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Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (88-71) dropped their series to the Marlins to wrap up their home slate for 2026, but they clinched a playoff spot with their victory on Thursday afternoon. The offense sputtered against Miami pitching, scoring just six total runs in the three-game set. Chicago still has a chance to earn home-field advantage in the … The post Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/24/26): Cubs 2, Marlins 1 – PCA Joins 40/40 Club, Cubs Clinch Postseason
After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, the Cubs finally clinched a playoff berth with a victory over the Marlins Thursday afternoon. The pitching was outstanding yet again and this time two runs were enough for the home team to prevail. Pete Crow-Armstrong thrilled the crowd at Wrigley Field when he stole his 40th base of … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/24/26): Cubs 2, Marlins 1 – PCA Joins 40/40 Club, Cubs Clinch Postseason appeared first on .
Watch: PCA Joins 40/40 Club
The 40/40 Club was created 38 years and one day ago when Jose Canseco swiped his 40th bag for the Athletics, and now its membership has swelled to seven. Pete Crow-Armstrong walked to open Wednesday’s game, then stole second with ease to become the first Cubs player in history with 40 or more homers and … The post Watch: PCA Joins 40/40 Club appeared first on .
Taylor McGregor Leaving Marquee for Full-Time ESPN Role
As first reported by Meghan Montemurro and Robert Channick of the Tribune, Marquee’s Taylor McGregor is leaving for a full-time role at ESPN. She has worked as a college football sideline reporter for ESPN since 2019, a year before Marquee launched, so this isn’t necessarily a surprise. McGregor’s new role is expected to branch into … The post Taylor McGregor Leaving Marquee for Full-Time ESPN Role appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Still Chasing Clincher, Gausman Hurt, Bregman Close to Returning, Padres Leapfrog NL Wild Card Field
“We can never know about the days to come, but we think about them anyway.” – Anticipation by Carly Simon Feeling snakebitten yet? Collar a little tight? The Cubs can’t find that elusive win that will put them in the playoffs, they no longer control their own destiny for the top spot of the loser’s … The post The Rundown: Cubs Still Chasing Clincher, Gausman Hurt, Bregman Close to Returning, Padres Leapfrog NL Wild Card Field appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/24/26): Boyd, Bats Try to Salvage Something
Wrigley Field’s detractors will say with more than a hint of intellectual dishonesty that the place smells like urine, but the last two games have ensured that an odor of excrement lingers in the air from the Cubs soiling themselves in consecutive games. They have tried and failed twice now to clinch a playoff berth … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/24/26): Boyd, Bats Try to Salvage Something appeared first on .
Kevin Gausman’s Status Uncertain After Left Shoulder ‘Grabbed’ on Tag Play
The play that appeared to have helped the Cubs in the moment may turn out to have a decidedly negative impact, but we won’t know for a while yet. Kevin Gausman was excellent on Wednesday night, allowing only a two-run homer to Kyle Stowers in the 6th, but he had to leave early after a … The post Kevin Gausman’s Status Uncertain After Left Shoulder ‘Grabbed’ on Tag Play appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/23/26): Marlins 3, Cubs 2 – Bats Stay Quiet in Loss
The Cubs failed to clinch a playoff spot again on Wednesday night with a loss against the Marlins. The home team continued to struggle offensively with the wind blowing in at Wrigley Field, mustering just a pair of runs for the second consecutive night. No runs scored through the first five innings, with Kevin Gausman … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/23/26): Marlins 3, Cubs 2 – Bats Stay Quiet in Loss appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Inch Toward Clincher Despite Tough Loss, Bregman Says He’s Ready to Go, Rockies Hit 100 Losses Again
“When I’m edgy and I feel a little crazy and it’s going wrong; should I take a drink or should I try to think about a simple song?” – Full Moon Turn My Head Around by Off Broadway The Cubs lost 8-2 to the Marlins last night, still haven’t clinched a playoff spot, and still … The post The Rundown: Cubs Inch Toward Clincher Despite Tough Loss, Bregman Says He’s Ready to Go, Rockies Hit 100 Losses Again appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Describes Injury, Expresses Desire to Hit in Wednesday’s Game
Alex Bregman addressed media members in the locker room prior to Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, detailing the extent of his injuries and expressing a desire to get back as quickly as possible. A day after tracking pitches against the Trajekt machine, he said his goal is to take some at-bats to prepare for a … The post Alex Bregman Describes Injury, Expresses Desire to Hit in Wednesday’s Game appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/23/26): Gausman, Gusto Starting Consequential Contest
The Cubs’ failure to execute late in Tuesday’s game and the Diamondbacks’ win staved off a postseason clinch. Then you had the Phillies winning and the Padres losing, which threw the Wild Card race back into a virtual three-way tie. Holding the tiebreaker over both gives the Cubs a slight edge, but it would be … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/23/26): Gausman, Gusto Starting Consequential Contest appeared first on .
Cubs, Red Sox Reportedly Planning Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weather
According to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe, the Cubs and Red Sox are planning to play a doubleheader on Friday to avoid the nor’easter that is supposed to hit Boston this weekend. The “best chance” to finish the series would be to play as early as possible on Saturday, which could allow them to … The post Cubs, Red Sox Reportedly Planning Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weather appeared first on .
