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Happy Friday A’s Fans! Hope everyone’s week has been going well so far. The Athletics have had more success this week, once again showcasing better performances on the road than at West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park. They got the weeklong road trip started with a series win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. They […]
Two of my all-time favorite announcer calls are “Do you believe in miracles… Yes!” and “I don’t believe what I just saw.” Iconic quotes of iconic moments made by Al Michaels and Jack Buck, two of the all-time greats. With all due respect to both of them, despite the insane improbability of a Cubs team […]
Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy are both fine after slamming into each other on a close play at first base last night (video via Talkin’ Baseball on X). Vargas is dealing with some bruises, and Muncy went through concussion protocol, but the infielders are expected to return to the […]
In the top of the seventh inning Thursday night at Wrigley Field, I was sitting around thinking sad thoughts, after Shōta Imanaga had given up two more home runs, totaling four long balls allowed on the evening, and the Cubs trailed the Athletics 6-1. At that point — and come on, you were thinking this […]
Happy Friday, everyone! Before you get too busy going about your day, take a minute to do your All-Star voting. Are any Cubs worthy of electing to the All-Star team? Once you’ve done that, come back and let’s get into the news stories wrapping up the week. Aaron Judge continues to sit out as the […]
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Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jack Neely, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2008 Chipper Jones hits his 400th career home run, becoming the third switch-hitter to reach this level, after Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle. Ricky Nolasco gives up the homer. Jones has a four-hit game to move his average to .418, the […]
On Friday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will begin a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.Most recently, the Cubs won 7-6 against the Athletics, as Chicago avoided the sweep by scoring four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning.Third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-4 in the win on Thursday.Chicago Cubs Third […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman Called Out Before Giants Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Toledo Mud Hens at Iowa Cubs (postponed) They’ll play two on Friday starting at 5:38 p.m. ET after they were rained out on Thursday. Erie SeaWolves 5, Richmond Flying Squirrels 1 (b0x) Carlos Peña and the SeaWolves bullpen pitched a gem while their power at the plate produced enough runs to provide a nice cushion. […]
Shortstop Ezequiel Pena was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs Iowa Cubs Rained out. They’ll play a doubleheader on Saturday. Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies defenestrated the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 6-2. Connor Schultz pitched four innings and gave up just one run on three hits. The one run came on a […]
After a 13-16 month of May, the Chicago Cubs recorded their first win in June against the Athletics in walk-off fashion. The ninth inning kicked off with a double by Michael Busch to begin the Cubs four run comeback.Dansby Swanson delivered the tying run with a single to center that scored Kevin Alcantara evening the […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Sends Message to Cubs After Redeeming Walk-Off Hit appeared first on HEAVY .
Trailing 6-1 in the seventh inning and in serious danger of falling into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds for last place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs (33-30) rattled off what fans hope is a season-rejuvenating rally. The North Siders cut into the deficit in the eighth inning via an Ian Happ […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong caps off crazy 9th-inning comeback with walk-off hit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The A’s couldn’t finish off the sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. They imploded late, blowing a three-run lead in the ninth to ruin the chance at leaving Chicago with three wins.. A strong start from their young starting pitcher paired with four home runs wasn’t enough to overcome a bullpen collapse at […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong haters just got a new material to fuel their trolling of the Chicago Cubs outfielder. Crow-Armstrong was involved in an unfortunate sequence for the Cubs in the sixth inning of their matchup Thursday night against the visiting Athltics at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Apparently, the 28-year-old Crow-Armstrong lost what was supposed to […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong’s lowlight leads to wild Athletics inside-the-park HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
The A’s had an awesome come-from-behind victory last night, scoring two runs in the eighth to tie the game before taking a one-run lead into the ninth and holding on. That earned them win #30 on the year and pushed them past the Texas Rangers into second place, Right-hander J.T. Ginn will be tasked with […]
Thursday notes… Cubs lineup: Athletics lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. J.T. Ginn, RHP Didn’t we just do this Tuesday? Shōta Imanaga’s last three starts have been just awful. He’s allowed 21 hits and five walks (1.660 WHIP) in 15.2 innings, with 20 (!) earned runs (11.49 ERA) and eight home runs. He was striking out […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s walk-off single caps an incredible Cubs comeback against the A’s Cubs vs. Athletics, Thursday 6/4, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Athletics preview, Thursday 6/4, 7:05 CT
The Chicago Cubs have dealt with no shortage of pitching injuries this season. While the rotation has been hit especially hard, the bullpen could use some help as well. The Cubs will be linked to starters such as Tarik Skubal ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but they could also acquire a star reliever such […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs are in a terrible slump. They dropped from a great 27-12 record down to a shaky 32-30. Just three weeks ago, they were the best team in the National League Central. But since May 9, they have won only five games and lost 18. Now, manager Craig Counsell has offered perhaps the […] The post Craig Counsell Minces No Words in Blunt Message to Cubs Clubhouse as Team Continues to Dip appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Chicago Cubs started this season incredibly hot. The team boasted a dominant 27-12 record initially. Then the bottom fell out completely. A brutal three-week stretch followed.The Cubs dropped 18 of their next 23 games. They now sit at a mediocre 32-30. Manager Craig Counsell needs answers fast because the rotation remains a massive question […] The post Chicago Cubs Urged to Trade for Two-Time Cy Young Award Winner appeared first on HEAVY .
Wednesday night, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ recorded his 1,000th career hit, a double leading off the bottom of the fourth. Here’s the hit and the crowd reaction [VIDEO]. Your browser does not support the video tag. As noted by BCB’s JohnW53 in the game recap, Happ is the 37th Cub to produce 1,000 hits […]
The Chicago Cubs have built their roster around going on a deep playoff run. But their current pitching situation may require some extra reinforcements. By trading for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Cubs would fix their issue with arguably the best pitcher in baseball. However, trading for Skubal won’t come cheap. Still, even […] The post MLB rumors: Jeff Passan thinks Cubs must consider trading these 2 star prospects in Tarik Skubal trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boy, I wish that one wasn’t so eminently foreseeable. The Cubs have basically had no games this year where a starter had a small lead when he left and then the bullpen just passed the torch through the end of the game. That’s usually a pretty standard “shape” for a game. You might blow one […]
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