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Cubs 9, Mets 6: Edward Cabrera injured and Pete Crow-Armstrong homers again
After waiting since Saturday to play baseball. the Cubs had themselves an eventful game in the opener of a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. The Cubs won the game 9-6 (and the game wasn’t really that close), but now have apparently lost starter Edward Cabrera for an extended period due to a […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: They might not be Giants
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 24
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Doug Jones, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2021, Four Cubs pitchers combine on the seventh no-hitter of the season, one shy of the all-time record, in a 4-0 win over the Dodgers. Zach Davies pitches the first six innings, then Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin and Craig Kimbrel add one inning each […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Logan Poteet homers in 4th-straight game
Right-hander Koen Moreno was promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville. Right-hander Luis Rujano was promoted from rookie ball ACL Cubs to South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were stampeded by the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 11-10 in ten innings. Paul Campbell pitched the first five innings and gave up four runs on […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: What would it take for Tarik Skubal?
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. Outside is hot. In here, we’re cool. There are still a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. There’s a two-drink […]
Cubs vs. Mets, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Edward.
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup (Bluesky link): Mets lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Kodai Senga, LHP Edward Cabrera’s last start was pretty awful, so let’s pretend it didn’t happen. On April 17 against the Mets at Wrigley Field, he threw six innings and allowed three runs, with no home runs allowed. I […]
Cubs vs. Mets Tuesday 6/23 game threads
Cubs vs. Mets, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT
Cubs roster move: Jayden Murray recalled, Gavin Hollowell optioned
The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray to the 26-man roster. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Murray is 29 and was acquired Saturday, June 20, from the Houston Astros for minor league infielder Cameron Sisneros. He will wear uniform No. 70 — the first […]
The Short Porch is looking ahead to the All-Star Game
The good news about yesterday’s rainout is that the back-to-back canceled games gave the Cubs’ battered bullpen another day to rest and recover heading into their series with the Mets. Healthy arms are a scarce commodity on the North Side of Chicago these days, so anything that gives pitchers a shot at a little more […]
A few thoughts about the Athletics and Las Vegas
While we wait for the Cubs to resume the 2026 season after back-to-back postponements, I thought I’d take this opportunity to present a few more of my thoughts about the A’s and their move to Las Vegas. Note that I didn’t say “proposed” move to Las Vegas. As most of you know, I’ve been skeptical […]
The Cubs unveil the first views of Champions Gate
Last month I posted this article with details of the Cubs’ new Champions Gate, which will be installed on the Clark Street side of Gallagher Way west of Wrigley Field. It will honor not only the 2016 World Series champions on their 10th anniversary, but also commemorate the Cubs’ other two World Series titles in […]
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Rea, Shaw, Boyd
Today’s Reflections With a rainout Sunday and a night game on Monday (which ended up getting rained out), PCA-Mania is continuing (not complaining!). Everybody has a slightly different take, but Brett Taylor’s article is a must-read. Speaking of PCA-Mania — I’m quite aware that the All-Star Game has lost 98 percent of the allure it […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who leaves the rotation?
Thank you for stopping by BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a couple of good tables available. The hostess will seat you […]
SB Nation Reacts survey: What do the Cubs need right now?
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. The Cubs have struggled over the last few weeks — this should not be a surprise to […]
Cubs, Mets rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday
For the second straight day, there will be no Cubs baseball due to weather: Game times Wednesday will be 12:10 p.m. CT and 6:10 p.m. CT (the originally scheduled game is the 6:10 p.m. game). At this time we don’t know who will be starting for the Cubs or Mets, as no announcement has been […]
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Monday 6/22, 6:10 CT
ICYMI, Pete Crow-Armstrong was named NL Player of the Week. There’s a fair chance of rain interrupting or delaying tonight’s game (forecast link below). Here’s a link to the New York-area radar. Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Mets lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Kodai Senga, RHP Today, we have a matchup of Japanese pitchers, both of […]
Cubs vs. Mets Monday 6/22 game threads
Cubs, Mets rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Monday 6/22, 6:10 CT
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week
This is definitely Pete Crow-Armstrong Day here at BCB, with “Three up, three down” featuring him as well as this article on his new batting stance. That new batting stance is a big part of what’s sent PCA on his current hot streak, which got him National League Player of the Week honors two weeks […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Mets series preview
The Cubs swept the Mets at Wrigley Field in April and outscored them 18-7 in the three games. Perhaps seeing the Mets again can get the Cubs back on a winning track. For more on the Mets, here’s Chris McShane, manager of our SB Nation Mets site Amazin’ Avenue. The 2026 Mets are an unmitigated […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s surge could have been created by something very simple
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is on a tremendous batting run. Since May 14, when facing left-hander Chris Sale in Atlanta, PCA made an adjustment in his batting stance and since then, in 34 games he’s batting .346/.426/.699 (46-for-133) with seven doubles, two triples, 12 home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, 15 walks and eight […]
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly
The Cubs played only five games this past week due to Sunday’s rainout. They won three of the five. Nevertheless, we have enough data for an update on who was hot and not for the team over the five games. Three up Pete Crow-Armstrong remains en fuego PCA’s probably going to win his second consecutive […]
MLB News: Tarik Skubal, Trade Deadline, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper
Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to take on the week ahead. We’ve got lots of fun little news bites from over the weekend to ease you into your Monday grind. On the good news side of things, Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed their second […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 22
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jason Motte, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1914 – The Giants shade the Reds, 3-2, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 9th off Red Ames. Christy Mathewson gives up seven hits and no walks as the Giants increase their lead over the National League to […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins rehabs with South Bend
Pelicans right-hander Edwardo Melendez was activated off the Development List. South Bend left-hander Ethan Flanagan was activated off the Development List. Only the Pelicans won today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs fell to Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-1. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. Wicks walked […]
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