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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds – July 10, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game weekend series at Great American Ball Park Friday night in the last series before the All-Star break. The post Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds – July 10, 2026 appeared first on Redleg Nation....2026
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• 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 Star...2026
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• Albernaz shakes up Orioles’ lineup, moves Henderson to 3rd; O’s-Cubs lineups

BALTIMORE—Manager Craig Albernaz is starting four left-handed batters against Matthew Boyd, the Chicago Cubs’ left-handed starter. Besides Gunnar Henderson, who’s batting third for the first time this season and starts no matter who’s pitching, Albernaz is also starting Samuel Basallo at designated hitter, Dylan Beavers in center field and Jackson Holliday at second base. The […]...2026
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• Orioles fall into last place after 5-2 loss to Cubs

BALTIMORE–What happened? Orioles manager Craig Albernaz decided to try a batting order featuring four left-handed hitters against Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Matthew Boyd. However, that lineup didn’t produce any runs and just three hits in the six innings Boyd was in the game, and the Orioles didn’t score enough when he left in a 5-2 […]...2026
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• Cowser’s great plays in center don’t ‘happen by accident’, Albernaz says; Former Orioles manager Phil Regan dies

BALTIMORE—Colton Cowser, who’s starting in center field on Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs, has made several outstanding plays in the field in recent weeks. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said it’s not that Cowser or any other fielder gets into a hot streak as a hitter might. “I think it’s just confidence,” Albernaz said. “You […]...2026
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• Rutschman leads off for Orioles for 1st time this season; O’s-Cubs lineups

BALTIMORE— Adley Rutschman is leading off as the designated hitter for Thursday’s rescheduled game against the Chicago Cubs. After Wednesday night’s game, the Orioles announced that because of an unfavorable weather forecast, they were moving the game time from 6:35 p.m. to 1:35. Rutschman is hitting first for the first time since April 18th, 2025. […]...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/26): Giants 2, Cubs 1 F/10 – Big Effort by Assad not Enough in Extra Innings Loss
The Cubs played another game in which they sputtered badly with runners in scoring position as they dropped the series to the Giants on Sunday night. The extra innings loss wasted a tremendous effort by Javier Assad, who was outstanding after coming in unexpectedly as an injury replacement for starter Jameson Taillon. Before exiting with … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/26): Gian...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/5/26): Giants 18, Cubs 3 – Cabrera Crushed in Blowout Loss
The Cubs got blasted by the Giants in the first game of their series at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon. Edward Cabrera returned from injury and got lit up for eight runs before finally being yanked in the 3rd inning. The road team kept going from there and had 18 on the scoreboard by the end … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/5/26): Giants 18, Cubs 3 – Cabrera Crushed in Blowou...2026
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• Cabrera, Boyd close to returning to Cubs' rotation...
Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries....2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/9/26): Hot-Hitting Conforto Back at DH, Cabrera Starting
The Cubs romped in the series opener last night, giving them their second 10-game winning streak in just 23 total games. As has been the case so often this season, the bats ensured there was plenty of margin for the injury-riddled pitching staff. Not that the pitchers needed it, with Ben Brown stepping in to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/9/26): Hot-Hitting Conforto Back at DH, Cabrera St...2026
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• Reds starter Rhett Lowder exits game with shoulder discomfort
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder suffered a right shoulder injury and had to exit his start against the Chicago Cubs early. The post Reds starter Rhett Lowder exits game with shoulder discomfort appeared first on Redleg Nation....2026
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• Cubs lose another pitcher after Matthew Boyd suffers bizarre meniscus injury

The Chicago Cubs added Matthew to the 15-day IL, adding to the crowded list of injuries to their pitching staff....2026
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• Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (May 4-7): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (22-12) continued to play excellent baseball with a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field this weekend. The offense and the starting pitching are playing well enough to help cover up an injury-depleted bullpen that is starting to return to health. The North Siders have won 16 of their last 19 to … The post Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (May 4-7): O...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/24/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Mo Baller at DH, Taillon Starting
The Cubs have been cruising to a degree we’ve not seen in quite some time, but now comes their toughest test of the season against a Dodgers squad that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. What looked like poor timing for the Cubs following several pitching injuries may be offset by the absence of Edwin … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/24/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Mo Baller at DH, Tai...2026
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• Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton

The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central have taken a massive blow just two weeks into the regular season....2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/3/26): Guardians 4, Cubs 1 – Horton Injured in Loss
The Cubs played for the first time on the road in 2026 against the Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday afternoon. The final result of the game quickly became secondary after a potential major injury occurred in the early innings. Cade Horton got the start and was cruising along before suddenly having to leave one … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/3/26): Guardians 4, Cubs 1 – Ho...2026
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• The Dr.'s BookShelf, Dodgers & A's Visit This Month in Montgomery Baseball History

Reader comments on the blog are always wonderful, and super helpful to guide me towards what you want to see. A recent comment (thank you Stephen!) suggests that some might be interested in the books I used for research and I am happy to oblige. Is there a topic I should cover? Let me know in the comments! Can't read? Thats okay too, there are lots of pictures to look at this week, let me kn...2026
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• Joe Maddon read ‘Managing Millennials for Dummies’ to connect with players
Joe Maddon raised some eyebrows — and elicited some chuckles — by revealing at the MLB winter meetings in December that he started reading “Managing Millennials for Dummies.” The Chicago Cubs skipper, among baseball’s most eccentric personalities , has completed reading the book and now is revealing the lessons gleaned from it. “They’re no different than anyone else,” Maddon said of millennials, v...2019
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• Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Shows off Arizona-Themed Van
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• Starlin Castro's Agent Denies Client Was Detained for Questioning About Shooting
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• Police question Cubs' Castro about shooting
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro is being questioned by police in the Dominican Republic in connection with a shooting at a nightclub early Saturday....2014
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• Inside the Chicago Cubs' Hiring of Joe Maddon, One of MLB's Best Managers
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"Tucker’s decision to not re-sign with the Chicago Cubs immediately vaulted him atop the heap in terms of being a real asset for any ballclub in the Big Leagues."

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"Friends, I need send you back only to Friday’s game to remind you that late-inning deficits like this mean nothing to the Chicago Cubs."

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"Cox/Getty Images The long-awaited deal has happened as Cody Bellinger returns on a three-year deal with opt-outs The Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger have agreed to a three-year, $80 million deal for the outfielder/first baseman to return to Chicago, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN."

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"What I want to do here is thank David Ross for his contributions to the Chicago Cubs, and they were considerable."

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"First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who finished last season with the Yankees after a trade from the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday night to return to New York, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers."

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"The New York Mets are finalizing a trade to acquire shortstop Javier Baez from the Chicago Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

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"Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert died Sunday, the team announced."

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"According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, that includes discussions with the Chicago Cubs about star outfielder Kyle Schwarber."

2018
"The Chicago Cubs and free-agent ace pitcher Yu Darvish have agreed to a six-year, $126 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers."

2017
"Steve Bartman received an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship ring as a special gift from the Ricketts family and the Chicago Cubs organization."

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"Friday night's matchup of National League heavyweights became a tag-team affair dominated by the Chicago Cubs, as Jake Arrieta overpowered the San Francisco Giants and Kris Bryant delivered a telling uppercut in an 8-1 victory."

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"On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers were no-hit by Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, resulting in a 2-0 loss."

2014
"Free-agent left-hander Jon Lester has elected to sign with the Chicago Cubs, his agent told ESPN's Jim Bowden."

• Three areas the Cubs need to improve ahead of the trade deadline

The fact that the Chicago Cubs are contending for a playoff berth may be considered a minor miracle....2026
• Colorado Rockies call up top prospect Cole Carrigg

On Tuesday afternoon prior to starting their series against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies announced a series of roster moves. The most prominent of these moves has potentially seismic organizational implications. The Rockies have selected the contract of top outfield and shortstop prospect Cole Carrigg (no. 4 PuRP), adding him to […]...2026
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• 'It's been awful': Alex Bregman's struggles continue in Cubs' loss to Giants

Since Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, his offensive struggles have led to an all-time low in his career....2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/13/26): Mo Baller DH, Kelly Catching, Imanaga Starting
After being held scoreless in each of their two previous losses, the Cubs earned a moral victory by scratching out two runs on Tuesday night. Of course, they only had one hit in the process. The fact that Alex Bregman’s home run came on their seventh-hardest-hit ball of the evening should offer a little optimism … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/13/26): Mo Baller DH, Kelly Catching, Im...2026
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• Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract

