On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Athletics at Wrigley Field.They are coming off a 2-1 loss on Tuesday.Dansby Swanson (who batted 9th) finished with one strikeout in two at-bats.Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson ChangeFor Wednesday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: “Cubs 6/3 N. Hoerner 2B P. […]
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The National League standings are pure chaos, with several teams locked in a tight Wild Card race. These trades could help each of them separate from the pack.
The Chicago Cubs are likely to become buyers in the trade market this summer. After a blistering start to the 2026 season, the North Siders have cooled off in recent weeks. Despite this, Chicago is still above .500 and appears to be getting healthier. The Athletic is reporting that starting pitchers Edward Cabrera and Matthew […]
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A week ago, I wrote this article about the troubles of this year’s Cubs and how they were beginning to remind me of some of the travails the team went through in 1970 and 1985, years they were supposed to contend but wound up short of a division title, the only playoff spot available in […]
Today’s grab bag of talking points comes after the A’s squeaked out a 2-1 win over the streaky Cubs. A good and important win, if frustrating because the A’s faced a flammable SP and had to eek out a victory by the seat of their pants. But they did so all is well for a […]
The Chicago Cubs are currently taking on the Athletics in a three-game series this week at Wrigley Field. The Cubs dropped the first game of the series, 2-1. There has been a lot of news surrounding the Cubs regarding recent roster moves and player transactions. For instance, Edward Cabrera is expected to make a start […]
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How about a spicy, hot take to start things off? The 2015 draft was a pretty good one, but probably isn’t as valuable these last couple of years as maybe it was three or four years ago. The first round of the 2015 draft produced 33 players who reached the major leagues. To date, those […]
Years ago, when Bob Brenly was the Cubs radio analyst, he appeared at a fan forum in Mesa, Arizona. Someone asked him about the job and I’ll never forget his answer. Brenly said, “I have the best job in baseball. I come to the ballpark every day, have a great seat for the game, and […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Munenori Kawasaki, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1995 – Pedro Martinez of the Montreal Expos pitches nine perfect innings against San Diego before giving up a leadoff double to Bip Roberts in the 10th inning of the Expos’ 1-0 win. Martinez becomes the second pitcher in history, after Harvey Haddix, to […]
Toledo Mud Hens 16, Iowa Cubs 1 (box) With Justin Verlander on the mound, the Mud Hens’ offense honored their famous temp by absolutely mauling Cubs’ pitching on Tuesday. Verlander, sidelined after one start this spring with a hip issue, looked pretty good. He had no trouble at all with the Cubs, scattering three singles […]
The Chicago Cubs have had a solid start to 2026. Unfortunately, the team’s success hasn’t stretched to their everyday shortstop, Dansby Swanson. Swanson, 32, has been atrocious on offense thus far. The former All-Star and World Series champion hasn’t been himself in the new season. As a defense-first shortstop, he’s still produced 1.3 Baseball Reference WAR. His […]
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Iowa Cubs RHP Yacksel Rios was released. Shortstop Alex Madera was demoted from Double-A Knoxville to Single-A South Bend. Right-hander Jhon Rosario was promoted from rookie ball ACL Cubs to Low-A Myrtle Beach. The Dominican Summer League started on Monday. As always, I don’t report on the comings and goings of the DSL because I […]
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in and sit with us for a while. We’re always happy to see a friend. There’s no cover charge. The hostess can seat you now. There’s a two-drink minimum, but you need […]
The A’s were able to snap their losing ways on Tuesday evening, winning the series opener against the Chicago Cubs behind a strong second start from their prized rookie starting pitcher and winning their 29th game of the season in a 2-1 win. Starting the road trip right! Taking the hill for the A’s tonight […]
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
The Chicago Cubs have been able to remain competitive this season despite dealing with a plethora of injuries. The Cubs’ starting pitching has been hit especially hard by the injury bug. However, they are likely going to receive Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd boosts soon. Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune shared a crucial injury […]
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If there's one team that can pick it on defense, it's the Chicago Cubs. But the Cubbies are also a team with a need for some starting pitching to let those fielders go do their jobs. Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon are flyball pitchers, as is Matthew Boyd (currently on the IL). So as the team looks to fortify its rotation, there are two 'dream' fits for the Cubs to look to on the trade market, as noted by Christopher Kline of Fansided . Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins The former Cy Youn...
The Chicago Cubs are getting closer to a needed rotation boost, and Matthew Boyd used a Tuesday appearance to clear up the unusual injury story that followed him into June. Boyd has been out since sustaining a meniscus injury at home on May 6 before undergoing a minor cleanup procedure the next day. Early descriptions […]
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It’s almost time folks. The A’s are set to begin their road trip with the series opener in Chicago against the Cubs. We need a win desperately and to shake these bad vibes off. A big road trip, which includes a trip to Houston later, would help wipe away these tough past couple of weeks […]
Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Athletics lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Gage Jump, LHP I’m not sure what to say about Jameson Taillon anymore. His last three starts have been, well, awful. The numbers back me up: 14.2 innings, 21 hits and four walks (1.705 WHIP), 16 runs (all earned, 9.82 ERA), […]
Athletics 2, Cubs 1: Jameson Taillon throws well, but the offense disappears. Again.
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The Chicago Cubs are making a pair of roster moves on Tuesday before their series against the Athletics, which is ironic because those roster moves involve a former Athletics player. Per multiple reports, the Cubs are optioning 4-year MLB pitcher Jordan Wicks to Triple-A Iowa and recalled pitcher Tyler Ferguson to join the bullpen. The […]
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As you well know, Jordan Wicks’ two starts as a Cub this year were.. uh… less than successful. With Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd due back soon and Javier Assad available, it’s likely someone else will take the next rotation turn that would have been Wicks’. As a result, Wicks was optioned back to Triple-A […]
Last year, I chose to call the team visiting the Cubs this week the “Sacramento Athletics.” That usage didn’t really catch on, and since MLB and most media (including baseball-reference.com) are just calling them “Athletics,” that’s what I will do — until they complete their move to Las Vegas. And that’s true even while I […]
Although the Chicago Cubs struggled last weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, they got some production out of Pete-Crow Armstrong. The dynamic centerfielder came away with a four-hit game on May 30 in a 6-1 win, as well as making a great diving catch. However, the Cardinals viewed him as “overrated” and let it be […]
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