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Son Ranto Show: Twinkle Damn
The Cubs Second Half commences as we B-Clock and Rake Flake, and talk about the Lovable Reunion’s Live show and the return of John Baker Day! Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live on X, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and … The post Son Ranto Show: Twinkle Damn appeared first on .
John Baker Day 2026
Thursday, July 30th at 7PM Central, join former Cubs player, mental skills coordinator, and baseball folk hero, John Baker on the 12th anniversary of the longest game in Wrigley Field history, “The Night the Backup Catcher Got the Win.” We’ll reminisce about his Major League career, past John Baker Days, and hear about his new … The post John Baker Day 2026 appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Start ‘Important Stretch’ of Baseball, Twins in Town, Maddon Returns, Mets Open for Business
“To everything…there is a season. And a time and a purpose under heaven.” — Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds The All-Star break has finally passed and we have a full schedule of baseball today and tonight. The Cubs open the second half of the season with a weekend set against the Twins at Wrigley … The post The Rundown: Cubs Start ‘Important Stretch’ of Baseball, Twins in Town, Maddon Returns, Mets Open for Business appeared first on .
Cubs Release Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks
There won’t be a South Side reliever reunion at Wrigley, as the Cubs have released former closer Liam Hendriks. They lost Aaron Bummer to free agency after he opted out of his minor league deal. Both pitchers were just lottery tickets that didn’t pay out, so it’s not a big loss for the organization. Even … The post Cubs Release Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks appeared first on .
Aaron Bummer Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent
Former Braves and White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer has opted out of his minor league deal with the Cubs and is now a free agent. This is pretty much a nothingburger because Bummer hasn’t been able to recapture the performance that made him a coveted arm a few years ago, and it’s really saying something … The post Aaron Bummer Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins – Series Preview (July 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (54-42) wrapped up the first half on a strong note with a 4-2 road trip in Baltimore and Cincinnati. The offense continues to lead the way as the beleaguered pitching staff is doing just enough to collect victories. Craig Counsell and company now return from the All-Star break for a three-game set with … The post Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins – Series Preview (July 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
The Rundown: Fireworks Chase ASG Blues Away, Cubs Looking for Consistency, Brewers Land McCullers
“I wanna know what you’re thinking. There are some things you can’t hide.” – What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy) by Information Society The best part of this week’s All-Star festivities was the Sandlot-inspired fireworks show. The heart-tugging tribute to baseball engineered by MLB with Ray Charles singing America the Beautiful was goosebump-inducing. If you … The post The Rundown: Fireworks Chase ASG Blues Away, Cubs Looking for Consistency, Brewers Land McCullers appeared first on .
Current, Former Cubs Put on Show as AL Wins Again (Yawn)
I don’t want to go on a rant here, but there has to be a better way. Fan voting isn’t optimal. Watching Andy Pages, a good fielder, eye a single that Pete Crow-Armstrong could/would have gathered in handily caused the cool breeze of clarity to gather above my shoulders, where it was welcome as it … The post Current, Former Cubs Put on Show as AL Wins Again (Yawn) appeared first on .
Now It’s Time for Twinkle Dee & Twinkle Dum to Avoid Selling Cubs Out
Forget the Home Run Derby or the All-Star Game itself, the best moment of the Midsummer Classic was Bruce Levine’s viral tweet. What appeared to have been a text message intended for a member of the Cubs’ coaching staff was somehow sent out via social media, igniting a firestorm of hilarity and speculation. Any hope … The post Now It’s Time for Twinkle Dee & Twinkle Dum to Avoid Selling Cubs Out appeared first on .
Home Run Derby Is Decadent, Depraved
The city that booed Santa hosted All-Star festivities this year. The actual All-Star Game was Tuesday night on FOX, but the Home Run Derby was on Netflix. Confused? Yeah, me too. MLB is trying to find which spots have the most audience appeal, and it’s bad for regular viewers. Varied quality of broadcasts, embarrassing moments, … The post Home Run Derby Is Decadent, Depraved appeared first on .
New Holy Cow! Podcast: Randall Sanders on Cubs’ First Half
Randall Sanders is back on the podcast to discuss the roller coaster Cubs season that is currently back on an upswing. Topics include; trying to find pitching help at the trade deadline, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, and the always annoying Milwaukee Brewers. The post New Holy Cow! Podcast: Randall Sanders on Cubs’ First Half appeared first on .
