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Last week, I wrote this article proposing that the Cubs match a lot of other teams and move all their night game start times to 6:40 p.m. Currently, the Cubs have that starting time for night games in April, May and September, and begin night contests at 7:05 p.m. in June, July and August. Now, […]
The Chicago Cubs entered 2026 with sky-high expectations and a rotation built to compete. Then the injury bug arrived, and it never left. With Cade Horton lost for the entire season following elbow surgery, Justin Steele sidelined with a flexor strain, Jameson Taillon banged up, and Matthew Boyd navigating his second IL stint of the […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Angels’ Reid Detmers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't celebrating the Cubs' recent success. His focus remains on consistency and climbing back into the NL Central race.
Even when this team actually wins and wins a series, it ends up being vaguely disappointing. The Cubs won Wednesday night to salvage a split in the season series and a win in the Wrigley portion of the series. The Cubs outscored the Rockies in Denver 14-13, but only managed one win. The Rockies and […]
The Chicago Cubs have no intention of snubbing their primary shortstop despite his struggles at the plate. The Cubs’ president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, has made his intentions clear with the $177 million star after their latest loss. For Hoyer, defense holds the upper hand on a Cubs’ team that has been failing to […] The post Craig Counsell Puts Cubs Offence on Notice After Jed Hoyer Makes Clear Decision on $177M Shortstop appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Cubs are stuck between contention and mediocrity, making the upcoming trade deadline one of the most important decisions of the 2026 season.
The Cubs finally had an offensive explosion Wednesday, after what seemed like weeks when the bats weren’t working. Dansby Swanson’s two-run homer highlighted a seven-run second inning. Now, something like this should generally make the game an easy win. The Cubs, though, did not do that, eventually letting the Rockies come to within two runs […]
Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years. It didn’t take long for that hope to begin to dwindle. Second-year star Cade Horton exited his second start of the year […] The post Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Today’s Reflections I thought this was more important than anything I have to say: Great story. Great man. And certainly more positive than anything I could write about. Yes, PCA is on a monster run — a reverse-cycle, three leadoff home runs in four games (as of Tuesday) and back to his usual stellar defensive […]
Colts worst case scenarios are dire! Health crisis would expose depth problems! Fever tonight! PCA HOT as Cubs win!
I’m not breaking news by telling you that Jacob Misiorowski is having a good season. He has made 14 starts (a little less than half of a full season), and here are his numbers, with bolds indicating he leads the NL and bold plus italic indicating he leads the majors: I want to look a […]
Despite a valiant comeback effort fueled by four home runs, the Colorado Rockies couldn’t overcome a disastrous second inning by the Chicago Cubs as they dropped the series finale 8-6 to lose the series. They finish their road trip with a 2-4 record. A mixed night for Sean Sullivan After an impressive, albeit short, outing […]
Cubs 8, Rockies 6 Leverage index and box score Graphics via FanGraphs. Shaw-some: Matt Shaw, +0.17 WPA Second-inning blowout: Sean Sullivan, -0.37 WPA Game thread comments of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Left-hander Victor Zarraga was sent to the rookie ball ACL Cubs from Low-A Myrtle Beach. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs snuck past Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-5 in ten innings. Paul Campbell gave the I-Cubs five strong innings, allowing just one run. Unfortunately, he came out for the sixth and gave up three runs before getting pulled. […]
The Cubs moved on within weeks of assuring David Ross his job was safe. The shock November 2023 firing still stings for him, but now, almost three years later, he seems to have found peace. As a 2016 Cubs World Series champion, returning to manage the team was a proud achievement. But getting fired was […] The post “Time Heals All Wounds” – 2X World Series Champion Finally Opens Up on Cubs Firing in Emotional Admission appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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Go get ‘em, Javier.
After a disappointing loss on Monday, the Colorado Rockies rallied back on Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to tie up the series. Now, they will turn to a rookie starting pitcher for his second career appearance as they look to snag a series victory. Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes […]
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Sean Sullivan, LHP Javier Assad has had two straight outstanding outings, first after coming into a game at Wrigley Field in an emergency after Jameson Taillon was injured, then in a start against the Giants last Friday in San Francisco, where he threw six shutout […]
Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Rockies Cubs vs. Rockies, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Wednesday 6/17, 7:05 CT
There are still expectations from around Major League Baseball that the Chicago Cubs will be buyers at the trade deadline. At the moment, the North Siders are eight games out of first place in the National League Central. They are, however, just one game out of a wild card spot.Assuming the Cubs can stay afloat […] The post Cubs Expected to Trade Star Prospect for Starting Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs are going to be an interesting team to watch as the MLB trade deadline continues to draw closer.Early on this season, they looked the part of a legitimate World Series contender. Over the last few weeks, the team has completely fallen off. Could the Cubs actually end up being a trade deadline […] The post Cubs Linked to Potential $85 Million Trade With Yankees Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Why the Cubs will likely keep Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, and Ian Happ at the 2026 deadline, even though their “just enough” production is exactly what’s holding the franchise back.
Another day, another disappointing Cub performance. If you didn’t understand the concept of momentum and the next day’s starting pitcher, this season is hammering it into you. The Cubs have a bunch of back of the rotation pitchers, and so each day is like flipping a coin. On one side, there is adequate starting pitcher […]
You know, it would seem that the Cubs are somewhat lucky to even be in the position they’re in — two games over .500 and one game out of the last wild card spot, 74 games into the 2026 season. That’s because Cubs starting pitchers have been getting injured at an alarming rate. Tuesday night […]