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Swanson’s ‘wild 48 hours’ ends with simulated rehab at Wrigley
CHICAGO – Dansby Swanson walked into the Cubs’ clubhouse – following a round of simulated game-like activities on the field Wednesday afternoon – and took a seat as his locker. “I’ve had a wild 48 hours,” Swanson said. Get tickets to see Cubs’ postseason push at Wrigley! The veteran Cubs shortstop was originally supposed to be in Omaha, Neb., where the initial plan called for Minor League rehab games with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain washed away Tuesday’s game and there was a r...
Braves at Cubs chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Shota Imanaga
The Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs today looking for their ninetieth win of the season with ten games to go. Their magic number is at five and after the Cubs series they have the Astros, then the Marlins and Reds. If the Braves win this evening, there is still a world where […]
Craig Counsell tells us Dansby Swanson will return to Cubs this weekend
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss the latest storylines surrounding his club, including shortstop Dansby Swanson’s impending return from an oblique injury.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT
There is yet again a chance of rain this evening in Chicago (forecast link below) so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Braves lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. JR Ritchie, RHP You never know what you’re going to get with Shōta Imanaga. Will he be the guy who […]
Cubs vs. Braves Wednesday 9/16 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Braves Cubs 8, Braves 4: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman triple their pleasure Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/16/26): Imanaga Hoping for Filthy Outing Against Ritchie, Braves
The Cubs suffered yet another tough loss last night as the bullpen gave up a pair of two-run homers in the late innings. They didn’t lose any ground because both the Phillies and Padres lost, but they’re just barely bailing water out of the boat quickly enough. Winning tonight is imperative heading into the off … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/16/26): Imanaga Hoping for Filthy Outing Against Ritchie, Braves appeared first on .
Bullpen drops ball as Padres lose opportunity to catch up in Wild Card
Everyone in the running for the NL Wild Card lost yesterday. Both the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies lost in yesterday’s games. The San Diego Padres lost as well. Had they won, they would have been a measly 0.5 game back of Philly and 1.0 game back of Chicago. It was a key opportunity […]
Gavin Hollowell, Riley Martin Facing Dansby Swanson at Wrigley as Rain Alters Rehab Schedule
If you were hoping that righty Gavin Hollowell and/or lefty Riley Martin were going to swoop in and save the Cubs’ bullpen at the end of the season, you might be disappointed. Both relievers arrived at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon, but it was a matter of getting in some rehab work rather than waiting … The post Gavin Hollowell, Riley Martin Facing Dansby Swanson at Wrigley as Rain Alters Rehab Schedule appeared first on .
JR Ritchie is back and he is making the start against the Cubs
Atlanta Braves Game Information The Braves look for win number 90 on the season behind the return of JR Ritchie Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC The Atlanta Braves are inching closer to clinching the division with their magic number at five with their win last night against the Chicago Cubs. It appears that the Braves will not catch the Dodgers for the second seed and first round bye, which is likely why the decision was made to bring up JR Ritchie to pitch this evening in the spot where Chris Sale w...
Chicago Cubs: The latest on Dansby Swanson and his up-in-the-air return
The Chicago Cubs were fortunate that every other team in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot also lost on Tuesday. Otherwise, the team’s frustrating 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves would’ve been a really tough blow. More News: Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse As things stand right now, the [...] The post Chicago Cubs: The latest on Dansby Swanson and his up-in-the-air return appeared first on ChiCitySports .
JR Ritchie is back and he is making the start against the Cubs
The Atlanta Braves are inching closer to clinching the division with their magic number at five with their win last night against the Chicago Cubs. It appears that the Braves will not catch the Dodgers for the second seed and first round bye, which is likely why the decision was made to bring up JR […]
The Cubs won’t get to 3 million tickets sold this year
In 2025, the Cubs crossed the three million tickets sold line for the first time since 2019, and wound up with a paid attendance of 3,017,983, or 37,259 per date. That included two “home” games at the Tokyo Dome which had paid attendance of 42,365 and 42,367, above Wrigley Field’s current capacity of 41,649. For […]
Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse
The Chicago Cubs bullpen did it again. They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, inheriting a lead late in the game only to blow it in a most spectacularly awful way. More News: Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, now a lock for MVP honors On Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, the Cubs had a 3-0 [...] The post Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse appeared first on ChiCitySports .
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Braves
The back and forth has happened so often that it’s not even really disconcerting anymore. This team can be so good. But it’s really fragile. It can evaporate in a hurry. Tuesday night’s game was one that against a lesser opponent probably would have been a win going away. The Cubs generated a ton of […]
2026 NL Standings: Cubs catch huge break in playoff race with Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks all losing
The Chicago Cubs may have lost 8-3 to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. However, they got a major reprieve amid a competitive NL Wild Card race. That’s because the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks all lost their games. As a result, the Cubs still hold a slight lead in the NL Wild […] The post 2026 NL Standings: Cubs catch huge break in playoff race with Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks all losing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jacob Webb’s Water Needs to Find Level Before Cubs Drown
If the Cubs had the benefit of an even moderately reliable bullpen, Jacob Webb might have to be worried about finding a red tag in his locker soon. As it is, Craig Counsell has little option but to keep running his would-be closer out there in the hopes that he can rediscover what made him … The post Jacob Webb’s Water Needs to Find Level Before Cubs Drown appeared first on .
MLB Daily Recap – September 16, 2026
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 16, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Shota Imanaga CHC ATL 6.0 4 1 8 0 100 20 20.0% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 16, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Caleb Williams want to build something special in Chicago
It’s an exciting time to be a Chicago sports fan. While the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are both in playoff races, the Chicago Bears have kicked off their season. The Bears got the season off to a good start with a huge performance from Caleb Williams and the offense. While he’s doing that, his [...] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong, Caleb Williams want to build something special in Chicago appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Braves 6, Cubs 3: The Jacob Webb disaster, part 4
What would you call the opposite of a baseball manager’s “circle of trust”? Because that’s where the Cubs are probably going to have to send Jacob Webb after yet another blown save, yet another two-run homer served up, yet another game where it’s clear he can no longer be used in high-leverage situations. The numbers […]
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/15/26): Braves 6, Cubs 3 – Webb, Bullpen Blow Another Lead
The Cubs could not hold on to an early lead against the Braves on Tuesday night. The road team hit a trio of two-run homers as they scored six unanswered runs to win the game. Pedro Ramírez put Chicago in front with an RBI single against Martín Pérez in the bottom of the 2nd inning. … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/15/26): Braves 6, Cubs 3 – Webb, Bullpen Blow Another Lead appeared first on .
Braves News: Martín Pérez earns 100th win, magic number 5, and more
The Atlanta Braves evened the series against the Chicago Cubs after Tuesday night’s 6-3 win. Martín Pérez got the start, lasting six innings and allowing three runs on five hits. He walked two and struck out four. Though a bit of a shaky start, Pérez ultimately got the win, the 100th of his career. The […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 16
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Vito Valentinetti, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1992 – The Cubs blow out the Phils, 14-9, to give Greg Maddux his 18th win. Led by Andre Dawson‘s four hits, the first four hitters collect 11 hits and 11 RBI for the Cubs. Dave Hollins homers for the […]
Brewers flex historic feat no NL Central rival can match
The Milwaukee Brewers are once again champions of the National League Central, and this time they made history. Milwaukee secured its fourth consecutive division title on Tuesday night after taking down the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at PNC Park before watching the Atlanta Braves complete a 6-3 comeback win over the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers entered […] The post Brewers flex historic feat no NL Central rival can match appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves drop their magic number to win the NL East down to 5 👀
Braves take game two of their fall series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field #MLB #Baseball #Braves #Atlanta
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