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Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/14/26): Peterson Pitching Against Braves
The Cubs enter the week tied with the Phillies atop the Wild Card standings, but both teams are just 1.5 games up on the streaking Padres. San Diego has won seven in a row to open up a 2.5-game lead on the Diamondbacks, and they’re now facing the Rockies while the Cubs play host to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/14/26): Peterson Pitching Against Braves appeared first on .
Daniel Palencia Might Be Back
Daniel Palencia went three straight appearances without getting a whiff and got only one swing-and-miss on 60 total pitches over a period of four starts. His fastball velocity had been trending down to around 98 mph and the Cubs had lost each of the first seven games in which he appeared after being activated from the IL on … The post Daniel Palencia Might Be Back appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Trending Toward Top-3 Career Season
I’ll never forget a debate I had with a buddy roughly 25 years ago over his claim that Reggie Miller wasn’t very good because he scored most of his points in the fourth quarter. Even if that statement was factually accurate, my counter was that coming up big late in games would actually make a … The post Alex Bregman Trending Toward Top-3 Career Season appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (September 14-16): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (83-67) took two of three from the Pirates this weekend to stabilize things after getting swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee. After an offensive explosion on Friday, they split a pair of one-run decisions. Chicago will try to improve their position in the standings when a very good Braves team comes to Wrigley … The post Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (September 14-16): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/13/26): Pirates 4, Cubs 3 – Sweep Attempt Falls Short
The Cubs came up short in their attempt to sweep the Pirates on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Unlike Saturday, they could not erase a one-run deficit in the late innings to grab a win. Pittsburgh went ahead on Matthew Boyd in the top of the 1st on an RBI single by Bryan Reynolds. Chicago … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/13/26): Pirates 4, Cubs 3 – Sweep Attempt Falls Short appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/26): Boyd Facing Bubba, Bucs
Forgive my brevity this morning, dear reader, but it’s Bears Sunday and I’m also getting ready to head out for an afternoon of kayaking with some fraternity brothers. It’s a really cool deal put on as a partnership between a local brewery and a paddlesports livery. You show up at the brewery and they give … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/26): Boyd Facing Bubba, Bucs appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/12/26): Cubs 4, Pirates 3 – Patient Approach Leads to W
The Cubs took on the Pirates Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field with a chance to secure a series win. The home team fell behind in the middle of the game before rallying back with two in the 8th inning to win. Chicago grabbed the lead against Paul Skenes in the bottom of the 1st when … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/12/26): Cubs 4, Pirates 3 – Patient Approach Leads to W appeared first on .
Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments
Edward Cabrera arrived at Wrigley prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates and will soon be recalled to help a bullpen that desperately needs more velocity and whiffs. The big righty has been on the IL since August 17 with a blister issue that cropped up during his first start since June 23 after suffering … The post Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/12/26): No Ace Like Holmes, Pirates Sending Skenes to Bump
The Cubs cruised to yet another easy win in a season that has had more than its share of them, though perhaps not enough to make up for the rashes of disappointing losses. Friday’s victory was important because it pulled the Cubs back into a tie with the Phillies for the top Wild Card spot. … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/12/26): No Ace Like Holmes, Pirates Sending Skenes to Bump appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/11/26): Cubs 12, Pirates 2 – Bregman, Busch Bash Bucs
The Cubs were back home Friday afternoon for a matchup against the Pirates on a beautiful day at Wrigley Field. The home team got a much-needed offensive explosion to help snap a four-game losing streak in blowout fashion. Pittsburgh scratched the scoresheet first against Shōta Imanaga in the top of the 1st on an RBI … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/11/26): Cubs 12, Pirates 2 – Bregman, Busch Bash Bucs appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid
Losing four straight may have caused the sky to fall, but the same can’t be said for the Cubs’ postseason odds. While they have taken a slight dip from hovering around 99% for more than a month, sitting just shy of 97% puts them in a more comfortable spot than most observers would otherwise assume. … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/11/26): Imanaga Opens Series Against Pirates
The Cubs have lost four in a row and now welcome one of the hottest teams in baseball to Wrigley Field. The Pirates have won four straight and are 8-2 over their last 10 games, tying them with the Dodgers for the best mark over that period. Though they’re still seven games behind the Cubs … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/11/26): Imanaga Opens Series Against Pirates appeared first on .
