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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 The post Watch: Cookie Monster Interviewed on Marquee Before Singing Stretch appeared first on .
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 … The post Even Objective Observers Believe Cubs ‘Absolutely Killed This Deadline’ appeared first on .
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 … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/26): Cubs 5, Dodgers 1 – Decisive Victory to Take Series appeared first on .
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 […]
Chicago wasn't shy about asking for help at the deadline. The post TA: Cubs Get Braxton Garrett, Clay Holmes, and Friend appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Los Angeles Dodgers must have believed that they would put an end to their losing streak on Tuesday as they had their recent trade acquisition, Tarik Skubal, on the mound. However, the Dodgers’ losing streak reached five games after they lost to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 5-1. In particular, Mookie Betts has not […] The post Mookie Betts opens up about Dodgers’ losing streak ‘rut’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs have watched Pete Crow-Armstrong develop into one of baseball’s most complete young players. His elite defense remains central to his value, but his improved production against left-handed pitching has expanded his offensive impact in 2026. Crow-Armstrong struggled badly against southpaws last season, batting .188 with a .217 on-base percentage and .594 OPS […] The post Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks down improved play vs. lefties appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs played spoiler in Tarik Skubal’s debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They grabbed a 5-1 victory to upset the Dodgers in the first of a three-game series, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, as per usual, was a thorn in the opposing team’s side. All season long, Crow-Armstrong has been brilliant for the […] The post Cubs’ Nico Hoerner makes Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP case after beating Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal had a perfectly fine Dodgers debut with six strikeouts in six strong innings. But the Dodgers couldn’t score much at all, while the Cubs offense did just enough off Skubal then teed off on the bullpen in a 5-1 win at Wrigley Field, the season-worst fifth straight loss for the Dodgers. Skubal allowed […]
OK. I’m going to try to get all the player movement today. If I miss someone, I’m sorry. But the Cubs have to fill in for all the players who were traded yesterday. Left-hander Braxton Garrett joins Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Andrew Wantz elected free agency. Right-hander Tyler Santana was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Iowa. […]
Most starting pitchers would kill for the sort of debut Tarik Skubal had with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. For the two-time Cy Young-winner, though, it was just another night at the office.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves through MLB when they acquired Tarik Skubal in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs got the first crack at Skubal as a member of the National League. Dansby Swanson ensured the Cubs welcomed the back-to-back Cy Young winner to their ranks in style. In […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson rudely welcomes Tarik Skubal to NL with stunning HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tuesday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs on the road. New teammate Kyle Tucker gave Skubal a warm welcome by giving the 29-year-old ace a boost with just one swing early in the contest. In the top of the second inning, Tucker hit the ball […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker silences Cubs fans, gives Tarik Skubal a boost with 1 swing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Javier.
The Dodgers try to snap a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night, with a new guy on the mound, and two new old friend catchers on the roster. Tuesday game info
The Los Angeles Angels made a number of moves before Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Moving Reid Detmers was not one of those trades, despite an inaccurate report that surfaced. An insider reported that Detmers was being traded to the Chicago Cubs before later apologizing and retracting the report. On Tuesday, Detmers revealed what he thought […] The post Angels’ Reid Detmers breaks silence after inaccurate trade report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, with Tarik Skubal scheduled to make his debut with his new team. Hours before the start of the contest, a plane soared over Wrigley Field with a message dissing L.A. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned. An unknown Cubs fan paid […] The post Cubs fans’ Wrigley Field ‘Dodgers ruined baseball’ plane diss epically fails appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jake and Romy Reiner honored their late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, at a recent Los Angeles Dodgers game by throwing the first pitch. Jake shared a sweet tribute to his late parents via X and added photos of him and his sister on the mound during the Chicago Cubs game on Monday, August 3. […] The post Rob and Michele Reiner’s kids Jake and Romy throw first pitch at Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers conclude their series a Wrigley Field with a day game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago. Eric Lauer, who appeared headed for the bullpen or possibly traded by the deadline, is still around and — with Emmet Sheehan shipped back to Triple-A — remains in the rotation, starting the series finale, […]
All eyes will be on Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debut Tuesday night as Los Angeles looks to snap its four-game losing streak against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. How to Watch Dodgers vs Cubs The biggest storyline is the arrival of…
Despite an otherwise successful trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs made a rather puzzling move in trading for pitcher Braxton Garrett, especially given the fact that they had to give up #10 prospect, Jonathon Long.
The Chicago Cubs are making a change after making multiple moves ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Jesse Rogers of ESPN is reporting that outfielder Ian Happ — who is a switch hitter — will make less starts against left-handed pitching given his struggles from the right side of the plate. Additionally, Kevin Gausman and […] The post Cubs making Ian Happ change after MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .