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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 51
It isn’t often that a team wins 10 straight and so quickly thereafter loses six straight. But it’s been that kind of year for the Cubs. Every single year there is a stretch where the Cubs run into a number of elite pitchers and the bats go into a funk. To my eye, they’ve held […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Ramirez, Alcantara, PCA
Today’s Reflections Pedro Ramirez has been called up to replace Matt Shaw, who is on the 10-day injured list with back soreness. Ramirez will fill in the super-sub role, but with Nicky Lopez who can fill the infield portion of the role, Ramirez would be free for the outfield (if ready). He could have been […]
Cubs vs. Astros Saturday 5/23 game threads
Cubs vs. Astros Saturday 5/23 game threads
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend ebbs the Whitecaps, 5-4
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were caught hibernating by the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 8-4. Javier Assad started and gave up five runs in the first inning. He settled down after that, but he still got the loss. The final line on Assad was five runs on six hits over 3.2 innings. He walked two and […]
Astros 4, Cubs 2: RISPy business. Again.
I could just post this here and end this recap and every single one of you would understand exactly what the problem is with the Chicago Cubs. But you come here for a game recap and you shall have one, even though you probably won’t like it. The Cubs lost to the Astros 4-2 and […]
Cubs vs. Astros, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Cubs call up INF Pedro Ramírez; Matt Shaw to IL
The Cubs today announced that one of their top prospects, 2B/3B Pedro Ramírez, has been promoted to Chicago to make his major-league debut. In a corresponding move, infielder Matt Shaw has been placed in the injured list with lower back tightness. The Cubs signed Ramírez in January of 2021 out of Venezuela for a $75,00 […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros preview, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT
Today’s roster move: Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Astros lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Spencer Arrighetti, RHP Maybe we should just pretend Jameson Taillon’s last start didn’t happen. Oh, you can’t do that. Right. So: Five home runs and eight runs given up to the White Sox. Don’t do that again, Jamo. Taillon has also had […]
Cubs vs. Astros Friday 5/22 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 51 Astros 4, Cubs 2: RISPy business. Again. Cubs vs. Astros, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros preview, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview
Before we get to the Astros, a note: The Cubs moved half a game ahead of the Cardinals into second place in the NL Central when St. Louis lost to Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Astros started the year 6-3, but since then have gone 14-28. Only the Angels (13-28) are worse over that span. So […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: They’re not underdogs
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — May 22
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jacob Turner*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, 1930 – In Philadelphia, the Yankees and the Athletics continue the home run barrage as the Yankees take both games of a second straight doubleheader, 10-1 and 20-13. Babe Ruth hits a pair of home runs in the opener, as […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend blasts West Michigan, 7-1
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were blue after losing to the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 1-0. Iowa wasted a terrific start from Jordan Wicks, who tossed five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Wicks struck out two and walked two. Luis Peralta hit a batter to open the sixth inning and after a stolen base, a […]
The Short Porch is wondering if Pete Crow-Armstrong should have faced a stiffer penalty for his altercation with a fan
The Crosstown Classic is not for the faint of heart. It doesn’t matter which team is winning more coming into the games, or which team has the better roster on the field. There is something about the North Side v. Southside that just inspires a whole other level of competition between the Cubs and White […]
The Short Porch is thinking about blisters
Blisters might not seem like much from the outside, and to be clear those have a much better prognosis than, say, forearm or tricep soreness. That said, Edward Cabrera’s latest injury is a frustrating reminder that even something as small as a blister can have a big impact on a rotation held together with tape […]
What kind of starting pitcher could the Cubs acquire… right now?
The Cubs, as you know, have had multiple pitching injuries. That list got a bit longer Wednesday when Edward Cabrera left the game with a blister. Fortunately, that’s not usually a serious injury. Maybe he misses a start, maybe not. The Cubs are not alone in having many rotation starters injured. Look at the Blue […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 50
Following game 43, I did some digging and saw that every full-season Cub team going back to 2003 had at least one five-game losing streak. So while this streak feels like it came out of nowhere, it’s not all that out of the ordinary. The good Cub teams in that stretch had a streak at […]
Brewers 5, Cubs 0: Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs look utterly lost
Remember yesterday, when I brought out the old line: “No team is as bad as it looks when it’s on a long losing streak”? I dunno. Maybe I’m wrong about that. The Cubs sure looked that bad in losing to the Brewers 5-0 Wednesday evening at Wrigley Field, being swept by their division rivals and […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Boyd, Cabrera, Hoerner
Today’s Reflections Since I had gotten into the habit of actually listening (and enjoying) the play-by-play for a few days, I’m back to turning the audio down. The story below by Michael Cerami is a great article. I think MLB has the same feelings (if it has feelings) that I do by the PCA drama […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa snaps 8-game skid
Right-hander Tyler Beede was activated off the Development List and assigned to Triple-A Iowa. Beede takes the place of Connor Noland, who went on the injured list after getting hit in the leg with a line drive last night. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs clipped the wings of the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 3-2. The win […]
BCB After Dark: What do you think of ABS so far?
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the heppest joint for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. There are still a few tables available. The show will start shortly. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the […]
Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 5/20, 6:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Edward.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 5/20, 6:40 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Brewers lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Kyle Harrison, LHP Edward Cabrera was going along pretty well this year but his last two starts have been rough. His last start, in particular, was wrecked largely due to walks, which had been a concern in his time in Miami. Hopefully that won’t get […]
Cubs vs. Brewers Wednesday 5/20 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 50 Brewers 5, Cubs 0: Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs look utterly lost Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 5/20, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 5/20, 6:40 CT
An update on the Cubs and ABS challenges
While we wait for the Cubs to (hopefully) salvage one game of their series against the Brewers, I thought I’d take another look at how the team and its individual players are doing with ABS challenges. Through Tuesday’s game, Cubs fielders (almost all catchers) are fourth-best in MLB at successful challenges, getting 68 percent correct […]
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