Cubs Indeed Go Pitching-Heavy in Draft, Select 16 Arms in 21 Picks
After drafting three college pitchers out of their first five picks in rounds 1-4, the Cubs continued the trend with 13 more arms over the final 16 rounds of the Draft. Only one of them, righty Dylan Blomker in the fifth round, was a high schooler. Blomker was their first selection of the draft’s second … The post Cubs Indeed Go Pitching-Heavy in Draft, Select 16 Arms in 21 Picks appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/12/26): Cubs 8, Reds 4 – Bregman Goes Deep Again in W
The Cubs ended the first half on a winning note, beating the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Sunday afternoon. The road team got some more production out of their third baseman, who suddenly got right, to take the series. Chicago took the lead against starter Andrew Abbott in the opening inning on a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/12/26): Cubs 8, Reds 4 – Bregman Goes Deep Again in W appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/12/26): Boyd Starting Final Game Before Break
The first half of the season, which is really the first 60% of the season, will come to an end this afternoon in Cincinnati. Matthew Boyd is on the bump for the Cubs, making just his ninth start of the season due to a pair of IL stints that may end up serving him well … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/12/26): Boyd Starting Final Game Before Break appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/11/26): Cubs 5, Reds 3 – Bregman Blast Keys W
The Cubs needed to bounce back from a shutout loss to the Reds on Friday night, and they got it done. One big swing from the much-maligned Alex Bregman made the difference as the road team evened the series. Cincinnati took the lead against starter Javier Assad with back-to-back solo home runs by Nathaniel Lowe … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/11/26): Cubs 5, Reds 3 – Bregman Blast Keys W appeared first on .
Quick Breakdown of Cubs’ 5 Saturday Draft Picks
The first four rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft took place on Saturday, and the Cubs had five picks — one in each round and a compensation pick in the second round for losing Kyle Tucker after extending him a qualifying offer. Those picks were Nos. 23, 62, 75, 98, and 126, with three of … The post Quick Breakdown of Cubs’ 5 Saturday Draft Picks appeared first on .
Cubs Select RHP Dylan Marionneaux with 126th Pick
With their fifth pick of the Draft, 126th overall, the Cubs selected righty Dylan Marionneaux out of Northwestern State. I know nothing about him other than his name and position, so I’ll provide more details at another time. The post Cubs Select RHP Dylan Marionneaux with 126th Pick appeared first on .
Cubs Take RHP Carson Jasa with 98th Pick
With their fourth pick in the 2026 Draft, the Cubs took big righty Carson Jasa out of Nebraska. He took a big step forward as the Huskers’ ace this season, but his mid-90s fastball needs some work to get outs in the professional ranks. We’ll have a more thorough breakdown of the day’s picks later. The post Cubs Take RHP Carson Jasa with 98th Pick appeared first on .
Cubs Take 1B Myles Bailey at Pick 75
First baseman Myles Bailey was a top 150 draft prospect coming out of high school in 2024, and the White Sox took him in the 20th round. He opted to honor his commitment to Florida State, where he routinely mashed baseballs. The South Side’s loss is the North Side’s gain, as the Cubs now have … The post Cubs Take 1B Myles Bailey at Pick 75 appeared first on .
Cubs Select OF Caden Sorrell with No. 62 Pick
With their second pick in the 2026 Draft, the Cubs selected outfielder Caden Sorrell from Texas A&M. Ranked No. 33 on MLB’s draft prospects list, Sorrell fits the club’s general preference for college bats. This looks like a tremendous value pick for them, and we’ll have more on Sorrell soon. The post Cubs Select OF Caden Sorrell with No. 62 Pick appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/26): Assad Starting as Cubs Seek to Score Lodolo Prices
After being blanked in the opener, the Cubs need to strike back tonight to even the series and pick up a little steam heading into the break. I’m tied up with other baseball obligations, so there are no notes today. Let’s just hope the offense shows up. First pitch is at 6:10pm CT on Marquee … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/26): Assad Starting as Cubs Seek to Score Lodolo Prices appeared first on .
Cubs Select RHP Cade Townsend with No. 23 Overall Pick
The Cubs talked about being “less dogmatic” with their draft strategy as they look to improve the pitching throughout the organization. In keeping with that idea, they selected righty Cade Townsend from Mississippi with the No. 23 pick in the first round of the Draft. Townsend has a broad mix of secondaries and sits in … The post Cubs Select RHP Cade Townsend with No. 23 Overall Pick appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/10/26): Reds 4, Cubs 0 – Greene Great in Shutout
The Cubs began their series against the Reds on a losing note Friday night with a shutout defeat. Newly returned ace Hunter Greene dominated the road team from the opening pitch and it was never much of a game. Shōta Imanaga worked in and out of trouble throughout the evening, but the talented Elly De La … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/10/26): Reds 4, Cubs 0 – Greene Great in Shutout appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/26): Imanaga Starting, Bat Try to Make Reds Turn Greene
I’m currently in Nashville for a baseball tournament, and the only good thing about the extended weekend has been learning that former Cubs pitching prospect Max Bain just became a father for the first time. Max is a truly exceptional human being who’s found his calling as a pitching development guru, and I’m very happy … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/26): Imanaga Starting, Bat Try to Make Reds Turn Greene appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hovering Near 75% Playoff Odds
Since climbing out of the nadir in early June that saw them dip below 40% playoff odds, the Cubs have pretty much been on cruise control. They’ve gotten as high as 78.5% and as low as 67.4% over the last two weeks, putting them firmly in the low 70s for the most part. That’s the … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hovering Near 75% Playoff Odds appeared first on .
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