“My luck was so good, I could do no wrong. I just kept on rollin’ and controllin’ them bones. Finally, they just threw up their hands and said ‘When you hot, you hot,’ I said, ‘Yeah!'” – When You’re Hot You’re Hot by Jerry Reed I haven’t had this much fun watching the Cubs beat …
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The NL MVP race seems to be between two people this year. Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Both players are making a strong case for the highly coveted award, as Ohtani is seeking his fifth career MVP trophy, while Crow-Armstrong is attempting to win his first. On Wednesday, during the Los Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs game, […]
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Eric Lauer faces Shota Imanaga as the Dodgers look to snap a five-game losing streak against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO
While the Los Angeles Dodgers are unquestionably the best team in MLB, nothing is guaranteed. They are currently on a five-game losing streak. On Tuesday, Tarik Skubal made his Dodgers debut against the Chicago Cubs, resulting in a 6-2 loss. As a result, some are questioning whether Los Angeles is poised to win three straight […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays recently had a busy MLB trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. Although veteran and fan favorite George Springer remains on the team, it was a sign of just how disappointing things have been for the Blue Jays this year on the […]
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Chicago Cubs fans should feel good about the team letting All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason.
The Chicago Cubs finalized Kevin Gausman’s debut plan Wednesday after acquiring the veteran starter from the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade strengthens Chicago’s rotation, with Gausman scheduled to debut Friday against the Kansas City Royals. The Cubs landed the veteran righty on Sunday in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. The deal brought […]
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The Chicago Cubs were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, as they look to make a playoff push. The Cubs added Clay Holmes from the New York Mets and Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays to bolster their rotation. Holmes has not pitched since May 15, after he suffered a fractured right fibula on […]
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The slumping Los Angeles Dodgers (69-45) look to end a season-long five-game losing streak and avoid a second straight series sweep when they close out a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs (65-49) at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. How…
The New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs are among the teams we expect to see in the 2026 MLB postseason.
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is having one heck of a season. Not only is he one of the league’s best defenders in the outfield, but he’s also proving to be one of the most reliable hitters, too. While that may be the case, many believe the NL MVP Award is a lock for Los […]
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I am probably not alone in being at least mildly surprised by the way the Cubs have taken care of business against the Dodgers, especially with Tarik Skubal on the mound last night. Funny what happens when you’re clicking in all facets of the game, which was not the case against the Yankees. As nice …
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Remember when the Cubs traded for Jake Arrieta back in 2013? The Orioles were a contending team that wanted to add a starter in early July, so they traded Arrieta and Pedro Strop to Chicago for No. 4 starter Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger. That trade barely moved the needle at the time. The …
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The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, among other moves. The flurry of transactions came amid what has been a very disappointing year for the Blue Jays, who look poised to miss the playoffs after making it to Game […]
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Josiah Hartshorn (Hart-shorn) went from sixth-round pick to the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect (No. 60 overall) in about a year, and he’s currently putting up a 130 wRC+ with 12 homers in 248 plate appearances at High-A South Bend. A switch-hitter who has played at least 149 innings each at first base (281), right (293.1), and …
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The Cubs front office sure was busy on Monday. Not counting the Jameson Taillon deal, who was the subtraction of a player who had already been designated for assignment, the Cubs added five major leaguers in four separate trades. This cost the Cubs seven minor league players, six of whom still had prospect eligibility. Because […]
The Chicago Cubs came ready to play on Tuesday as they faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Tarik Skubal making his LA debut. Led by MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs gave Skubal a rude awakening, winning 5-1 in the first of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs’ win over the two-time defending […]
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It’s rare that we share interviews from the guest conductors of the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley, but we’ll make an exception for Cookie Monster. Surely no one will be critical of what was a good deal of harmless fun. The Cookie Monster interview on marquee in full. pic.twitter.com/yNJ0ZkStul — 🤗 (@MalortMatt) August 5, 2026
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As high as (most) Cubs fans are about the coup Jed Hoyer pulled at the trade deadline, it’s possible some objective observers feel even more strongly about the recent upgrades. Hoyer was aggressive without being reckless, moved big prospects without completely strip-mining the farm system, and managed to improve both depth and upside for his …
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Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
The veteran right-hander departed Toronto a fan favorite, and for good reason.
Tarik who? The hype around the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal had reached nearly fever pitch by the time he took the mound — to a chorus of boos — Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. In fact, Skubal was booed by the Wrigley crowd just for walking out to the bullpen before the game. And […]
The Cubs and Dodgers tangled on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in newly acquired ace Tarik Skubal‘s debut performance. The home team decided to spoil the party for the visitors with a great starting pitching effort of their own and some timely hitting to grab a series victory. Javier Assad was very sharp, with his …
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Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Tim Federowicz, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1921 – KDKA radio station provides its listeners with the first-ever broadcast of a major league game. Harold Arlin becomes baseball’s first play-by-play announcer as he details the action as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies at Forbes Field, 8-5, and other […]