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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 […]
SB Nation Reacts survey: What do the Cubs need right now?
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 have struggled over the last few weeks — this should not be a surprise to […]
Cubs, Mets rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday
For the second straight day, there will be no Cubs baseball due to weather: Game times Wednesday will be 12:10 p.m. CT and 6:10 p.m. CT (the originally scheduled game is the 6:10 p.m. game). At this time we don’t know who will be starting for the Cubs or Mets, as no announcement has been […]
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Monday 6/22, 6:10 CT
ICYMI, Pete Crow-Armstrong was named NL Player of the Week. There’s a fair chance of rain interrupting or delaying tonight’s game (forecast link below). Here’s a link to the New York-area radar. Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Mets lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Kodai Senga, RHP Today, we have a matchup of Japanese pitchers, both of […]
Cubs vs. Mets Monday 6/22 game threads
Cubs, Mets rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Monday 6/22, 6:10 CT
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week
This is definitely Pete Crow-Armstrong Day here at BCB, with “Three up, three down” featuring him as well as this article on his new batting stance. That new batting stance is a big part of what’s sent PCA on his current hot streak, which got him National League Player of the Week honors two weeks […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Mets series preview
The Cubs swept the Mets at Wrigley Field in April and outscored them 18-7 in the three games. Perhaps seeing the Mets again can get the Cubs back on a winning track. For more on the Mets, here’s Chris McShane, manager of our SB Nation Mets site Amazin’ Avenue. The 2026 Mets are an unmitigated […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s surge could have been created by something very simple
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is on a tremendous batting run. Since May 14, when facing left-hander Chris Sale in Atlanta, PCA made an adjustment in his batting stance and since then, in 34 games he’s batting .346/.426/.699 (46-for-133) with seven doubles, two triples, 12 home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, 15 walks and eight […]
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly
The Cubs played only five games this past week due to Sunday’s rainout. They won three of the five. Nevertheless, we have enough data for an update on who was hot and not for the team over the five games. Three up Pete Crow-Armstrong remains en fuego PCA’s probably going to win his second consecutive […]
MLB News: Tarik Skubal, Trade Deadline, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper
Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to take on the week ahead. We’ve got lots of fun little news bites from over the weekend to ease you into your Monday grind. On the good news side of things, Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed their second […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 22
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jason Motte, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1914 – The Giants shade the Reds, 3-2, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 9th off Red Ames. Christy Mathewson gives up seven hits and no walks as the Giants increase their lead over the National League to […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins rehabs with South Bend
Pelicans right-hander Edwardo Melendez was activated off the Development List. South Bend left-hander Ethan Flanagan was activated off the Development List. Only the Pelicans won today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs fell to Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-1. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. Wicks walked […]
Cubs, Blue Jays postponed; makeup date August 6
It’s not raining in Chicago right now but there’s a forecast of rain all afternon and evening. And so, today’s 1:20 p.m. CT game between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The makeup game is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at 1:20 p.m. […]
Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays
I just can’t keep saying it happens. It happens that a team that played in the World Series last year finds some pride and comes off the mat for an 8-6 win after a 5-0 deficit. All of these “it happens” moments just keep piling up. Just one more disappointment on the stack. Over the […]
Chicago Cubs news — Kelly, Brown, Dean
Today’s Reflections When I included a link to a background story about Justin Dean in Saturday’s Cub Tracks, I never expected that he would be in the headline of today’s column. Congratulations on the first hit, Justin! Carson Kelly has to be one of the best free-agent signing of Jed Hoyer’s term as president. His […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd rehabs in South Bend
The Cubs made a trade, sending first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray. Murray, 29, has been very good for Triple-A Sugar Land, going 0-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings. In that time, he’s struck out 19 and walked six. Murray’s major league time with […]
Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6: A complete bullpen meltdown ruins a good Colin Rea start
Here is where the decisions of the Cubs front office come home to the proverbial roost. While other teams crank out seemingly endless supplies of relievers who throw 98+, the Cubs sign retread guys to multi-year contracts. Oh, sure, they do fine for a while but eventually games like this are going to happen, and […]
Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Colin.
Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays preview, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT
Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Blue Jays lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Patrick Corbin, LHP Colin Rea had made some decent starts early this year but the last seven, yikes. In those seven: 6.75 ERA, 1.556 WHIP, eight home runs in 36 innings. His season ERA is 5.35, the highest it’s been since it was 6.00 […]
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Saturday 6/20 game threads
Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6: A complete bullpen meltdown ruins a good Colin Rea start Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays preview, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT
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