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Cubs Celebrate Alex Bregman’s Horse Winning at Churchill Downs

The theme for the Cubs’ brief road trip to Cincinnati was horse racing, which was more than just a fun gimmick, as it turns out. They spent their off day at Churchill Downs, where the highlight was Alex Bregman‘s horse winning the final race of the evening. And we’re not talking about the horse he … The post Cubs Celebrate Alex Bregman’s Horse Winning at Churchill Downs appeared first on .

Chicago Cubs could lose free-agent star to division rival

The Chicago Cubs have several big decisions looming once this 2026 season officially comes to a wrap. More News: Chicago Cubs dominant offense keeps World Series chatter alive With more than half of the current active roster eligible for free agency, the team will have to decide who to keep and who to let go. [...] The post Chicago Cubs could lose free-agent star to division rival appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Near Postseason Clinch with 99.9% Odds

Though only one game separates the three Wild Card teams heading into Friday’s action, the Diamondbacks have lost two in a row to fall four games out of the postseason hunt with only nine left to play. The last three of those are against the Padres, which should be good news for the Cubs. It … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Near Postseason Clinch with 99.9% Odds appeared first on .

How to Watch Cubs vs. Reds: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream

How to watch Cubs vs. Reds Friday night at Great American Ball Park: first pitch at 5:40 p.m. CT on Marquee and Reds.TV, plus MLB.TV and Fubo live streams. The post How to Watch Cubs vs. Reds: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 37 steals already put him in rare Cubs territory

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is chasing a 40 homer/40 stolen base season, which would be just the seventh such year in MLB history. With 37 steals entering Friday’s action, he’ll need three steals in the remaining nine games to get there. And if he keeps hitting home runs — he’s hit five in his […]

Red Sox News & Links: X-rays negative on Willson Contreras hand injury

Breathe a sigh of relief. For now, anyway. Willson Contreras was forced to leave last night’s game after getting hit by a pitch in the right hand. It looked pretty bad in the moment and he later said his hand went numb for about five minutes. Thankfully, post-game x-rays were negative. But, given how the […]

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (September 18-20): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (85-68) took their second consecutive series by winning two of three from the first-place Braves at Wrigley Field. The offense came through in the two victories, scoring 15 total runs, and the pitching did just enough to make them stand up. They continue their fight for the top spot in the Wild Card … The post Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (September 18-20): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .

Bleacher Bunch: Home Stretch

The Cubs have a winning week versus the Pirates and Braves and now head to Cincy with only 3 series left. Sara Sanchez, Mike Waller, Billy Devore, and Danny Rockett host. Watch! Listen! The post Bleacher Bunch: Home Stretch appeared first on .

Braves News: Astros on deck, Cubs series recap, and more

The Atlanta Braves enjoyed an off day Thursday before heading to the Lone Star State for a weekend series with the Houston Astros. The Braves enter play with a four-game lead in the NL East and are coming off a series loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Astros also lead their division and enter play […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 18

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Ryne Sandberg*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1909 – Before 35,409, the largest paid baseball attendance ever, Charles Bender beats Bill Donovan and the Tigers, 2 – 0, at Philadelphia. Ty Cobb is the Triple Crown winner with a .377 BA, 9 home runs (all inside-the-park), and 107 RBI. […]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Connor Noland dominates as Iowa beats Omaha 3-2

Iowa second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was activated off the Development List Iowa outfielder Greg Jones went on the injured list. The Midwest League postseason All-Star Team was announces and two South Bend Cubs were named to the team. Josiah Hartshorn was the team’s first baseman and Jackson Brockett was named as one of two relievers. […]

Key takeaways: Padres 9, Rockies 2

DENVER — With their 9-2 demolition of the Rockies on Thursday afternoon, the Padres increased their lead in the National League Wild Card race to four games over the Diamondbacks. The Padres have won 10 of 11 and went 6-1 on their road trip through San Francisco and Colorado. In the process, they’ve made up some major ground in that Wild Card race — now only one game back of the Cubs for the top Wild Card spot, and a half-game back of the Phillies (pending their game against the Mets on Thursd...

The Brewers’ Offense Has Something to Prove This October

The MLB regular season is winding down, with the first round of the playoffs set to begin in less than a fortnight. At this point, the Milwaukee Brewers hold the best record in the National League and are in a very good position to earn a bye through the Wild Card round. It’s a spot this team is pretty familiar with: They entered last year’s postseason as the top seed in the NL, too. While the team took down the Chicago Cubs in the NLDS last year, though, the season came to an abrupt end in th...

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman accomplish feat not seen since 1958

The Chicago Cubs continued their offensive success on Wednesday with an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. In the process, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman further etched their name into the history books. With a six-run lead by the fifth inning, Chicago was able to cruise to victory despite a late Atlanta rally. Both Crow-Armstrong [...] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman accomplish feat not seen since 1958 appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Here’s a possible reason why MLB batting averages are down

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an historic season. Through Wednesday, 153 games, he is batting .282 /.375/.581 with 115 runs scored, 44 home runs and 37 stolen bases. The slugging percentage and .956 OPS lead the National League. However, based on this Bluesky post, PCA might have done even better: Okay, that’s something […]

Cubs’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs

The Chicago Cubs have placed themselves in a favorable position to begin October at Wrigley Field. Their reward for protecting it could be another postseason meeting with the team that has repeatedly given them trouble. The Cubs enter Thursday at 85-68, holding the National League’s top Wild Card position by half a game over the […] The post Cubs’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chicago Cubs dominant offense keeps World Series chatter alive

When the Chicago Cubs offense is clicking—like it was Wednesday night at Wrigley Field against the Atlanta Braves—it seems like the team is an unstoppable force and that all of their pitching deficiencies might be overcome by sheer force of hitting will. More News: Chicago Cubs facing Imanaga dilemma after pitch-tipping adjustment Wednesday night, for [...] The post Chicago Cubs dominant offense keeps World Series chatter alive appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Alex Bregman is having a monster second half

The Cubs took two of three from the National League East division-leading Braves at Wrigley Field, winning the series. Once again, likely NL MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs offense with two home runs and a triple, but as has often been the case this season he’s had company with another teammate having a big […]

Chicago Cubs facing Imanaga dilemma after pitch-tipping adjustment

The Chicago Cubs, amid a pitching dilemma centering around a struggling bullpen, finds itself facing another problem ahead of postseason play. More News: Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse The team has to decide on what to do with Shota Imanaga. The Japanese lefty is on an excellent stretch of outings this month, [...] The post Chicago Cubs facing Imanaga dilemma after pitch-tipping adjustment appeared first on ChiCitySports .