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Cubs vs. Reds Saturday 9/19 game threads
Cubs 5, Reds 2: The postseason magic number is 2 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Michael Busch is the Superhero vs. the Reds Cubs vs. Reds, Saturday 9/19, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 9/19, 5:40 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Reds
Friday was another rough day at the park for the Cubs. The story really is the offense turning nine hits, four walks and a hit batter into four runs. One of those four runs was on a solo homer. So all of that traffic didn’t do the Cubs a ton of good. Simultaneously, the Reds […]
Reds 6, Cubs 4: Too many walks, Clay Holmes
I’m going to start this recap of the Cubs’ 6-4 loss to the Reds Friday evening in an unusual manner — a stat from BCB’s JohnW53: Clay Holmes walked five. He had walked at least that many in only two of his previous 51 career starts, both with the Mets, both vs. the Braves, both […]
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Imamaga
Today’s Reflections Hot take here: I think it is a lot more enjoyable watching PCA’s quest at 40/40 than Sosa/McGwire ‘98. Back then, almost 140 home runs between two guys (yes, it was “unreal and unprecedented”), but it got a little predictable and boring. Sammy never met a curtain call he didn’t love. I haven’t […]
Iowa Cubs Minor League Wrap: Steele dazzles as I-Cubs sweep DH
BJ Murray joined the Iowa Cubs from Chicago and right-hander Connor Noland, who was probably done for the year after yesterday’s start, was placed on the Development List. Just Iowa tonight. And for the rest of the year, which ends Sunday. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs swept a doubleheader from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), […]
Cubs vs. Reds, Friday 9/18, 5:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Clay.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 9/18, 5:40 CT
Today’s roster move: Here Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Reds lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Chase Burns, RHP With one exception — a meltdown against the Marlins — Clay Holmes has been outstanding for the Cubs. He very well could be the Game 1 starter in a Wild Card series. First things first, Holmes has not […]
Cubs vs. Reds Friday 9/18 game threads
Reds 6, Cubs 4: Too many walks, Clay Holmes 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Reds Cubs vs. Reds, Friday 9/18, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 9/18, 5:40 CT
Cubs roster move: Dansby Swanson activated, BJ Murray Jr. optioned
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was supposed to have two rehab games with Triple-A Iowa and then rejoin the team Friday in Cincinnati. Best-laid plans and all, both Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s I-Cubs games at Omaha got rained out. So instead of action with Iowa, Swanson reported to Wrigley Field Wednesday. So did two Cubs pitchers currently […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Reds series preview
The Reds have lost nine of their last 13 — all of those games against the Brewers and Dodgers, pretty tough competition. Then again, the Cubs are a pretty good team as well, and the Cubs have won seven of the first 10 games between these two teams this year. For more on the Reds, […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 37 steals already put him in rare Cubs territory
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is chasing a 40 homer/40 stolen base season, which would be just the seventh such year in MLB history. With 37 steals entering Friday’s action, he’ll need three steals in the remaining nine games to get there. And if he keeps hitting home runs — he’s hit five in his […]
A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and their Wild Card competition
As you know, the Cubs hold the tiebreaker over the three teams closest to them in the Wild Card race, the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Padres. This is extremely important because the Cubs are now tied with the Phillies entering Friday’s action after the Phillies beat the Mets Thursday, and lead the Padres by one game, […]
MLB News: Dodgers clinch, Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Cade Cavalli, Pete Alonso
Happy Friday, everyone! Lots of little news bites to keep you busy this morning while you’re pretending to do work, or just enjoying your coffee. We look at some of the Mets’ woes, from terrible offseason choices, to their fanbase missing Pete Alonso, to a new and rough-looking injury. We also check in on some […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 18
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Ryne Sandberg*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1909 – Before 35,409, the largest paid baseball attendance ever, Charles Bender beats Bill Donovan and the Tigers, 2 – 0, at Philadelphia. Ty Cobb is the Triple Crown winner with a .377 BA, 9 home runs (all inside-the-park), and 107 RBI. […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Connor Noland dominates as Iowa beats Omaha 3-2
Iowa second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was activated off the Development List Iowa outfielder Greg Jones went on the injured list. The Midwest League postseason All-Star Team was announces and two South Bend Cubs were named to the team. Josiah Hartshorn was the team’s first baseman and Jackson Brockett was named as one of two relievers. […]
Here’s a possible reason why MLB batting averages are down
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an historic season. Through Wednesday, 153 games, he is batting .282 /.375/.581 with 115 runs scored, 44 home runs and 37 stolen bases. The slugging percentage and .956 OPS lead the National League. However, based on this Bluesky post, PCA might have done even better: Okay, that’s something […]
Alex Bregman is having a monster second half
The Cubs took two of three from the National League East division-leading Braves at Wrigley Field, winning the series. Once again, likely NL MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs offense with two home runs and a triple, but as has often been the case this season he’s had company with another teammate having a big […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Braves
I think it bears repeating as the Cubs split their season series with the Braves. The Cubs won the season series from seven teams, including the Dodgers, Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks. They split the series with four teams, including, now, the Braves. They lost the season series to only the Cardinals and Brewers. Are the […]
Cubs 8, Braves 4: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman triple their pleasure
The Cubs took advantage of the Braves deciding to save their ace Chris Sale for their weekend series against the Astros. Instead, Atlanta sent minor-league callup J.R. Ritchie to face the Cubs. The Cubs had hit Ritchie pretty well when they faced him in Atlanta in May and they did so again Wednesday evening at […]
Chicago Cubs news — Peterson, Gausman, PCA
Today’s Reflections Well, if you have a burr under your saddle about how a player is doing, send me a note. I’ll write a few paragraphs about how bad they are doing. Then in the next game, he will explode (i.e. PCA, Monday night). You’re welcome. In the meantime, I’ll work my “magic” on Seiya […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Will Crow-Armstrong win the HR crown?
We’ve reached another Wednesday here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Rain or shine, we’re open. Come on in. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT
There is yet again a chance of rain this evening in Chicago (forecast link below) so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy: Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Braves lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. JR Ritchie, RHP You never know what you’re going to get with Shōta Imanaga. Will he be the guy who […]
Cubs vs. Braves Wednesday 9/16 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Braves Cubs 8, Braves 4: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman triple their pleasure Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT
The Cubs won’t get to 3 million tickets sold this year
In 2025, the Cubs crossed the three million tickets sold line for the first time since 2019, and wound up with a paid attendance of 3,017,983, or 37,259 per date. That included two “home” games at the Tokyo Dome which had paid attendance of 42,365 and 42,367, above Wrigley Field’s current capacity of 41,649. For […]
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