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Will the Cubs finish last in pitching value?

Atlanta Braves Discussion I definitely want to see it come to fruition, maybe as part of the Braves bashing their arms for the next two days Sep 15, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Not that I expected anyone to read it, but I did some fun research for yesterday’s game preview. Basically, the Cubs are currently first by a mile in position player fWAR, but dead last in pitching fWAR. This has never happened over a full season; the closest I found was bottom five-ish (and not even that close to the bottom) for...

Will the Cubs finish last in pitching value?

Not that I expected anyone to read it, but I did some fun research for yesterday’s game preview. Basically, the Cubs are currently first by a mile in position player fWAR, but dead last in pitching fWAR. This has never happened over a full season; the closest I found was bottom five-ish (and not even […]

Chicago Cubs news — Ramirez, Busch, Amaya

Today’s Reflections The Cubs lost another chance for a sweep this weekend, but emerged with a series win over the Pirates. The two games Saturday and Sunday both had the final scores of 4-3, but with different winners. There wasn’t a lot of opportunity for an offensive display by any Cub hitters, nor were there […]

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/14/26): Cubs 7, Braves 3 – Peterson Excellent in W

The Cubs started their series with the Braves off on a positive note Monday night with a win. The home side charged out to a big lead, but there were some tense moments at Wrigley in the late innings when the bullpen had to escape a couple of jams to hang on. Chicago struck first … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/14/26): Cubs 7, Braves 3 – Peterson Excellent in W appeared first on .

CUBS POSTGAME: PCA & Cubs SHUT DOWN Atlanta Braves in Crucial Wild Card Race Win! | CHGO Cubs

Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The Chicago Cubs shut out the Atlanta Braves in a crucial victory as the NL Wild Card race heats up. Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs delivered a dominant performance, helping Chicago maintain its position near the top of the National League playoff picture. As of September 14, the Cubs are tied with the Phillies for the top NL Wild Card spot, with the Padres 1.5 games behind. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulo...

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with 42nd homer

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his historic season on Monday night, hitting his 42nd home run during a 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The blast tied Hall of Famer Billy Williams for the most home runs by a left-handed hitter in a single season in franchise history. Williams reached 42 homers in 1970, […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with 42nd homer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Reynaldo López will be going on the IL, per report

Monday night was a rough one for the Atlanta Braves as not only did they lose the game to the Cubs, they’ve also apparently lost one of their pitchers. It’s been a rough season injury-wise for Reynaldo López and it appears to have gotten even worse. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, López will be heading to the IL. Yeah, that’s very concerning! The shoulder issue that cost Reynaldo López just about the entire 2025 season appears to have popped up on him again and now I’d say that it might b...

Reynaldo López will be going on the IL, per report

Monday night was a rough one for the Atlanta Braves as not only did they lose the game to the Cubs, they’ve also apparently lost one of their pitchers. It’s been a rough season injury-wise for Reynaldo López and it appears to have gotten even worse. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, López will be […]

Cubs’ David Peterson praises Craig Counsell’s leadership after win over Braves

The Chicago Cubs may be sitting in an NL Wild Card spot heading into their Monday night clash against the Atlanta Braves, but they are far from safe in their bid to make it to the postseason. Thus, every win matters — especially against tough opposition like the Braves. On Monday, the Cubs bagged a […] The post Cubs’ David Peterson praises Craig Counsell’s leadership after win over Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs BCB After Dark: Which Wild Card is best?

It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so happy you decided to stop by. Come on in. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. […]

Braves can’t hang with Cubs in 7-3 loss

We used to have bullpen punt from ahead and now we have starting pitching punt days Sep 15, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC You know, there was probably a version of this game where the Braves scripted things to work Reynaldo Lopez and AJ Smith-Shawver for only a set number of batters each, and things ended up fairly exciting. That wasn’t what happened, though. The Cubs jumped over Lopez akin to what the Rays managed in his return from the Injured List, and the Brave never caught up, despite bringing the ty...

PCA keeps collecting milestones with 42nd homer on 4-hit, 4-RBI night

CHICAGO – Dating back to his early days with the Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong always showed a level of respect for the team’s icons when they would visit Spring Training or make a stop by Wrigley Field. One legendary Cub that the current center fielder has loved getting to know over the years is Billy Williams. “He’s just one of the coolest dudes,” Crow-Armstrong said. “That’s such a lame way to describe it, but it’s so true. He’s just really cool.” Seiya Suzuki Bobblehead Giveaway is Monday! And...

Braves can’t hang with Cubs in 7-3 loss

You know, there was probably a version of this game where the Braves scripted things to work Reynaldo Lopez and AJ Smith-Shawver for only a set number of batters each, and things ended up fairly exciting. That wasn’t what happened, though. The Cubs jumped over Lopez akin to what the Rays managed in his return […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong rapidly approaching feat not accomplished since Shohei Ohtani

Pete Crow-Armstrong created a two-horse MLB Most Valuable Player race for 2026. The Chicago Cubs star and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the clear cut top hitters of this season. But PCA is now approaching an Ohtani feat. Crow-Armstrong even put down the bat to hit this mark. The Cubs star […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong rapidly approaching feat not accomplished since Shohei Ohtani appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs’ Matthew Boyd desperately fighting for postseason home-field advantage

As the final stretch of the regular season plays out, the Chicago Cubs know exactly where they stand. They’re looking to earn the top Wild Card spot, guaranteeing home-field advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs. With a 10-game lead, the Milwaukee Brewers have essentially locked up another NL Central crown. But [...] The post Cubs’ Matthew Boyd desperately fighting for postseason home-field advantage appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/14/26): Peterson Pitching Against Braves

The Cubs enter the week tied with the Phillies atop the Wild Card standings, but both teams are just 1.5 games up on the streaking Padres. San Diego has won seven in a row to open up a 2.5-game lead on the Diamondbacks, and they’re now facing the Rockies while the Cubs play host to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/14/26): Peterson Pitching Against Braves appeared first on .

Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Monday 9/14, 6:40 CT

Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Braves lineup: David Peterson, LHP vs. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP David Peterson has had some good games for the Cubs and some not so good. Overall, though, since that stinker against the Cardinals in early July: 11 games (10 starts), 3.17 ERA, 1.444 WHIP, 49 strikeouts in 54 innings. That’ll play. Peterson […]

Cubs vs. Braves Monday 9/14 game threads

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: David Peterson is the Superhero vs. the Braves Cubs 7, Braves 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong joins Billy Williams in Cubs history Cubs vs. Braves, Monday 9/14, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Monday 9/14, 6:40 CT

THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 151: Reynaldo López takes ball in Wrigley vs Cubs | BRAVES PREVIEW

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the Friendly Confines to take on the least-pitching-friendly team in MLB: The Chicago Cubs, led by MVP frontrunner Pete Crow-Armstrong and carrying the highest-scoring offense in the league. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today’s game. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code “BravesToday” Rocker Chicks...