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Cubs 10, Mets 5: Dansby Swanson leads the team to a doubleheader sweep
I’ve always been a fan of Dansby Swanson. He plays elite defense and, up to this year, his bat always played well enough. This season, Swanson got off to a very slow start. He had a decent run for a few weeks in April, then went into an extended slump that had him batting .175/.281/.306 […]
Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, PCA, Counsell
Today’s Reflections It feels SOOOO good to put Dansby Swanson’s name first on the Cub Tracks page! Tuesday night, he had a two-run home run and an RBI double, followed by a three-run homer and a grand slam in Game 1 Wednesday afternoon. In his last five games (through Game 1 of the doubleheader), Swanson […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Cubs acquire David Peterson
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you for taking time out to visit with us. We always like to see a friendly face. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers twice in Smokies rout
Right-hander Kenten Egbert was promoted from High-A South Bend to Triple-A Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs hunted down the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 18-11, thanks in large part to an 11-run fifth inning. Will Sanders started and collected the win, improving to 4-0 on the year. Sanders gave up three runs on four hits […]
Cubs vs. Mets, Wednesday 6/24 Game 2, 6:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Cubs 10, Mets 3: Dansby Swanson homers twice and drives in seven. Also: Game 2 preview, 6:10 p.m. CT
This game looked tough due to the Mets young ace Nolan McLean starting. And in fact, it did not start out that way, with the Mets taking a 3-0 fourth-inning lead with two homers off Javier Assad. But these are the suddenly offensively surging Cubs, and they hit three home runs and won the opener […]
Cubs vs. Mets, Wednesday 6/24 Game 1, 12:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Javier,
Cubs roster move: Ben Brown to injured list
As if the Cubs didn’t have enough problems, right-hander Ben Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list today with a neck strain. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Here are all the roster moves made by the Cubs today, per press release from the team: The Chicago Cubs today selected the contract of right-handed […]
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets Game 1 preview, Wednesday 6/24, 12:10 CT
SITE NOTE: Here’s how all the BCB threads will go for today’s doubleheader. This is a normal game preview as would be the case for any afternoon away game. Since this is a split doubleheader, I’ll write a recap after the first game and also include the pitcher matchup and other info for the nightcap. […]
Cubs vs. Mets Wednesday 6/24 doubleheader game threads
Cubs vs. Mets, Wednesday 6/24 Game 2, 6:10 CT live! Cubs 10, Mets 3: Dansby Swanson homers twice and drives in seven. Also: Game 2 preview, 6:10 p.m. CT Cubs vs. Mets, Wednesday 6/24 Game 1, 12:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets Game 1 preview, Wednesday 6/24, 12:10 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Mets
Stop me if you are getting tired of that headline. PCA has been on an unbelievable tear. Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee, maybe Kris Bryant? Maybe Andre Dawson? How many Cubs have we seen have a run like this? Sammy is the most obvious, but I remember each of the other recent Cub MVPs having their […]
Cubs 9, Mets 6: Edward Cabrera injured and Pete Crow-Armstrong homers again
After waiting since Saturday to play baseball. the Cubs had themselves an eventful game in the opener of a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. The Cubs won the game 9-6 (and the game wasn’t really that close), but now have apparently lost starter Edward Cabrera for an extended period due to a […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: They might not be Giants
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 24
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Doug Jones, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2021, Four Cubs pitchers combine on the seventh no-hitter of the season, one shy of the all-time record, in a 4-0 win over the Dodgers. Zach Davies pitches the first six innings, then Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin and Craig Kimbrel add one inning each […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Logan Poteet homers in 4th-straight game
Right-hander Koen Moreno was promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville. Right-hander Luis Rujano was promoted from rookie ball ACL Cubs to South Bend. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were stampeded by the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 11-10 in ten innings. Paul Campbell pitched the first five innings and gave up four runs on […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: What would it take for Tarik Skubal?
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. Outside is hot. In here, we’re cool. There are still a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. There’s a two-drink […]
Cubs vs. Mets, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Edward.
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup (Bluesky link): Mets lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Kodai Senga, LHP Edward Cabrera’s last start was pretty awful, so let’s pretend it didn’t happen. On April 17 against the Mets at Wrigley Field, he threw six innings and allowed three runs, with no home runs allowed. I […]
Cubs vs. Mets Tuesday 6/23 game threads
Cubs vs. Mets, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Tuesday 6/23, 6:10 CT
Cubs roster move: Jayden Murray recalled, Gavin Hollowell optioned
The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray to the 26-man roster. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Murray is 29 and was acquired Saturday, June 20, from the Houston Astros for minor league infielder Cameron Sisneros. He will wear uniform No. 70 — the first […]
The Short Porch is looking ahead to the All-Star Game
The good news about yesterday’s rainout is that the back-to-back canceled games gave the Cubs’ battered bullpen another day to rest and recover heading into their series with the Mets. Healthy arms are a scarce commodity on the North Side of Chicago these days, so anything that gives pitchers a shot at a little more […]
A few thoughts about the Athletics and Las Vegas
While we wait for the Cubs to resume the 2026 season after back-to-back postponements, I thought I’d take this opportunity to present a few more of my thoughts about the A’s and their move to Las Vegas. Note that I didn’t say “proposed” move to Las Vegas. As most of you know, I’ve been skeptical […]
The Cubs unveil the first views of Champions Gate
Last month I posted this article with details of the Cubs’ new Champions Gate, which will be installed on the Clark Street side of Gallagher Way west of Wrigley Field. It will honor not only the 2016 World Series champions on their 10th anniversary, but also commemorate the Cubs’ other two World Series titles in […]
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Rea, Shaw, Boyd
Today’s Reflections With a rainout Sunday and a night game on Monday (which ended up getting rained out), PCA-Mania is continuing (not complaining!). Everybody has a slightly different take, but Brett Taylor’s article is a must-read. Speaking of PCA-Mania — I’m quite aware that the All-Star Game has lost 98 percent of the allure it […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who leaves the rotation?
Thank you for stopping by BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a couple of good tables available. The hostess will seat you […]
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