The Chicago Cubs have made an interesting addition to their organizational bullpen depth....2026
• Ewing, Bolte Get The Call - May 13, 2026
A.J. Ewing, OF, New York Mets Ewing had an eventful big league debut, going 1-2 with 2 R, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 BB on two hard hit balls. Ewing was a fourth round pick in the 2023 Draft and is currently the Mets No. 2 prospect and No. 78 according to MLB.com. Ewing does not have a track record of hitting homeruns in the minors. He hit 10 in 382 PAs in the low minors in 2024, but only hit 3 in 564 PA in the...2026
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• Cubs Launch ‘150th Cookie Challenge’ to Find Fan with Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I’m not sure how much of our demographic this will appeal to, but it’s worth mentioning in case you’ve got what you believe to be the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. Batter up, bakers! The Chicago Cubs today launched the “Cubs 150th Cookie Challenge,” a search for the Cubs fan with the best chocolate chip … The post Cubs Launch ‘150th Cookie Challenge’ to Fin...2026
• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/6/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Amaya DH, Taillon Tossing
The Trop is open for business once again, with the Rays hosting their first game in a big league stadium since the roof was blown off by Hurricane Milton in October of 2024. After around $50 million worth of renovations that were only recently completed, hence the Rays playing three road series to start the … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/6/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Amaya DH, Taillon Tossing...2026
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• Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong can celebrate birthday with unusual deal

All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension Tuesday to remain with the Chicago Cubs through his age-31 season....2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 25, 2026
Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers One of the best pure hitters in the minors has cracked the big league roster. While there are no guarantees in prospecting, McGonigle could not have built himself a better offensive resume in the minors. He's walked more than he's struck out at literally every level of the minor leagues, including 2026 spring training. He's posted a swinging strike rate below 8%...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/31/26): Cardinals 5, Cubs 1 – Bats Go Quiet as Cardinals Take Series
The Cubs finished up their road trip on a losing note, dropping the finale against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sunday night. They were forced to go with a bullpen game, and the results were predictably disappointing. Jordan Wicks was the opener for Chicago and had immediate issues, giving up two runs in the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/31/26): Cardinals 5, Cubs 1 – Bats G...2026
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• Ewing, Bolte Get The Call - May 13, 2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/27/26): Happ DH, Mo Baller Catching, Conforto in LF, Boyd Bump Day
The Cubs left LA with a disappointing result after running their win streak to 10 games in the series opener, and they have no one to blame but themselves. They stranded 19 runners on base between their losses on Saturday and Sunday as their good fortune wore out. That luck could just as easily turn … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/27/26): Happ DH, Mo Baller Catching, Conforto in LF, Boyd B...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/12/26): Cubs 7, Pirates 6 – Kelly Walks Off Comeback Victory
The Cubs fell behind immediately on Sunday and looked like they were headed for a third consecutive defeat, but the result was different this time. The home team clawed back to tie the game and walked it off in the bottom of the 9th to avoid a sweep. The Pirates took advantage of the wind … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/12/26): Cubs 7, Pirates 6 – Kelly Walks Off Comeback Vi...2026
• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/10/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Suzuki Returns in RF, Imanaga Starting
Whew, it’s finally Friday. This week feels like one of those that has alternately flown and dragged, but we made it to this point one way or the other. The start of high school baseball means I’ve been running around all over with three games in as many days. While the results weren’t great, it’s … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/10/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Suzuki Retu...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/7/26): Hoerner Leading Off, Conforto in LF, Assad Starting
The Cubs’ slow start has been compounded by the loss of two starting pitchers, but there’s a sense that their luck has to turn around at some point. That’s the case on the hitting side, anyway. As for the pitching staff, well, Cade Horton is seeking a second opinion after the results from his MRI … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/7/26): Hoerner Leading Off, Conforto in LF, ...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/3/26): Guardians 4, Cubs 1 – Horton Injured in Loss
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• Preseason Prep - March 25, 2026
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• Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs deepened their rotation, rebuilt their bullpen, and made one of the biggest free agent splashes in franchise history. Major League Signings Alex Bregman, 3B: five years, $175MM. $70MM in deferred salary resulting in an approximate net present value of $154,469,510 Shota Imanaga, SP: one year, $22.025MM. Accepted qualifying offer Phil Maton, RP: two […]...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 24, 2026
William Contreras, C, Milwaukee Brewers Contreras was a staple for fantasy managers looking to gain an edge at a thin position. He posted an xwOBACON over .380 every year of his career and a barrel rate over 9%. 2025 was different, where he set career lows in both of those categories. Conversely, he set a career best in K/BB rate, and his hard hit rate, EV, and LASS were all in line with career av...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/26): Imanaga Starting, Bat Try to Make Reds Turn Greene
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• Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs game thread: Shota Imanaga vs. Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies’ series opener victory against the Chicago Cubs was a resounding success. They got pitching and hitting, and played an overall great game to shake off the mess of the Milwaukee Brewers series. Granted, the Cubs are not in the best of places at the moment, but victories like that have hopefully set […]...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/28/26): Cubs 7, Pirates 2 – Cubs Beat Skenes to Split Series
The Cubs kept the momentum going from their victory on Wednesday night with a second consecutive win over the Pirates Thursday. It was more impressive because it came against the reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes. Neither team got on the scoreboard in the first three innings as Colin Rea matched Skenes. Chicago finally … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/28/26): Cubs 7, Pirates ...2026
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• Michael Conforto Goes Yard to Give Cubs an Early Lead (Video)
Michael Conforto just launched his second home run of the season for the Chicago Cubs. This was a no-doubter the moment it left the bat. Cubs lead 1-0 early, as they go for the sweep against the Cincinnati Reds. That Michael Conforto is so hot right now! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JACEHIDRJ7 — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 7, … The post Michael Conforto Goes Yard to Give Cubs an Early Lead (...2026
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• Introducing our newest Brew Crew Ball staff member
Welcome Jackson Heiden, Contributor In 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers hired Jeff Levering as the newest member of their broadcast team. On September 23, 2017, I was outside listening to the Brewers Radio Network, helping my father re-side the house, when Travis Shaw hit a two-run walk-off home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th […]...2026
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• Dodgers honor Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue
The Los Angeles Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing the American flag from being burned in a 1976 game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon with a pregame ceremony attended by Monday and his wife, Barbaralee....2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/19/26): Assad Starting with Chance to Sweep
The Cubs have won four straight for the first time this season, and now they’ve got a chance to sweep the Mets. Both of these teams are heading in opposite directions at the moment, with everything breaking right for one and Murphy’s Law dictating the fate of the other. As unlikely as it is for … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/19/26): Assad Starting with Chance to Sweep appeared...2026
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• The End Of A Forgettable Era

