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The Rundown: Trio of Heroes Lead Cubs to Exciting Walk-Off Win, Gausman Takes Mound Tonight, Red Sox Stay White Hot
“I’m holding out for a hero until the end of the night. He’s gotta be strong and he’s gotta be fast, and he’s gotta be fresh from the fight.” – Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler We’ve been waiting for Alex Bregman to have his signature moment, and the third baseman delivered yesterday. … The post The Rundown: Trio of Heroes Lead Cubs to Exciting Walk-Off Win, Gausman Takes Mound Tonight, Red Sox Stay White Hot appeared first on .
PCA Avoids Burnout by Letting Mind Wander at Times
Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again on Thursday afternoon, first leading off the bottom of the 11th inning for what would have been the winning run had it not been Carson Kelly trying to score from second. Then the speedy center fielder stole third and advanced home when the errant throw from catcher Brandon … The post PCA Avoids Burnout by Letting Mind Wander at Times appeared first on .
New Pitching Additions Loving Playoff Atmosphere, Superior Defense Since Joining Cubs
Lost in the shuffle of the Cubs’ deadline moves is the trade for David Peterson a little over a month earlier. More of a band-aid than anything at the time, the lefty has stabilized a rotation that was crumbling away as if Thanos had just snapped his fingers again. Though Peterson hasn’t always looked good … The post New Pitching Additions Loving Playoff Atmosphere, Superior Defense Since Joining Cubs appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Pushes Cubs’ Odds Near Body Temp
Losing three out of five to the Cardinals and Yankees wasn’t a great look for the Cubs, especially when they scored only three runs in the losses. But, boy, have they looked better since Jed Hoyer proved his commitment to the season with a trade deadline haul that many are saying was the best in … The post Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Pushes Cubs’ Odds Near Body Temp appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals – Series Preview (August 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (67-49) finished their homestand on a high note, sweeping the Dodgers and winning the final four games to finish with a 5-2 record. They have moved a season-high 18 games over .500 as MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the way with spectacular play after spectacular play. The schedule now gets a little bit … The post Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals – Series Preview (August 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Will Cubs Extend Seiya Suzuki or Go Cheaper as They Await Prospects?
Ian Happ isn’t the only Cubs outfielder facing free agency. Power-hitting right fielder Seiya Suzuki is also due to test the market, though his consistent-enough numbers give him a slightly better chance than Happ of remaining with the Cubs. I’d give Matt Shaw the edge over Kevin Alcántara for the right-handed backup/platoon job, and I … The post Will Cubs Extend Seiya Suzuki or Go Cheaper as They Await Prospects? appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: Brooming the Bad Guys
Cubs sweep the hated Dodgers after a disappointing Yankees series. But the real story is that Twinkle Dee and Dum won the trade deadline and the Cubs are trying to win it all again. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: Brooming the Bad Guys appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/6/26): Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 F/11 – Bregman Heroics Lead to Extras W
The Cubs and Blue Jays got together at Wrigley Field Thursday afternoon to make up for a June rainout. The home team did absolutely nothing on offense until the final out, when a dramatic home run tied the score and set the stage for an extra-innings victory. Toronto took the lead on a mental lapse … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/6/26): Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 F/11 – Bregman Heroics Lead to Extras W appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Dominate Dodgers in Series Sweep, Gausman Hoping for World Series Redemption, Trout Commends Mozeliak
“How do you think he does it? (I don’t know). What makes him so good?” – Pinball Wizard by Elton John with The Who (from the movie Tommy) That’s a sweep, my friends and esteemed colleagues, and I love it. The Cubs have looked like a pinball machine on permanent multi-ball play since Jed Hoyer … The post The Rundown: Cubs Dominate Dodgers in Series Sweep, Gausman Hoping for World Series Redemption, Trout Commends Mozeliak appeared first on .
Cubs Recall Braxton Garrett, Option Tyler Ferguson
The Cubs immediately optioned lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A after acquiring him from the Marlins on Monday, but he’s now in Chicago as the team continues to cycle through fresh arms. Garrett seemed to have clashed with Miami’s pitching infrastructure and could experience a bounceback if allowed to be himself, something we saw with Jake … The post Cubs Recall Braxton Garrett, Option Tyler Ferguson appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/6/26): Peterson Starting Makeup Game Against Jays, Cease
This game was supposed to have been played back on June 21, but it became the first of two consecutive games banged due to rain. I can only imagine how angry that made Craig Counsell, who is notoriously opposed to rainouts. There was a little hope earlier in the week that we might get Kevin … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/6/26): Peterson Starting Makeup Game Against Jays, Cease appeared first on .
PCA Wins Battle of MVP Candidates, Jokes About Getting on Mound to Cement Case
Shohei Ohtani must be a Honey Bun because media members are constantly glazing him. Understandably so, as he’s the kind of unicorn we just don’t see beyond the high school ranks. The big masher went on 3-for-5 with two homers on Wednesday, a performance that might otherwise have strengthened his MVP case. Except that it … The post PCA Wins Battle of MVP Candidates, Jokes About Getting on Mound to Cement Case appeared first on .
Cubs May Be Looking at Ian Happ-less Future
Ian Happ’s struggles against left-handed pitchers are nothing new, but recent developments do not bode well for his hopes of reaching a new deal with the Cubs when his current contract expires at the end of the season. Craig Counsell told reporters that newly acquired Tyrone Taylor will get starts against tough southpaws in place … The post Cubs May Be Looking at Ian Happ-less Future appeared first on .
