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Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments
Edward Cabrera arrived at Wrigley prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates and will soon be recalled to help a bullpen that desperately needs more velocity and whiffs. The big righty has been on the IL since August 17 with a blister issue that cropped up during his first start since June 23 after suffering … The post Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/12/26): No Ace Like Holmes, Pirates Sending Skenes to Bump
The Cubs cruised to yet another easy win in a season that has had more than its share of them, though perhaps not enough to make up for the rashes of disappointing losses. Friday’s victory was important because it pulled the Cubs back into a tie with the Phillies for the top Wild Card spot. … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/12/26): No Ace Like Holmes, Pirates Sending Skenes to Bump appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/11/26): Cubs 12, Pirates 2 – Bregman, Busch Bash Bucs
The Cubs were back home Friday afternoon for a matchup against the Pirates on a beautiful day at Wrigley Field. The home team got a much-needed offensive explosion to help snap a four-game losing streak in blowout fashion. Pittsburgh scratched the scoresheet first against Shōta Imanaga in the top of the 1st on an RBI … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/11/26): Cubs 12, Pirates 2 – Bregman, Busch Bash Bucs appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid
Losing four straight may have caused the sky to fall, but the same can’t be said for the Cubs’ postseason odds. While they have taken a slight dip from hovering around 99% for more than a month, sitting just shy of 97% puts them in a more comfortable spot than most observers would otherwise assume. … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/11/26): Imanaga Opens Series Against Pirates
The Cubs have lost four in a row and now welcome one of the hottest teams in baseball to Wrigley Field. The Pirates have won four straight and are 8-2 over their last 10 games, tying them with the Dodgers for the best mark over that period. Though they’re still seven games behind the Cubs … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/11/26): Imanaga Opens Series Against Pirates appeared first on .
Josiah Hartshorn Promoted to AA for Another Playoff Run
Josiah Hartshorn rocketed to the top of the Cubs’ prospect list this year in his first season of professional baseball, finishing the regular season with a .289/.411/.528 slash line, 23 home runs, and 110 RBI between Low-A Myrtle Beach and High-A South Bend. What makes those numbers even more impressive is that he will still … The post Josiah Hartshorn Promoted to AA for Another Playoff Run appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (81-66) were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee to all but end the race for the National League Central. Craig Counsell‘s squad had late leads in each of the first two games before the bullpen gave them up both times. Now they find themselves in a position where they need to start winning … The post Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Toast
The Cubs get swept by the Brewers and Eric Wielo is thrilled to watch Cubs fans languish in despair. 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 Son Ranto Show site. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Toast appeared first on .
Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free!
Free Postgame Cubs Rock at Cubby Bear This Saturday September 19th! The “Rookie of the Year” actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is playing a FREE postgame show after the Cubs and Pirates game at Wrigley with musical support from Chicago’s Premier Cubs Rock Band, Bleacher Bum Band. The show is FREE and begins immediately after the … The post Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free! appeared first on .
Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats
As much as I’d like to go on about Pete Crow-Armstrong having just the 16th season of 10+ fWAR in the last half-century, I feel like we’ve already chewed most of the meat off that bone. His MVP was more or less secured by Shohei Ohtani‘s poor results over the last few weeks, and the … The post Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/9/26): Brewers 8, Cubs 6 – 9th Inning Comeback Falls Short as Brewers Sweep
The Brewers made quick work of the Cubs to complete a sweep on Wednesday night. Kevin Gausman got lit up in the first few innings to put his team in a hole they couldn’t pull it out of, despite a big 9th inning rally, and the panic level is rising on the North Side. Milwaukee … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/9/26): Brewers 8, Cubs 6 – 9th Inning Comeback Falls Short as Brewers Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/26): Wounded Wild Card Contenders Need Gausman to Stop Bleeding
The Cubs had a 98.6% chance of winning last night’s game when Garrett Mitchell lined to center for the second out in the bottom of the 9th. Eight pitches later, the score was tied and the Brewers had flipped the odds to 53.4% in their favor. The Cubs were at 75.2% in the 8th inning … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/26): Wounded Wild Card Contenders Need Gausman to Stop Bleeding appeared first on .
Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History?
