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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 .
If Sonny Gray Is ‘Dream’ Target, Cubs Might Keep Snoozing
With three games left before the break, the Cubs hold the top Wild Card spot and boast a 3.5-game lead over the Cardinals when it comes to playoff position. Jameson Taillon will be back soon, Edward Cabrera should return at some point in the second half, and Ben Brown remains hopeful that his neck issue … The post If Sonny Gray Is ‘Dream’ Target, Cubs Might Keep Snoozing appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (July 10-12): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (52-41) took two of three from the Orioles in Baltimore and came very close to getting a sweep. They continue to play well as they approach the All-Star break, thanks to strong production from the lineup. The final series of the first half is against the Reds at Great American Ball Park starting … The post Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (July 10-12): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: For the Birds
The Cubs go .500 this week as they meh into the end of the first half with PCA carrying the team on his back. Billy Devore joins us to talk Reds! Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: For the Birds appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/9/26): Orioles 3, Cubs 2 -Bullpen Can’t Hold Slim Lead
The Cubs and Orioles had to move up to play on Thursday afternoon to avoid impending rain at Camden Yards. The road team was in position to complete the potential sweep, but the undermanned bullpen could not finish the job and the O’s salvaged the finale as the skies opened up. Baltimore went ahead in … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/9/26): Orioles 3, Cubs 2 -Bullpen Can’t Hold Slim Lead appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Hoping to Sweep O’s, PCA Joins 20/20 Club Again, Chicago Baseball Fans Among Heaviest Drinkers
“Side by side we’re loose and neat when we’re stompin’ down the street.” — South Street by The Orlons It doesn’t feel like it, but the Cubs are rolling with 17 wins in their last 23 games after edging the Orioles 9-7 last night in a game that had no business being that close. Chicago … The post The Rundown: Cubs Hoping to Sweep O’s, PCA Joins 20/20 Club Again, Chicago Baseball Fans Among Heaviest Drinkers appeared first on .
Cubs Prioritizing Pitching with ‘Less Dogmatic’ Draft, Development Strategy
Though it’s been evident for many years now, the lack of high-end pitching in the Cubs organization has become painfully obvious in the wake of their myriad injuries this season. A general philosophy of investing more heavily in bats, all the way from the Draft to free agency, has left the system relatively barren at … The post Cubs Prioritizing Pitching with ‘Less Dogmatic’ Draft, Development Strategy appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup: (7/9/26): Peterson, Bats Try to Ruin Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
The Cubs have taken the first two games of their series in Baltimore, which is just as everyone had planned it. Seriously, they’re doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. Today’s game, however, will not go according to the original plan because inclement weather in the forecast pushed the start time up five hours. It’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup: (7/9/26): Peterson, Bats Try to Ruin Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/8/26): Cubs 9, Orioles 7 – Handful of Homers Overcome O’s
The Cubs and Orioles battled in a high-scoring affair Wednesday night that featured a total of nine combined home runs. The road squad had five of those dingers and survived a late comeback effort to win the game and the series. Chicago took the lead in the top of the 3rd inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/8/26): Cubs 9, Orioles 7 – Handful of Homers Overcome O’s appeared first on .
Former Cubs Reliever Phil ‘The Vulture’ Regan Passes Away
According to MLB, Phil Regan has departed this vale of tears, leaving behind him his 11.5 career bWAR, 743 strikeouts, 96 wins, and 93 saves. Regan was notorious for letting the tying runs score in games he was supposed to close and getting a win instead of a save on such occasions. That penchant for … The post Former Cubs Reliever Phil ‘The Vulture’ Regan Passes Away appeared first on .
Justin Steele Cleared to Resume Throwing, Starting Role Not Realistic This Season
Justin Steele has been with the Cubs for a little while now as he works his way back to throwing again following a setback in his recovery from elbow reconstruction last year. While the internal brace procedure he underwent typically yields a much quicker return to competition than full Tommy John ligament replacement, the Cubs … The post Justin Steele Cleared to Resume Throwing, Starting Role Not Realistic This Season appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/8/26): Rea Facing Kremer in Charm City
It’s always a good thing to start a series with a win, particularly coming off a rough weekend. Though it wasn’t a very exciting game, those are exactly the ones the Cubs need to be better at winning. They’ve proven they can put up big crooked numbers or battle their way to a walk-off or … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/8/26): Rea Facing Kremer in Charm City appeared first on .
The Rundown: Expect High Premium on Pitching Acquisitions, Boyd Vintage in Win Over Orioles, Verlander set to Retire
“Gotta keep rollin’, gotta keep ridin’; keep searchin’ ’til I find what’s right.’ – Roll Me Away by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band The dog days of baseball used to pertain to late August games as teams started falling out of their respective races. That’s shifted to the week before the All-Star break … The post The Rundown: Expect High Premium on Pitching Acquisitions, Boyd Vintage in Win Over Orioles, Verlander set to Retire appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/7/26): Cubs 5, Orioles 2 – Boyd Baffles Birds
The Cubs opened their series against the Orioles on a positive note with a victory Tuesday night. They got a terrific performance from opening-day starter Matthew Boyd, who had his best effort of the season. The game was delayed by 56 minutes due to the threat of thunderstorms, even though no actual rain fell at … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/7/26): Cubs 5, Orioles 2 – Boyd Baffles Birds appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/7/26): Boyd, Baz Battle in Baltimore
Update: Tonight’s game has been delayed and is now scheduled for a 6:30pm CT start.. The Cubs sandwiched a disappointing weekend performance between days off, and now they start their final first-half kick with three in Baltimore to face an Orioles team that hasn’t made good on its promise from 2023. After stockpiling tons of … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/7/26): Boyd, Baz Battle in Baltimore appeared first on .
Cubs Sign LHP Josh Fleming to Minors Deal
Another day, another pitching addition for the Cubs. As first reported by Marquee’s Lance Brozdowski, the Cubs have signed lefty Josh Fleming to a minor league deal after he was released by the Blue Jays over the weekend. The 30-year-old was drafted by the Rays in the fourth round back in 2017 and made his … The post Cubs Sign LHP Josh Fleming to Minors Deal appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles – Series Preview (July 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (50-40) lost their first series in almost a month when they dropped two of three to the rival Cardinals at Wrigley Field over the Fourth of July weekend. The offense that had been rolling the past three weeks went cold in the first two games, but they took advantage of some defensive miscues … The post Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles – Series Preview (July 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Details on John Baker Day 2026
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,” as we reminisce about his Major League career, and hear about his new mental skills training program Intentional Performance, as we raise … The post Details on John Baker Day 2026 appeared first on .
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