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Chicago Cubs Announce Roster Decision on 13-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Series

The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball right now. They recently swept the San Diego Padres this week, and are 9-1 in their last 10 games. The offense is firing on all cylinders, and, shockingly, the Cubs have received solid contributions from pitchers during the winning stretch. Over the […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Roster Decision on 13-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz

The Cubs are expected to select the contract of veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz, according to multiple reports, including from Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. The team optioned left-hander Jordan Wicks to the minors yesterday. Chicago has an opening on the 40-man roster, so no additional move will be needed. Pomeranz opened the year with […]

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Cardinals series preview

The Cubs are the hottest team in MLB, having won 15 of their last 19, and the Cardinals, as you’ll see below, are on a skid. Here’s hoping the Cubs keep that skid going. Standings update: The Reds did the Cubs a favor Thursday by defeating the Brewers, so the Cubs enter Friday’s action five […]

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 .

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Biggest outliers

With a little tweak to the information available to this feature, I don’t always have final data at the time I’m writing. A hat tip and a thank you to Al who has taken on a little more work in helping me produce this by cleaning up the numbers in the morning. Unfortunately, that doesn’t […]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shut out Columbus, 1-0

Second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Shortstop Alex Madera was promoted to Knoxville from High-A South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs egged the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-4. Andrew Wentz started and was touched for three runs on three hits over 3.2 innings. The real issue is that […]

Chicago curb stomps San Diego with 23-run outburst

One of the least-swept teams in baseball found themselves on the wrong end of history yesterday. The San Diego Padres were swept for just the third time this season after the Chicago Cubs scored 23 runs against the Friars. That total ties the Padres’ record for runs allowed in a game. It was a tough […]

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 .

SB Nation Reacts: Joe Ryan is the starter Cubs fans want

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, I asked you: If the Cubs can’t trade for Tarik Skubal (for whatever reason), who would […]

Cubs Urged to Swing Major Trade for Mets All-Star Pitcher

Despite having some rough moments this season, the Chicago Cubs are in a good spot at this point in the campaign. At the time of this writing, they have a 49-38 record and are second in the National League Central. They also currently hold the top wild-card spot in the National League.The Cubs have also […] The post Cubs Urged to Swing Major Trade for Mets All-Star Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .

Could the Padres become MLB deadline sellers?

The San Diego Padres did not just lose to the Chicago Cubs. That’s the easy headline. The attention grabber. What happened is they got embarrassed so badly that their MLB trade deadline conversation needs to change. A 23-3 loss is…

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 .

The Opener: Swanson, Skenes, Burns/Misiorowski

Junior Caminero is at it again. The Rays’ third baseman took Seth Lugo deep in the first inning on Wednesday, giving him a home run in six consecutive games. Caminero is just two home runs behind Yordan Alvarez for the lead in the American League. 1. Swanson’s massive game The Cubs piled up 23 runs […]

Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, Suzuki, PCA, Imanaga

Today’s Reflections Something is starting to feel familiar. Familiar, but different. The Cubs’ bats are starting to come into form once again. That was proven in the games from Monday and Tuesday. Six batters in the Cubs’ starting lineup Monday had hits, with Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong with a pair […]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Aaron Bummer, Liam Hendriks pitch for Iowa

South Bend first baseman Josiah Hartshorn and right-hander Mason McGwire were named to the Futures Game roster. Right-hander Kenten Egbert went back from Triple-A Iowa to High-A South Bend. Right-hander Eduarniel Núñez, whom the Cubs designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa. The Cubs signed third baseman Michael Hallquist from […]

Cubs BCB After Dark: How is Counsell doing?

Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and cool off with us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. There’s a two-drink minimum, but it is bring your own beverage. […]

Christian Roa Elects Free Agency

The Cubs sent relievers Christian Roa and Eduarniel Nuñez through outright waivers on Wednesday, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Both pitchers were designated for assignment a week ago. Roa, who has been outrighted multiple times in his career, declined the minor league assignment in favor of free agency. This is the first time that Núñez has […]

Chicago Cubs 2-Year MLB Player Elects Free Agency After Padres Series

The Chicago Cubs absolutely put the HURTING on the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon. The Cubbies picked up a 23-3 victory en route to sweeping the Padres to start this week, and Chicago is now 49-38. They are still five games back of the Brewers in the NL Central, but Chicago has been playing […] The post Chicago Cubs 2-Year MLB Player Elects Free Agency After Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY .