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Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, PCA, Suzuki, Ramirez
Today’s Reflections Welcome, Kevin Gausman, to the family! And DO NOT scare us like that! I’m sure I’m not the only one when, on his 14th pitch as a Cub Friday, Gausman took a line drive off his ankle by Kansas City’s Salvador Perez and he was hobbling around. The thought in my head couldn’t […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop Lookouts, 9-4
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got demolished by Indianapolis (Pirates), 16-3. Starter Will Sanders didn’t make it out of the second inning. He got tagged for seven runs on five hits and three walks over 1.2 innings. He struck out one. A bright spot for the I-Cubs in this game is that Daniel Palencia threw […]
Cubs vs. Royals, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Clay.
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Seth Lugo, RHP Clay Holmes was having a fine year with the Mets when he suffered a fractured fibula on this play against the Yankees May 15: He has made three rehab starts. In the most recent one, Aug. 2, he […]
Cubs vs. Royals Saturday 8/8 game threads
Royals 6, Cubs 3: Clay Holmes struggles in Cubs debut 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the Royals Cubs vs. Royals, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT
Cubs roster move: Clay Holmes added, Braxton Garrett optioned
Friday, the Cubs got an excellent outing from one of their new starting pitcher acquisitions, Kevin Gausman. Today, they will hope to get another such start from Clay Holmes, who was acquired from the Mets Monday. Holmes was activated from the 60-day injured list and added to the 26-man active roster to make the start […]
SB Nation Reacts: Here’s your final grade for the Cubs Trade Deadline moves
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 made three major acquisitions before Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline: starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, and […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Royals
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
Cubs 6, Royals 4: Welcome to the North Siders, Kevin Gausman
The Cubs made a flurry of deals before Monday’s Trade Deadline, and one of Jed Hoyer’s primary aims was to add quality starting pitching to the team. And in acquiring Kevin Gausman, he appears to have done so. Gausman was as advertised (after a bit of a shaky first inning), throwing seven strong innings and […]
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Imanaga
Today’s Reflections What a remarkable end of a Cubs homestand! Two dominant Cubs’ wins over the Dodgers Monday and Tuesday appeared to be well on its way to being triplicated Wednesday before the bullpen turned a 7-1 game into a 7-6 win to sweep the series. What an MVP duel between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Caden Sorrell hits 1st pro home run for Pelicans
Iowa right-hander Tyler Schlaffer and catcher Daniel Campos were placed on the development list to make room for the returning Antoine Kelly and Kevin Alcántara. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs downed Indianapolis (Pirates), 9-3. Starter Kohl Franklin, who is still working his way back from elbow surgery, went three innings and gave up three runs […]
Cubs vs. Royals, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Kevin.
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT
Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Daniel Lynch IV, LHP It has been noted elsewhere that while Kevin Gausman’s ERA is high (4.38), his FIP (3.50) is right in line with his career norms, and now he has the Cubs defense behind him. It also should be noted that Gausman’s worst […]
Cubs vs. Royals Friday 8/7 game threads
Cubs 6, Royals 4: Welcome to the North Siders, Kevin Gausman 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Royals Cubs vs. Royals, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Royals series preview
After making the postseason in 2024 and contending last year, the Royals have fallen apart in 2026 and have one of the worst records in MLB entering this weekend, 20 games under .500. Incidentally, the Cubs have now played 14 games of their 17-game stretch without an off day. Their record in those games is […]
What will the Cubs do when all their injured pitchers are ready to return?
As you know, the Cubs pitching staff has been decimated by injuries this year. It’s one of the reasons Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer went and traded for Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Ryan Zeferjahn — to address perceived weaknesses in both the starting rotation and bullpen. Before I delve into the question […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
MLB News: Trade deadline grades, World Series odds, Tarik Skubal, Mike Krukow, Aaron Judge
Happy Friday, everyone! We’re still knee-deep in Trade Deadline rhetoric, so plenty of grades and discourse to get into below. But we’ll also look at some MVP contenders from last year. First up we have Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge who has missed the last several months, but signs are starting to point to him making […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 7
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Marc Pisciotta, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1984 – The Cubs sweep a pair from the visiting Mets, winning 8-6 and 8-4. Rick Sutcliffe (9-1) beats Ron Darling (10-5) in the opener, benefiting from a six-run fifth inning. Keith Moreland hits a three-run home run and Ron Cey a two-run […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies power past Lookouts, 7-3
Right-hander Andrew Wantz re-signed with the Cubs, three days after he declared free agency. Wantz was assigned back to Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-2. Connor Noland made his first start for Iowa since June and kept Indianapolis scoreless over three innings. He allowed one hit and one walk and […]
Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2: Alex Bregman ties it up, and Pete Crow-Armstrong literally runs it off
I’m not sure I even have words to describe the elation at Wrigley Field after the Cubs’ totally improbable 3-2, 11-inning win over the Blue Jays. But here, let me try. This game was lost, over, done, the Cubs totally dominated by Blue Jays pitching. And then Alex Bregman banged one off the ad sign […]
Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Thursday 8/6, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, David.
Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays preview, Thursday 8/6, 1:20 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Thursday notes… Cubs lineup: Blue Jays lineup: David Peterson, LHP vs. Dylan Cease, RHP David Peterson, last four starts: 1.52 ERA, 0.845 WHIP in 23.2 innings. That’ll play, even if there were a few too many walks (seven). His ground ball out percentage is very good — 35 ground ball outs […]
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Thursday 8/6 game threads
Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2: Alex Bregman ties it up, and Pete Crow-Armstrong literally runs it off Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Thursday 8/6, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays preview, Thursday 8/6, 1:20 CT
Cubs roster move: Braxton Garrett added, Tyler Ferguson optioned
The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett from Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Tyler Ferguson was optioned to Iowa. Garrett was acquired on Monday from the Miami Marlins. He will wear uniform No. 60. Ferguson, 32, is 0-1 with a 3.45 ERA (6 ER/15.2 IP), 19 strikeouts, two walks and […]
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