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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 10
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Frank Demaree, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1972 – Hank Aaron‘s grand slam helps the Atlanta Braves to a 15-3 rout of the Phillies. It is Aaron’s 649th home run, moving him ahead of Willie Mays into second place on the career list. It is also his 14th grand […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend closes in on 1st half title with 6-3 win
The Cubs acquired left-hander Antoine Kelly in a trade with the Dodgers for cash. Kelly was assigned to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles. They assigned him to rookie ball Mesa, where I presume he’ll work in the pitch lab and not pitch. Núñez was in the Cubs […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: And now for the worst deals . . .
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hopping hot spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. The vibe in here is cool. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We’ve still got a few tables available. Bring your own […]
Cubs vs. Rockies, Tuesday 6/9, 7:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Colin.
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Tuesday 6/9, 7:40 CT
Today’s roster moves: Here Tuesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Rockies lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Tomoyuki Sugano, RHP After a couple of rough outings, Colin Rea has posted a 3.57 ERA over his last three starts. He has not faced […]
Cubs vs. Rockies Tuesday 6/9 game threads
Alex Bregman had some hits, but the rest of the offense was moribund in a 7-3 loss 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Rockies Cubs vs. Rockies, Tuesday 6/9, 7:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies preview, Tuesday 6/9, 7:40 CT
Cubs roster moves: Matt Shaw activated, Jameson Taillon to IL, Kevin Alcántara optioned, Ethan Roberts recalled
The Cubs made multiple roster moves before Tuesday’s game against the Rockies. Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s game in the second inning with a hamstring strain. Here’s how that happened [VIDEO]. Your browser does not support the video tag. To replace Taillon on the Cubs pitching staff, right-hander Ethan Roberts was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Roberts […]
SB Nation Reacts survey: Which Cubs hitter will turn it around first?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cubs have not hit well for the last several weeks. After defeating the Rangers 7-1 on […]
The Short Porch is checking in on Dansby Swanson’s bat
It’s been rough back-to-back homestands for the Chicago Cubs. They went just 2-4 over the six-game set against the Athletics and Giants, which admittedly is better than the sweep they suffered during their homestand against the Brewers and Astros, but better than being swept at home is a pretty low bar. The offense that seemed […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Rockies series preview
The Cubs and Rockies will play their entire season series over the next 10 days, three this week at Coors Field and three next week at Wrigley Field. Wait. Didn’t we just say that about the Giants? (Yes, we did.) Thanks, schedule-makers. For more on the Rockies, here’s Samantha Bradfield, manager of our SB Nation […]
In praise of Ben Brown
It was always clear, from the time the Cubs acquired Ben Brown from the Phillies in 2022 for David Robertson, that he had talent. He’d dominate at a Cubs minor league affiliate, get called up and have some great outings, but then occasionally get hit hard. That was especially true in 2025, when Brown made […]
Many MLB teams are moving all their night games to 6:40 p.m. starts. The Cubs should, too.
In 2021, as baseball returned to a 162-game schedule after the pandemic, many teams, including the Cubs, began to move their night game starting time before 7 p.m. local time. The 7 p.m. (0r 7:05 or 7:10) had been a standard night-game starting time in baseball for at least 30 years before that. The Cubs […]
Chicago Cubs news — Assad, Brown, PCA
Today’s Reflections When I said I wish there was a way for the Cubs to get healthy enough to force Jameson Taillon from the rotation, this wasn’t what I meant nor the order I wished it came in. But let’s talk about the performance put in by Javier Assad!!! I know an unexpected, lengthy, nearly-perfect […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: The best Cubs trade was . . .?
It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. We always like to see a friendly face. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few good tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week
The Cubs didn’t do very well last week, going 2-4 against the A’s and Giants. It sure wasn’t Pete Crow-Armstrong’s fault. Over the six games PCA batted .440/.481/.920 (11-for-25) with four home runs and two stolen bases. Yes, he had perhaps the goofiest defensive play of his career when he lost a fly ball Thursday […]
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb
The Cubs came home this past week hoping to make up for their 3-4 road trip. They did not. In fact, they were even worse in the Friendly Confines, which were decidedly unfriendly against West Coast visitors, the Athletics and Giants, and the Cubs won just two of the games — and they had to […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Giants
Wow. Just wow. Just last night I talked about the perils of falling in love with walk-off victories. Not that I think the Cubs were sitting back and waiting and thinking that they could just flip a switch at the last minute. And yet, the game played out that way anyway. Your mileage may vary, […]
Giants 2, Cubs 1: Javier Assad is magnificent, but the offense vanishes. Again.
When Jameson Taillon went down with an injury in the second inning, it appeared that any chance of the Cubs winning Sunday’s game — especially since they were already down 1-0 with a runner on base — was close to zero. They didn’t win, losing the game 2-1 and the series to the Giants, but […]
MLB News: Aaron Judge injury, Manny Machado, Tarik Skubal, CBA negotiations
Yankees fans are feeling the pain this week as they learned the fate of Aaron Judge and his ribs. It appears the team captain has a rib fracture and will miss considerably more time than originally anticipated. While the team has every reason to believe Judge will be back this season, this, of course, will […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 8
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Terrance Gore, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1933 – Jimmie Foxx hits three home runs in his first three at-bats as the Philadelphia Athletics outscore the New York Yankees, 14-10. Foxx had homered his last time up the previous day to give him four consecutive […]
Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers again
A rain-shortened schedule today. Iowa Cubs Rained out. The game will not be made up. Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies exiled the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 7-4. The win moved the Smokies into a tie for first place in the Southern League North Division. Starter Brooks Caple took home the win after he went five […]
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT
Sunday notes… Cubs lineup: Giants lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Trevor McDonald, RHP Jameson Taillon has had a rough year, but also has made some very good starts, including last time out, last Tuesday against the A’s. Hope that continues. Current Giants are batting .169 (11-for-65) against Taillon, though with four home runs (two by […]
Cubs vs. Giants Sunday 6/7 game threads
Giants 2, Cubs 1: Javier Assad is magnificent, but the offense vanishes. Again. 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Giants Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Sunday 6/7, 7:30 CT
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