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Son Ranto’s Male Sack
Crawly joins Danny to answer some male sack questions and some Ranters stop by to spin the B-Clock. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Join us on 9/19 in Cincinnati! Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto’s Male Sack appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/13/26): Nationals 7, Cubs 0 – Cavalli Dominates to Prevent Sweep
The Cubs came into Thursday afternoon’s contest against the Nationals with a chance to complete a three-game sweep. It was not to be, however, as the home team got an outstanding starting pitching performance from Cade Cavalli to win and avoid the brooms. Both pitchers, Cavalli and Kevin Gausman, were very sharp early and no one … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/13/26): Nationals 7, Cubs 0 – Cavalli Dominates to Prevent Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/13/26): Gausman Makes Second Start for Sweep
The Cubs’ surge continued last night in DC as they put up 12 runs to win going away and boost themselves into first place for runs scored in the second half. Having Alex Bregman hitting like an MVP candidate for the last few weeks sure has helped, but he’s not alone by any stretch. This … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/13/26): Gausman Makes Second Start for Sweep appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Narrow Gap on Brewers, Bregman Has Career Night, Netflix Broadcasting Field of Dreams Game
“Fires dance the shadows. Winds whisper the trees.” – Surprise Valley by Widespread Panic Don’t look now, but the Cubs are sneaking up on the Brewers. May I paraphrase a quote from one of my favorite movies before moving on? “Well, boys, we got three [starting pitchers] out, we got more holes in us than … The post The Rundown: Cubs Narrow Gap on Brewers, Bregman Has Career Night, Netflix Broadcasting Field of Dreams Game appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Looks Like Completely Different Hitter After Identifying Subtle Fix
What if I told you the Cubs had the second-best third baseman in the National League and fifth-best overall, at least according to fWAR? That’s a little easier to believe after the last several games, but few could have been convinced of it earlier in the season. Alex Bregman spent the first half of the … The post Alex Bregman Looks Like Completely Different Hitter After Identifying Subtle Fix appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/12/26): Cubs 12, Nationals 6 – Three Bregman Bombs Lead to Victory
The Cubs and Nationals met in the second game of their series on a muggy Wednesday night in DC. The road team exploded offensively with four home runs, three of which came off the bat of Alex Bregman, as they rolled to victory. The Nats struck first against David Peterson on an RBI infield single … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/12/26): Cubs 12, Nationals 6 – Three Bregman Bombs Lead to Victory appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Out-Slug Nationals, Hoerner’s Surge Fueling Team’s Hot Streak, Revisiting ’94 Work Stoppage
“I’ve got a feeling, a feeling deep inside, oh yeah.” – I’ve Got a Feeling by The Beatles There is just no stopping Pete Crow-Armstrong, who entered last night’s game against the Nationals sporting a jaw-dropping 8.0 fWAR. His current pace would set a team record for position players, held by Rogers Hornsby (11.0) in … The post The Rundown: Cubs Out-Slug Nationals, Hoerner’s Surge Fueling Team’s Hot Streak, Revisiting ’94 Work Stoppage appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/12/26): Peterson Pumping, Nats Rookie Makes MLB Debut
The Cubs and Nationals stood toe-to-toe in the middle of the ring last night, and the visitors were able to land enough big shots to take the win. Good thing heavyweight James Wood is on the IL, huh? Making the win even better was the fact that the Brewers lost, which moved the Cubs to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/12/26): Peterson Pumping, Nats Rookie Makes MLB Debut appeared first on .
Cubs Could Promote Catcher Owen Ayers in September
Even with a number of experienced pitchers making their way back from the injured list, the Cubs could look to add a pair of prospects to the active roster once it expands to 28 in September. One of those is righty Jaxon Wiggins, the top-ranked pitcher in their system, who just worked his first relief … The post Cubs Could Promote Catcher Owen Ayers in September appeared first on .
Edward Cabrera Looks Ready to Return to Rotation After 5 No-Hit Innings at AA
The Cubs are quickly about to go from not enough pitching to too much, and one of the major reinforcements will be Edward Cabrera. Though the big righty has been somewhat disappointing through 14 big league starts, he’s looked tremendous in two rehab outings as he works back from a hamstring strain. It’s possible, likely … The post Edward Cabrera Looks Ready to Return to Rotation After 5 No-Hit Innings at AA appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/11/26): Cubs 8, Nationals 6 – Webb Closes Slugfest
The Cubs and Nationals began their series Tuesday night in a slugfest that saw 14 total runs and six homers. The road squad came out ahead when all was said and done, hanging on for a narrow victory. Washington grabbed an early lead against Shōta Imanaga when CJ Abrams hit a two-run homer in the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/11/26): Cubs 8, Nationals 6 – Webb Closes Slugfest appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/11/26): Imanaga Revenge Game
Shōta Imanaga‘s first start of the season came against the Nationals at Wrigley, and he ended up surrendering four runs over five innings in a loss. Now, a little over four months later, he’s looking to exact revenge by extending a streak of seven starts with two or fewer runs allowed. He’s given up only … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/11/26): Imanaga Revenge Game appeared first on .
