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You can’t say you didn’t see this one coming. It would have been great to get one of those “because baseball” games. But it’s always important to remember that sometimes Goliath just squashes David, the Globetrotters virtually always win and The Miz and the Brewers are going to beat the Cubs in Milwaukee. It’s a […]
Sonny Gray would be a strong addition to just about any contender’s starting rotation, but what trade package could the Braves, Cubs and Padres send Boston?
The Cubs placed Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Friday, as the right-hander is dealing with right knee tendinitis. David Peterson (acquired from the Mets earlier this week) was officially activated in the corresponding move, and the southpaw will make his Cubs debut as the starting pitcher in today’s game with the Brewers. […]
Well, come on. You didn’t really think the Cubs would defeat Jacob Misiorowski, did you? The thing is, though, that they did pretty much hold Misiorowski and the Brewers even while the Milwaukee fireballer was still in the game. Then the Cubs had another bullpen meltdown and Milwaukee won the game 6-2. For anyone who […]
Today’s Reflections After Dansby Swanson’s four RBI in Wednesday nightcap of the double-header with the Mets, PCA’s RBI double in the 10th inning gave the Cubs a 4-3 win and a four-game sweep of the Mets. Yes, it was the Mets. But this was much needed momentum going into the Brewers’ series. A lot writers […]
On Wednesday night, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a baserunning blunder that was reminiscent of a mistake another Chicago Cubs player had against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2007.
Box Score Both the Brewers and Cubs came into this series hot, but it was the Brewers who kept that heat going. Despite a cold opening to the game, they turned on the burners late and defeated the Cubs 6-2. It was their 50th win of the season and their fifth win in a row. […]
Iowa right-hander Tyler Beede has elected free agency. Right-hander Zac Leigh goes from the ACL Cubs to Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Anhuar Garcia was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs. Everybody won! Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs skinned the Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays), 12-1. Andrew Wantz gave up a run in the top […]
Four days after the Milwaukee Bucks selected Brayden Burries and Nate Ament in the 2026 NBA Draft, they received a warm welcome from the city. Both threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Miller Park before the Brewers played against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Newest Bucks rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament throw out […] The post Watch Brayden Burries, Nate Ament throw out 1st pitch at Brewers-Cubs game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On June 26, the New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after the team’s 34-47 start to the 2026 MLB season. The firing comes as the Mets enter their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies and as the team comes off a four-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs.New York has gone with Andy […] The post Mets Get Intriguing Manager Take After Carlos Mendoza Firing appeared first on HEAVY .
Go get ‘em, Colin.
The Cubs lost $14.5 million free-agent reliever Phil Maton to the injured list, adding a new setback to their pitching staff. The post Cubs $14.5 Million Free Agent Bust Hits Injured List, Pitching Crisis Continues appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s a rivalry weekend in Milwaukee. After a 4-2 road trip, the Brewers are back home to open a seven-game homestand against two division rivals. This also marks the beginning of 18 games in 17 days leading into the All-Star Break, and is the final homestand before the break. Jacob Misiorowski is back on the […]
The Chicago Cubs recently acquired David Peterson from the New York Mets in a trade. While Peterson has struggled this season, the left-handed pitcher was an All-Star in 2025. He believes he can get back to that form with Chicago. “Excitement for the new opportunity,” Peterson said on Friday, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “Some […] The post Cubs’ David Peterson drops bold claim after Mets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers are preparing for what is sure to be a hard-fought and tense series against their most hated division rival, the Chicago Cubs. In order to put themselves in a better position to win the series, Milwaukee aligned its starting rotation so that they will send Jacob Misiorowski, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Woodruff, [...]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Colin Rea is the Superhero vs. the Brewers Brewers 6, Cubs 2: Seiya Suzuki homers off Jacob Misiorowski, but it’s not enough Cubs vs. Brewers, Friday 6/26, 6:45 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Friday 6/26, 6:45 CT
Matthew Boyd's strong return gives the Cubs a much-needed boost after Ben Brown landed on the injured list, but Chicago's pitching concerns remain.
n Friday night, the New York Mets will begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.Most recently, the Mets lost the series finale against the Cubs 4-3 on Thursday, as Chicago swept New York. Following the series, New York fired manager Carlos Mendoza after two and a half seasons at the helm.Francisco […] The post New York Mets Announce Francisco Lindor Change Before Phillies Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Milwaukee Brewers have missed some depth in their bullpen, and before their matchup against the Chicago Cubs, they’re getting some help back, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “The Brewers have reinstated lefty reliever Jared Koenig from the injured list for tonight’s series opener against the Cubs. He last pitched April 4 before landing […] The post Brewers get pivotal pitching boost ahead of Cubs series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Friday night, the New York Mets will begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.Most recently, the Mets lost the series finale against the Cubs 4-3 on Wednesday, as Chicago swept New York. Following the series, the Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza.Bo Bichette went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in the loss.New […] The post New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette Decision Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cubs enter this series trailing the Brewers by 6.5 games in the NL Central. With half a season to go, that’s not an insurmountable lead. And yet, the Cubs were swept by the Brewers last month at Wrigley Field and outscored 19-5 in the three games. They’ll need to make some sort of better […]
The good news is that the Cubs scraped together a four-game sweep during their trip to Queens, where the bats came alive to help the North Siders win their fourth series in a row. But there was also more bad news on the starting pitching injury front. First, Edward Cabrera hit the injured list after […]
In Episode 557, Patrick, Jeffrey and Zach chat about Craig’s vacation and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. (whoa-oh) We’re Halfway There: A very standard issue review of baseball at the midway point. 2. If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice: A series of pick ’ems 3. A Farwell... The post Five & Dive Episode 557: Because We Are a Cubs Podcast? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
David Peterson hasn't dominated in New York, but the Cubs' elite infield defense could help unlock the ground-ball specialist at the perfect time.
Let’s look at the season this way for a moment. If, on Opening Day, I had told you the Cubs would be 44-37 after 81 games, you’d have probably been a bit disappointed. That’s an 88-win pace, which is good, but fewer wins than last year and probably not enough to win the NL Central. […]