It became official today: the Buffalo Sabres will break their streak of fourteen seasons without appearing the playoffs thanks to the Pittsburgh Penguins defeating the Florida Panthers, officially eliminating the two-time defending champions from the playoffs. The last time that Buffalo was in the playoffs was 2011 where the Lindy Ruff-led Sabres qualified as the seventh-seeded team and fell in th...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/5/26): Rea Starting, Counsell’s Kid on D-backs’ Game Roster

No one outside the ballpark will be able to see it, but there could be a really cool father-son moment at Sloan Park today. That’s because Brady Counsell, the Diamondbacks’ 10th-round pick last summer out of Kansas, will be suiting up for the visitors against his dad’s Cubs. Though the younger Counsell isn’t in the … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/5/26): Rea Starting...2026
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• CM Punk Reveals What AJ Lee Did While He Cried Over The Chicago Cubs’ World Series Win

CM Punk was in tears seeing the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series win. His wife, AJ Lee, was a little preoccupied during the monumental celebration. Ahead of the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk appeared on ESPN Get Up alongside his wife and former Divas Champion AJ Lee. During the conversation, […] The post CM Punk Reveals What AJ Lee Did While He Cri...2026
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• Lester picks Cubs, gets 6-year, $155M deal
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• Peavy can't stop Cubs in short outing
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• Arrieta cruises to 8-0 start; Heyward injured
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• Dodgers Send Cubs' Jake Arrieta the Rubber & Dirt from Mound After His No-Hitter
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• Joe Maddon Reportedly to Be Hired by Cubs: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Source: Cubs land Darvish for $126M deal
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• Chicago Cubs players set to appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
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• Cubs gift Bartman with World Series ring
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• Ewing, Bolte Get The Call - May 13, 2026
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• Happy return to historic Tropicana Field: Rays 6 Cubs 4

The Rays played all last season in the home run prone Steinbrenner Field, and made their return to the pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field by….hitting three home runs. They won their home opener against the Chicago Cubs 6-4. Let’s start with the bad news. Anyone who had the wild fantasy that Shane McClanahan would return after over […]...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 25, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 19, 2026
Pete Alonso, 1B, Baltimore Orioles Alonso has been a consistent fantasy producer since his rookie year in 2019. Alonso has displayed some variance year-to-year, but he's played in over 152 games in every season (except 2020 where he played in 57 of 60), slugged over .500 in five seasons, and driven in over 100 in four. This is as stable of a fantasy asset as they come. There is a false narrative a...2026
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• How Yu Darvish's move to Cubs affects his fantasy value
Yu Darvish signed into a much more favorable situation when he came to terms with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. But how much does the move affect Darvish's fantasy value? Tristan H. Cockroft explores how the move might affect the right-hander....2018
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• Albernaz shakes up Orioles’ lineup, moves Henderson to 3rd; O’s-Cubs lineups
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• Orioles fall into last place after 5-2 loss to Cubs
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• Cowser’s great plays in center don’t ‘happen by accident’, Albernaz says; Former Orioles manager Phil Regan dies
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• Rutschman leads off for Orioles for 1st time this season; O’s-Cubs lineups
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• 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 ...2026
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• Three areas the Cubs need to improve ahead of the trade deadline
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/9/26): Rockies 7, Cubs 3 – Rea Rocked by Rox
The Cubs’ stretch of poor play continued against the Rockies in the series opener at Coors Field Tuesday night as they suffered another loss. Colin Rea was the latest starting pitcher to get lit up by the opposition and put his squad in a deep hole before the game really got going. Hunter Goodman gave … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/9/26): Rockies 7, Cubs 3 – Rea Rocke...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/9/26): PCA Leads Off, Swanson Returns, Rea Facing Rox
I’m still in my soft boycott of in-depth matchup analysis because the Cubs simply refuse to provide us with a consistently acceptable product, but having a late game following a Monday off grants a little leeway. Being in Denver means there’s a chance for the offense to wake up a little bit, even if the … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/9/26): PCA Leads Off, Swanson Returns, Rea ...2026
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• Colorado Rockies call up top prospect Cole Carrigg
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• Matt Shaw's return to the Cubs couldn't come at a better time

