Though their spot in the playoffs is already clinched, a notable piece is back in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup. Star third baseman Alex Bregman is returning to the Cubs’ lineup for the first time since suffering a facial fracture, the team announced ahead of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. He will serve as the Cubs’ designated hitter and bat third, with Matt Shaw occupying his everyday spot at third base. Bregman suffered the injury in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds aft...
Today’s roster move: Here Note on BCB procedure today: I will post a recap of Game 1 as soon as possible after it’s over. That post will include the starting pitcher info and other details for Game 2, which is scheduled to start at 4:35 p.m. CT (see below). You all know about the approaching […]
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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, …
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The Red Sox have moved the start time for Game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park from 6:05 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. The change was made in consultation with Major League Baseball due to potential weather impacts later this evening. Fenway Park gates are expected to open for Game 2 at 4:35 p.m. Both games of today’s doubleheader will be televised on NESN and will be broadcast in English on WEEI 93.7 FM and in Spanish on WESX 1230 AM/WCCM 1490 AM.
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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 …
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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 has a 2.51 ERA (4 ER/14.1 IP) with 13 strikeouts and eight walks in 14 games, all in relief with the Cubs this season. He was placed on […]
The Phillies are heading toward October, but who could they face in the Wild Card Series? 👀 On this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down three potential Wild Card opponents: the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Chicago Cubs. How do the Phillies match up against each team? We dive into each potential series and analyze the lineups, starting pitching, bullpen, strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups that could determine whether the Phillies advance. ⚾ In this episode: 🔴 Phill...
Another series, another run of silent bats. But Ceddanne Rafaela returned and played in two-of-three against the Cleveland Guardians. The Cubs did clinch their playoff berth Thursday. So they are looking for seeding. Likewise, while the Red Sox are probably the second Wild Card, though there is a scenario where they fall to the third […]
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 …
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The Cubs have clinched a postseason berth, but injuries to Alex Bregman and Kevin Gausman have complicated their October plans.
The Cubs last played the Red Sox July 20, 2025 at Wrigley Field, 432 days ago. They lost 6-1 after winning the first two games of that series. In hindsight, that’s when the wheels started falling off the 2025 season. The Cubs entered that game leading the NL Central by one game and were 20 […]
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 …
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Did anything of note happen at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon? On a day that looked absolutely beautiful and at a generally pleasant time of the year to be at the Friendly Confines, I hope a few of you were there for this one. For anyone who was, I’m genuinely jealous. I’ve spent many days […]
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 …
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Subscribe to our CHGO Cubs YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CHGO_Cubs The Cubs are in the playoffs! Corey and Brendan reflect on the tumultuous season that ended in a resilient playoff birth. They discuss all the latest pitching trends and what it would look like if they win the Wild Card series. Who would start Games 1 and 2? Who is in Craig Counsell’s bullpen trust circle? Which offensive trends are worth monitoring? Can Pete Crow-Armstrong really just take over the series? An ALLCI...
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BOSTON — A feeling of nostalgia filled the Fenway Park air on Thursday night as the great Pedro Martínez threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Hispanic Heritage Night. It should be noted, however, that Martínez made another pitch of sorts back on May 8, when he proclaimed the Red Sox — who were off to a staggering start that led to the dismissal of manager Alex Cora a couple of weeks earlier — could roar right back into the postseason picture. Get tickets to see the Red Sox face the Cubs at ...
Ian Happ tossed an autographed ball and $300 into the bleachers in what may be his final game at Wrigley.
Caleb Williams sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chicago Bears quarterback left the field with less than eight minutes left in the fourth quarter and did not return. While he continues to recover from it, he celebrated the MLB achievement of his good friend, Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong. [...]
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One of MLB’s most notable traditions is its postseason-clinching celebrations. After clinching a playoff spot or moving on in a postseason series, teams celebrate in the locker room by spraying bottles of champagne. The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot on Thursday and had their champagne celebration. While some of the players lack playoff experience […]
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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 …
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DENVER — Snakes alive! By virtue of their 12-8 win over the Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field, the Diamondbacks achieved their goal of getting to San Diego for the final series of the regular season with their playoff hopes still alive. They still have work to do, though: State of the race The Cubs clinched a postseason berth by beating the Marlins on Thursday, and the Diamondbacks knew when they departed Denver for San Diego that the Padres could also clinch a spot Thursday night a...