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Ken Rosenthal, Jeff Passan Exclude Cubs from Lists of Likely Tarik Skubal Suitors
I’m not going to come out and tell you to flat-out ignore all the scoops or “bombs” about the Cubs pushing hard for Tarik Skubal, but I’ll caution you against bad actors that pop up this time of year. Be like Beck and don’t believe everything that you breathe, okay? At the same time, we … The post Ken Rosenthal, Jeff Passan Exclude Cubs from Lists of Likely Tarik Skubal Suitors appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs a Battleground of Conflicting Forces, Hoyer Seeking Multiple Pitchers, Trade Rumors Aplenty
“Because I’m easy come, easy go; little high, little low. Any way the wind blows doesn’t really matter to me.” – Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen It’s a minor miracle that the Cubs continue to play winning baseball despite their season-long rotation issues. Chicago has won 16 of its last 24, a subset that includes a … The post The Rundown: Cubs a Battleground of Conflicting Forces, Hoyer Seeking Multiple Pitchers, Trade Rumors Aplenty appeared first on .
Cubs Agree to Terms with 4 Remaining Draft Picks
I have not had the time to follow up on all the different reports of which Cubs draft picks signed for how much, but the important thing is that all of them have now signed. See below for the media release that came out on Monday announcing the signing of the four remaining picks whose … The post Cubs Agree to Terms with 4 Remaining Draft Picks appeared first on .
Cubs Willing to Deal Nearly Any Prospects to Add at Least One Starter
The Cubs, who just won their 60th game in the wake of designating Jameson Taillon for assignment, are very much open for business with the trade deadline fast approaching. With waiver trades no longer a thing late in the season, Monday is the line of demarcation when it comes to adding big names. And with … The post Cubs Willing to Deal Nearly Any Prospects to Add at Least One Starter appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/27/26): Cubs 7, Cardinals 3 – Big Nights for Hoerner, Bregman in 60th Win
The Cubs and Cardinals had to endure a 106-minute rain delay before getting their series underway at Busch Stadium on Monday night. It turned out to be worth the wait for the road team, as they went on to win thanks to a couple of four-hit performances. Chicago took the lead against starter Matthew Liberatore … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/27/26): Cubs 7, Cardinals 3 – Big Nights for Hoerner, Bregman in 60th Win appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/27/26): Peterson Opening Series Against Arch Rivals
Even with their loss on Sunday being with wins by most of the teams on which they need to gain ground, the Cubs are in a decent spot heading into this long series in St. Louis. That could all change in a hurry, though, especially with the way these two teams have played so far. … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/27/26): Peterson Opening Series Against Arch Rivals appeared first on .
Cubs DFA Jameson Taillon, Select RHP Andrew Wantz
I’d love to devote a little more time to this, but I already wrote about Craig Counsell and Jameson Taillon saying the quiet part out loud about the righty’s performance. Rather than wait to see who they could acquire at the deadline, the Cubs went ahead and parted with the tenured veteran after one too … The post Cubs DFA Jameson Taillon, Select RHP Andrew Wantz appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 27-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (59-46) began their road trip by taking two of three from the Pirates at PNC Park. They defeated reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes on Saturday and nearly rallied back from a six-run deficit before falling short of sweeping the series on Sunday. Now they head back to the Midwest to begin a … The post Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 27-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Cubs Need to Make Decision on Jameson Taillon, Who Knows He’s Hurting Team
Remember back in 2015, when you just knew the Cubs were going to win every game Jake Arrieta started because he was going to strike out a bunch of batters and allow maybe two hits? Well, it’s basically been the opposite with Jameson Taillon this season. Hyperbolic and harsh though that may be, the Cubs … The post Cubs Need to Make Decision on Jameson Taillon, Who Knows He’s Hurting Team appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/26/26): Pirates 8, Cubs 7 – TaiLLon Rocked Again
The Cubs’ attempt to complete a sweep of the Pirates came up short at PNC Park Sunday afternoon. For a second consecutive start, Jameson Taillon put his team in a hole they could not climb out of to win. Chicago grabbed the lead on an RBI single from Dansby Swanson against Braxton Ashcraft in the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/26/26): Pirates 8, Cubs 7 – TaiLLon Rocked Again appeared first on .
Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey Tracking Toward Early August Rehab Assignments
The Cubs are very active in the search for pitching help on the trade market, but the deadline could coincide with two internal reinforcements. Relievers Hunter Harvey and Daniel Palencia have combined to throw less than 21 innings this season, but both are trending to begin rehab assignments the week of August 3. Craig Counsell … The post Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey Tracking Toward Early August Rehab Assignments appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/26/26): Taillon Going for Sweep
It’s always good to have two wins banked heading into a series finale, and that’s where the Cubs sit after walking all over Paul Skenes and the Pirates last night. A little cushion is never a bad thing, especially with Jameson Taillon on the mound. The big righty has a propensity for allowing homers, and … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/26/26): Taillon Going for Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/25/26): Cubs 11, Pirates 0 – Blowout in Skenes Start
The Cubs faced a difficult challenge on Saturday with reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pirates. The road team had a tough time early on, but then they broke through in the middle innings and went on to win going away. Shōta Imanaga was on his game, matching Skenes scoreless … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/25/26): Cubs 11, Pirates 0 – Blowout in Skenes Start appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/25/26): PCA Continues Assault on NL, Imanaga Faces Skenes
The Cubs snuck one out last night in the series opener, which was even bigger because the Brewers, Cardinals, and Phillies all lost last night. Given the way this team has been carried by its offense, grinding out a win after getting just one run in the first nine innings was very important. It doesn’t … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/25/26): PCA Continues Assault on NL, Imanaga Faces Skenes appeared first on .