With Pete Crow-Armstrong chasing down Rogers Hornsby‘s 1929 11.0 fWAR in 1929 as the best single season in Cubs franchise history, I got an itch to see who has the worst season on record. One player holds the distinction of having both the worst season and career among qualified players who’ve suited up for some … The post Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History? appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 F/10 – Webb Blows Another Save
The Cubs suffered another painful loss thanks to a bullpen failure against the Brewers on Tuesday night. The road team had dramatically gone in front in the top of the 9th before closer Jacob Webb conceded another home run that sent the game to extra innings, where the home side walked it off. Chicago got … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 F/10 – Webb Blows Another Save appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/8/26): Peterson Facing Brewers, Miz Again
The good news is that the Cubs just hung five runs on Jacob Misiorowski when they faced him six days ago. The bad news is that the Cubs just hung five runs on Jacob Misiorowski when they faced him six days ago. I’m not sure they can replicate their success after handing the best pitcher … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/8/26): Peterson Facing Brewers, Miz Again appeared first on .
Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR
Have you ever believed things were about as bad as they could get, but then you look at the facts and find out that they’re actually worse? Anecdotal evidence usually works the opposite way, like when someone asks why Tyrone Taylor is batting cleanup against a lefty or when they say Ian Happ has always … The post Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR appeared first on .
Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Postseason Presale Registration
There are still 17 games left and nothing is guaranteed just yet, but the Cubs have announced the chance for fans to register for the opportunity to purchase postseason tickets. See media release below for details. Starting tomorrow, September 9, at 10 a.m. CT, Chicago Cubs fans can register for the chance to purchase select … The post Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Postseason Presale Registration appeared first on .
Cubs Should Probably Stop Wasting PCA’s Heroics
Pete Crow-Armstrong has homered eight times across five of the Cubs’ last 10 games, yet his team is 2-3 when he homers and 5-5 overall. That doesn’t mean he’s any less valuable than his season statistics clearly indicate, but it’s a reminder that one player can’t do it all. The center fielder’s assault on his … The post Cubs Should Probably Stop Wasting PCA’s Heroics appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/7/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 – Late Lead Slips Away
The Cubs traveled to American Family Field for a Labor Day matinee against the first-place Brewers not long after splitting four games at Wrigley. The road team held a one-run lead late in the game, but they could not finish the job and went down to defeat. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd and his counterpart Robert … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/7/26): Brewers 4, Cubs 3 – Late Lead Slips Away appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/7/26): Boyd Battles Brewers, Bats Brave Bob’s Breaking Balls
In the spirit of the holiday, I’m not going to labor much on today’s preview that only two or three people will read. I will, however, share a statistical note from MLB.com’s Mike Petriello that illustrates just how much the game has changed over the last several decades. I mean, we all understand that inherently, … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/7/26): Boyd Battles Brewers, Bats Brave Bob’s Breaking Balls appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (September 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (81-63) took two of three from the Marlins in Miami over the weekend for their first series victory in over two weeks. Now they turn right back around for three against the Brewers in Wisconsin to wrap up the season series against their rivals to the north. Milwaukee (88-56) dropped two of three … The post Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (September 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/6/26): Marlins 10, Cubs 3 – PCA Hits 40th Homer in Loss
The Cubs came up short in their attempt to sweep the Marlins at loanDepot Park Sunday afternoon. Clay Holmes, who had been excellent recently, had a clunker and the home team went on for an easy win. Miami opened up the scoring with a pair in the bottom of the 2nd on a groundout by … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/6/26): Marlins 10, Cubs 3 – PCA Hits 40th Homer in Loss appeared first on .
Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 40th Home Run of Season, Strengthens MVP Case
It’s been a while since a Chicago Cub has hit 40 home runs. Derrek Lee last did it back in 2005 – 21 years ago. In one swing, Pete Crow-Armstrong joins some elite company. The great Ernie Banks is the only other player to hit 40+ home runs at age 24 or younger as a … The post Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 40th Home Run of Season, Strengthens MVP Case appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/6/26): Holmes Starting with Chance to Sweep
It had been a while since the Cubs won a series, but they managed to get it done yesterday despite an overall ugly effort. But you know what? Those gutty, gross wins are exactly the kinds of games they weren’t winning recently. It seemed as though they had to blow teams out or risk giving … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/6/26): Holmes Starting with Chance to Sweep appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/5/26): Cubs 6, Marlins 5 – Bullpen Survives in Close Win
The Cubs and Marlins got together for the second game of their series at loanDepot Park Saturday afternoon. The road squad built a big lead in the middle innings and the bullpen just barely held on for a one-run victory. Chicago went ahead against starter Ryan Gusto with a three-spot in the top of the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/5/26): Cubs 6, Marlins 5 – Bullpen Survives in Close Win appeared first on .
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