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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Biggest outliers
With a little tweak to the information available to this feature, I don’t always have final data at the time I’m writing. A hat tip and a thank you to Al who has taken on a little more work in helping me produce this by cleaning up the numbers in the morning. Unfortunately, that doesn’t […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Is there a Draft in here?
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 3
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Codi Heuer, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1966 – Pitcher Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams and drives in nine runs, as the Braves rout the Giants at Candlestick Park, 17-3. Cloninger is the first National League player to slam two in a game, and the first pitcher ever, and […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shut out Columbus, 1-0
Second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Shortstop Alex Madera was promoted to Knoxville from High-A South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs egged the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-4. Andrew Wentz started and was touched for three runs on three hits over 3.2 innings. The real issue is that […]
SB Nation Reacts: Joe Ryan is the starter Cubs fans want
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. Earlier this week, I asked you: If the Cubs can’t trade for Tarik Skubal (for whatever reason), who would […]
The 2026 Cubs have had 10 walk-off wins. Here are all the years when they had more.
The Cubs’ 10 walk-off wins have come in 43 home games, just a bit more than half the home season. That means nearly a quarter of the home wins in 2026 have ended in a pile-up around a Cubs player and an excited crowd at Wrigley Field. The franchise record for walk-offs in a season […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong got tagged out due to this obscure rule. Here’s why it needs to be repealed
A week ago Tuesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong was on first base in a game against the Mets. It’s the top of the seventh and there’s one out. The Cubs are leading the game 7-3. Then PCA took off for second on what turned out to be ball four to Michael Busch. This is what happened next […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres
Man, am I sorry for the Cub fans who jumped off the bandwagon and decided to pack it in early for “Wait ‘til next year.” While there might be some efficiency in doing that and almost certainly an avoidance of future heartache and frustration, this team is a lot of fun when it’s going good. […]
Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, Suzuki, PCA, Imanaga
Today’s Reflections Something is starting to feel familiar. Familiar, but different. The Cubs’ bats are starting to come into form once again. That was proven in the games from Monday and Tuesday. Six batters in the Cubs’ starting lineup Monday had hits, with Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong with a pair […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Aaron Bummer, Liam Hendriks pitch for Iowa
South Bend first baseman Josiah Hartshorn and right-hander Mason McGwire were named to the Futures Game roster. Right-hander Kenten Egbert went back from Triple-A Iowa to High-A South Bend. Right-hander Eduarniel Núñez, whom the Cubs designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa. The Cubs signed third baseman Michael Hallquist from […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: How is Counsell doing?
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and cool off with us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. There’s a two-drink minimum, but it is bring your own beverage. […]
Cubs 23, Padres 3: Dansby Swanson’s 3-HR game leads an 8-homer barrage
At times, I’ve promoted the idea that MLB should have a mercy rule – down 10 runs or more after seven innings, the two managers should be able to just say, “We quit.” It’s games like this that might make me reconsider that idea. On a very hot and windy afternoon at Wrigley Field, Dansby Swanson […]
Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 7/1, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Colin.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 7/1, 1:20 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Walker Buehler, RHP Colin Rea had a rough patch in early June but his last two starts, against the Blue Jays and Mets, have been very good – 10.1 total innings, one earned run. Hopefully he can continue that tonight vs. the Padres, who he […]
Cubs vs. Padres Wednesday 7/1 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres Cubs 23, Padres 3: Dansby Swanson’s 3-HR game leads an 8-homer barrage Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 7/1, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 7/1, 1:20 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Padres
Last things first, I thought maybe Javier Assad would coast to the finish line and become the 10th different Cub with a save. How is that stat even possible? Not just that 10 different guys have saves. But that there are only 14 total saves. If it were someone like the Rays with 32 total […]
Cubs 9, Padres 7: Dansby Swanson’s 2 home runs lead a 5-HR barrage
Your browser does not support the video tag. On Monday, the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field at 15 miles per hour on a hot evening. Not a single home run left the yard. On Tuesday, the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field at 19 miles per hour on a hot evening, 92 […]
MLB News: Carlos Mendoza, CBA negotiations, trade deadline, Perry Minasian, Aaron Judge
Happy Wednesday, everyone, and a very happy Canada Day to any of my fellow Canucks out there! In today’s news breakdown, we’re still looking at the fallout from the big shakeup with the Angels ousting Perry Minasian and the Mets booting Carlos Mendoza. We also take a look at what’s going on with Aaron Judge, […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 1
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Mike Montgomery, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1958 – The Cubs’ Tony Taylor hits a ball inside the third base line that falls into the rain gutter in fair territory at Wrigley Field. San Francisco rookie OF Leon Wagner chases the ball, but is fooled by Cubs relief pitchers staring […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you take back Aroldis Chapman?
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. There’s lot of cool in here. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Knoxville can’t stop winning
Right-hander Liam Hendriks joins the Triple-A Iowa Cubs from Mesa. Left-hander Aaron Bummer also joins Triple-A Iowa from Mesa. Third baseman Drew Bowser goes from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville. In case you’ve forgotten, Bowser was a high school teammate of Pete Crow-Armstrong. Catcher Logan Poteet was promoted to South Bend from Low-A Myrtle […]
Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 6/30, 7:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Tuesday 6/30, 7:05 CT
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. JP Sears, LHP Matthew Boyd’s return to action after his freak knee injury was pretty good, 4.2 shutout innings against the Mets last Thursday. He did walk four and threw 76 pitches, so perhaps he can ramp up to 90+ tonight. Boyd’s outing vs. the […]
Cubs vs. Padres Tuesday 6/30 game threads
Cubs 9, Padres 7: Dansby Swanson’s 2 home runs lead a 5-HR barrage 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Padres Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 6/30, 7:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Tuesday 6/30, 7:05 CT
SB Nation Reacts survey: Which starter should the Cubs go after?
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 need starting pitching. Well, duh, you’re saying. Every Cubs fan knows that. The team has […]
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