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SB Nation Reacts: Matthew Boyd will help the Cubs on his return
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 posted this SB Nation Reacts survey asking you which of the Cubs’ three injured starters, […]
The Wrigley Field night game ordinance is outdated and should be repealed
Last week, I wrote this article proposing that the Cubs match a lot of other teams and move all their night game start times to 6:40 p.m. Currently, the Cubs have that starting time for night games in April, May and September, and begin night contests at 7:05 p.m. in June, July and August. Now, […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Rockies
Even when this team actually wins and wins a series, it ends up being vaguely disappointing. The Cubs won Wednesday night to salvage a split in the season series and a win in the Wrigley portion of the series. The Cubs outscored the Rockies in Denver 14-13, but only managed one win. The Rockies and […]
Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second
The Cubs finally had an offensive explosion Wednesday, after what seemed like weeks when the bats weren’t working. Dansby Swanson’s two-run homer highlighted a seven-run second inning. Now, something like this should generally make the game an easy win. The Cubs, though, did not do that, eventually letting the Rockies come to within two runs […]
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Cabrera, Palencia
Today’s Reflections I thought this was more important than anything I have to say: Great story. Great man. And certainly more positive than anything I could write about. Yes, PCA is on a monster run — a reverse-cycle, three leadoff home runs in four games (as of Tuesday) and back to his usual stellar defensive […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: James Triantos sends the I-Cubs fans home happy
Left-hander Victor Zarraga was sent to the rookie ball ACL Cubs from Low-A Myrtle Beach. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs snuck past Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-5 in ten innings. Paul Campbell gave the I-Cubs five strong innings, allowing just one run. Unfortunately, he came out for the sixth and gave up three runs before getting pulled. […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the greatest living Cub?
That’s for stopping in here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together 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. We still have a few tables available. The hostess can seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB […]
Cubs vs. Rockies, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Javier.
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Sean Sullivan, LHP Javier Assad has had two straight outstanding outings, first after coming into a game at Wrigley Field in an emergency after Jameson Taillon was injured, then in a start against the Giants last Friday in San Francisco, where he threw six shutout […]
Cubs vs. Rockies Wednesday 6/17 game threads
Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Rockies Cubs vs. Rockies, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT
The Short Porch is loving the World Cup and baseball vibes in Boston
The world’s biggest sporting event is underway across the continent and the sports vibes are elite. We’ve already seen some classic World Cup upsets with Spain unable to score against Cabo Verde. We saw a thriller between Netherlands and Japan that ended 2-2. But I think my favorite thing that has happened in the World […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Miguel Amaya is the Superhero vs. the Rockies
Another day, another disappointing Cub performance. If you didn’t understand the concept of momentum and the next day’s starting pitcher, this season is hammering it into you. The Cubs have a bunch of back of the rotation pitchers, and so each day is like flipping a coin. On one side, there is adequate starting pitcher […]
Rockies 5, Cubs 2: Edward Cabrera injured in dull defeat
You know, it would seem that the Cubs are somewhat lucky to even be in the position they’re in — two games over .500 and one game out of the last wild card spot, 74 games into the 2026 season. That’s because Cubs starting pitchers have been getting injured at an alarming rate. Tuesday night […]
MLB News: Dodgers pitching, Justin Verlander, All-Star voting, Jose Ramirez injury
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Plenty to get into in our midweek news roundup. We’ve got the return of future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, who has been out over two months and will finally be back with the Tigers this coming weekend. We have reactions to the first round of All-Star voting, as well as a […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 17
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Andrew Chafin, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1915 – Zip Zabel comes out of the Chicago Cubs bullpen with two outs in the 1st inning to face the Brooklyn Robins. Zabel wins the game in the 19th inning, 4-3, in the longest relief effort in major league history, […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blows by Indianapolis, 13-7
Catcher Owen Ayers was named Southern League Player of the Week. Outfielder Josiah Hartshorn was named Midwest League Player of the Week. The Cubs acquired right-hander Yosver Zulueta from the Mariners for cash. Zulueta joined Triple-A Iowa. Right-handers Ryan Jensen and Zac Leigh were demoted from Triple-A Iowa to rookie ball ACL Cubs. That’s (I […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: A progress report for Javier Assad
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. You’re always welcome here. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for […]
Cubs vs. Rockies, Tuesday 6/16, 7:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Edward.
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Tuesday 6/16, 7:05 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Ryan Feltner, RHP This is a pitching rematch of the game last Thursday at Coors Field. Edward Cabrera threw 5.2 innings and allowed five hits and two runs, striking out five. Both of the hits were solo homers. The Cubs hit […]
Cubs vs. Rockies Tuesday 6/16 game threads
Cubs vs. Rockies, Tuesday 6/16, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Tuesday 6/16, 7:05 CT
Cubs roster move: Daniel Palencia to IL, Gavin Hollowell recalled
You might remember that during Monday’s game, Craig Counsell went out to the mound with the trainer to talk with Daniel Palencia. Palencia ultimately stayed in the game, striking out three Rockies. Evidently the team found an issue, because today Palencia was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. To replace Palencia […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s plate discipline improvements this season are impressive
The Cubs managed to eke out their ninth walk off win of the season last night at Wrigley Field. It may seem weird to describe a huge win as “eked” out but that is how it felt. The Cubs entered the eighth inning with eight hits on the night, but four of them were Pete […]
SB Nation Reacts survey: Can the Cubs get pitching help from one of their injured starters?
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. As you all know, the Cubs have had quite a number of injuries to the starting rotation […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Rockies
This team is stupid. This season is stupid. This game makes WPA look stupid. It isn’t often that I look at a one-run deficit heading to the ninth and am pretty sure the Cubs will eventually walk the game off. I wasn’t sure it would be in the ninth. But I was pretty sure they’d […]
A look at Cubs cycles through history
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle Monday night at Wrigley Field. He’s the first Cub to accomplish that feat since Carson Kelly did it a year ago and the first to do it at Wrigley Field in 33 years, since Mark Grace’s (see below). One of the reasons for that is that Wrigley Field, particularly […]
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