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Clay Holmes Throws Third Scoreless Outing in Last Four Starts
Clay Holmes could have had the worst night of his career and still won on Monday night, but his fourth straight excellent start ensured the Cubs’ nine home runs created a massive rout. After shaking off the rust from a two-month IL stint in his first Cubs start, Holmes has allowed only one total run … The post Clay Holmes Throws Third Scoreless Outing in Last Four Starts appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/31/26): Cubs 17, Brewers 3 – Bregman Leads Way as Team Blasts 9 Homers
The Cubs opened up their series against the Brewers with a bang on Monday night. The home team thrilled the Wrigley faithful with nine home runs en route to a comfortable victory. Chicago pounced on starter Kyle Harrison in the bottom of the 1st with a two-run homer by Tyrone Taylor that was immediately followed by … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/31/26): Cubs 17, Brewers 3 – Bregman Leads Way as Team Blasts 9 Homers appeared first on .
Justin Steele to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday
It’s been almost 17 months since Justin Steele last threw a pitch in a live game, but that will change when he joins the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday to begin his rehab assignment. That news came from Marquee’s Taylor McGregor, who broke it during Monday’s game against the Brewers. There’s no word yet on how … The post Justin Steele to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/31/26): Holmes Starting Hot One with Division on Line
It’s hot as hell across the Midwest, which is fitting since the Cubs’ chances of winning the division are about as strong as a snowball’s chance of remaining in solid form. They trail the Brewers by eight games heading into Monday’s action, so even sweeping the next seven games in 10 days against their rivals … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/31/26): Holmes Starting Hot One with Division on Line appeared first on .
Cubs Reportedly Promoting BJ Murray Jr When Rosters Expand
As first reported by Amajahl Knowles, sports editor for the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, Cubs infield prospect BJ Murray Jr. will be the newest Bahamian in MLB. The move is expected to be finalized once rosters expand on September 1, at which point Murray will have to be added to the 40-man roster. That was … The post Cubs Reportedly Promoting BJ Murray Jr When Rosters Expand appeared first on .
Cubs Releasing Rom-Com Called ‘Nine Innings to Love’ on TikTok
That headline reads like a Mad Lib, but it’s entirely true. As reported by Variety and other outlets, the Cubs have announced a September 4 release for “Nine Innings to Love,” a romantic comedy inspired by the real-life trope of fans meeting and falling for each other at Cubs games. No word on who is playing … The post Cubs Releasing Rom-Com Called ‘Nine Innings to Love’ on TikTok appeared first on .
Counsell Provides Support After Imanaga Sets Ignominious Record in Loss
Not to be outdone by Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s three homers in Saturday’s win over the Reds, Shōta Imanaga added three dingers of his own in Sunday’s loss. The problem is that his counted against his team. So just as PCA vaulted himself into pole position for the NL MVP, Imanaga jumped into the lead for dongs … The post Counsell Provides Support After Imanaga Sets Ignominious Record in Loss appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (August 31-September 3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (77-60) are scuffling right now, having gone 3-7 in their last 10 games with three consecutive series losses. The bullpen has been a big factor in those struggles, as evidenced by several blown leads in the late innings. They have fallen eight games behind the Brewers in the division as they come to … The post Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (August 31-September 3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/30/26): Reds 7, Cubs 5 – Two PCA Home Runs Not Enough to Avoid Series Loss
The Cubs recent struggles continued on Sunday night when they dropped a third consecutive series, this time to the Reds. Two more home runs by MVP front-runner Pete Crow-Armstrong were not enough to overcome the four blasted by the road team in the loss. For the second day in a row, PCA started the game … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/30/26): Reds 7, Cubs 5 – Two PCA Home Runs Not Enough to Avoid Series Loss appeared first on .
Cubs Release Former Top Draft Pick Ed Howard
The Cubs drafted Chicago kid Ed Howard 16th overall out of Mt. Carmel High School in 2020, but things never quite worked out for the shortstop whose smooth play earned him the nickname “Silk” at a young age. Howard first rose to prominence as a member of the Jackie Robinson West Little League team that … The post Cubs Release Former Top Draft Pick Ed Howard appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/30/26): Imanaga Starting as Bats Try to Cool Burns
The Cubs put on an offensive clinic in yesterday’s win, forcing the Reds to finish the game with a catcher on the mound throwing eephus balls. That’s largely because Pete Crow-Armstrong put his stamp on the game with a leadoff homer and two subsequent dingers to distance himself from the rest of the pack. He’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/30/26): Imanaga Starting as Bats Try to Cool Burns appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/29/26): Cubs 17, Reds 5 – MVPete Homers Three Times in Rout
The Cubs entered Saturday’s game against the Reds at Wrigley Field in the middle of a rough stretch highlighted by bullpen issues. Pete Crow-Armstrong and the rest of the offense made sure the relievers wouldn’t be a factor in this one, scoring 17 times on the way to a blowout victory. PCA got things going … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/29/26): Cubs 17, Reds 5 – MVPete Homers Three Times in Rout appeared first on .
Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Pulled Ahead in MVP Race
There’s still a month left in the season, but Saturday just brought two major developments in a National League MVP race that was probably not as close as Dodgers fans wanted it to be. The most obvious of those developments was Pete Crow-Armstrong going 4-for-6 with three home runs and six RBI. Doing it in … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Pulled Ahead in MVP Race appeared first on .
Cubs Hoping More Sinkers, Sliders Will Get Ryan Zeferjahn Right
The Cubs were confident enough in Ryan Zeferjahn‘s ability to stabilize their bullpen that they parted with Moises Ballesteros and righty pitching prospect Mason McGwire to pry him loose from Anaheim. Zeferjahn’s big strikeout numbers, elite fastball, and club control through 2030 made him a very attractive target, and the hope was that he’d see … The post Cubs Hoping More Sinkers, Sliders Will Get Ryan Zeferjahn Right appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/29/26): Gausman Playing Life Preserver Against Reds
According to Chris Kamka, official guru of research and nuggetry for Cubs baseball on Marquee, the Cubs were 19-0 this season when collecting at least 13 hits. That streak was at 27 games going back to 2025. It ended when they fumbled the bag yet again, allowing the Reds to overwhelm them as the bullpen … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/29/26): Gausman Playing Life Preserver Against Reds appeared first on .
Cubs Fan Cincy Meetup
Join us on Saturday, September 19 for a Pre-Game Cubs Fan Meetup at Cincinnati’s Chicago Bar, Binski’s Bar, where they serve Malört in ashtrays! Danny Rockett of The Son Ranto Show and the New Nasty Boys Reds Pod will be doing a live pre-game pod before we head to Great American Ballpark to watch the … The post Cubs Fan Cincy Meetup appeared first on .
Thomas Ian Nicholas and Bleacher Bum Band at Cubby Bear – FREE – 9/12
Cubs and Rock fans! On September 12th, “The Rookie of the Year”, Thomas Ian Nicholas and TIN Band will be playing a FREE POST GAME SHOW with support from Chicago’s premier Cubs rock group, Bleacher Bum Band. The concert will take place at Wrigleyville’s famed Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, directly after the the Cubs … The post Thomas Ian Nicholas and Bleacher Bum Band at Cubby Bear – FREE – 9/12 appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/28/26): Reds 10, Cubs 8 – Bullpen Blasted Again
The Cubs returned home to take on the Reds at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, the major bullpen issues they had on the road trip, and at other points throughout the season, came back with them as another reliever meltdown handed them a fifth loss in the last seven games. Chicago got off to a … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/28/26): Reds 10, Cubs 8 – Bullpen Blasted Again appeared first on .
Cubs Reportedly Designate Hoby Milner for Assignment
The Cubs signed lefty sidearmer Hoby Milner to a one-year, $3.75 million contract over the offseason, and he made 38 relief appearances before going on the IL due to an appendectomy. He began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on July 29, so the 30-day window to activate him was coming up. Though he had … The post Cubs Reportedly Designate Hoby Milner for Assignment appeared first on .
Cubs Reinstate Matt Shaw, Option Kevin Alcántara
Matt Shaw has been out of action for two months with a sprained left hand, but he’s looked good in five rehab games with Triple-A Iowa and is now ready to return. The versatile defender went 6-for-19 with four runs driven in while playing second, shortstop, third, and left. He did strike out seven times, … The post Cubs Reinstate Matt Shaw, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/28/26): Wild Card Leaders Look to Quiet Lowder, Reds
The Cubs still lead the Wild Card race despite their poor results on the road over the last week, and now they begin what could be the most important stretch of their season. Though catching the Brewers has become increasingly unrealistic, they need to keep pushing to maintain a cushion between themselves and the hard-charging … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/28/26): Wild Card Leaders Look to Quiet Lowder, Reds appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Barely Impacted by Disappointing Road Trip
The Cubs dropped four of six during their recent road trip, losing three in walk-off fashion, but the disappointing results hardly put a dent in their postseason probability. After hovering around 99% for the last two weeks, they took only a slight dip to 98.1% heading into their weekend series with the Reds. That’s good, … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Barely Impacted by Disappointing Road Trip appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (August 28-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (76-58) had a disappointing road trip to the West Coast, where they lost series to both the Mariners and Diamondbacks. The 2-4 stretch featured three painful walk-off defeats, two of which came on home runs against closer Jacob Webb. Craig Counsell‘s squad hopes a return home to Wrigley will get things going again … The post Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (August 28-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Terrible Blues
The Bullpen blows a couple games on a disappointing west coast road trip, and Billy Devore of the New Nasty Boys Reds podcast previews this weekends series at Wrigley. 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 … The post Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Terrible Blues appeared first on .
MLB Proposes Free Agency Dead Periods to Compress Signing Windows
Rob Manfred has long been jealous of the way other leagues are able to essentially weaponize free agency to generate huge media buzz, which stands in stark contrast to baseball’s drawn-out winter slog. And with the current collective bargaining agreement ending soon, it appears as though the commissioner wants to throw a “solution” into upcoming … The post MLB Proposes Free Agency Dead Periods to Compress Signing Windows appeared first on .
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