Latest news and updates about the Cubs
Being the highest-paid player on a Major League Baseball team seems like a sweet gig, minus the pressure. Aaron Judge of the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers are thriving, while others struggle.
The New York Mets (34-43) welcome the Chicago Cubs (40-37) for a four game series at Citi Field this week. Last week, when playing the Braves and Phillies, there was chatter about how, if the Mets wanted to make any real run the the postseason, they needed to beat the teams ahead of them in […]
The Cubs played only five games this past week due to Sunday’s rainout. They won three of the five. Nevertheless, we have enough data for an update on who was hot and not for the team over the five games. Three up Pete Crow-Armstrong remains en fuego PCA’s probably going to win his second consecutive […]
By Jay Horwitz Thrilled that Mike Breen will be throwing out the first pitch before our game with the Chicago Cubs Monday night. Sure, Mike is a Hall of Fame basketball announcer, and he did a great job of emceeing the Knicks parade this last week. For me, he always will be a dedicated and loyal Mets fan who is one of us, both in good times and bad times. When people talk about OG’s magical tip-in, Mike recalls the spectacular catches Ron Swoboda and Tommie Agee made to save the 1969 World Ser...
On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays were supposed to finish their series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.That said, the game was postponed.The Blue Jays wrote (via X): “UPDATE: Today’s game has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for August 6th.” UPDATE: Today’s game has been postponed due to inclement […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Heartfelt Post appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs are 40-37 and sit in 3rd place in the NL Central. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, it’s fair to consider the Chicago Cubs as being an aggressive team looking to make additions, especially to their pitching staff (starting rotation). For the San Francisco Giants, after defeating the Atlanta Braves in a […] The post Chicago Cubs Trade Prediction Lands Giants’ $90 Million All-Star Starter for Matt Shaw & 3 Prospects appeared first on HEAVY .
The San Francisco Giants don't want to trade Logan Webb, but they should consider doing so for the right return.
Pelicans right-hander Edwardo Melendez was activated off the Development List. South Bend left-hander Ethan Flanagan was activated off the Development List. Only the Pelicans won today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs fell to Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-1. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. Wicks walked […]
The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen struggle is nothing new this year. The bullpen blew up a 1-0 lead in a game against the Colorado Rockies early this month. That time, Shota Imanaga offered a dominant start, but the bullpen blew it up. Saturday proved to be worse as they blew up a 5-0 lead against the […] The post “Didn’t Have a Good Day” – Craig Counsell Calls Out Cubs’ Bullpen After Tough Blue Jays Upset appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It’s raining in Chicago today, and the conclusion of the Jays’ seties with the Cubs has been preemptively bumped to August: As Wilner notes, this is a really tough break. Instead of a pretty favourable matchup against Shota Imanaga [not Seiya Suzuki, who is a DH, apologies for the error in the original version of […]
Matthew Boyd's rehab start could be exactly the boost the Cubs need as they fight to stay afloat in the NL Central race before the All-Star break.
It’s not raining in Chicago right now but there’s a forecast of rain all afternon and evening. And so, today’s 1:20 p.m. CT game between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The makeup game is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at 1:20 p.m. […]
The Chicago Cubs were to set to play the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 21 at 1:20 P.M. CST. However, due to heavy rain in Chicago the game has officially been postponed.The game will be rescheduled to August 6 at 1:20 P.M. CST in Chicago. The Cubs will have just been […] The post Cubs-Blue Jays Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather: When Will They Reschedule? appeared first on HEAVY .
The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs is postponed.Toronto and Chicago were set to play the rubber match on Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET, but the game is postponed, the Blue Jays announced. UPDATE: Today’s game has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for August 6th. […] The post Why is Blue Jays vs. Cubs Postponed? When is it Rescheduled? appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays won’t have catcher Brandon Valenzuela in the lineup for the series finale against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.Toronto put Valenzuela batting cleanup on Saturday, which was his first time hitting fourth in the MLB. Yet, a day after batting fourth, he’s out of the lineup as the Blue Jays will have […] The post Blue Jays Make Brandon Valenzuela Decision Before Cubs Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays will finish their series at Wrigley Field.The series is tied up at 1-1 (after the Cubs lost Saturday’s game by a score of 8-6).UPDATE: Sunday’s game was postponed. 3-Year Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB TeamAlso on Sunday, news came out that Christopher Morel had been designated […] The post 3-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
I just can’t keep saying it happens. It happens that a team that played in the World Series last year finds some pride and comes off the mat for an 8-6 win after a 5-0 deficit. All of these “it happens” moments just keep piling up. Just one more disappointment on the stack. Over the […]
Today’s Reflections When I included a link to a background story about Justin Dean in Saturday’s Cub Tracks, I never expected that he would be in the headline of today’s column. Congratulations on the first hit, Justin! Carson Kelly has to be one of the best free-agent signing of Jed Hoyer’s term as president. His […]
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.They are coming off an 8-6 loss on Saturday.Since the teams are tied up at 1-1, the winner of Sunday’s game will take the series.Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB PlayerDuring their series with the Blue Jays, the Cubs announced […] The post Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB Player During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs have been up and down all season, but if it weren’t for Ben Brown, the year might already be a wash. Brown, 26, was originally a Phillies draft product. He was selected in the 33rd round of the 2017 MLB draft. He made his debut against the Texas Rangers on March 30th, 2024. The […] The post The Cubs Have An All-Star Not Named Pete Crow-Armstrong Or Ian Happ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cubs made a trade, sending first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray. Murray, 29, has been very good for Triple-A Sugar Land, going 0-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings. In that time, he’s struck out 19 and walked six. Murray’s major league time with […]
The Houston Astros announced today that they reached an agreement to trade P Jayden Murray to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league 1B Cameron Sisneros. Murray, 29, posted a 7.43 ERA (11ER/13.1IP) in eight appearances with the Astros this season, along with a 1.17 ERA (2ER/15.1IP) in 14 games with Triple A Sugar […]
The Chicago Cubs have made an addition to their bullpen.MLB insider Ari Alexander reported on June 20 that the Cubs have acquired right-handed reliever Jayden Murray from the Houston Astros. TRADE! Sources: The #Astros are trading RHP Jayden Murray to the #Cubs#Cubs Double-A 1B Cameron Sisneros has been traded to the #Astros pic.twitter.com/BPcFppD9Fi — Ari […] The post Cubs Acquire 2-Year MLB Pitcher Amid Bullpen Woes During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Astros are trading right-hander Jayden Murray to the Cubs, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. Double-A first baseman Cameron Sisneros goes to Houston in return. The Cubs are designating left-hander Luis Peralta for assignment to make room for Murray on their 40-man roster, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Murray was […]
Here is where the decisions of the Cubs front office come home to the proverbial roost. While other teams crank out seemingly endless supplies of relievers who throw 98+, the Cubs sign retread guys to multi-year contracts. Oh, sure, they do fine for a while but eventually games like this are going to happen, and […]