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The Cubs are adding left-hander Antoine Kelly to the roster for a weekend series against the Yankees, the team announced. He’ll take the spot of Gavin Hollowell, who heads to the injured list with shoulder inflammation. Kelly will be making his big-league debut when he appears in a game. Chicago picked up Kelly in a […]
There’s a chance of rain in Chicago this afternoon, so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy. Today’s roster move: Here Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Yankees lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Will Warren, RHP I’m just going to keep posting these Shōta Imanaga numbers because they continue to amaze me. First nine starts: […]
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I was a few weeks early on the idea of lefty Antoine Kelly earning a promotion, but the time has now come. After placing Gavin Hollowell on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, the Cubs have brought the hard-throwing Kelly to Chicago to help the bullpen. Though he’s been with four other organizations in his … The post Cubs Place Gavin Hollowell on IL, Promote Antoine Kelly appeared first on .
Can you believe we’re already at the end of July? Not only that, but the trade deadline isn’t today. I get that they want it on a Monday or whatever, but it feels weird to have it on August 3. The All-Star Game represents the first hurdle for contenders to clear, but the trade deadline … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/31/26): Imanaga Facing Depleted Yankees Roster appeared first on .
In a season when the Cubs have already used 34 different pitchers (plus Carson Kelly pitched once), they’ve added another pitcher to the mix. Left-hander Antoine Kelly, acquired from the Dodgers June 6 for cash considerations, has been called up from Triple-A Iowa and added to the 26-man active roster. Kelly has made 13 appearances […]
The Cubs will not face old friend Cody Bellinger in this series, as the Yankees outfielder hit the injured list this week with a hamstring strain. Also, as you likely know, the Yankees are spending an entire week in Chicago, having just split with the White Sox in a four-game series on the South Side. […]
As the clock continues to tick away ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Monday, the New York Mets are reportedly seeking a strong return if they move Freddy Peralta.
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for July 31, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Shota Imanaga CHC NYY 6.2 4 2 6 0 101 19 18.8% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – July 31, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
It’s funny what happens when you win five of seven games against the two teams directly below you in the divisional standings. Though the Cubs have merely kept pace with the Brewers over the last 10 games, they’ve gained three on both the Cardinals and Pirates, and four on the Phillies for the top Wild … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Creeping on Brewers with 95% Playoff Odds appeared first on .
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
The Cubs (62-47) posted a 5-2 record on a road trip to Pittsburgh and St. Louis thanks to some excellent pitching and a couple of explosive offensive performances. They have now reached their high-water mark for the season at 15 games over .500, and they return home this weekend for a battle against a Yankees … The post Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees – Series Preview (July 31-August 2): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
After wrapping up a series against the White Sox on Thursday, the Yankees don’t have to go very far to open up their next matchup. Starting later today, the Yankees are making their across town to the north side of Chicago, as they’ll now open up a three-game set against the Cubs. The Cubs come […]
When the Houston Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, they were assuredly receiving quite the haul for a one-year rental. In return for Tucker, Houston acquired All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and the No. 14 overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft, infielder Cam Smith. Coming […] The post How Much Longer of a Leash Can the Astros Give Cam Smith? appeared first on Just Baseball .
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Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 11-0 at Iowa Cubs SS George Lombard Jr. 0-5, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 CSDH J.C. Escarra 2-5, 1 RBI2B Marco Luciano 0-3, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K3B Oswaldo Cabrera 3-5, 1 RBI, 1 RRF Yanquiel Fernández 0-5, 1 RBI, 2 K1B Tyler Hardman 1-5, 1 RBI, 1 […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2005 – Among thousands of high-spirited Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs fans and the 48 Hall of Famers sitting on the dais, Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg are enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and other stories as well. Today in baseball history: […]
A Tarik Skubal trade feels like a foregone conclusion at this point.
The Cubs and Cardinals played a very tight contest at Busch Stadium Thursday afternoon that required extra innings for the second consecutive day. The road team grabbed the lead in the top of the 10th, but unlike Wednesday, they did not squander it in the bottom half winning the game and the series. St. Louis … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/30/26): Cubs 4, Cardinals 2 F/10 – Extra-Inning Win Takes Series in St. Louis appeared first on .
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You could be forgiven if you were thinking, as you were watching Thursday’s 4-2, 10-inning Cubs win over the Cardinals, “Didn’t we see this game yesterday?” Tightly fought game? Check. Extra innings? Check. Two-run Cubs lead heading to the bottom of the 10th? Check. This time, Jacob Webb and Aaron Civale held the line on […]
Thursday’s afternoon game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs can be described with two words: missed opportunities. Runners in scoring position not realized would be a problem for both the Cardianls and Cubs. Andre Pallante kept the Cubs relatively quiet, but would he get enough offensive support for a win? So many questions. […]
Justin Steele is expected to throw a light bullpen session this weekend at Wrigley Field as he continues rehabbing from elbow issues, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney. The post Justin Steele Expected to Throw Light Bullpen Session This Weekend appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Though the Cubs are approaching the deadline looking to add to the roster, they’ve also discussed catcher Carson Kelly with some of the many clubs who are seeking catching upgrades this summer, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Chicago has a well-regarded catching prospect, Owen Ayers, on the cusp of the majors and a solid backup in […]
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