Gamethread 4/22: Phillies at Cubs
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Cubs: Let’s talk about it.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Wednesday 4/22, 6:40 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Wednesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Phillies lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Kyle Backhus, LHP Matthew Boyd returns tonight from an injured list stint for a bicep issue. His first start this year on Opening Day wasn’t […]
Cubs vs. Phillies Wednesday 4/22 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 24 Cubs vs. Phillies, Wednesday 4/22, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Wednesday 4/22, 6:40 CT
Cubs roster move: Matthew Boyd activated, Luke Little optioned
Matthew Boyd spent about two weeks on the injured list with a biceps issue. The left-hander made one rehab start in which he struck out six and was deemed ready to return. So, the Cubs activated Boyd from the 15-day injured list this afternoon and he will start tonight’s game against the Phillies. To make […]
The Short Porch is hoping Matthew Boyd’s return can bolster a battered starting rotation
The Cubs are in the midst of their longest winning streak since 2023, but it does feel a bit precarious. While the roster was built for a deep October run, with an excellent lineup and bullpen bolstered by numerous offseason acquisitions, injuries have been a massive issue early. Precisely no one had Javier Assad and […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 23
Win one for Jody? I think of Jody Davis when I think of number 7’s in Cub history (Also, Dansby and Rick Monday). I’ve definitely got seven on the brain with a seventh straight win and a 7-4 win. That’ll be an interesting one for Craig Counsell and the coaching staff. You have to be […]
Cubs 7, Phillies 4: Michael Busch’s two-run single keys the team’s seventh straight win
Michael Busch has been in a season-long slump. Hopefully, his bases-l0aded two-run single that broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning will help him get back to who he was last year. The Cubs also got home runs from Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki and rode yet another outstanding outing from Shōta Imanaga to […]
MLB News: Munetaka Murakami, Yordan Alvarez, All-Star Game, ABS system, Mets losing streak
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Did you know the Cubs are in the most interesting division in baseball? Of course, we always knew that, but it seems like the NL Central is getting a lot of attention this week. Other things on people’s minds? The Phillies, Mets, and Astros are the talk of the town, and it’s […]
Steichen & Ballard ALL business with Colts media! IU Spring Game chance to celebrate! Cubs win 7th straight!
Steichen & Ballard ALL business with Colts media! IU Spring Game chance to celebrate! Cubs win 7th straight!
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 22
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Mickey Morandini* and a mighty host of others, plus more baseball stories. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Mickey Morandini*, Terry Francona, Fabian Kowalik, Taylor Douthit, Bob Smith. Today in history: *pictured.
Baserunners ahoy! Cubs 7, Phillies 4
The Phillies have had their share of poorly pitched ballgames this season. While they have had games in which they’ve given up more runs, there’s a case that this was actually their worst pitched game of the season. The Phillies’ pitching staff gave up 12 hits, walked ten batters, and hit two others for good […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend scores late to stop Dayton, 16-10
Pelicans pitcher Mason McGwire was named Minor League Pitcher of the Week. That’s for all the minors. Catcher Owen Ayers was named Midwest League Player of the Week. He was also promoted to Double-A Knoxville. For the second-straight week, Smokies right-hander Grant Kipp was named Southern League Pitcher of the week. Corner infielder Cole Mathis […]
Cubs vs. Phillies, Tuesday 4/21, 6:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Gamethread 4/21: Phillies at Cubs
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Cubs: Let’s talk about it.
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Tuesday 4/21, 6:40 CT
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Phillies lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Jesús Luzardo, LHP Here we have a pitching rematch from last Wednesday in Philadelphia, the most recent start for both Shōta Imanaga and Jesús Luzardo. As you’ll recall, Imanaga was brilliant, allowing three hits and one run in six innings, with a career-high tying 11 […]
Cubs vs. Phillies Tuesday 4/21 game threads
Cubs 7, Phillies 4: Michael Busch’s two-run single keys the team’s seventh straight win 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 23 Cubs vs. Phillies, Tuesday 4/21, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Tuesday 4/21, 6:40 CT
Craig Counsell made a very strange statement about Shohei Ohtani
While Cubs manager Craig Counsell was having his usual pre-game media scrum on Monday, he decided to opine about Dodgers pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani and the rule that allows an exception for the Dodgers to have essentially an extra pitcher on their roster, as MLB teams are now limited to 13 pitchers on their 26-man roster. […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 22
This team is starting to show that it has a lot of different ways to beat you. Monday night, Craig Counsell talked in his press conference about seven outs saved by his defense in a single game. I don’t know that all of the metrics will find all seven of those, but if you saw […]
Cubs 5, Phillies 1: Dansby Swanson’s homer and Colin Rea’s solid pitching lead the way
After a very slow start to the 2026 season, Dansby Swanson’s bat is heating up at the same time as the team has put together a long winning streak. Swanson’s three-run homer, his third in his last seven games (and all three against the Phillies!), along with yet another strong outing from Colin Rea, helped […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Brown, Rojas, Bregman, Wicks, PCA, Taillon, Hoerner, McGwire
*means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome). {$} means paywall. {$} means limited views. Italics are often used on this page as sarcasm font. The powers that be have enabled real sarcasm font in the comments. Food For Thought A highly accomplished guitarist and singer/songwriter with a strong musical point of view grounded in the very best blues traditions. Combine those […]
Taking it on the Chin: Cubs 5 Phillies 1
For one night, it wasn’t swinging bunts or soft jam shots that killed the Phillies pitching staff. Instead, it was hard contact from the Cubs lineup that plagued Nola’s night. Aaron Nola walked back to the mound for his second inning of work in Wrigley, after the offense behind him stranded the bases loaded with […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Where does Jordan Wicks fit?
It’s another Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest hipster cafe for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to join us this evening. We’ve always got room for one more. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. The hostess will […]
Cubs vs. Phillies, Monday 4/20, 6:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Colin.
Gamethread 4/20: Phillies at Cubs
Game one of a new series on deck. Here are the lineups, let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Cubs:
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Monday 4/20, 6:40 CT
Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Phillies lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Aaron Nola, RHP This is essentially a pitching rematch of last Tuesday in Philadelphia, although Colin Rea didn’t start that game, Riley Martin did as an opener. After that, though, Rea threw six really good innings, his only mistake a home run ball to Edmundo […]
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