Cubs Contacted Jays About José Soriano After He Was Acquired from Angels
This is one of those stories that has no real value other than providing a little context to the chaos of the trade deadline, but it’s still fun to acknowledge. According to Blue Jays beat writer Mitch Bannon and Twins beat writer Dan Hayes, both of The Athletic, the Cubs and Twins were among the … The post Cubs Contacted Jays About José Soriano After He Was Acquired from Angels appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals – Series Preview (August 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (69-50) took care of business against the Royals this weekend, winning two out of three for their eighth consecutive road series victory. After their first off day in over two weeks, they finish up the trip in DC with three against the Nationals starting Tuesday night. The Nats (59-61) won the season-opening series against … The post Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals – Series Preview (August 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Win Another Series, Cabrera Could Slide to Relief, 3D Baseball Coming to Apple TV
“Ah, come on baby…take a slow ride with me.” – Slow Ride by Foghat The Cubs just completed a mini-marathon of 17 consecutive games without a day off, grinding to a 12-5 record while gaining a game and a half on the Brewers. The Cubs beat the Royals 10-2 behind Matthew Boyd and a makeshift … The post The Rundown: Cubs Win Another Series, Cabrera Could Slide to Relief, 3D Baseball Coming to Apple TV appeared first on .
Shelby Miller Throws 96 MPH in AAA Appearance, Cubs Still Being ‘Little Safer’ with Rehab
The Cubs signed 35-year-old righty Shelby Miller to a two-year, $2.5 million deal back in February with the knowledge that they’d be paying him to rehab his elbow for the first year. Dr. Keith Meister performed surgery to repair a torn right UCL and flexor tendon on October 13 of last year, the second time … The post Shelby Miller Throws 96 MPH in AAA Appearance, Cubs Still Being ‘Little Safer’ with Rehab appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/9/26): Cubs 10, Royals 2 – Nice Win Secures Series in KC
The Cubs and Royals met in the deciding game of their series on a very hot Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. Craig Counsell‘s squad did not mess around with this one, hitting double digits on the scoreboard and rolling to victory. Chicago was productive early against Kansas City starter Randy Dobnak with a Michael Conforto … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/9/26): Cubs 10, Royals 2 – Nice Win Secures Series in KC appeared first on .
Watch: Cubs Pouring it On as Amaya Crushes Three-Run Bomb
Ian Happ went deep in the top of the 6th inning with a two-run shot, extending the Cubs’ lead in Kansas City to 7-2. Miguel Amaya, not to be outdone, did him one better. Amaya just launched his fourth home run of the year, a 388-foot three-run bomb over the left field wall. That gave … The post Watch: Cubs Pouring it On as Amaya Crushes Three-Run Bomb appeared first on .
Watch: Ian Happ Goes Yard in Kansas City to Build on Cubs’ Lead
Ian Happ has been scuffling lately, but his power is starting to show up in Kansas City. He belted a home run in yesterday’s game — his first since July 30 in Saint Louis — and he’s just gone yard again. Does this mean that Happ is off the schneid now? Maybe, maybe not; but … The post Watch: Ian Happ Goes Yard in Kansas City to Build on Cubs’ Lead appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/9/26): Boyd Bump Day for Series
The Cubs and Royals split the first two games, with the former using two pitchers who had never suited up for them before. Now Craig Counsell‘s crew will try to win the series behind their de facto ace in what could be something like a preview of a playoff series. Matthew Boyd has been excellent … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/9/26): Boyd Bump Day for Series appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/8/26): Royals 6, Cubs 3 – Holmes Can’t Handle the Jac Attack
The Cubs and Royals got together for the second game of their series on another beautiful night at Kauffman Stadium. The road squad had another newly acquired starting pitcher make his debut on Saturday, but unlike Friday, it would be much more of a struggle as the home team won to even things up. Clay … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/8/26): Royals 6, Cubs 3 – Holmes Can’t Handle the Jac Attack appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/8/26): Holmes Sure Lock to Dominate in Cubs Debut
Raise your hand if you freaked out a little bit when Kevin Gausman, a workhorse by today’s standards who was brought in to solidify the rotation, took a comebacker off the lower leg last night. I don’t subscribe to the idea that injuries are somehow contagious, or that they’re a product of the baseball gods’ … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/8/26): Holmes Sure Lock to Dominate in Cubs Debut appeared first on .
Chris Russo Dogs Crow-Armstrong Over Ruth Comments
Pete Crow-Armstrong went on a podcast last week and said with a laugh that he likes the theory that Babe Ruth never existed. Baseball’s internet treated it like a confession, because that’s the society we live in now. It went viral, and of course it lit up the PC-Hate keyboard warriors. “This is gonna be … The post Chris Russo Dogs Crow-Armstrong Over Ruth Comments appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/7/26): Cubs 6, Royals 4 – Gausman Shines in Debut
The Cubs began a road trip against the Royals on a beautiful Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. They got an outstanding effort from their newest starting pitcher and the bullpen held on late to get the series started on a winning note. It was a bit of an inauspicious beginning for Kevin Gausman as he … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/7/26): Cubs 6, Royals 4 – Gausman Shines in Debut appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/7/26): Gausman Making Cubs Debut
It looked like the Cubs were going to drop the last game of their homestand on Thursday, which would have been disappointing after sweeping the Dodgers. Not that losing to an AL Cy Young favorite would have been some kind of black mark, but the Cubs were playing like they’d already boarded their flight to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/7/26): Gausman Making Cubs Debut appeared first on .
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