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PCA Joins Ohtani, Judge Atop MLB’s Most Popular Jersey Rankings
I don’t really feel like putting any effort into examining this further, so here’s the media release… The AL and NL Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie begins Tuesday, Sept. 29 with many of MLB’s most popular players preparing to take center stage. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the … The post PCA Joins Ohtani, Judge Atop MLB’s Most Popular Jersey Rankings appeared first on .
Cubs, Sox Have Flights Scheduled to Play Sunday Game in Tampa
This has been reported all over the place, and we’ve mentioned it here in a couple other posts, so let’s keep this quick. The Cubs and Red Sox both have flights to Tampa/St. Petersburg scheduled for 10 and 10:20pm ET, respectively, and it feels close to inevitable at this point that they’ll have to play … The post Cubs, Sox Have Flights Scheduled to Play Sunday Game in Tampa appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Clinch, Weather Impacting Final Series in Boston, Inspiring White Sox Earn Postseason Bid
“Jump in, let’s go. Lay back, enjoy the show. Everybody gets high, everybody gets low. These are the days when anything goes.” – Everyday is a Winding Road by Sheryl Crow The Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1 on Thursday and are going back to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Padres will be … The post The Rundown: Cubs Clinch, Weather Impacting Final Series in Boston, Inspiring White Sox Earn Postseason Bid appeared first on .
Cubs Place Cabrera on Family Medical Emergency List, Recall Hollowell
Time is short, so peep the media release for more. BOSTON – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera on the Family Medical Emergency List and reinstated right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell from the 15-day injured list. Hollowell, 28, has a 2.51 ERA (4 ER/14.1 IP) with 13 strikeouts and eight walks in 14 games, … The post Cubs Place Cabrera on Family Medical Emergency List, Recall Hollowell appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/25/26, Game 1): Holmes Starting, Bregman at DH
This is the start of what could be a very wild weekend, as the Cubs are fighting for the top Wild Card spot while possibly being forced to Florida to complete their series against a Red Sox team that has already secured its spot. Meanwhile, the Padres are hosting the Diamondbacks with all kinds of … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/25/26, Game 1): Holmes Starting, Bregman at DH appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: Clenching and Clinching
As Ferris Bueller once said, “The Cubs are so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks you’d have a diamond.” As we limp towards the postseason tourney and a Boston nor’easter, things are looking positively bleak even though we just clinched and PCA went 40-40. Brought to … The post Son Ranto Show: Clenching and Clinching appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Clinch Playoffs, Now Comes Hard Part
The Cubs officially punched their postseason ticket on Thursday, though it was a little like watching a blindfolded child swinging at a piñata or trying to pin the tail on the donkey. They managed only two runs in each of their three games against a Marlins team with nothing to play for, barely escaping the … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Clinch Playoffs, Now Comes Hard Part appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (88-71) dropped their series to the Marlins to wrap up their home slate for 2026, but they clinched a playoff spot with their victory on Thursday afternoon. The offense sputtered against Miami pitching, scoring just six total runs in the three-game set. Chicago still has a chance to earn home-field advantage in the … The post Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/24/26): Cubs 2, Marlins 1 – PCA Joins 40/40 Club, Cubs Clinch Postseason
After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, the Cubs finally clinched a playoff berth with a victory over the Marlins Thursday afternoon. The pitching was outstanding yet again and this time two runs were enough for the home team to prevail. Pete Crow-Armstrong thrilled the crowd at Wrigley Field when he stole his 40th base of … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/24/26): Cubs 2, Marlins 1 – PCA Joins 40/40 Club, Cubs Clinch Postseason appeared first on .
Watch: PCA Joins 40/40 Club
The 40/40 Club was created 38 years and one day ago when Jose Canseco swiped his 40th bag for the Athletics, and now its membership has swelled to seven. Pete Crow-Armstrong walked to open Wednesday’s game, then stole second with ease to become the first Cubs player in history with 40 or more homers and … The post Watch: PCA Joins 40/40 Club appeared first on .
Taylor McGregor Leaving Marquee for Full-Time ESPN Role
As first reported by Meghan Montemurro and Robert Channick of the Tribune, Marquee’s Taylor McGregor is leaving for a full-time role at ESPN. She has worked as a college football sideline reporter for ESPN since 2019, a year before Marquee launched, so this isn’t necessarily a surprise. McGregor’s new role is expected to branch into … The post Taylor McGregor Leaving Marquee for Full-Time ESPN Role appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Still Chasing Clincher, Gausman Hurt, Bregman Close to Returning, Padres Leapfrog NL Wild Card Field
“We can never know about the days to come, but we think about them anyway.” – Anticipation by Carly Simon Feeling snakebitten yet? Collar a little tight? The Cubs can’t find that elusive win that will put them in the playoffs, they no longer control their own destiny for the top spot of the loser’s … The post The Rundown: Cubs Still Chasing Clincher, Gausman Hurt, Bregman Close to Returning, Padres Leapfrog NL Wild Card Field appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/24/26): Boyd, Bats Try to Salvage Something
Wrigley Field’s detractors will say with more than a hint of intellectual dishonesty that the place smells like urine, but the last two games have ensured that an odor of excrement lingers in the air from the Cubs soiling themselves in consecutive games. They have tried and failed twice now to clinch a playoff berth … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/24/26): Boyd, Bats Try to Salvage Something appeared first on .
