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The Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Right-hander Andrew Wantz has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Wantz was just selected to the roster two days ago. He entered last night’s game and tossed the final two innings of 10-2 victory over the Cardinals, throwing 27 pitches […]
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The first two games have gone according to plan, putting the Cubs up in the series and bringing them to a 4-4 tie with the Cardinals on the season. Now they just need to keep taking care of business in St. Louis before heading back to Chicago, which will be much easier if the bats … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/29/26): Ramírez Gets Another Start, Boyd Bump Day appeared first on .
Baseball players are notoriously superstitious, and they’ll often change up their routines or even their clothing in an attempt to bust a slump. Not all were as committed to the bit as former Mayor of Wrigleyville Mark Grace, but we’ve heard of teams sharing a gold thong or maybe just not washing a pair of … The post Borrowing Dansby Swanson’s Heavier Bat May Key Alex Bregman Breakout appeared first on .
“You know she’s waiting…just anticipating, for things that she’ll never, never possess.” – Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding Doesn’t the season seem to fly by once we get past the All-Star break? One of the reasons I love the expanded playoff format is that it brings so much fire to so many games. … The post The Rundown: Cubs Players Putting Heat on Hoyer, Bregman Rediscovering Stroke, Expect Active Deadline appeared first on .
Left-hander Foster Griffin is having a really good year for the Washington Nationals. He’s 12-2 in 21 starts with a 2.76 ERA, 1.032 WHIP and only 28 walks and 113 strikeouts in 124 innings, and he was named to the National League All-Star team. Can I stop for a minute and say “I told you […]
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 […]
When NBC took over the Sunday Night Baseball franchise from ESPN this year, one thing they did differently was put out a schedule for the entire season. They did retain the right to flex late-season games into that Sunday night time slot, as they do for NFL games, and Wednesday the network announced that the […]
The Chicago Cubs may face a difficult decision if the Detroit Tigers ask for Pedro Ramirez in a potential Tarik Skubal trade before the MLB deadline. The Chicago Cubs remain active in the starting pitching market as the MLB trade deadline approaches, with Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal continuing to be mentioned as one of the top names available. If negotiations advance, Chicago may have to decide whether one of its most promising young players is worth including in a blockbuster deal. ...
Tuesday’s 10-2 Cubs win over the Cardinals was a significant moment in this weird baseball season for the North Siders. Why this game? You will likely recall the Cubs got off to a 27-12 start this year, a stretch highlighted by two 10-game winning streaks. Then they lost 22 of 29, an awful month that […]
The Cubs ambushed the Cardinals and starter Michael McGreevy at Busch Stadium Tuesday night. The road squad put up seven runs in the first two innings to knock the young pitcher out of the game and they never looked back, winning easily. Ian Happ got the scoring started with a two-run double in the top … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/28/26): Cubs 10, Cardinals 2 – Early Offensive Outburst Buries Birds appeared first on .
Minnesota could look to acquire this right-hander to add needed starting pitching depth.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Eric Jokisch, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2014 – The Cubs win the longest game in team history, 4-3, as the 16 innings take 6 hours and 27 minutes to complete, 17 minutes longer than a 21-inning game played over two days […]
The Cubs announced that they have signed all 21 picks from the recent draft. It’s the third time in the last four years the Cubs came to terms with all of their draft picks. The Cubs have also signed the following undrafted free agents, listed with their college team. Outfielder Michael Gupton Memphis Catcher Jhoander […]
Trying to describe what happened when the St. Louis Cardinals played a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night is like trying to explain what it looked like when you see a dumpster on fire. It wasn’t pretty, but it happened so let’s begin. The Chicago Cubs made St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy […]
The John Baker Day silent auction is live, with nine fantastic Cubs prizes Bid on… An Anthony Rizzo-signed baseball bat A Joe Maddon signed 2016 World Series Game 7 lineup card 12 mental-skills training sessions with former Cubs Mental Skills Coordinator John Baker An original Javier Báez Puerto Rico map by Matt Kammerer A Willson … The post Bid in ‘John Baker Day’ Auction appeared first on .
As the Detroit Tigers mull over whether or not to move Tarik Skubal at the deadline, here's a realistic trade package for every contender linked to the ace.
Go get ‘em, Colin.
Days after he appeared in a doubleheader for the Cubs' top farm team, a 28-year-old retired from baseball
The St. Louis Cardinals will see what they can accomplish against the Chicago Cubs again Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. The Chicago Cubs have announced Colin Rea as their starter while the Cardinals have announced Michael McGreevy will make the start for them. First pitch scheduled for 6:45pm central time with the TV broadcast available […]
The Cubs beat the Cardinals in a series opener for the first time in three tries last night, but they’ve still got three games to go in this set. They’ll need to win three just to even the season series after dropping four of six, so tonight’s game is that much more important. Then there’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/28/26): Rea Faces Cards for First Time This Season appeared first on .
The Chicago Cubs (60-46) continue their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals (53-53) on Tuesday at Busch Stadium in a National League Central battle. MORE: Ranking the top 10 third basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline…
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Cardinals lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Michael McGreevy, RHP Colin Rea keeps plugging along, eating up five or six innings a start, allowing three or four runs. That’s okay, but… the Cubs need better. He has not faced the Cardinals this year. Current Cardinals are batting .119 (7-for-59) against him with […]
One lousy game against the Cardinals aside, David Peterson has been an unsung hero for the Cubs in their starting rotation. The post David Peterson Has Been an Unsung Hero for Cubs appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Notable events took place on this date, with the passing of icon Ryne Sandberg standing out as the biggest and most recent, but not the only memorable moment. Here we have a couple more offensive exploits. 1888: Jimmy Ryan hit for the cycle during a wild 21-17 victory over the Detroit Wolverines. He remains one … The post Looking Back at Notable July 28 Events in Cubs History on Anniversary of Ryne Sandberg’s Passing appeared first on .