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Well, another day, another embarrassing loss to the Cubs. Jesús Luzardo got shelled, the defense was a disaster, and the bats were silent against another lefty starter. There are 144 more games to go. Take that any way you want to. On to the links. Phillies News: MLB News:
It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark, the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad to have you stop by. We’ve got a bit of a celebration going on here. You’re welcome to join us. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. […]
For those of you asking. Jaxon Wiggins was placed on the injured list today. The Cubs say that they’re hopeful it will be a short trip. Porter Hodge will have elbow surgery and is out for the season. Dylan Carlson elected free agency. Left-hander Marino Santy was promoted to Double-A Knoxville from High-A South Bend. […]
For the second straight night, the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) gave up double-digit runs to the visiting Chicago Cubs (9-9) by a score of 11-2 on their way to dropping a third straight series. Jesus Luzardo’s early season struggles continued, allowing nine of the Cubs’ 11 runs on 12 hits, a walk and a wild pitch. […]
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
It’s the finale against the Cubs, with a series win on the line. Here are the lineups, let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Cubs:
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Phillies lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Jesús Luzardo, LHP Shōta Imanaga was just magnificent in his last start, last Friday against the Pirates — six no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts. His only career start vs. the Phillies happened July 3, 2024 at Wrigley Field. He allowed three runs in six innings, […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 18 Cubs 11, Phillies 2: Shōta Imanaga dominates and Nico Hoerner drives in five Cubs vs. Phillies, Wednesday 4/15, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Wednesday 4/15, 5:40 CT
We’re still in small sample size territory as the calendar turns to tax day, but the Cubs are just a titch under 10 percent of the way through their season. The results have been disappointing to say the least, even though it’s early. While there are signs of optimism, the scoreboard doesn’t lie and neither […]
Reminder: I’m on vacation all this week and will be a little briefer than usual this week. Thanks for your patience. The Cubs can’t quite get momentum going. But they are also staying away from a prolonged skid. They’re treading water in the early going while they try to get as much of the team […]
The Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies Tuesday evening in Philadelphia is, I think, the sort of game this team can begin to produce more often. Solid starting pitching. (Well, Colin Rea was essentially the starter after Riley Martin opened.) Six different Cubs had at least two hits. Overall: 15 hits, six walks, two doubles […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to King Cole and a mighty host of others, plus more baseball stories, like the Babe turning into THE Babe, Jackie Robinson debut, Hank’s first hit, and California baseball. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Trey Wingenter, Milton Bradley, Jeromy Burnitz, Mike Diaz, Ted Sizemore, Ed […]
Good evening. Welcome back to another night of BCB After Dark: the grooviest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop in. You’re always welcome here. The dress code is casual. The hostess can seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
A night after the Phillies’ hitters had their way with the Cubs’ pitching staff, the Cubs returned the favor on Tuesday. Phillies pitchers couldn’t keep the Cubs off the bases, giving up 15 hits, six walks, and one hit batter. And once those runners got on board, the Phillies didn’t do much to stop them […]
South Bend right-hander Brooks Caple was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week. The Cubs signed left-hander Ty Blach and right-hander Paul Campbell assigned both to Triple-A Iowa. Catcher Casey Opitz was activated by Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs sunk the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 8-1. Connor Noland gave up a run in the first […]
Go get ‘em, Riley.
Today’s roster moves: Here The Cubs are interested in Lucas Giolito, per The Athletic. Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Phillies lineup: Riley Martin, LHP vs. Aaron Nola, RHP Riley Martin, clearly, is an opener tonight, starting so he can face Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, Phillies left-handed batters who will come to the plate in the […]
Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Colin Rea pitches well and everyone hits 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 17 Cubs vs. Phillies, Tuesday 4/14, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Tuesday 4/14, 5:40 CT
The Cubs are loading up on left-handers as they play the Phillies the next two days — and then four times next week at Wrigley Field: You all know about Luke Little. Throws hard, but often does not know where the ball is going. In 35.1 MLB innings over the last three years, Little has […]
Most MLB teams, including the Cubs, have gone to all-digital ticketing. You can get a paper Cubs ticket… sometimes… depending on the circumstances. This began after the pandemic shut ballparks to fans in 2020. The last year the Cubs issued paper season tickets to fans was 2019, and Wrigley Field — plus most other MLB […]
Reminder: I’m on vacation all this week and will be a little briefer than usual this week. Thanks for your patience. At least once in every season, a baseball fan’s faith will be tested. Losing nine of 16 games is not particularly a sky-is-falling stretch. The easiest example that hits close to home is the […]
What more can be said about a game where your starting pitcher has the worst start of his career and the bullpen made things worse? The reasonable answer to that question is, “Not much,” but you come here for a game recap and so, you will get one for the Cubs’ terrible, horrible, no good, […]
In which an old fart breaks like the wind. Yes, it’s true — I am locking up the imaginary office. Ocular issues, mostly. Thanks again for the reads. Phillies 13, Cubs 7. Javier Assad took the ball to Citizens Bank Park and attempted to throw it past the Phillies. Cristopher Sánchez tried to continue his […]