Matt Shaw Could Resume Swinging Soon, James Triantos Staying Present as Deadline Looms
We know the Cubs are in the market for pitching help, both in the rotation and the bullpen, as the trade deadline approaches. We also know that they’ve got a pool of young, versatile position players from which to deal. Some pursuits may be stifled by the dearth of impact arms in the organization, hence … The post Matt Shaw Could Resume Swinging Soon, James Triantos Staying Present as Deadline Looms appeared first on .
MVPete Crow-Armstrong Strengthens Case as MLB’s Best Player
Even if Shohei Ohtani wasn’t being indefinitely shut down from pitching due to lingering left knee inflammation, Pete Crow-Armstrong would have a strong case as the most valuable player in the National League. In all of Major League Baseball, for that matter, but they don’t award an overall MVP. Ohtani’s status as a two-way player … The post MVPete Crow-Armstrong Strengthens Case as MLB’s Best Player appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/24/26): Cubs 3, Pirates 2 F/10 – Swanson Single Leads to Extras W
The Cubs and Pirates began their series at PNC Park on Friday night with an old-fashioned pitcher’s duel. Each team could only produce a single run in the first nine frames, but the road side scratched out a couple in the top of the 10th inning and held on to win. Starting pitchers Matthew Boyd … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/24/26): Cubs 3, Pirates 2 F/10 – Swanson Single Leads to Extras W appeared first on .
Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Stays Hot in Pittsburgh, Belts Solo Home Run
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been red-hot since the beginning of June, slashing .344/.465/.694 with 14 home runs. Make that 15 home runs. PCA just went yard in Pittsburgh to even the score at 1-1. Add that to his double in the top of the 3rd, for what is shaping into yet another very nice game at … The post Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Stays Hot in Pittsburgh, Belts Solo Home Run appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/24/26): Boyd Bump Day Against Bucs
The Savannah Bananas have invaded Wrigley Field this weekend, so it’s fitting that the Cubs are in Pittsburgh to play a team with yellow as one of its primary colors. The Pirates have been playing well of late, going 6-4 over their last 10 to move past the Cardinals into third place in the division. … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/24/26): Boyd Bump Day Against Bucs appeared first on .
Cubs Officially Promote James Triantos, Option Kevin Alcántara
After a fair bit of guessing as to how the Cubs would accommodate James Triantos, the club officially announced his promotion on Friday afternoon. In order to make room on the active roster, Kevin Alcántara has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Just as a note for those who are wondering, Alcántara is not on his … The post Cubs Officially Promote James Triantos, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .
Was Nico Hoerner’s Slump Beanball Fallout or Bad BABIP Luck?
Other than his walk and strikeout rates, Nico Hoerner’s numbers are worse across the board this season than what we’ve grown used to. Some believe his steady expected stats point to a coming surge, but others point to a specific inflection point. On a recent episode of Mick Gillispie’s Cubs Baseball Channel podcast, former Cubs … The post Was Nico Hoerner’s Slump Beanball Fallout or Bad BABIP Luck? appeared first on .
The Rundown: Pirates Gunning for Cubs, Hoyer Linked to Several Pitchers, Brewers Expected to Aggressively Pursue Starters
“What does it matter to ya? When you got a job to do, you gotta do it well. You gotta give the other fellow hell.” – Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney & Wings When was the last time the Cubs played the Pirates in a pivotal series? You’d probably have to go back … The post The Rundown: Pirates Gunning for Cubs, Hoyer Linked to Several Pitchers, Brewers Expected to Aggressively Pursue Starters appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds
Just like my 401(k), the Cubs’ postseason odds have maintained a steady upward trajectory despite taking their share of bumps along the way. The only downside is that the Brewers are hovering just below 100% while the Pirates have begun a modest climb of their own. That means what is currently a 34-point gap could … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: This Anthem Slaps
It was a busy week for Cubs fans and the Ranters, as the 2016 crew came back to celebrate the opening of the new Champions gate. Plus Bernie Barron wins Ranter of the Year and a boomer slaps a guy upside the head for sitting during the anthem. Oh…and the Cubs went .500 on the … The post Son Ranto Show: This Anthem Slaps appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (July 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (57-45) dropped two out of three to the Tigers at Wrigley Field after winning three consecutive series. They came up short in an extra-innings contest on Monday and could not get the offense into gear in a loss on Wednesday. Now they head on the road for a pair of matchups within the … The post Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (July 24-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
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