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Former Cubs Reliever Phil ‘The Vulture’ Regan Passes Away
According to MLB, Phil Regan has departed this vale of tears, leaving behind him his 11.5 career bWAR, 743 strikeouts, 96 wins, and 93 saves. Regan was notorious for letting the tying runs score in games he was supposed to close and getting a win instead of a save on such occasions. That penchant for … The post Former Cubs Reliever Phil ‘The Vulture’ Regan Passes Away appeared first on .
Justin Steele Cleared to Resume Throwing, Starting Role Not Realistic This Season
Justin Steele has been with the Cubs for a little while now as he works his way back to throwing again following a setback in his recovery from elbow reconstruction last year. While the internal brace procedure he underwent typically yields a much quicker return to competition than full Tommy John ligament replacement, the Cubs … The post Justin Steele Cleared to Resume Throwing, Starting Role Not Realistic This Season appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/8/26): Rea Facing Kremer in Charm City
It’s always a good thing to start a series with a win, particularly coming off a rough weekend. Though it wasn’t a very exciting game, those are exactly the ones the Cubs need to be better at winning. They’ve proven they can put up big crooked numbers or battle their way to a walk-off or … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/8/26): Rea Facing Kremer in Charm City appeared first on .
The Rundown: Expect High Premium on Pitching Acquisitions, Boyd Vintage in Win Over Orioles, Verlander set to Retire
“Gotta keep rollin’, gotta keep ridin’; keep searchin’ ’til I find what’s right.’ – Roll Me Away by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band The dog days of baseball used to pertain to late August games as teams started falling out of their respective races. That’s shifted to the week before the All-Star break … The post The Rundown: Expect High Premium on Pitching Acquisitions, Boyd Vintage in Win Over Orioles, Verlander set to Retire appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/7/26): Cubs 5, Orioles 2 – Boyd Baffles Birds
The Cubs opened their series against the Orioles on a positive note with a victory Tuesday night. They got a terrific performance from opening-day starter Matthew Boyd, who had his best effort of the season. The game was delayed by 56 minutes due to the threat of thunderstorms, even though no actual rain fell at … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/7/26): Cubs 5, Orioles 2 – Boyd Baffles Birds appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/7/26): Boyd, Baz Battle in Baltimore
Update: Tonight’s game has been delayed and is now scheduled for a 6:30pm CT start.. The Cubs sandwiched a disappointing weekend performance between days off, and now they start their final first-half kick with three in Baltimore to face an Orioles team that hasn’t made good on its promise from 2023. After stockpiling tons of … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/7/26): Boyd, Baz Battle in Baltimore appeared first on .
Cubs Sign LHP Josh Fleming to Minors Deal
Another day, another pitching addition for the Cubs. As first reported by Marquee’s Lance Brozdowski, the Cubs have signed lefty Josh Fleming to a minor league deal after he was released by the Blue Jays over the weekend. The 30-year-old was drafted by the Rays in the fourth round back in 2017 and made his … The post Cubs Sign LHP Josh Fleming to Minors Deal appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles – Series Preview (July 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (50-40) lost their first series in almost a month when they dropped two of three to the rival Cardinals at Wrigley Field over the Fourth of July weekend. The offense that had been rolling the past three weeks went cold in the first two games, but they took advantage of some defensive miscues … The post Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles – Series Preview (July 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Details on John Baker Day 2026
Join former Cubs player, mental skills coordinator, and baseball folk hero, John Baker on the 12th anniversary of the longest game in Wrigley Field history, “The Night the Backup Catcher Got the Win,” as we reminisce about his Major League career, and hear about his new mental skills training program Intentional Performance, as we raise … The post Details on John Baker Day 2026 appeared first on .
The Rundown: Up-and-Down Cubs Need Pre-ASB Surge, Gray Among Probable Deadline Targets, Brewers Place Woodruff on 15-day IL
“Now and then it keeps you running; it never seems to die. The trail’s spent with fear, not enough, living on the outside.” – Windfall by Son Volt The Cubs entered the week riding the surge of 250,000 sky rockets only to hit mostly nothing but duds in losing two of three to the Cardinals. … The post The Rundown: Up-and-Down Cubs Need Pre-ASB Surge, Gray Among Probable Deadline Targets, Brewers Place Woodruff on 15-day IL appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/5/26): Cubs 6, Cardinals 4 – Win Over Sloppy Cards Prevents Sweep
The Cubs salvaged the final game of the series against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon with a relatively unattractive win. After briefly taking the lead, the road team suffered a defensive meltdown that handed a victory to the Cubs. Chicago moved in front against starter Matthew Liberatore in the bottom of the 1st on an … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/5/26): Cubs 6, Cardinals 4 – Win Over Sloppy Cards Prevents Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/5/26): Life, Liberatore, and Pursuit of Series Salvage.
