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Palencia Activated, Arias Added, Assad Optioned, Miller Designated
The Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Friday night’s game in Seattle, with Daniel Palencia‘s activation headlining the transactions. Javier Assad continues to be a pawn who gets shuffled around because he’s got an option remaining. See below for more… The Chicago Cubs today added infielder Gabriel Arias to the 26-man roster … The post Palencia Activated, Arias Added, Assad Optioned, Miller Designated appeared first on .
Watch: Justin Steele Throws Live BP in Mesa
Can I interest you in a video of Justin Steele facing batters in Arizona? The footage below comes from Rich Biesterfeld, who was out at Sloan Park for several hours in 100-degree temps to capture the action. Provided all goes well, Steele could be ready for a rehab assignment in the near future. He could … The post Watch: Justin Steele Throws Live BP in Mesa appeared first on .
Watch: Ben Brown Throws Live BP in Arizona
Ben Brown is throwing to live batters again, which is a very good sign for his potential return from a stress reaction in his neck that has kept him out of action for the last two months. Given the timeline and the addition of multiple starters at the deadline, Brown will come back in a … The post Watch: Ben Brown Throws Live BP in Arizona appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Holding Steady at Nearly 99%
The Cubs have remained somewhat in limbo over the last week, sitting a few games behind the Brewers and a few games ahead of the next team in the Wild Card standings. And while those respective gaps have each moved in the wrong direction since last week, the overall odds have seen only a nominal … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Holding Steady at Nearly 99% appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: No Fighting, Pushing, Cocaine, or Shirts in the Bleachers
It was a wild week at Wrigley as the Cubs went .500 against their rival Cardinals and White Sox while there was fighting, pushing, cocaine and a bunch of tarpless bros in the bleachers. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: No Fighting, Pushing, Cocaine, or Shirts in the Bleachers appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Seattle Mariners – Series Preview (August 21-23): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (74-54) bounced back from dropping a series to the Cardinals by taking two of three from the White Sox thanks to a couple of walk-off victories. Craig Counsell and company now make one final road trip to the West Coast starting Friday night in Seattle. It’s been a disappointing season for the Mariners … The post Chicago Cubs @ Seattle Mariners – Series Preview (August 21-23): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Cubs to Celebrate 150th Anniversary as NL Franchise August 29-30 at Wrigley
See the media release below for details. The Chicago Cubs today announced plans for a weekend celebration at Wrigley Field, Saturday, August 29, through Sunday, August 30, commemorating the club’s 150th anniversary as a National League franchise. The weekend celebration will honor the players, people, places and traditions that have defined Cubs baseball since 1876 while … The post Cubs to Celebrate 150th Anniversary as NL Franchise August 29-30 at Wrigley appeared first on .
Shelby Miller’s Incredible Comeback Gains Steam, Jaxon Wiggins Strengthens Case for Bullpen Role
Back in 2021, Shelby Miller was little more than a punchline about former Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart saying he was a $200 million player because he’d been traded for Jason Heyward. And that was from a deal seven years prior, when Miller went from St. Louis to Atlanta. His time there was short-lived, as he … The post Shelby Miller’s Incredible Comeback Gains Steam, Jaxon Wiggins Strengthens Case for Bullpen Role appeared first on .
Keeping Cubs Faith from South Side to Really South Side
“Two out of three ain’t bad…” — Jim Steinman Viva La meatloaf! There was a little enclave on the Southwest Side — more or less bounded by the Home Run Inn, the southeast end of Midway airport, the White Owl Indian, and Archer National Bank — where it was permitted to be for blue (a … The post Keeping Cubs Faith from South Side to Really South Side appeared first on .
Cubs Claim Infielder Gabriel Arias from Mets, Transfer Phil Maton to 60-Day IL
This is basically just a matter of creating some defensive depth with Dansby Swanson on the shelf for at least four weeks, so take it for what it’s worth. The Chicago Cubs claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the New York Mets. In a corresponding move, the Cubs transferred right-handed pitcher Phil Maton to … The post Cubs Claim Infielder Gabriel Arias from Mets, Transfer Phil Maton to 60-Day IL appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/19/26): White Sox 3, Cubs 0 – Sox Spin Shutout, Avoid Sweep
The Cubs had a chance to complete a sweep of the White Sox on a bright and sunny day at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. It was not to be, however, as the road team dominated on the mound by pitching a shutout to salvage the finale. Clay Holmes got the start and did well, … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/19/26): White Sox 3, Cubs 0 – Sox Spin Shutout, Avoid Sweep appeared first on .
The Rundown: PCA’s Historic Season, Cubs Hope to Sweep Sox, Dodgers’ Partner Under Federal Investigation
“I’m a shooting star leaping through the sky like a tiger, defying the laws of gravity.” – Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen We had a discussion a while back about the best leadoff batters in team history, and my argument was simple: Which player from any Cubs team since the franchise’s inception would you … The post The Rundown: PCA’s Historic Season, Cubs Hope to Sweep Sox, Dodgers’ Partner Under Federal Investigation appeared first on .
