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Perspective Check: Four teams with more wins than the Cubs, three teams with the same number of wins as the Cubs. Win pace is 89.6. Two games left before the All-Star break and the trade deadline is just over three weeks away (Aug. 3). With the All-Star break next week, the unofficial start to trading […]
The Royals have signed Vince Velasquez to a minors contract and assigned the veteran righty to Triple-A Omaha, as per Velasquez’s MLB.com profile page. Velasquez elected free agency on June 30 rather than accept an outright assignment to the Cubs’ Triple-A squad. The right-hander signed a minor league deal with Chicago in February, and the […]
The Chicago Cubs’ series opener right before the All-Star break was not off to a good start. In fact, the last time they faced the Cincinnati Reds this season, the Cubs were riding a 10-game winning streak and swept them in a four-game series. Since then, the tables have turned, especially with extensive pitching injuries […] The post “Never Gonna Be Enough” – Craig Counsell Details Cubs’ Offensive Struggles After Shutout Loss to Reds appeared first on EssentiallySports .
I don’t usually put photos of Cubs opponents as the lead image for game recaps but in this case… Reds starter Hunter Greene was clearly the story of the game. He allowed just three hits and struck out 12, and the Reds shut out the Cubs 4-0 in the first of a three-game series. It […]
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The Chicago Cubs have a bullpen problem; there is no other way to put it. Where they stand and how they can improve the situation. The post Who Can the Cubs Trust in the Bullpen Right Now? appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Iowa left-hander Josh Fleming was moved to the development list. Right-hander Ryan Jensen was promoted to Double-A Knoxville from the ACL Cubs. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs cast out the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 7-4. Jaxon Wiggins was activated off the injured list and made his first appearance in Iowa since early April. He very […]
The Cubs began their series against the Reds on a losing note Friday night with a shutout defeat. Newly returned ace Hunter Greene dominated the road team from the opening pitch and it was never much of a game. Shōta Imanaga worked in and out of trouble throughout the evening, but the talented Elly De La … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/10/26): Reds 4, Cubs 0 – Greene Great in Shutout appeared first on .
Hunter Greene spent over three months on the shelf following his March surgery to cleanup loose bodies in his prized right elbow. Safe to say, when he returned for his season debut last weekend, things went about as poorly as they could have possibly gone. On Friday, though, the Reds officially got their ace back. […]
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Spencer Steer has played just about everywhere across his college and professional careers. One place he has never played, though, is in CF. On the same day that news broke that Matt McLain would be heading to the 10-day IL with a calf strain he picked up shagging balls in CF as a player who […]
I’m currently in Nashville for a baseball tournament, and the only good thing about the extended weekend has been learning that former Cubs pitching prospect Max Bain just became a father for the first time. Max is a truly exceptional human being who’s found his calling as a pitching development guru, and I’m very happy … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/26): Imanaga Starting, Bat Try to Make Reds Turn Greene appeared first on .
Reds 4, Cubs 0: Hunter Greene dominates Cubs hitters 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Reds Cubs vs. Reds, Friday 7/10, 6:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 7/10, 6:10 CT
What Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is doing is remarkable, and he is on a path no other Cub has ever taken. The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Pacing To Do What No Cubs Player Has Ever Done appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Cubs make their first 2026 visit to Great American Ballpark, just as we’re about to hit the All-Star break. They’ll return down the stretch, in mid-September. For more on the Reds, here’s Wick Terrell, manager of our SB Nation Reds site Red Reporter. The Cincinnati Reds are a mess. Stop me if you’ve heard […]
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. As we saw in Thursday’s 3-2 Cubs loss to the Orioles, the team desperately needs help in the bullpen […]
Since climbing out of the nadir in early June that saw them dip below 40% playoff odds, the Cubs have pretty much been on cruise control. They’ve gotten as high as 78.5% and as low as 67.4% over the last two weeks, putting them firmly in the low 70s for the most part. That’s the … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hovering Near 75% Playoff Odds appeared first on .
With three games left before the break, the Cubs hold the top Wild Card spot and boast a 3.5-game lead over the Cardinals when it comes to playoff position. Jameson Taillon will be back soon, Edward Cabrera should return at some point in the second half, and Ben Brown remains hopeful that his neck issue … The post If Sonny Gray Is ‘Dream’ Target, Cubs Might Keep Snoozing appeared first on .
The MLB Draft starts tomorrow (Saturday) at 12 noon CT. The Cubs have the 23 pick of the first round along with the 62nd, 75th, and 98th pick over the first three rounds. The 75th pick is a extra pick the Cubs received for losing Kyle Tucker. After that, the draft continues with rounds 4 […]
The Milwaukee Brewers are 59-34 and hold a seven-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for first place in the National League Central Division. For the majority of the season, they have been carried by their elite pitching staff, though their offense has been putting up over five runs per game despite having one of the [...]
Okay, by the time that you are reading this, the game was a long time ago. Al’s recap went live more than 12 hours ago. You’ve had time to get the frustration out of your system and we can just take a few deep breaths and not devolve into hot takes. That’s why we start […]
The Cubs (52-41) took two of three from the Orioles in Baltimore and came very close to getting a sweep. They continue to play well as they approach the All-Star break, thanks to strong production from the lineup. The final series of the first half is against the Reds at Great American Ball Park starting … The post Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (July 10-12): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
The Cubs go .500 this week as they meh into the end of the first half with PCA carrying the team on his back. Billy Devore joins us to talk Reds! Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: For the Birds appeared first on .
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Andre Dawson, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1936 – At Forbes Field, Chuck Klein hits four home runs in one game, including the tie-breaker in the 10th, helping the Phillies defeat the Pirates, 9-6. The Indianapolis, Indiana native barely misses hitting an additional homer in the 2nd when […]
The Cubs signed left-hander Josh Fleming and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Iowa right-hander Andrew Wantz went to the development list. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs condemned the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 21-7. Or maybe the Hawkeyes beat the Gopher by two touchdowns. Josh Fleming made his Cubs debut and allowed two runs on four […]