painfully obvious in the wake of their myriad injuries this season. A general philosophy of investing more heavily in bats, all the way from the Draft to free agency, has left the system relatively barren at … The post Cubs Prioritizing Pitching with ‘Less Dogmatic’ Draft, Development Strategy appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup: (7/9/26): Peterson, Bats Try to Ruin Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
The Cubs have taken the first two games of their series in Baltimore, which is just as everyone had planned it. Seriously, they’re doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. Today’s game, however, will not go according to the original plan because inclement weather in the forecast pushed the start time up five hours. It’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup: (7/9/26): Peterson, Bats Try to Ruin Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/8/26): Cubs 9, Orioles 7 – Handful of Homers Overcome O’s
The Cubs and Orioles battled in a high-scoring affair Wednesday night that featured a total of nine combined home runs. The road squad had five of those dingers and survived a late comeback effort to win the game and the series. Chicago took the lead in the top of the 3rd inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/8/26): Cubs 9, Orioles 7 – Handful of Homers Overcome O’s appeared first on .
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