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Chicago Cubs news — Imanaga, Suzuki, Townsend

Today’s Reflections Well, what can you say when a pitcher, making his second start of the season and coming off a horrible season debut, is absolutely brilliant? Well, the Cubs hitters helped — 12 of the Cubs’ 16 strikeouts came with Hunter Greene on the mound. But credit is given where credit is due. That […]

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/11/26): Cubs 5, Reds 3 – Bregman Blast Keys W

The Cubs needed to bounce back from a shutout loss to the Reds on Friday night, and they got it done. One big swing from the much-maligned Alex Bregman made the difference as the road team evened the series. Cincinnati took the lead against starter Javier Assad with back-to-back solo home runs by Nathaniel Lowe … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/11/26): Cubs 5, Reds 3 – Bregman Blast Keys W appeared first on .

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jameson Taillon throws 4.2 scoreless in rehab start

Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 8-2. It was Iowa’s fourth-straight win. Jameson Taillon started this game on a rehab assignment and dominated. Taillon threw 4.2 innings and allowed just one hit and no runs. Taillon struck out three and walked one. He threw 53 pitches and 34 were strikes. […]

Quick Breakdown of Cubs’ 5 Saturday Draft Picks

The first four rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft took place on Saturday, and the Cubs had five picks — one in each round and a compensation pick in the second round for losing Kyle Tucker after extending him a qualifying offer. Those picks were Nos. 23, 62, 75, 98, and 126, with three of … The post Quick Breakdown of Cubs’ 5 Saturday Draft Picks appeared first on .

MLB Draft: Cubs select Nebraska RHP Carson Jasa in the 3rd round

After going with power bats in with their two second-round picks, the Cubs went with big right-hander in Nebraska right-hander Carson Jasa in the third. While Jasa is a tall, 6’7” right-hander with a fastball in the 95-96 mile per hour range, what the Cubs likely found attractive are his big spin rates. In fact, […]

Cubs 2026 MLB Draft Tracker and discussion thread

The 2026 MLB Draft starts today! Coverage starts on NBC or Peacock with a half-hour preview show at noon followed by the first pick at 12:30 CT. The first hour (about 10 picks) will then be on NBC or Peacock when coverage switches to MLB Network, MLB.com or MLB.tv from 1:3o to 3:30. That should […]

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Nick Lodolo vs. Javier Assad

The Cincinnati Reds look to capitalize on the resurgent start from Hunter Greene on Friday that left them in position to claim the series against the Chicago Cubs with a victory on Saturday. Getting the best from lefty Nick Lodolo would go a long, long way towards making that happen. Javier Assad starts for the […]

Cubs Select RHP Dylan Marionneaux with 126th Pick

With their fifth pick of the Draft, 126th overall, the Cubs selected righty Dylan Marionneaux out of Northwestern State. I know nothing about him other than his name and position, so I’ll provide more details at another time. The post Cubs Select RHP Dylan Marionneaux with 126th Pick appeared first on .

Cubs Take RHP Carson Jasa with 98th Pick

With their fourth pick in the 2026 Draft, the Cubs took big righty Carson Jasa out of Nebraska. He took a big step forward as the Huskers’ ace this season, but his mid-90s fastball needs some work to get outs in the professional ranks. We’ll have a more thorough breakdown of the day’s picks later. The post Cubs Take RHP Carson Jasa with 98th Pick appeared first on .

MLB Draft: Cubs select Texas A&M OF Caden Sorrell in the 2nd round

After grabbing Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend in the first round, the Cubs stayed in the SEC in the second round, grabbing one of the best available power hitters in Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell Sorrell was one of the better college power hitters last year, hitting 23 home runs for the Aggies, which tied for […]

Cubs Take 1B Myles Bailey at Pick 75

First baseman Myles Bailey was a top 150 draft prospect coming out of high school in 2024, and the White Sox took him in the 20th round. He opted to honor his commitment to Florida State, where he routinely mashed baseballs. The South Side’s loss is the North Side’s gain, as the Cubs now have … The post Cubs Take 1B Myles Bailey at Pick 75 appeared first on .

Cubs Select OF Caden Sorrell with No. 62 Pick

With their second pick in the 2026 Draft, the Cubs selected outfielder Caden Sorrell from Texas A&M. Ranked No. 33 on MLB’s draft prospects list, Sorrell fits the club’s general preference for college bats. This looks like a tremendous value pick for them, and we’ll have more on Sorrell soon. The post Cubs Select OF Caden Sorrell with No. 62 Pick appeared first on .

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 7/11, 6:10 CT

Just prior to this preview posting, the Cubs announced they had activated Phil Maton from the 15-day injured list. To make room for Maton on the 26-man active roster, Jake Woodford was designated for assignment. The latter move leaves an open spot on the 40-man roster. Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Reds lineup: Javier Assad, RHP […]

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/26): Assad Starting as Cubs Seek to Score Lodolo Prices

After being blanked in the opener, the Cubs need to strike back tonight to even the series and pick up a little steam heading into the break. I’m tied up with other baseball obligations, so there are no notes today. Let’s just hope the offense shows up. First pitch is at 6:10pm CT on Marquee … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/26): Assad Starting as Cubs Seek to Score Lodolo Prices appeared first on .

Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

Right-hander Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, the team announced. Reliever Phil Maton is back from the injured list to take Woodford’s spot in the bullpen. Woodford’s tenure in Chicago lasted just one appearance. He was charged with three earned runs on five hits in Friday’s loss to the Reds. The […]

MLB Draft: The Cubs select Mississippi RHP Cade Townsend

Cubs scouting director Dan Kantrovitz said that the Cubs had to do something to improve their pitching. He followed through with that statement by taking Mississippi righty Cade Townsend with their first pick in the MLB Draft. The 6’1”, 185 Townsend is a 21-year-old draft-eligible sophomore who spent two years at Ole Miss. He has […]