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If I had told you coming into the game that the Cubs would score five earned runs on Jacob Misiorowski, the first time he’s given up more than three earned this season, you probably wouldn’t have believed me. They jumped on the Cy Young in waiting with a leadoff walk by Pete Crow-Armstrong and a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/2/26): Brewers 9, Cubs 5 – Even Handing Miz His Worst Start Can’t Buy W appeared first on .
Box Score When it’s 90 degrees at Wrigley Field, games tend to be exciting — even when an ace is on the mound. On paper, this was a lopsided pitching matchup, with Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski facing off against the Cubs’ David Peterson. But both offenses had no trouble scoring early in this one, a back-and-forth […]
I’m going to get something off my chest. Any level of baseball where the player gets paid a salary is “professional.” (Name, Image and Likeness money in college doesn’t count.) The Dominican Summer League and Arizona Complex League are professional leagues. There’s some guy on Twitter that keeps saying a player’s first hit in Myrtle […]
It seems as if there isn’t a day that goes by that Jacob Misiorowski isn’t breaking some record. He did it again on Wednesday night during a rather subpar start against the Chicago Cubs. Overall, Misiorowski has thrown more 100+ mph pitches than 15 MLB franchises this year alone, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. That […] The post Jacob Misiorowski accomplishes jaw-dropping feat despite brutal start vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a lengthy rehab process that included a serious setback earlier in the season, Justin Steele was finally able to take the mound in live competition for the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday evening. The lefty recorded five outs, two on strikes, and gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks. He … The post Justin Steele Makes First Rehab Appearance for I-Cubs appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia issued a blunt statement after his rough outing cost the team against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Chicago Cubs witnessed a lead evaporate before their eyes and the Milwaukee Brewers run away with a big win in the second game of the series. In a crucial, playoff-implications game in the 2026 MLB season, relief pitcher Daniel Palencia couldn’t find his footing and was blamed for the loss. However, far from letting that get to him, the 26-year-old...
Go get ‘em, David.
Two nights ago, the Cubs demolished the Brewers. Yesterday, the Brewers fell behind early before they bounced up off the mat and won convincingly. Tonight, they’ll send Jacob Misiorowski to the mound as they look to ensure they’ll leave Chicago with no worse than a series split. Miz will be searching for continued success against […]
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Brewers lineup: David Peterson, LHP vs. Jacob Misiorowski, RHP In eight starts and one relief appearance since that debacle against the Cardinals July 3, David Peterson has been outstanding: 2.35 ERA, 1.261 WHIP, although he struggled a bit in his last start, Friday against the Reds. Peterson’s first start as a […]
The Cubs have a powerful lineup and serious postseason ambitions, but one persistent weakness could bring their October run to a quick end.
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The Cubs outscored the Mariners 28-11, the Diamondbacks 11-7, and the Reds 30-22, yet they lost all three series. They’re up 21-12 on the Brewers after splitting the first two games, and now need to win one more to at least break even. They no longer possess the top Wild Card spot, not that it … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/2/26): Peterson Looking to Get Misses in Matchup Against Miz appeared first on .
The Cubs have allowed more home runs than any MLB team this season, creating serious questions about their pitching staff and postseason rotation plans heading into October.
The Chicago Cubs took a gamble back in 2021 when they traded All-Star shortstop Javier Baez and pitcher Trevor Williams for a 19-year-old prospect recovering from shoulder surgery, who some felt was a bit undersized to ever become a a true power hitter in the majors. More News: Chicago Cubs comment on ugly bullpen collapse: [...] The post Chicago Cubs: The secret to PCA’s success may be surprisingly simple appeared first on ChiCitySports .
I was planning to write this article even before Tuesday night’s bullpen meltdown against the Brewers. It seems even more important now, so here are some numbers that might astonish you. These are fWAR figures — and they don’t include Tuesday’s game, so the pitching number is likely even worse: By fWAR the Cubs are […]
The Chicago Cubs have fallen from their top NL Wild Card spot and are now trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by a game after their 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. More News: The Chicago Cubs might not have a single starting pitcher heading into 2027 The loss to their NL [...] The post Chicago Cubs comment on ugly bullpen collapse: “We’ve got to pitch better” appeared first on ChiCitySports .
“There must be some kind of way out of here,” said Craig Counsell to his chief. “There’s too much confusion. I can’t get no relief.” I had to adjust Bob Dylan’s — that’s right, kids, that song wasn’t written by either Jimi Hendrix or Dave Matthews — lyrics slightly to give a nod to either … The post Counsell’s Bullpen Circle of Trust Shrinking to Pinpoint as Postseason Looms appeared first on .
The Chicago Cubs lost 9-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Not only was it a demoralizing loss at a critical juncture, but it was also in front of a “home crowd.” At least that is the perception according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. On Wednesday, Passan posted on X, formerly Twitter, his surprise at the […] The post Jeff Passan rips Cubs fans for letting Brewers fans taking over Wrigley Field appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ah, yes. That time of the year when you can start to feel the sands of time running out. We root so hard hoping that the series of moves they make from somewhere around November 1 through somewhere around September 1 have built and prepared a team to win a championship. In fairness, 29 of […]
The Chicago Cubs have a serious problem, and their bullpen made it painfully clear against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago is 78-61, second in the NL Central behind Milwaukee, but its World Series hopes look less secure. The latest bullpen collapse added to the concern after the Cubs lost six of its last 10 games. Matthew […] The post Cubs bullpen reaching truly embarrassing levels with latest disaster vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs battled the Brewers in the second game of their series and a hot and muggy Wrigley Field Tuesday night. The home squad ran into a familiar problem, with another bullpen implosion erasing an early lead and handing them a loss. Chicago was the first team to break through on the scoresheet against Robert … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/1/26): Brewers 9, Cubs 4 – Bullpen Blasted Again appeared first on .
The Philadelphia Phillies began their season at 9-19 and decided to fire their manager. Now, the team has turned around, and the Phillies are dreaming of a World Series run. Now, the Phillies have won six straight after a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks and have flipped the NL standings, according to Bob Nightengale […] The post NL Playoff Picture: Phillies surge past Cubs in Wild Card race, target Braves for NL East crown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
All year, the Cubs bullpen has been an impediment to winning, instead of being the pitchers who come into the game and nail down victories. Never was this as evident as it was during the Cubs’ 9-4 loss to the Brewers Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. Daniel Palencia, Ryan Zeferjahn, Caleb Thielbar and Tyler Ferguson […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Christian Bethancourt, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1965 – The Cubs beat St. Louis, 5-3, at Wrigley Field, as Ernie Banks hits his 400th home run, a three-run shot off Curt Simmons in the third. Simmons teed up the 400th home run of Willie Mays in 1963. Banks will end the […]