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Jed Hoyer Shares Bad News on 30YO Cubs Star Amid Already Tough Situations

One call to Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy ended in tears. Last year, the team’s star southpaw had called him to let them know that he’d be undergoing a season-ending injury. While many hoped to see him fully recovered and return to the rotation this year, a recent update from the Cubs’ president of […] The post Jed Hoyer Shares Bad News on 30YO Cubs Star Amid Already Tough Situations appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Mets vs. Cubs: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 6/23/26

Mets lineup Carson Benge – RFBo Bichette – SSJuan Soto – LFJared Young – 1BA.J. Ewing – CFMarcus Semien – 2BBrett Baty – 3BMJ Melendez – DHFrancisco Alvarez – C Kodai Senga – RHP Cubs lineup Pete Crow-Armstrong – CFAlex Bregman – 3BMichael Busch – 1BSeiya Suzuki – DHIan Happ – LFMatt Shaw – RFNico […]

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT

Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup (Bluesky link): Mets lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Kodai Senga, LHP Edward Cabrera’s last start was pretty awful, so let’s pretend it didn’t happen. On April 17 against the Mets at Wrigley Field, he threw six innings and allowed three runs, with no home runs allowed. I […]

Mets Reveal Return Date for Injured Starting Pitcher Before Cubs Series

The New York Mets just revealed when injured right-hander Christian Scott will return to the rotation. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports that Scott will return over the weekend when the Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies. Christian Scott is slated to come off the injured list this weekend and start a game against the Phillies. Could be […] The post Mets Reveal Return Date for Injured Starting Pitcher Before Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Cubs roster move: Jayden Murray recalled, Gavin Hollowell optioned

The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray to the 26-man roster. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Murray is 29 and was acquired Saturday, June 20, from the Houston Astros for minor league infielder Cameron Sisneros. He will wear uniform No. 70 — the first […]

Rob Manfred Admits Mistake After MLB Faces Federal Investigation Over Giants’ Pride Night Controversy

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred admitted the league made a mistake in warning Giants players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps. The trouble started on June 12. San Francisco Giants pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker wrote “Gen 9:12-16” on their rainbow hats during a game against the Chicago Cubs. MLB viewed […] The post Rob Manfred Admits Mistake After MLB Faces Federal Investigation Over Giants’ Pride Night Controversy appeared first on EssentiallySports .

The Short Porch is looking ahead to the All-Star Game

The good news about yesterday’s rainout is that the back-to-back canceled games gave the Cubs’ battered bullpen another day to rest and recover heading into their series with the Mets. Healthy arms are a scarce commodity on the North Side of Chicago these days, so anything that gives pitchers a shot at a little more […]

Cubs’ Jed Hoyer shares disappointing Justin Steele injury update

As Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele returned to the mound after an injury setback, the 30-year-old got a big update for the 2026 season that is sure to disappoint some fans, though there is some hope. While the Cubs pitcher continues to make his injury recovery, the team’s president of baseball operations gives a critical […] The post Cubs’ Jed Hoyer shares disappointing Justin Steele injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Seiya Suzuki?

Every MLB trade deadline, teams generally fall into three categories. You have your buyers, your sellers, and your teams that do nothing. Sometimes, though, there are teams that fall into a fourth category — those are the teams that are both buyers and sellers. These teams usually sit middle of the pack or a little […] The post Why Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Seiya Suzuki? appeared first on Just Baseball .

The Cubs unveil the first views of Champions Gate

Last month I posted this article with details of the Cubs’ new Champions Gate, which will be installed on the Clark Street side of Gallagher Way west of Wrigley Field. It will honor not only the 2016 World Series champions on their 10th anniversary, but also commemorate the Cubs’ other two World Series titles in […]

Mets Morning News: Mother Nature saves Mets from another loss

Meet the Mets Mother Nature offered the Mets and their long-suffering fans a much-needed reprieve from terrible baseball by pouring buckets of water upon the tri-state area, which resulted in last night’s game being postponed. The Mets and Cubs will play a split-admission twin bill on Wednesday. Francisco Lindor will suit up for the Syracuse […]

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Rea, Shaw, Boyd

Today’s Reflections With a rainout Sunday and a night game on Monday (which ended up getting rained out), PCA-Mania is continuing (not complaining!). Everybody has a slightly different take, but Brett Taylor’s article is a must-read. Speaking of PCA-Mania — I’m quite aware that the All-Star Game has lost 98 percent of the allure it […]

SB Nation Reacts survey: What do the Cubs need right now?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cubs have struggled over the last few weeks — this should not be a surprise to […]

Cubs LHP returns to mound for 1st time since setback

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging injury update Monday on Justin Steele, giving their rotation another reason to monitor his recovery as the club tries to protect its playoff position. Steele has been working through a long comeback from elbow surgery after suffering flexor tendon and UCL damage in April 2025. The 2023 All-Star has […] The post Cubs LHP returns to mound for 1st time since setback appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mets, Cubs rained out, will play doubleheader on Wednesday

The Mets’ series against the Cubs will have to wait until Tuesday to get underway, as inclement weather has resulted in the postponement of the game between them that was schedule for 7:10 PM EDT in Queens. The teams will make up the game as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday with the first […]

Cubs, Mets rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday

For the second straight day, there will be no Cubs baseball due to weather: Game times Wednesday will be 12:10 p.m. CT and 6:10 p.m. CT (the originally scheduled game is the 6:10 p.m. game). At this time we don’t know who will be starting for the Cubs or Mets, as no announcement has been […]

METS-CUBS POSTPONED TODAY

Rescheduled as Part of a Split Doubleheader — Wednesday, June 24 at 1:10 p.m. & 7:10 p.m. FLUSHING, NY, June 22, 2026  — The New York Mets have announced that tonight’s game against the Chicago Cubs has been postponed due to weather. The teams will play a split-admission doubleheader on Wednesday, June 24 with game one scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. and game two scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Citi Field parking lots will open at 11:10 a.m. and gates for game one will open at 12:10 p.m. Gates for gam...

Cubs Get Major Justin Steele Update Before Mets Series

The Chicago Cubs have been in need of starting pitching assistance all season. Luckily, they just received some stellar news on Justin Steele.  The left-hander has been sidelined all season. He had elbow surgery 14 months ago and has been in recovery since. When he’s on the field, Steele is impeccable. However, it didn’t start that way. Steele’s […] The post Cubs Get Major Justin Steele Update Before Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY .