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The Braves have managed Ronald Acuña Jr. carefully since his return from a second injured list stint this season due to a left hamstring strain That plan has included mixing in days for Acuña as designated hitter, a role he will fill for the second time in three days when the Braves continue their three-game […]
The Cubs turned what looked like an easy win into a nail-biter, but there’s no such thing as an ugly win at this point. Especially since the Padres may never lose again. They have won eight in a row to move to 9-1 in their last 10, gaining four games on the Cubs and five … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/15/26): Gausman Trying to Find Footing Again appeared first on .
There’s a chance of rain this evening in Chicago (forecast link below) so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: Tuesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Braves lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Martin Perez, LHP Kevin Gausman’s last start […]
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David Kaplan joins ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Inside the Friendly Confines to break down the Chicago Cubs’ playoff push and what this team still needs to make a serious postseason run. Kap explains why he believes the Cubs are still missing a true top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher — the kind of ace who can take the mound in October and give you confidence you’re going to win. He also talks about why Pete Crow-Armstrong has become his favorite player he’s ever covered, shares stories from his ye...
“Come out upon my seas, curse missed opportunities.” – Clocks by Coldplay The Cubs certainly didn’t gain any ground on the Brewers or the Phillies while I was away, but nothing is slowing Pete Crow-Armstrong, who now seems like a lock to win the NL MVP award. His lead over Shohei Ohtani is about as … The post The Rundown: Cubs Will Go as Far as Offense Takes Them, PCA’s Historic Year, MLB Honors Clemente Today appeared first on .
The Cubs took the first of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. It was a bit more adventurous than most games where a team jumps out to a 7-0 lead have any right to be, but that’s how it goes when your offense is ranked first in baseball while your pitching […]
Atlanta Braves Game Information The Braves could really use their veteran stabilizing force on the mound Tuesday night. Sep 15, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC The start of Atlanta’s series at the Chicago Cubs didn’t exactly go to plan. A short and ineffective Reynaldo López start ended with him going back on the injured list and dug the Braves an early hole. The offense showed fight late but couldn’t claw back into the game, resulting in a series-opening 7-3 loss. The Braves will look to bounce back Tuesda...
MLB announced the rosters for the Arizona Fall League Tuesday and here are the seven Cubs prospects who will play there beginning in early October. Pitchers (5) RHP Jhon CabralRHP Anhuar GarciaRHP Yoendris GonzalezRHP Dominick ReidRHP Luis Rujano Infielders (3) 1B Myles Bailey2B/3B Juan Cabada Outfielders (1) Kade Snell You have likely not heard of […]
The start of Atlanta’s series at the Chicago Cubs didn’t exactly go to plan. A short and ineffective Reynaldo López start ended with him going back on the injured list and dug the Braves an early hole. The offense showed fight late but couldn’t claw back into the game, resulting in a series-opening 7-3 loss. […]
The Chicago Cubs are still battling for a playoff spot with eleven games left in the regular season. As things stand right now, they are a half-game up on the Philadelphia Phillies at the top of the National League Wild Card standings and 1.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres, who have the third [...] The post Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, now a lock for MVP honors appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Cubs are trying to pull off the nearly impossible, with the league-best offense and defense and the league-worst pitching staff. It’s a tall order. I had thought it couldn’t be done. A small item on a podcast that came up because I was too lazy to click it off put me on the track … The post The Big Blue Machine? appeared first on .
Before I begin, I want to make it clear that I’m kidding about all of this. Mostly. Let me set the scene as to why I feel the Cubs ought to do a grand ceremony if Pete Crow-Armstrong happens to steal his 40th base of the season in the next two days, while the Atlanta […]
As the Chicago Cubs continue to move towards a playoff run, it’s looking more and more likely that they could meet National League Wild Card rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, at some point in the playoffs. More News: Chicago Cubs: How Bregman got his groove back But they could also be in competition with the Phillies [...] The post Chicago Cubs facing Phillies grab for prized free agent star appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is recovering from a left side oblique strain. Cubs manager Craig Counsell previously revealed that Swanson is expected to return this week. So, is that still the expectation? According to MLB.com, the 32-year-old infielder is indeed expected to return on September 18 for the Cubs’ series against the Cincinnati Reds […] The post Is Cubs’ Dansby Swanson still expected to return from injury this week? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
You just knew Pete Crow-Armstrong was due after going 1-for-12 with four strikeouts in his three previous games, especially when he’d been hitting the ball hard the whole time, and making history in the process was not out of the question. He set or tied at least two team records, joined an elite group of … The post PCA Sets Several New Precedents in Monday’s Win appeared first on .
Sometimes Heroes and Goats doesn’t flow with the narrative of a game. This was a Pete Crow-Armstrong night. He had been in what amounts to a slump for him the last several games. Nothing extravagant, but when you have grown accustomed to him being one of the stars of every game, him being reduced to […]
After Atlanta’s loss to the Cubs, Lindsay Crosby argues Ozzie Albies’ poor recent production and declining defense make him a lineup liability, especially batting cleanup, and urges a lineup change and longer-term second base planning. He breaks down Martín Pérez’s extreme home/road splits, suggesting more changeups vs lefties on the road. He also discusses Reynaldo López heading to the IL with recurring shoulder issues, diminished velocity, and uncertain future with the Braves amid broader ro...
The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the hunt for a spot in the Major League Baseball Playoffs. Arizona is chasing several teams ahead of them in the Wild Card standings, including the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs. Arizona got a win on Monday over the Miami Marlins, to help their chances. “Diamondbacks keep […] The post 2026 NL Playoff Picture: Diamondbacks save season with yet another miracle comeback as they chase Cubs, Phillies, Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Reynaldo Lopez got the start in yesterday’s series opener against the Cubs — just his second since returning from the IL — and it only took three innings before the game was totally out of hand. Chicago put up three in the second before adding a couple more in the third. Lopez was out of […]
Atlanta Braves Discussion I definitely want to see it come to fruition, maybe as part of the Braves bashing their arms for the next two days Sep 15, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Not that I expected anyone to read it, but I did some fun research for yesterday’s game preview. Basically, the Cubs are currently first by a mile in position player fWAR, but dead last in pitching fWAR. This has never happened over a full season; the closest I found was bottom five-ish (and not even that close to the bottom) for...
Not that I expected anyone to read it, but I did some fun research for yesterday’s game preview. Basically, the Cubs are currently first by a mile in position player fWAR, but dead last in pitching fWAR. This has never happened over a full season; the closest I found was bottom five-ish (and not even […]
Just when you think Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has gone into a slump — and he was 0-for-8 with three strikeouts Saturday and Sunday — he breaks out of it in a big way. PCA was 4-for-5 Monday against the Braves at Wrigley Field, including his 37th stolen base and 42nd home run of […]
The Braves lost to the Cubs 7-3 on Monday in Chicago. While the Braves did have a chance to make things interesting late, the game never really seemed that close. One bright spot was a solid outing in relief from A.J. Smith Shawver. However, the story of the game were the continued struggles of Reynaldo […]
Today’s Reflections The Cubs lost another chance for a sweep this weekend, but emerged with a series win over the Pirates. The two games Saturday and Sunday both had the final scores of 4-3, but with different winners. There wasn’t a lot of opportunity for an offensive display by any Cub hitters, nor were there […]