Signed PCA Debut Patch Rookie Card Being Auctioned for Hefty Price
The baseball card market has exploded over the last few years, taking it to levels I never could have imagined as a young kid. Back then, you were really doing something right when you landed the Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie card, which I think went for around $60 or so if it was … The post Signed PCA Debut Patch Rookie Card Being Auctioned for Hefty Price appeared first on .
Lack of Execution in Tuesday’s Loss Highlights Postseason Fears
With some notable exceptions, postseason baseball typically involves tighter games that require a higher degree of execution than some Tuesday night affair against a non-contender. The only problem is that failing to execute in a tight game against a mediocre team doesn’t speak too highly of the Cubs’ ability to get things done when the … The post Lack of Execution in Tuesday’s Loss Highlights Postseason Fears appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/26): Marlins 8, Cubs 2 F/12 – Failure to Execute Leads to Extras Loss
The Cubs had a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. The home team had countless scoring opportunities through 11 innings, but repeatedly came up short before the bullpen imploded in the final frame for a frustrating defeat. Shōta Imanaga was good early before running … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/26): Marlins 8, Cubs 2 F/12 – Failure to Execute Leads to Extras Loss appeared first on .
Justin Steele Scheduled for Wednesday Bullpen, Could Be Weekend Option
Alex Bregman might not be the only improbable weekend return for the Cubs, as Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Justin Steele could be an option for the Boston series. That feels like something they might do if their postseason position has been secured and they don’t necessarily need the lefty to be an “out-getter,” as … The post Justin Steele Scheduled for Wednesday Bullpen, Could Be Weekend Option appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL
Alex Bregman arrived at Wrigley on Tuesday afternoon looking exactly like a guy who was just two days removed from taking a foul ball to the face. Or like Lane Kiffin’s ego after his (and Bregman’s) LSU Tigers were beaten by the Ole Miss team Kiffin dropped like a bad habit last season. Bregman suffered … The post Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/22/26): Imanaga on Bump as Bats Battle Junk
“Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong!” Cubs fans. For those who aren’t familiar with the epic animated adventures of The Transformers: The Movie from 1986, and who didn’t catch its recent re-release in theaters last weekend, that is the universal greeting meant to express goodwill across alien races when a language barrier exists. I found it … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/22/26): Imanaga on Bump as Bats Battle Junk appeared first on .
The Rundown: Autumn Falls on 2026 Season, NL Wild Card Race Too Tight to Call, PCA Polling as Unanimous MVP Choice
“With a little push we could set it off, we could send it rocketing skyward.” – With a Little Luck by Paul McCartney & Wings It’s the first day of fall. Celebrate appropriately, and trust me when I tell you that pumpkin spice is more overrated than Black Friday shopping. Baseball starts its accelerated marketing … The post The Rundown: Autumn Falls on 2026 Season, NL Wild Card Race Too Tight to Call, PCA Polling as Unanimous MVP Choice appeared first on .
Cubs Announce Tickets Sales for Potential Wild Card Games at Wrigley Field
To plan for the postseason, the Chicago Cubs today announced a ticket on-sale for potential N.L. Wild Card Series games played at Wrigley Field Tuesday, September 29, through Thursday, October 1. Starting tomorrow, September 23, at 10 a.m. CT, Cubs fans can purchase single game tickets through the public on-sale at www.cubs.com/postseason. There is a limit … The post Cubs Announce Tickets Sales for Potential Wild Card Games at Wrigley Field appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins – Series Preview (September 22-24): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (87-69) took two of three from the Reds in Cincinnati over the weekend to move within one game of clinching a playoff spot. It wasn’t all good news, however, as Alex Bregman was hit in the face with a check swing off the bat of Michael Busch Sunday. The freak accident resulted in … The post Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins – Series Preview (September 22-24): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
The Rundown: Bregman Scare Casts Pall Over Big Win, Playoff Push Enters Final Week, Yastrzemski Leads Red Sox Back to Postseason
“I was bitten by a boar, I was gouged and I was gored, but I pulled through.” — Monkey Man by The Rolling Stones I don’t want to jinx the Cubs, but they’re going to make the playoffs. They’re probably going to play the Padres again, though the home team is still to be determined. … The post The Rundown: Bregman Scare Casts Pall Over Big Win, Playoff Push Enters Final Week, Yastrzemski Leads Red Sox Back to Postseason appeared first on .
Cubs’ Trip to Boston Being Threatened by Developing Nor’easter
The Cubs are currently bunched up in the Wild Card race, tied with the Padres for the top two seeds and just a game ahead of the Phillies in third. With only six games left for all three teams, the results of the next week are a little more than mildly important. That could get … The post Cubs’ Trip to Boston Being Threatened by Developing Nor’easter appeared first on .
Alex Bregman Shares Image of Swollen Face, Says ‘I’ll Be Back’
Alex Bregman left Sunday’s game was taken to a local hospital to undergo X-rays and a CT scan after taking a foul ball to the cheek as he stood in the on-deck circle. Michael Busch checked his swing on an inside pitch from Reds righty Luis Mey, and the ball caught Bregman like an elbow … The post Alex Bregman Shares Image of Swollen Face, Says ‘I’ll Be Back’ appeared first on .
New Nasty Boys and Son Ranto Live From Binski’s in Cincy
9/19/26. Jake and Bill and Danny and Michael bring you a pre-game Cubs and Reds conversation in front of a Live Studio audience at Binski’s Bar in the Camp Washington Neighborhood in Cincinnati. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. … The post New Nasty Boys and Son Ranto Live From Binski’s in Cincy appeared first on .
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