We’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming on Monday, so you’re getting another bare-bones post this afternoon. Not that the Cubs have done anything worthy of attention this Independence Day weekend anyway. They’ve played like hot trash against the Cardinals this season, but at least they still have a chance to salvage some dignity. Javier … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/5/26): Life, Liberatore, and Pursuit of Series Salvage. appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/4/26): Cardinals 3, Cubs 0 – Home Team Blanked at Foggy Wrigley
The Cubs and Cardinals met in a bizarre Fourth of July contest that was delayed by rain and then fog. The weather turned out to be more interesting than the game action, as the road squad pitched a shutout to take the series. After an hourlong rain delay, JJ Wetherholt gave St. Louis the lead … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/4/26): Cardinals 3, Cubs 0 – Home Team Blanked at Foggy Wrigley appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/4/26): Happy Birthday ‘Merica, Imanaga Starting
Imagine being a low-tier blogger whose primary responsibility is to keep up with the most basic news about the Cubs. Now imagine said blogger forgetting the power cord for his computer. I already said I was going to dial things back this weekend, but I didn’t mean to sabotage myself. Alas, I’m taking this as … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/4/26): Happy Birthday ‘Merica, Imanaga Starting appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/3/26): Cardinals 17, Cubs 1 – St. Louis Smashes Peterson
After piling up 23 runs on the Padres Wednesday, the Cubs had the tables completely turned on them Friday afternoon. The visiting Cardinals exploded early, hitting double digits by the 4th inning and never looking back as they won easily. Chicago starter David Peterson had immediate trouble, giving up loud contact from the beginning of … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/3/26): Cardinals 17, Cubs 1 – St. Louis Smashes Peterson appeared first on .
Cubs Officially Add Drew Pomeranz
Drew Pomeranz revival, take two… The Chicago Cubs today selected left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa. In corresponding moves, left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Pomeranz will wear #47. Pomeranz, 37, signed a minor league contract with the Cubs on June 22. He played two games with the I-Cubs and did … The post Cubs Officially Add Drew Pomeranz appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/3/26): Andre’s No Giant, Peterson Makes Cubs Home Debut
Update: Inclement weather in the area has pushed the start of the game back to 3:15pm CT. Just a heads-up to those who actually drop by to read my matchup analysis: I’m going to be more or less mailing it in over the weekend. This is the only stretch of the summer when my son … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/3/26): Andre’s No Giant, Peterson Makes Cubs Home Debut appeared first on .
PCA Earns NL Player of the Month Honors for June
We have already discussed Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s historic June, so there’s little need to rehash all of it. Still, it’s worth noting that MLB saw fit to award him as the National League’s Player of the Month for his exploits. In addition to his stellar defense, PCA slashed .381/.468/.781 with 11 homers, 21 runs scored, 20 … The post PCA Earns NL Player of the Month Honors for June appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Playoff Odds Skyrocket to 78% Ahead of Cards Series
What a difference a week makes, huh? The Cubs’ playoff odds were under 60% when I checked last week, and now they’re at 78.3% with a very winnable series against the Cardinals coming up. The Redbirds came out of the gate hot and have been holding steady in third place, but they are likely to … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Playoff Odds Skyrocket to 78% Ahead of Cards Series appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 3-5): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (49-38) are on fire right now, having won 15 of their last 19 games after completing a sweep of the Padres at Wrigley Field. The offense exploded in the final two contests of the series with the home team scoring 32 total runs, 23 of which came on Wednesday. Now they welcome the … The post Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 3-5): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend
Per the Cubs’ transactions page, lefty Jordan Wicks has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Despite picking up two saves in his last two appearances, the latter of which was of the three-inning variety in that shellacking of the Padres on Wednesday, the organization would prefer to keep Wicks stretched out as a starter. This also … The post Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Padres, Swanson Bashing at Historic Pace, MLBPA Submits Latest Proposal
“Gonna break it loose, gonna keep ’em movin’ wild, gonna keep a-swingin’, baby.” – Real Wild Child (Wild One) by Iggy Pop The Cubs destroyed the Padres 23-3 yesterday, hitting eight home runs in the process. While the game was fun to watch, it fully represents the dichotomy of Chicago’s baseball season. The team is … The post The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Padres, Swanson Bashing at Historic Pace, MLBPA Submits Latest Proposal appeared first on .
Dansby Swanson’s RBI Binge Puts Him Rarefied Air Among Several Legends
Not all that long ago, certain segments of Cubs fandom were begging for Dansby Swanson to be benched or even released. It’s a good thing Craig Counsell doesn’t let social media influence his decisions, because Swanson’s exploits would be drawing loads more attention were it not for Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s heroics over the last month. Interestingly … The post Dansby Swanson’s RBI Binge Puts Him Rarefied Air Among Several Legends appeared first on .
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