Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to a series win over the Atlanta Braves with two home runs, continuing his impact as the Cubs push toward the playoffs. Shota Imanaga was elite on the mound, delivering a dominant performance to help Chicago secure the series, while Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Carson Kelly also came through with strong games at the plate. With October baseball approaching, the Cubs co...
JR Ritchie had a rough outing Wednesday, going 4.2 innings with 6 runs allowed, 2 homers, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. The strikeout number was at least respectable, but he continues to look like a fringe major league starter at best, despite having looked like a new pitcher over the last period in the minors […]
Dubón and Acuña had a nice night with the bat, but it was not enough as the Braves lose by four. Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs today in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. It would have required them to win and then get some help with hoping either the Diamondbacks or the Padres lost. JR Ritchie was called up to pitch the game to give some extra rest to the rotation and try to prove his recent performance in AAA where he had twenty-four strikeouts to only...
Chicago Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong made more history Wednesday night in an 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old launched two home runs, drove in a run with a triple and reached 44 homers for the season. He became the only player in MLB history to record at least five home […]
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CHICAGO – Pete Crow-Armstrong has joked in the past that he has not put up the best numbers when the Wrigley Field crowd unites in chanting his initials. That perceived trend has not continued with the new chants that roar through the Friendly Confines these days. When Crow-Armstrong was in the batter’s box in the seventh inning Wednesday night, the calls of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” were already gathering steam. A few seconds later, as the Cubs’ star center fielder rounded the bases after his second ho...
CHICAGO – The Braves haven’t yet clinched the National League East title. But their comfortable division lead has enabled them to ensure Chris Sale will get an extended breather before his final regular-season start and then make his first postseason start with extra rest. Instead of pitching in this weekend’s series against the Astros, Sale will carry six extra days of rest into his regular-season finale on Wednesday against the Reds. Braves manager Walt Weiss discussed the decision before an...
Michael Hirschuber via Getty Images Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman made MLB history on Wednesday night while leading the Chicago Cubs to a blowout win over the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong and Bregman each had a home run, each had a triple and each had three extra-base hits in the 8-4 rout at Wrigley Field. That made them the first pair of MLB teammates to do that in the same game in nearly 70 years. The last pair of teammates to pull that feat off was Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer for...
The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs today in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. It would have required them to win and then get some help with hoping either the Diamondbacks or the Padres lost. JR Ritchie was called up to pitch the game to give some extra rest to the rotation and […]
Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings about Pete Crow-Armstrong clear Wednesday night, showering the star center fielder with “MVPete” chants after his second home run against the Atlanta Braves. Crow-Armstrong launched his 44th homer of the season in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field, a solo shot to right-center that extended Chicago’s lead to 7-2. […]
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The glorious 2026 MLB season of Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues. The favorite to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award further strengthened his case by setting a new franchise record with a big swing in the third inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Crow-Armstrong lifted a 376-foot […]
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By Anthony Franco | at September 16, 2026 7:15pm CDT The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday. Falter has more than three years of service time and can technically elect free agency. It’s likelier he’ll accept the assignment, as he’d otherwise be leaving the final couple weeks of his $3.6MM salary behind (around $232K). Falter could make one final...
The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday. Falter has more than three years of service time and can technically elect free agency. It’s likelier he’ll accept the assignment, as he’d otherwise be leaving the final couple […]
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
The Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs today looking for their ninetieth win of the season with ten games to go. Their magic number is at five and after the Cubs series they have the Astros, then the Marlins and Reds. If the Braves win this evening, there is still a world where […]
If the St. Louis Cardinals decide to trade Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn, the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers stand out as potential destinations.
There is yet again a chance of rain this evening in Chicago (forecast link below) so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Braves lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. JR Ritchie, RHP You never know what you’re going to get with Shōta Imanaga. Will he be the guy who […]
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The Atlanta Braves could clinch a playoff spot tonight and could inch closer to clinching the division with a win tonight. JR Ritchie has been on fire in AAA and has been called up to pitch to allow some extra rest for Chris Sale. That being said, the offense may need to score some extra […]
The official post-season All Star teams for A-ball have been released by Minor League Baseball, and five Atlanta Braves prospects made the teams for the Carolina League and the South Atlantic League – though you could also argue for one snub. In Low-A Augusta in the Carolina League, Conor Essenburg and Luis Guanipa took two of the three outfield positions, while Daniel Brooks took one of the two reliever positions. Essenburg hit .286/.427/.564 with 14 homers in his first professional season, w...
The Cubs suffered yet another tough loss last night as the bullpen gave up a pair of two-run homers in the late innings. They didn’t lose any ground because both the Phillies and Padres lost, but they’re just barely bailing water out of the boat quickly enough. Winning tonight is imperative heading into the off …
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The official post-season All Star teams for A-ball have been released by Minor League Baseball, and five Atlanta Braves prospects made the teams for the Carolina League and the South Atlantic League – though you could also argue for one snub. In Low-A Augusta in the Carolina League, Conor Essenburg and Luis Guanipa took two […]
Atlanta Braves Game Information The Braves look for win number 90 on the season behind the return of JR Ritchie Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC The Atlanta Braves are inching closer to clinching the division with their magic number at five with their win last night against the Chicago Cubs. It appears that the Braves will not catch the Dodgers for the second seed and first round bye, which is likely why the decision was made to bring up JR Ritchie to pitch this evening in the spot where Chris Sale w...
The Chicago Cubs were fortunate that every other team in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot also lost on Tuesday. Otherwise, the team’s frustrating 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves would’ve been a really tough blow. More News: Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse As things stand right now, the [...]
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The Atlanta Braves are inching closer to clinching the division with their magic number at five with their win last night against the Chicago Cubs. It appears that the Braves will not catch the Dodgers for the second seed and first round bye, which is likely why the decision was made to bring up JR […]
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been red-hot lately.