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Cubs 3, Cardinals 0: Clay Holmes’ pitching and a Seiya Suzuki three-run homer
Now be honest. You were thinking “Here we go again” after the Cubs didn’t have a hit through the first four innings — just like Thursday in Washington. And this was true even though the Cardinals didn’t have a hit through five, thanks to Clay Holmes mowing down St. Louis hitters. Fortunately, all’s well that […]
Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 8/14, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Clay.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Friday 8/14, 1:20 CT
Friday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Cardinals lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Matthew Liberatore, LHP Clay Holmes struggled in his first Cubs start — but then, it was also his first start back after he fractured his fibula back in May. […]
Cubs vs. Cardinals Friday 8/14 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Clay Holmes is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals Cubs 3, Cardinals 0: Clay Holmes’ pitching and a Seiya Suzuki three-run homer Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 8/14, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Friday 8/14, 1:20 CT
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Cardinals series preview
This series wraps up Cubs vs. Cardinals for this year (barring an unlikely postseason matchup). After struggling vs. the Cardinals in their first two series of 2026, the Cubs took three of four in St. Louis last month and so the season series is tied at five wins each. For more on the Cardinals, here’s […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Aaron Civale is the Superhero vs. the Nationals
This is going to be a quick one. I watched this game for about three innings before heading off with my family for dinner. Boy, did I pick a good one to miss. I basically announced I was trust falling with this team yesterday and then I splatted into this game. Yuck. The Cubs offense […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Wanna have a catch?
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 14
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Juan Pierre, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2009 – The Cubs jump to a 14-0 lead after two innings in crushing the Pirates, 17-2. The Cubs send 15 batters to the plate and score 10 runs in the second inning in support […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ben Cowles hits 2 HRs as Iowa routs St. Paul
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs blasphemed the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 10-3. Kohl Franklin had a very good start as he works his way back from missing almost two years. Franklin allowed just one run on three hits over four innings. The one run came on a home run by the first hitter of the […]
Nationals 7, Cubs 0: Michael Busch breaks up Cade Cavalli’s no-hit bid in the seventh
It was bound to happen. The Cubs offense has been so good lately that you knew if they ran into a good, hot pitcher they’d probably get stymied. And that was what happened Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park. It took until two out in the seventh for Cade Cavalli’s no-hit bid to be broken up. […]
Cubs vs. Nationals, Thursday 8/13, 3:05 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Kevin.
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Thursday 8/13, 3:05 CT
Thursday notes… Lineups were not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for today’s lineups. Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Cade Cavalli, RHP Kevin Gausman was solid in his first Cubs start last Friday in Kansas City. He has not faced the Nats since 2024 and so only three of the current Nationals have […]
Cubs vs. Nationals Thursday 8/13 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Aaron Civale is the Superhero vs. the Nationals Nationals 7, Cubs 0: Michael Busch breaks up Cade Cavalli’s no-hit bid in the seventh
A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and Brewers
Perhaps it’s a bit early for this, but with the Cubs having crept to within three games of the NL Central lead, I thought it would be worth looking at the teams’ remaining schedules, a good discussion topic. Both teams have 41 games remaining. The Brewers lead the season series with the Cubs four games […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Nationals
I lead off with my overriding impression of this game and, in fact, the first two games of this series. Future me is not looking forward to playing this Nationals team a year or two from now. I mentioned yesterday that I had picked up the stat during the broadcast just how young this Nationals […]
Cubs 12, Nationals 6: The Alex Bregman game
As we all know, Alex Bregman didn’t get off to a very good start with the Cubs after signing a five-year, $175 million deal last January. And that’s downplaying it — Bregman had a terrible first half and even used that word — “terrible” — to describe his own play. Just before the All-Star break, […]
Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Suzuki, Hoerner, PCA, Webb
Today’s Reflections Wellll ….. that was not a very well-pitched game. We nearly always expect a HR to be given up by Shota Imanaga each game, but Tuesday night, Imanaga gave up three home runs, one a two-run shot. After a great July, pitching through the sixth and seventh innings three straight games, and having […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies trash the Trash Pandas, 7-1
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 7-6. Braxton Garrett made his Cubs’ debut in this game and he had some major issues throwing strikes. Garrett only allowed one run on one hit over two innings, but he walked six batters while striking out just one. Only 29 of Garrett’s 62 […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the Cubs’ SMVP?
It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the most excellent 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 validate parking. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
Cubs vs. Nationals, Wednesday 8/12, 5:45 CT live!
Go get ‘em, David.
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Wednesday 8/12, 5:45 CT
Wednesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Nationals lineup: David Peterson, LHP vs. Jackson Kent, LHP David Peterson’s last four starts: 1.57 ERA, 1.047 WHIP. He’s struggled a bit at times, the peripherals are a bit concerning, but in the end he […]
Cubs vs. Nationals Wednesday 8/12 game threads
Cubs 12, Nationals 6: The Alex Bregman game 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Nationals Cubs vs. Nationals, Wednesday 8/12, 5:45 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Wednesday 8/12, 5:45 CT
The Tyrone Taylor trade by the numbers
Yesterday we took a closer look at the Clay Holmes part of this transaction that brought a sinkerball throwing, extreme ground ball pitcher to the Cubs rotation in return for one of their top prospects, Jefferson Rojas. You can read about the Rojas part of the trade in the link above, however today I want […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Jacob Webb is the Superhero vs. the Nationals
The Cubs are now 8-2 in August after what was a really nice win in Washington. The Nationals are almost certainly going to miss the playoffs again, but they have a talented and young team. If you missed the stat, the Nats have had exactly one plate appearance by a player 29 or over, and […]
Cubs 8, Nationals 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong smashes a monster home run
The Cubs fell behind — again. And came from behind — again. This game was the sixth of the team’s last seven wins in which the opponent scored first. It is, I suppose, not the recommended way to win games, but the Cubs wound up on top, defeating the Nationals 8-6 in the first of […]
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