The Chicago Cubs received good news Monday afternoon, with infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw returning to the lineup. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Shaw will be activated on Tuesday following Monday's off day, when the Cubs open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies....2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/4/26): Cubs 7, Athletics 6 – Cubs Score Four In The 9th For Dramatic Walk-Off Victory
The Cubs appeared to be headed for another frustrating defeat on Thursday night trailing 6-1 in the 7th inning, before shocking the Athletics by staging a dramatic comeback win. Pete Crow-Armstrong, who made a major defensive blunder earlier in the game, turned his evening around with the walk-off single in the 9th. Chicago starter Shōta … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/4/26)...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/26/26): Pirates 12, Cubs 1 – Losing Streak Hits 10 Despite Outscoring Bucs in 2nd Inning
The Cubs’ shockingly bad play continued with their 10th consecutive loss Tuesday night at PNC Park. The Pirates jumped all over spot starter Jordan Wicks in the opening inning and cruised to victory after that. Pittsburgh scored five runs on Wicks in the bottom of the 1st, beginning with a two-run double by Bryan Reynolds. … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/26/26): Pirates 12, ...2026
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• Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong takes shot at Dodgers fans from the city that raised him

Chicago Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong, a Los Angeles native, takes a bold shot at Dodgers fans in a recent Chicago Magazine interview. Here’s why his comments will have Chavez Ravine buzzing when the Cubs visit L.A....2026
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• Red Sox find new target after losing Alex Bregman

In a somewhat shocking turn of events, Bregman joined the Chicago Cubs....2026
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• Cub Tracks’ Shōta time

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Cubs are .500 after a fine pitching performance and a few unfortunate bounces. The bullpen was spotless. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Convention: It’s all about Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger celebrates a hit in August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Will it finally move the Cubs front office to make a big deal? A week ago it looked like fans might be bringing pitchforks and torches to Cubs Convention. In fact, 24 hours before the 37th annual winter gathering of Cubs fans kicked off in downtown Chicago I was wondering what the turnout would look like. A st...2024
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• Cub Tracks ‘ how tweet it is

Shota Imanaga — lots to like so far. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. The Cubs’ new pitcher is already popular. The Cubs Convention is ON. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, groun...2024
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• The Cubs used to be fun. What happened?
Christopher Morel celebrates a home run on May 23 | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The team’s struggles continued as they were swept by the Angels The Cubs were swept by the Angels and every loss seemed utterly predictable and inevitable. There was the giving up a four-run lead loss as the bullpen imploded (yet again) on Tuesday, followed by the spectre o...2023
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• MLB’s pitch clock has shortened Cubs spring games by about half an hour
Trey Mancini and the pitch clock | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The clock’s doing its job and I couldn’t be happier. If you’ve been watching Cubs games and they seem faster, you’re not imagining it. The first 10 Cubs games this spring have averaged two hours, 33 minutes, and that’s nearly 30 minutes faster than the average of the first 10 Cubs spring games over the previous five seas...2023
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• Yu Darvish has hilarious anti-Astros shirt
Yu Darvish continues to have a pretty savage response to the fallout from the Houston Astros cheating scandal. Reporters spotted a t-shirt in front of the Chicago Cubs pitcher’s locker on Friday with a hilarious series of anti-Astros messages on it. Darvish lost twice in the 2017 World Series to the Astros, including in Game 7. He posted a 21.60 ERA in that series, and we now know there’s reason t...2020
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