Daniel Palencia Will Be Activated Friday as ‘Out-Getter’
Daniel Palencia was recently placed on the 60-day IL in what was merely a procedural move to clear a temporary spot on the 40-man roster. He was eligible to come off as of the 16th, but the Cubs had a little extra time because of the break on Thursday. As such, the plan is for … The post Daniel Palencia Will Be Activated Friday as ‘Out-Getter’ appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/19/26): Holmes Starting with Sweep on Line
Monday’s opener felt like a game the Cubs should have won handily, but last night’s seemed like the kind of contest they’d lose due to a lack of offense. White Sox bulk man Erick Fedde baffled them for several innings, making just three runs for the visitors feel like several more. Then it was time … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/19/26): Holmes Starting with Sweep on Line appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/18/26): Cubs 4, White Sox 3 – Bregman Gets Clutch Hits to Tie, Walk Off
The Cubs and White Sox met in the second game of their series Tuesday night in a game that featured another dramatic finish. The home team had a second consecutive walk-off victory after waiting out a 90-minute rain delay at Wrigley. Pete Crow-Armstrong once again led off the bottom of the 1st with a solo … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/18/26): Cubs 4, White Sox 3 – Bregman Gets Clutch Hits to Tie, Walk Off appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/26): Gausman Tries to Bounce Back After Rough Second Outing
Monday’s series opener should have been a lopsided Cubs win, but that wouldn’t have been quite as exciting as the back-and-forth affair that featured yet another signature performance by Pete Crow-Armstrong. While Ben Verlander will tell you it wasn’t quite as cool as Shohei Ohtani hitting two homers in an 11-5 win over the Rockies … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/26): Gausman Tries to Bounce Back After Rough Second Outing appeared first on .
The Rundown: MVPete Powers Cubs Past White Sox, Ohtani Keeping Pace, Things Get Ugly in Wrigley Bleachers
“Now the race is on and here comes Pride up the backstretch.” – The Race is On by The Grateful Dead Pete Crow-Armstrong came into last night’s game against the White Sox hitting .128 with a .227 on-base percentage in his last nine games, including a 1-for-20 stretch with seven strikeouts. He broke out in … The post The Rundown: MVPete Powers Cubs Past White Sox, Ohtani Keeping Pace, Things Get Ugly in Wrigley Bleachers appeared first on .
PCA Maintains 30/30 Vision Even When Blacked Out
The inimitable Reese Bobby taught us that “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” though he later admitted that he was high on PCP when he said it. As those who were high on PCA last night understand, you can be both first and last. The eventual National League MVP launched both the first and last … The post PCA Maintains 30/30 Vision Even When Blacked Out appeared first on .
All Baseball Comics Opens Presale for Chicago Cubs Issue
We’ll have more to come on this awesome new project soon, but I wanted to quickly share some information about a new Cubs comic book that is now available for pre-order. Check out the details below and visit the link to reserve your copy. All Baseball Comics, the official comic book partner of Major League … The post All Baseball Comics Opens Presale for Chicago Cubs Issue appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/17/26): Cubs 7, White Sox 5 F/10 – PCA Opens, Closes Game with Bangs
The Cubs and White Sox began their series at Wrigley Field Monday night with a highly charged atmosphere, and the game did not disappoint. Pete Crow-Armstrong started the game with leadoff homer, then finished it with a walk-off shot for a dramatic extra-innings victory. Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki went back-to-back to begin the bottom of … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/17/26): Cubs 7, White Sox 5 F/10 – PCA Opens, Closes Game with Bangs appeared first on .
Daniel Palencia to 60-Day IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves
I just wrapped up a semifinal win in our softball league, so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. As such, I initially knee-jerked about Daniel Palencia going to the 60-day IL. It’s really just a procedural thing that I’m meatballing about, so disregard any weirdness. Ed. note: This was one of those that … The post Daniel Palencia to 60-Day IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/26): Imanaga Facing Sox
It’s a rare occasion when both Chicago baseball teams are in playoff contention, but that’s exactly what’s happening over the next three days at Wrigley. The White Sox are up by 5.5 games in the AL Central with a 65-58 record that would see them in third place at best in any NL division, not … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/26): Imanaga Facing Sox appeared first on .
Dansby Swanson Could Miss 4-6 Weeks with Grade 2 Oblique Strain
Dansby Swanson was in obvious discomfort following a swing and miss during the 3rd inning of Sunday’s loss, and the initial thought was that he’d suffered an oblique injury. The Cubs were proactive in saying he’d go on the IL, which is not a very familiar place for the shortstop, even before having imaging done. … The post Dansby Swanson Could Miss 4-6 Weeks with Grade 2 Oblique Strain appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox – Series Preview (August 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (72-53) had a disappointing weekend, dropping two of three to the rival Cardinals at Wrigley Field after a successful road trip. The culprit in the two losses was the starting pitching, which has been much improved since June. Craig Counsell‘s squad hopes for a better results when they welcome the crosstown White Sox for … The post Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox – Series Preview (August 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Edward Cabrera Put Cubs in Dire Straits by Concealing Blister Issue
Edward Cabrera had looked so good in his last two rehab starts that the Cubs were excited to get him back into the rotation before eventually moving him into the bullpen down the stretch. That excitement faded 10 pitches into the game, when the big righty surrendered a two-run homer to Alec Burleson. Cabrera exited … The post Edward Cabrera Put Cubs in Dire Straits by Concealing Blister Issue appeared first on .
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