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Jase Bowen was the hero of the game for the San Diego Padres in their series opening game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday night – until he wasn’t. Bowen made a catch in shallow left field on a fly ball by Michael Busch with no outs and the bases loaded. After […]
The Cubs began a six-game homestand on a sultry, humid Monday at Wrigley Field coming off a very successful 6-1 road trip. And then the bats fell mostly silent and you could have been forgiven if you thought, “Here we go again.” In the end, though, the Cubs got solid pitching from Shōta Imanaga and […]
Today’s Reflections A win by a guy that the New York Mets couldn’t wait to get rid of. A bullpen game. A bullpen win. Against the Brewers. In extra innings! Yes, the bats were present: Two big games by Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner. A big blast by Ian Happ. Walks were huge – by […]
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The Chicago Cubs certainly did not sign Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million deal with his current version in mind. This season, Bregman has been subpar at best. With the Cubs already dealing with inconsistencies, the team needs Bregman’s bat. However, on Sunday, he appeared to lack intent when running the basepaths. As the […] The post Alex Bregman Opens Up on Health Concerns After Cubs Broadcasters Lash Out Over Lackluster Efforts appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Chicago Cubs have a desperate need for starting pitching, a stellar farm system to address it, and a clear target in New York Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta. MLB insider Jon Heyman recently put Peralta back in the conversation, drawing a parallel between him and Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara as the dependable, innings-eating playoff starter contenders covet. "Very dependable guys. Always answer the bell," Heyman said. "Alcantara and Peralta are not having their best seasons, but they are...
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. The vibe in here is cool. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
San Diego Padres (43-39) at Chicago Cubs (46-38), June 29, 2026, 5:05 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Wrigley Field – Chicago, Ill. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Today’s roster move: Here Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Griffin Canning, RHP Shōta Imanaga again got bit by the home run bug in his last start, serving up three to the Mets, though the Cubs won the game anyway. He’s got a worse home run rate at home (12 in […]
Cubs 3, Padres 2: Seiya Suzuki walks it off 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres Cubs vs. Padres, Monday 6/29, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Monday 6/29, 7:05 CT
Matt Shaw left Sunday’s game in what was then considered a surprise move, Justin Dean batted for him in the ninth inning. After the game this is what we found out: Today, per Jesse Rogers, the Cubs placed Shaw on the 10-day injured list with that wrist issue: To replace Shaw on the 26-man active […]
The Chicago Cubs built one of the deepest and most well rounded rosters in baseball coming into the 2026 regular season, but unfortunately, as is the case for many teams around the sport, injuries have defined their campaign thus far.Despite all of this, the team currently sit at 46-38 on the season, with just 5.5 […] The post Cubs Dealt Another big Blow; Place Rising Star on Injured List appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cubs have not gotten a great return to this point on their $175 million Alex Bregman investment. In his first year of a five-year deal with Chicago, the three-time All Star has been relatively pedestrian through 82 games, posting…
With the trade deadline just over a month away, the playoff chase is as wide-open as it's ever been.
The Padres’ journey this year has been somewhat similar to the Cubs’. On May 23, they defeated the A’s and were 31-20, in second place in the NL West, just half a game behind the Dodgers. Since then, they’re 12-19, the worst record in MLB. They have played a bit better recently, winning four straight […]
On Monday night, the San Diego Padres will face off against the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series at Wrigley Field.Most recently, the Padres lost the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday.Additionally on Sunday, the Padres re-signed a player who had previously opted against returning to the organization.San Diego Padres Re-Sign […] The post San Diego Padres Sign Former Yankees Top Prospect Before Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Milwaukee Brewers have a bullpen problem. Aside from Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, and Trevor Megill, it seems as if all of their other relief pitchers are wildly inconsistent. This was more than evident over the weekend as the Brewers dropped two out of three to the Chicago Cubs in the latest edition of their [...]
The New York Mets have been a disaster of historically expensive proportions in 2026, and at least one member of the ESPN broadcast booth wants a crack at cleaning it up. David Ross, who returned to the network this spring as a game analyst and studio contributor after being dismissed as Chicago Cubs manager following…
The Chicago Cubs have reunited with veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz, signing the 37-year-old to a minor league contract after his release by the Los Angeles Angels. The team did not formally announce the move, but Pomeranz made his return with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, throwing a scoreless inning while allowing one walk and striking out […] The post Cubs quietly reunite with surprise 2025 star appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs went 6-1 on their road trip to New York and Milwaukee, so this weekly review winds up heavy on the “Three up” side. Hopefully, that continues on the upcoming homestand against the Padres and Cardinals. Here’s who was hot and not for the Cubs on the road trip. Three up Dansby Swanson was […]
The Cubs quietly brought Drew Pomeranz back to the organization on a minor league deal late last week. The team never formally announced the signing, but Pomeranz suited up for the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa last night and tossed a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts. Pomeranz had a resurgent season with […]
A little bit of larceny for your weekend sport viewing? We all read from the same script. This was a probable Brewers sweep. They had their three best pitchers ready to go in the series and the Cubs had a pitching staff their own manager described as “in disarray” earlier in the week. The bulk […]
Welcome to week 14 of our 2026 NL Central Power Rankings — let’s rank some teams! 1. Milwaukee Brewers (50-31); 4-2 this week; 97.0% chance to make postseason (FanGraphs) The Brewers went 4-2 this week, sweeping the Reds before dropping two of three to the Cubs in Milwaukee over the weekend. William Contreras slugged a […]
The annual flurry of activity that is the MLB trade deadline is now just a month away, and for teams residing in the gray area between buying and selling, decision time is fast approaching.