Kevin Gausman’s Status Uncertain After Left Shoulder ‘Grabbed’ on Tag Play
The play that appeared to have helped the Cubs in the moment may turn out to have a decidedly negative impact, but we won’t know for a while yet. Kevin Gausman was excellent on Wednesday night, allowing only a two-run homer to Kyle Stowers in the 6th, but he had to leave early after a … The post Kevin Gausman’s Status Uncertain After Left Shoulder ‘Grabbed’ on Tag Play appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/23/26): Marlins 3, Cubs 2 – Bats Stay Quiet in Loss
The Cubs failed to clinch a playoff spot again on Wednesday night with a loss against the Marlins. The home team continued to struggle offensively with the wind blowing in at Wrigley Field, mustering just a pair of runs for the second consecutive night. No runs scored through the first five innings, with Kevin Gausman … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/23/26): Marlins 3, Cubs 2 – Bats Stay Quiet in Loss appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Inch Toward Clincher Despite Tough Loss, Bregman Says He’s Ready to Go, Rockies Hit 100 Losses Again
“When I’m edgy and I feel a little crazy and it’s going wrong; should I take a drink or should I try to think about a simple song?” – Full Moon Turn My Head Around by Off Broadway The Cubs lost 8-2 to the Marlins last night, still haven’t clinched a playoff spot, and still … The post The Rundown: Cubs Inch Toward Clincher Despite Tough Loss, Bregman Says He’s Ready to Go, Rockies Hit 100 Losses Again appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Describes Injury, Expresses Desire to Hit in Wednesday’s Game
Alex Bregman addressed media members in the locker room prior to Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, detailing the extent of his injuries and expressing a desire to get back as quickly as possible. A day after tracking pitches against the Trajekt machine, he said his goal is to take some at-bats to prepare for a … The post Alex Bregman Describes Injury, Expresses Desire to Hit in Wednesday’s Game appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/23/26): Gausman, Gusto Starting Consequential Contest
The Cubs’ failure to execute late in Tuesday’s game and the Diamondbacks’ win staved off a postseason clinch. Then you had the Phillies winning and the Padres losing, which threw the Wild Card race back into a virtual three-way tie. Holding the tiebreaker over both gives the Cubs a slight edge, but it would be … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/23/26): Gausman, Gusto Starting Consequential Contest appeared first on .
Cubs, Red Sox Reportedly Planning Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weather
According to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe, the Cubs and Red Sox are planning to play a doubleheader on Friday to avoid the nor’easter that is supposed to hit Boston this weekend. The “best chance” to finish the series would be to play as early as possible on Saturday, which could allow them to … The post Cubs, Red Sox Reportedly Planning Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weather appeared first on .
Signed PCA Debut Patch Rookie Card Being Auctioned for Hefty Price
The baseball card market has exploded over the last few years, taking it to levels I never could have imagined as a young kid. Back then, you were really doing something right when you landed the Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie card, which I think went for around $60 or so if it was … The post Signed PCA Debut Patch Rookie Card Being Auctioned for Hefty Price appeared first on .
Lack of Execution in Tuesday’s Loss Highlights Postseason Fears
With some notable exceptions, postseason baseball typically involves tighter games that require a higher degree of execution than some Tuesday night affair against a non-contender. The only problem is that failing to execute in a tight game against a mediocre team doesn’t speak too highly of the Cubs’ ability to get things done when the … The post Lack of Execution in Tuesday’s Loss Highlights Postseason Fears appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/26): Marlins 8, Cubs 2 F/12 – Failure to Execute Leads to Extras Loss
The Cubs had a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. The home team had countless scoring opportunities through 11 innings, but repeatedly came up short before the bullpen imploded in the final frame for a frustrating defeat. Shōta Imanaga was good early before running … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/26): Marlins 8, Cubs 2 F/12 – Failure to Execute Leads to Extras Loss appeared first on .
Justin Steele Scheduled for Wednesday Bullpen, Could Be Weekend Option
Alex Bregman might not be the only improbable weekend return for the Cubs, as Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Justin Steele could be an option for the Boston series. That feels like something they might do if their postseason position has been secured and they don’t necessarily need the lefty to be an “out-getter,” as … The post Justin Steele Scheduled for Wednesday Bullpen, Could Be Weekend Option appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL
Alex Bregman arrived at Wrigley on Tuesday afternoon looking exactly like a guy who was just two days removed from taking a foul ball to the face. Or like Lane Kiffin’s ego after his (and Bregman’s) LSU Tigers were beaten by the Ole Miss team Kiffin dropped like a bad habit last season. Bregman suffered … The post Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/22/26): Imanaga on Bump as Bats Battle Junk
“Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong!” Cubs fans. For those who aren’t familiar with the epic animated adventures of The Transformers: The Movie from 1986, and who didn’t catch its recent re-release in theaters last weekend, that is the universal greeting meant to express goodwill across alien races when a language barrier exists. I found it … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/22/26): Imanaga on Bump as Bats Battle Junk appeared first on .
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