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You just knew Pete Crow-Armstrong was due after going 1-for-12 with four strikeouts in his three previous games, especially when he’d been hitting the ball hard the whole time, and making history in the process was not out of the question. He set or tied at least two team records, joined an elite group of … The post PCA Sets Several New Precedents in Monday’s Win appeared first on .
The Cubs started their series with the Braves off on a positive note Monday night with a win. The home side charged out to a big lead, but there were some tense moments at Wrigley in the late innings when the bullpen had to escape a couple of jams to hang on. Chicago struck first … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/14/26): Cubs 7, Braves 3 – Peterson Excellent in W appeared first on .
The Cubs enter the week tied with the Phillies atop the Wild Card standings, but both teams are just 1.5 games up on the streaking Padres. San Diego has won seven in a row to open up a 2.5-game lead on the Diamondbacks, and they’re now facing the Rockies while the Cubs play host to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/14/26): Peterson Pitching Against Braves appeared first on .
Daniel Palencia went three straight appearances without getting a whiff and got only one swing-and-miss on 60 total pitches over a period of four starts. His fastball velocity had been trending down to around 98 mph and the Cubs had lost each of the first seven games in which he appeared after being activated from the IL on … The post Daniel Palencia Might Be Back appeared first on .
I’ll never forget a debate I had with a buddy roughly 25 years ago over his claim that Reggie Miller wasn’t very good because he scored most of his points in the fourth quarter. Even if that statement was factually accurate, my counter was that coming up big late in games would actually make a … The post Alex Bregman Trending Toward Top-3 Career Season appeared first on .
The Cubs (83-67) took two of three from the Pirates this weekend to stabilize things after getting swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee. After an offensive explosion on Friday, they split a pair of one-run decisions. Chicago will try to improve their position in the standings when a very good Braves team comes to Wrigley … The post Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (September 14-16): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
The Cubs came up short in their attempt to sweep the Pirates on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Unlike Saturday, they could not erase a one-run deficit in the late innings to grab a win. Pittsburgh went ahead on Matthew Boyd in the top of the 1st on an RBI single by Bryan Reynolds. Chicago … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/13/26): Pirates 4, Cubs 3 – Sweep Attempt Falls Short appeared first on .
Forgive my brevity this morning, dear reader, but it’s Bears Sunday and I’m also getting ready to head out for an afternoon of kayaking with some fraternity brothers. It’s a really cool deal put on as a partnership between a local brewery and a paddlesports livery. You show up at the brewery and they give … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/26): Boyd Facing Bubba, Bucs appeared first on .
The Cubs took on the Pirates Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field with a chance to secure a series win. The home team fell behind in the middle of the game before rallying back with two in the 8th inning to win. Chicago grabbed the lead against Paul Skenes in the bottom of the 1st when … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/12/26): Cubs 4, Pirates 3 – Patient Approach Leads to W appeared first on .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 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 .
