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The A’s had an awesome come-from-behind victory last night, scoring two runs in the eighth to tie the game before taking a one-run lead into the ninth and holding on. That earned them win #30 on the year and pushed them past the Texas Rangers into second place, Right-hander J.T. Ginn will be tasked with […]
Thursday notes… Cubs lineup: Athletics lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. J.T. Ginn, RHP Didn’t we just do this Tuesday? Shōta Imanaga’s last three starts have been just awful. He’s allowed 21 hits and five walks (1.660 WHIP) in 15.2 innings, with 20 (!) earned runs (11.49 ERA) and eight home runs. He was striking out […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Athletics preview, Thursday 6/4, 7:05 CT
The Chicago Cubs have dealt with no shortage of pitching injuries this season. While the rotation has been hit especially hard, the bullpen could use some help as well. The Cubs will be linked to starters such as Tarik Skubal ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but they could also acquire a star reliever such […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs are in a terrible slump. They dropped from a great 27-12 record down to a shaky 32-30. Just three weeks ago, they were the best team in the National League Central. But since May 9, they have won only five games and lost 18. Now, manager Craig Counsell has offered perhaps the […] The post Craig Counsell Minces No Words in Blunt Message to Cubs Clubhouse as Team Continues to Dip appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Chicago Cubs started this season incredibly hot. The team boasted a dominant 27-12 record initially. Then the bottom fell out completely. A brutal three-week stretch followed.The Cubs dropped 18 of their next 23 games. They now sit at a mediocre 32-30. Manager Craig Counsell needs answers fast because the rotation remains a massive question […] The post Chicago Cubs Urged to Trade for Two-Time Cy Young Award Winner appeared first on HEAVY .
Wednesday night, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ recorded his 1,000th career hit, a double leading off the bottom of the fourth. Here’s the hit and the crowd reaction [VIDEO]. Your browser does not support the video tag. As noted by BCB’s JohnW53 in the game recap, Happ is the 37th Cub to produce 1,000 hits […]
The Chicago Cubs have built their roster around going on a deep playoff run. But their current pitching situation may require some extra reinforcements. By trading for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Cubs would fix their issue with arguably the best pitcher in baseball. However, trading for Skubal won’t come cheap. Still, even […] The post MLB rumors: Jeff Passan thinks Cubs must consider trading these 2 star prospects in Tarik Skubal trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boy, I wish that one wasn’t so eminently foreseeable. The Cubs have basically had no games this year where a starter had a small lead when he left and then the bullpen just passed the torch through the end of the game. That’s usually a pretty standard “shape” for a game. You might blow one […]
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Happy Thursday all! The A’s have taken the first two of three versus the Chicago Cubs after winning Tuesday, coming back in last night’s game and giving themselves a chance at a series sweep. They sit at 30-31, in second place in the AL West by two games and currently occupying the third and final […]
The Cubs couldn’t lose at Wrigley Field early in the year. Now, they can’t buy a win at home. Chicago is the first team to follow a 15-game home winning streak with an eight-game losing streak (h/t Jesse Rogers of ESPN). 1. Sanchez’s scoreless streak ends Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez navigated through six spotless innings […]
I thought about it again, yes I did. What’s that, you’re asking? I thought about just posting the final score of this game as a one-line recap. “The Cubs lost to the Athletics 5-4 in 10 innings,” the one line would have read. But you come here for a recap of Cubs games, and by […]
Kyle Schwarber is now one of the most productive members of the Philadelphia Phillies. This year, Schwarber has hit marks only hit by Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire. Before becoming a star for the Phillies, Schwarber was a member of the Chicago Cubs. He broke into the majors with the Cubs in 2015 and was […] The post Chris Rose hilariously asks ex-Cubs star Kyle Schwarber to apologize for beating Guardians in 2016 World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Last game: 5-4 loss to Athletics Next game: Thursday, June 4, vs. Athletics at Wrigley Field, 7:05 p.m. CT. TV: Marquee Sports Network. Cubs regular season radio: WSCR 670/104.3 The Score (all regular season games), Cubs broadcast radio affiliates, Cubs Sirius XM radio schedule Current MLB standings 2026 Cubs regular season schedule Cubs 2026 regular […]
This week's mailbag attempts to find a blueprint for the Royals, considers the Cubs' needs, ponders a Jordan Walker extension, examines Braves trade targets, explains how minor league options work, and much more! D.T. asks: Another season lost for the Royals. Other than BWJ and possibly Caglianone, their draft picks, which have all been very […]
The Athletics battled the Chicago Cubs in the second game of this three-game midweek series. The road-warrior A’s took an early lead and then gave it up. Up 4-2 for most of the night, it looked like the Cubs would hold on to even up the series. Yet, the A’s came back in the eighth […]
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark, the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. There’s no cover charge. We can find a table for you. The show will start shortly. Bring your own beverage BCB After Dark is the place for […]
Right-hander Erian Rodriguez was promoted to Double-A Knoxville from the rookie ball ACL Cubs Right-hander Sam Mettert was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were swarmed by the Toledo Mud Hen (Tigers), 10-2. Javier Assad started this game and pitched just one inning. He retired the side […]
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The Blue Jays may finally be seeing a payoff from the Nate Pearson trade as prospect Orelvis Piñango continues his breakout 2026 season. The post Blue Jays May Have Finally Won Cubs Trade Years Later appeared first on HEAVY .
Last night, the Athletics opened this week’s six-game road trip with a 2–1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The newly crowned May American League Player of the Month Nick Kurtz and starting pitcher Gage Jump played key roles in the victory. Tonight, the A’s will look to make it two straight wins at “The Friendly Confines”. Left-hander Jeffrey […]
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Athletics lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Jeffrey Springs, LHP Colin Rea hit a bit of a rough patch early in May but his last two starts were at least decent. That’s what we expect from him, right? Rea threw the last three innings of the Cubs’ 18-3 thrashing of the A’s […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki homer, but the Cubs blow a lead and lose 5-4 in 10 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Daniel Palencia is the Superhero vs. the A’s Cubs vs. Athletics, Wednesday 6/3, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Athletics preview, Wednesday 6/3, 7:05 CT
On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs will take on the Athletics in the second game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.Most recently, the Cubs lost the series opener 2-1 as Chicago failed to score past the first innings.Third baseman Alex Bregman went 0-4 with an RBI in the loss.Chicago Cubs Make Alex Bregman DecisionAhead […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Change Before Athletics Game appeared first on HEAVY .