Josiah Hartshorn Promoted to AA for Another Playoff Run
Josiah Hartshorn rocketed to the top of the Cubs’ prospect list this year in his first season of professional baseball, finishing the regular season with a .289/.411/.528 slash line, 23 home runs, and 110 RBI between Low-A Myrtle Beach and High-A South Bend. What makes those numbers even more impressive is that he will still … The post Josiah Hartshorn Promoted to AA for Another Playoff Run appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (81-66) were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee to all but end the race for the National League Central. Craig Counsell‘s squad had late leads in each of the first two games before the bullpen gave them up both times. Now they find themselves in a position where they need to start winning … The post Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Toast
The Cubs get swept by the Brewers and Eric Wielo is thrilled to watch Cubs fans languish in despair. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live on X, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and the Son Ranto Show site. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Toast appeared first on .
Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free!
Free Postgame Cubs Rock at Cubby Bear This Saturday September 19th! The “Rookie of the Year” actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is playing a FREE postgame show after the Cubs and Pirates game at Wrigley with musical support from Chicago’s Premier Cubs Rock Band, Bleacher Bum Band. The show is FREE and begins immediately after the … The post Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free! appeared first on .
Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats
As much as I’d like to go on about Pete Crow-Armstrong having just the 16th season of 10+ fWAR in the last half-century, I feel like we’ve already chewed most of the meat off that bone. His MVP was more or less secured by Shohei Ohtani‘s poor results over the last few weeks, and the … The post Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/9/26): Brewers 8, Cubs 6 – 9th Inning Comeback Falls Short as Brewers Sweep
The Brewers made quick work of the Cubs to complete a sweep on Wednesday night. Kevin Gausman got lit up in the first few innings to put his team in a hole they couldn’t pull it out of, despite a big 9th inning rally, and the panic level is rising on the North Side. Milwaukee … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/9/26): Brewers 8, Cubs 6 – 9th Inning Comeback Falls Short as Brewers Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/26): Wounded Wild Card Contenders Need Gausman to Stop Bleeding
The Cubs had a 98.6% chance of winning last night’s game when Garrett Mitchell lined to center for the second out in the bottom of the 9th. Eight pitches later, the score was tied and the Brewers had flipped the odds to 53.4% in their favor. The Cubs were at 75.2% in the 8th inning … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/26): Wounded Wild Card Contenders Need Gausman to Stop Bleeding appeared first on .
Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History?
With Pete Crow-Armstrong chasing down Rogers Hornsby‘s 1929 11.0 fWAR in 1929 as the best single season in Cubs franchise history, I got an itch to see who has the worst season on record. One player holds the distinction of having both the worst season and career among qualified players who’ve suited up for some … The post Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History? appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 F/10 – Webb Blows Another Save
The Cubs suffered another painful loss thanks to a bullpen failure against the Brewers on Tuesday night. The road team had dramatically gone in front in the top of the 9th before closer Jacob Webb conceded another home run that sent the game to extra innings, where the home side walked it off. Chicago got … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 F/10 – Webb Blows Another Save appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/8/26): Peterson Facing Brewers, Miz Again
The good news is that the Cubs just hung five runs on Jacob Misiorowski when they faced him six days ago. The bad news is that the Cubs just hung five runs on Jacob Misiorowski when they faced him six days ago. I’m not sure they can replicate their success after handing the best pitcher … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/8/26): Peterson Facing Brewers, Miz Again appeared first on .
Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR
Have you ever believed things were about as bad as they could get, but then you look at the facts and find out that they’re actually worse? Anecdotal evidence usually works the opposite way, like when someone asks why Tyrone Taylor is batting cleanup against a lefty or when they say Ian Happ has always … The post Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR appeared first on .
Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Postseason Presale Registration
There are still 17 games left and nothing is guaranteed just yet, but the Cubs have announced the chance for fans to register for the opportunity to purchase postseason tickets. See media release below for details. Starting tomorrow, September 9, at 10 a.m. CT, Chicago Cubs fans can register for the chance to purchase select … The post Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Postseason Presale Registration appeared first on .
Cubs Should Probably Stop Wasting PCA’s Heroics
Pete Crow-Armstrong has homered eight times across five of the Cubs’ last 10 games, yet his team is 2-3 when he homers and 5-5 overall. That doesn’t mean he’s any less valuable than his season statistics clearly indicate, but it’s a reminder that one player can’t do it all. The center fielder’s assault on his … The post Cubs Should Probably Stop Wasting PCA’s Heroics appeared first on .
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