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The St. Louis Cardinals have long had a heated rivalry with the Chicago Cubs, but Nico Hoerner believes the Chicago White Sox are more of a rival to the Cubs than the Cardinals are. Harsh as it may seem, Hoerner is probably correct.
Today’s Reflections When I said I wish there was a way for the Cubs to get healthy enough to force Jameson Taillon from the rotation, this wasn’t what I meant nor the order I wished it came in. But let’s talk about the performance put in by Javier Assad!!! I know an unexpected, lengthy, nearly-perfect […]
The Chicago Cubs went into the 2026 season with high hopes and a deep rotation on paper but injuries have shredded those plans in a hurry. The Cubs have already lost Cade Horton for the year following Tommy John surgery, and both Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele have been sidelined with injuries of their own, […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Royals’ Michael Wacha appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nationals lefty DJ Herz tossed two scoreless innings in the Florida Complex League on Friday. It’s the southpaw’s first game action in almost two years, as Herz underwent Tommy John surgery at the beginning of the 2025 season. It’s the start of what’ll likely be more than a month-long buildup. Acquired from the Cubs as […]
It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. We always like to see a friendly face. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few good tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your […]
The Cubs didn’t do very well last week, going 2-4 against the A’s and Giants. It sure wasn’t Pete Crow-Armstrong’s fault. Over the six games PCA batted .440/.481/.920 (11-for-25) with four home runs and two stolen bases. Yes, he had perhaps the goofiest defensive play of his career when he lost a fly ball Thursday […]
The Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Eduarniel Nunez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday and optioned him to the Arizona Complex League. The move comes as the team continues to deal with pitching injuries, including starter Jameson Taillon, who was pulled after just three outs on Sunday night and is expected to be […] The post Cubs add pitcher from Orioles after Jameson Taillon injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aroldis Chapman is no stranger to being traded midseason. His move to the Chicago Cubs in 2016 from the NY Yankees led to the first World Series championship on the North Side of Chicago in 108 years. His trade to the Texas Rangers in July of 2023 helped the Rangers to their first-ever World Series win. Which team will be the next to bring in the flamethrower to help lead them to the ultimate prize? According to insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today , a trade will happen. It's only ...
Chicago Cubs fans should not expect to see manager Craig Counsell lose his job amid the team's recent bleak stretch.
The Cubs have claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported the claim prior to the official announcement. The Cubs optioned Núñez to the Arizona Complex League and don’t need to make a corresponding active roster move. Their 40-man roster had two vacancies due […]
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly planning to activate infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw from the injured list ahead of the team’s upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Shaw’s return is set to come following the Cubs’ 2-1 series loss to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend. “Cubs roster […] The post Cubs roster expected to receive crucial boost after difficult Giants series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs came home this past week hoping to make up for their 3-4 road trip. They did not. In fact, they were even worse in the Friendly Confines, which were decidedly unfriendly against West Coast visitors, the Athletics and Giants, and the Cubs won just two of the games — and they had to […]
Although the Chicago Cubs are thick in the mix of the NL Central with a 34-32 record, it’s been a bit of a struggle for Alex Bregman. While he’s had slow starts to a season before, the 2026 campaign has been a bit of a mess for the club’s newly acquired third baseman. On Monday, […] The post Why Cubs’ Alex Bregman will catch fire after brutally honest ‘terrible’ self-criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs have seen their dream start to the 2026 season turn into a slog through the mud in the last month. The team that had two 10-game winning streaks and dominated opponents at Wrigley Field has been searching to regain its winning formula since sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in early May. The Cubs […] The post 2 Cubs’ early trade targets to help Chicago reach playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal to the Cubs? An All-Star unexpectedly on the move? Here are five bold MLB trade deadline predictions, two months out.
Whether it's Alex Bregman's solemn reflection or Jameson Taillon's injury, the Chicago Cubs series loss to the San Francisco Giants was a moment of reckoning.
Wow. Just wow. Just last night I talked about the perils of falling in love with walk-off victories. Not that I think the Cubs were sitting back and waiting and thinking that they could just flip a switch at the last minute. And yet, the game played out that way anyway. Your mileage may vary, […]
When Jameson Taillon went down with an injury in the second inning, it appeared that any chance of the Cubs winning Sunday’s game — especially since they were already down 1-0 with a runner on base — was close to zero. They didn’t win, losing the game 2-1 and the series to the Giants, but […]
Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman was candid about his 2026 performance following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the most disappointing teams in baseball during the first month of the season, but they have steadily climbed to their highest placement of the season in this week's MLB power rankings.
When younger Major League Baseball players struggle, it's not uncommon to see them optioned back to the minors until they turn things around.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Terrance Gore, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1933 – Jimmie Foxx hits three home runs in his first three at-bats as the Philadelphia Athletics outscore the New York Yankees, 14-10. Foxx had homered his last time up the previous day to give him four consecutive […]
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a minor trade, with Kelly heading to Chicago for cash considerations. Kelly, 26, reports to Triple-A Iowa without having thrown a single big league inning in his career. The move is the Cubs' latest attempt to plug a bullpen that has been cycling through arms all season due to injuries. The Profile Kelly was a second-round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019, the 65th overall selection out of Wabash Valley College, and was traded to ...
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed after Sunday night’s 2-1, 10-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants that right-hander Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list following a left hamstring strain suffered during the second inning at Wrigley Field. “It’s a left hamstring strain, imaging tomorrow, it’s an IL,” said manager Craig Counsell […] The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell announces unfortunate Jameson Taillon injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Matt Chapman came to the San Francisco Giants’ rescue as he helped them escape with a 2-1 road win over the Chicago Cubs in the series finale on Sunday night. Chapman is going through the 10th season of his career in the majors, his third with the Giants. He has shined in the rotation as […] The post Matt Chapman’s clutch 10th inning RBI clinches Giants’ series win vs Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .