Latest news and updates about the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for a busy next four days, as the MLB trade deadline is August 3, and the Cubs figure to be in the thick of roster transactions and trades. Among the biggest needs for Chicago is starting pitching help, and a recent report suggests that catcher Carson Kelly may be […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Carson Kelly Trade Plans Emerge Ahead of MLB Deadline: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Though the Cubs are approaching the deadline looking to add to the roster, they’ve also discussed catcher Carson Kelly with some of the many clubs who are seeking catching upgrades this summer, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Chicago has a well-regarded catching prospect, Owen Ayers, on the cusp of the majors and a solid backup in […]
Go get ‘em, xxxxxxxx
After an emotional walk-off victory Wednesday night, it’s the final game of a 4-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante gets the ball for the Cardinals while the Cubs will start Javier Assad. First pitch scheduled for 1:15pm with the TV broadcast available through Cardinals.tv.
Dustin May, Iván Herrera, Riley O'Brien, and key St. Louis Cardinals trade targets shine in a dramatic walk-off win over the Cubs right before the trade deadline
Thursday notes… Cubs lineup: Cardinals lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Andre Pallante, RHP This start was originally going to be Shōta Imanaga’s, but the Cubs announced late Wednesday that Javier Assad would go in this game. Assad last pitched Saturday against the Pirates, throwing three scoreless innings and posting a save. He threw only 32 […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Jacob Webb is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals Cubs 4, Cardinals 2: Doubles by Alex Bregman and Ian Happ win it in extras Cubs vs. Cardinals, Thursday 7/30, 1:15 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Thursday 7/30, 1:15 CT
The Cubs should be up 3-0 in this series, but a patchwork bullpen and failure to score any runs prior to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 10th-inning homer did them in. Even though Trent Thornton is tied with Daniel Palencia for second on the team with three saves, no one is looking at him as a closer. That’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/30/26): Assad Closing Series in Return to Rotation appeared first on .
With the weekend rapidly approaching, the Major League Baseball trade deadline is officially four days away, and it’s time to start thinking about the blockbuster deals that will shape MLB over the next two months. There have already been a few impactful moves across the league, including the Boston Red Sox acquiring Curtis Mead from […] The post 5 MLB Trade Predictions for Braves, Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and Brewers Ahead of Monday’s Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Craig Counsell provided encouraging injury updates on Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown and Justin Steele as the Cubs await much-needed pitching reinforcements this season.
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
Let me just go ahead and say right off the top that no one finds it funnier than me that I’m writing about the Cubs possibly pursuing Tarik Skubal just two days after writing that they’re not likely to do so. After both ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal left the Cubs off … The post Cubs Reportedly ‘Considering Tarik Skubal as Their Blockbuster Option’ appeared first on .
I choose to look at the Cubs’ 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Cardinals this way. As you know, the Cubs have had an inordinately large number of injuries to the pitching staff, to the point where there have now been five pitchers who have appeared in exactly one game for the team and several others […]
The Cubs and Cardinals played a full nine innings that were largely uneventful on Wednesday night, with no runs crossing the plate. That changed dramatically in the 10th inning, when the road team jumped ahead and then the home side responded to walk it off in the bottom of the frame. Matthew Boyd was excellent … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/29/26): Cardinals 3, Cubs 2 F/10 – PCA Homer Not Enough in Extras Loss appeared first on .
While the Los Angeles Dodgers remain in pursuit of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, they reportedly aren't alone as Monday's trade deadline approaches.
Today’s Reflections The first two games of the four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals have been a dream of near-perfection for the Cubs. (I hope I’m not jinxing the team when I write this Tuesday afternoon) Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki had two games where they were playing out of their collective […]
All 30 MLB teams will be looking to accomplish some goal in advance of Monday's trade deadline, but a few are going to be far more desperate than the others.
In what could be his last start as a St. Louis Cardinal prior to the trade deadline, Dustin May completely shut down the Chicago Cubs for 5 innings. What did the Cardinals do with the remaining 4 innings? Well, let’s tell that story. Spoiler Alert: the ending was amazing. but it would take more than […]
In case you were wondering, Casey Opitz was named the catching coach at the University of Northern Colorado today. Opitz is from Colorado and his brother Shane is the assistant head coach there. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were hauled away by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees), 4-3. Jaxon Wiggins started this game and took the […]
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will play again Wednesday night with hopefully better results (for the Cardinals) than the previous two nights. According to MLB.com, Dustin May will make the start for the Cardinals while LHP Matthew Boyd will take the mound for the Cubs. First pitch scheduled for 6:45pm central time […]
The Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Right-hander Andrew Wantz has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Wantz was just selected to the roster two days ago. He entered last night’s game and tossed the final two innings of 10-2 victory over the Cardinals, throwing 27 pitches […]
The Chicago Cubs are set to begin Game 3 of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium at 6:45 p.m. CDT on Wednesday.Before Wednesday’s game, the Cubs announced that they had cut a five-year MLB player from their roster.Chicago Cubs Cut 5-Year MLB Player Andrew Wantz Before Cardinals GameThe Cubs have […] The post Chicago Cubs Cut 5-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Cardinals 3, Cubs 2: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers in the 10th, but… 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matthew Boyd is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals Cubs vs. Cardinals, Wednesday 7/29, 6:45 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Wednesday 7/29, 6:45 CT
The Chicago Cubs series against the St. Louis Cardinals rolls right along for a Wednesday evening showdown. The Cardinals will send Dustin May (5-7, 4.59 ERA, 103 SO) to the mound for Wednesday’s game, while the Cubs are opting to go with Matthew Boyd. Chicago is 61-46, which is good for second place in the […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY .