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Cubs roster move: Jake Woodford added, Bryse Wilson DFA
Bryse Wilson had one good outing for the Cubs and one bad one, and now he’s gone. The Cubs signed right-hander Jake Woodford to a major league deal today and added him to the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster. Wilson was designated for assignment. Woodford is 29 and began his MLB career with the […]
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Saturday 7/4, 7:08 CT
Once again, storms could hit the Chicago area Saturday, so here’s the local radar to keep handy. Saturday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Cardinals lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Kyle Leahy, RHP After a rough patch in late May and early […]
Cubs vs. Cardinals Saturday 7/4 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals Cardinals 3, Cubs 0: Lost in the fog Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 7/4, 7:08 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Saturday 7/4, 7:08 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals
After a game like this, I think it’s important to start with the big picture. There are only four teams with more wins than the Cubs. The Cubs are on pace for 90 wins. Deep breath and flush. This loss doesn’t count extra and neither does Wednesday’s blowout win. Just two random, crazy games in […]
Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, Conforto, Suzuki, PCA, Busch, Rea
Today’s Reflections Yeah. That was fun Wednesday. Really fun. There is a lot of talk about the 23-3 blasting of the Padres below, and plenty of talk about Dansby Swanson hitting out of his mind, so I won’t regurgitate all the names, numbers and legends involved. I was just reflecting on this first half of […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray, Iowa edge Toledo, 5-4
The Cubs released outfielder Chas McCormick. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs cracked the eggs of the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 5-4. The win was the 1,500th in manager Marty Pevey’s career. Ty Blach started and got the win. Blach pitched five innings and gave up three runs on six hits. Blach walked four and struck […]
Cardinals 17, Cubs 1: Hey, David Peterson! All you can do is laugh
So remember in Wednesday’s recap when I said maybe games like this make me reconsider my desire for MLB to have a mercy rule? Can I take that back? The Cubs put a +20 on their run differential with Wednesday’s win — and gave 16 of that back Friday afternoon in a 17-1 blowout by […]
Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 7/3, 3:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, David.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Friday 7/3, 3:05 CT
There’s a chance of storms in Chicago this afternoon. So here’s the local radar to keep handy. Today’s roster move: Here Friday notes… Cubs lineup: The Cardinals lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cardinals lineup. David Peterson, LHP vs. Andre Pallante, RHP David Peterson’s first Cubs start, […]
Cubs vs. Cardinals Friday 7/3 game threads
Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 7/3, 3:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Friday 7/3, 3:05 CT
Cubs roster move: Drew Pomeranz added, Jordan Wicks optioned
During his most recent stint with the Cubs, left-hander Jordan Wicks threw pretty well: Four innings of relief, one run allowed, a pair of strikeouts. He also picked up two saves. Wicks threw 40 pitches in Wednesday’s win over the Padres, and so the Cubs optioned him to Triple-A Iowa on the off day Thursday, […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Cardinals series preview
The Cubs are the hottest team in MLB, having won 15 of their last 19, and the Cardinals, as you’ll see below, are on a skid. Here’s hoping the Cubs keep that skid going. Standings update: The Reds did the Cubs a favor Thursday by defeating the Brewers, so the Cubs enter Friday’s action five […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the month for June
After a very, very slow start to his 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong turned on the jets in June. (Actually, a bit before that, as I will show you.) In 26 games in June, PCA batted .381/.468/.781 (40-for-105) with five doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 20 RBI, 21 runs scored, 17 walks and eight stolen […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Biggest outliers
With a little tweak to the information available to this feature, I don’t always have final data at the time I’m writing. A hat tip and a thank you to Al who has taken on a little more work in helping me produce this by cleaning up the numbers in the morning. Unfortunately, that doesn’t […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Is there a Draft in here?
Good morning.
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 3
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Codi Heuer, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1966 – Pitcher Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams and drives in nine runs, as the Braves rout the Giants at Candlestick Park, 17-3. Cloninger is the first National League player to slam two in a game, and the first pitcher ever, and […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shut out Columbus, 1-0
Second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Shortstop Alex Madera was promoted to Knoxville from High-A South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs egged the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-4. Andrew Wentz started and was touched for three runs on three hits over 3.2 innings. The real issue is that […]
SB Nation Reacts: Joe Ryan is the starter Cubs fans want
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. Earlier this week, I asked you: If the Cubs can’t trade for Tarik Skubal (for whatever reason), who would […]
The 2026 Cubs have had 10 walk-off wins. Here are all the years when they had more.
The Cubs’ 10 walk-off wins have come in 43 home games, just a bit more than half the home season. That means nearly a quarter of the home wins in 2026 have ended in a pile-up around a Cubs player and an excited crowd at Wrigley Field. The franchise record for walk-offs in a season […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong got tagged out due to this obscure rule. Here’s why it needs to be repealed
A week ago Tuesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong was on first base in a game against the Mets. It’s the top of the seventh and there’s one out. The Cubs are leading the game 7-3. Then PCA took off for second on what turned out to be ball four to Michael Busch. This is what happened next […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres
Man, am I sorry for the Cub fans who jumped off the bandwagon and decided to pack it in early for “Wait ‘til next year.” While there might be some efficiency in doing that and almost certainly an avoidance of future heartache and frustration, this team is a lot of fun when it’s going good. […]
Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, Suzuki, PCA, Imanaga
Today’s Reflections Something is starting to feel familiar. Familiar, but different. The Cubs’ bats are starting to come into form once again. That was proven in the games from Monday and Tuesday. Six batters in the Cubs’ starting lineup Monday had hits, with Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong with a pair […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Aaron Bummer, Liam Hendriks pitch for Iowa
South Bend first baseman Josiah Hartshorn and right-hander Mason McGwire were named to the Futures Game roster. Right-hander Kenten Egbert went back from Triple-A Iowa to High-A South Bend. Right-hander Eduarniel Núñez, whom the Cubs designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa. The Cubs signed third baseman Michael Hallquist from […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: How is Counsell doing?
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and cool off with us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. There’s a two-drink minimum, but it is bring your own beverage. […]
Cubs 23, Padres 3: Dansby Swanson’s 3-HR game leads an 8-homer barrage
At times, I’ve promoted the idea that MLB should have a mercy rule – down 10 runs or more after seven innings, the two managers should be able to just say, “We quit.” It’s games like this that might make me reconsider that idea. On a very hot and windy afternoon at Wrigley Field, Dansby Swanson […]
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