MLB, Owners May Burn Down Elysian Fields to Force ‘Great Egalitarian Reset’
We love to romanticize baseball, don’t we? The truth is, today’s baseball isn’t the “game of base” once played in 1846 in a sprawling park in Hoboken, NJ. From its onset, the sport oozed myth, just as the park that derived its name from a fabled afterlife paradise reserved for heroes, demigods, and the exceptionally … The post MLB, Owners May Burn Down Elysian Fields to Force ‘Great Egalitarian Reset’ appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/5/26): Cubs 7, Dodgers 6 – PCA Powers Team to Sweep
The Cubs came into Wednesday’s contest against the Dodgers with an opportunity to complete a sweep and got off to a terrific start thanks to MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong. The defending champions were not going to go quietly, however, storming back late and pulling within a single run before the home team slammed the door … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/5/26): Cubs 7, Dodgers 6 – PCA Powers Team to Sweep appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Go for LA Sweep, Gausman and Holmes Added to Rotation, Zeferjahn’s Fastball in Elite Company
“My luck was so good, I could do no wrong. I just kept on rollin’ and controllin’ them bones. Finally, they just threw up their hands and said ‘When you hot, you hot,’ I said, ‘Yeah!'” – When You’re Hot You’re Hot by Jerry Reed I haven’t had this much fun watching the Cubs beat … The post The Rundown: Cubs Go for LA Sweep, Gausman and Holmes Added to Rotation, Zeferjahn’s Fastball in Elite Company appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/5/26): PCA at DH, Imanaga Shoving for Sweep
I am probably not alone in being at least mildly surprised by the way the Cubs have taken care of business against the Dodgers, especially with Tarik Skubal on the mound last night. Funny what happens when you’re clicking in all facets of the game, which was not the case against the Yankees. As nice … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/5/26): PCA at DH, Imanaga Shoving for Sweep appeared first on .
Braxton Garrett Trades Has Shades of Getting Jake Arrieta from Baltimore
Remember when the Cubs traded for Jake Arrieta back in 2013? The Orioles were a contending team that wanted to add a starter in early July, so they traded Arrieta and Pedro Strop to Chicago for No. 4 starter Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger. That trade barely moved the needle at the time. The … The post Braxton Garrett Trades Has Shades of Getting Jake Arrieta from Baltimore appeared first on .
Top Cubs Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Clarifies Sunday’s Early Exit
Josiah Hartshorn (Hart-shorn) went from sixth-round pick to the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect (No. 60 overall) in about a year, and he’s currently putting up a 130 wRC+ with 12 homers in 248 plate appearances at High-A South Bend. A switch-hitter who has played at least 149 innings each at first base (281), right (293.1), and … The post Top Cubs Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Clarifies Sunday’s Early Exit appeared first on .
Watch: Cookie Monster Interviewed on Marquee Before Singing Stretch
It’s rare that we share interviews from the guest conductors of the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley, but we’ll make an exception for Cookie Monster. Surely no one will be critical of what was a good deal of harmless fun. The Cookie Monster interview on marquee in full. pic.twitter.com/yNJ0ZkStul — 🤗 (@MalortMatt) August 5, 2026 The post Watch: Cookie Monster Interviewed on Marquee Before Singing Stretch appeared first on .
Even Objective Observers Believe Cubs ‘Absolutely Killed This Deadline’
As high as (most) Cubs fans are about the coup Jed Hoyer pulled at the trade deadline, it’s possible some objective observers feel even more strongly about the recent upgrades. Hoyer was aggressive without being reckless, moved big prospects without completely strip-mining the farm system, and managed to improve both depth and upside for his … The post Even Objective Observers Believe Cubs ‘Absolutely Killed This Deadline’ appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/26): Cubs 5, Dodgers 1 – Decisive Victory to Take Series
The Cubs and Dodgers tangled on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in newly acquired ace Tarik Skubal‘s debut performance. The home team decided to spoil the party for the visitors with a great starting pitching effort of their own and some timely hitting to grab a series victory. Javier Assad was very sharp, with his … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/26): Cubs 5, Dodgers 1 – Decisive Victory to Take Series appeared first on .
Watch: Swanson Homers Against Skubal to Tie Game in the 3rd
There sure has been a lot of hype around the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal. Dare I say, a bit too much. So, it sure is sweet to see Dansby Swanson take him deep in the 3rd inning. This bomb left Swanson’s bat at 102.8 mph and traveled 401 beautiful feet to the left field … The post Watch: Swanson Homers Against Skubal to Tie Game in the 3rd appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/4/26): Assad Opposing Skubal in First Dodgers, Wrigley Start
After coming out as big winners at the trade deadline, the Cubs came up with a big win over the Dodgers in Monday’s series opener. They went heavy on volume, acquiring two front-line starters and a high-leverage reliever, along with a swing option who’ll start his Cubs tenure in Iowa. The Dodgers, on the other … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/4/26): Assad Opposing Skubal in First Dodgers, Wrigley Start appeared first on .
Cubs Add Ryan Zeferjahn, DFA Jake Woodford
The Cubs added two new acquisitions on Tuesday, with outfielder Tyrone Taylor and right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn joining the active roster. We already covered how the former displaced Kevin Alcantara and will platoon in left with Ian Happ. Zeferjahn’s addition to the bullpen is a huge improvement over the guys Craig Counsell has been forced … The post Cubs Add Ryan Zeferjahn, DFA Jake Woodford appeared first on .
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