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• Cubs @ Dodgers April 26, 2026: Imanaga vs. Wrobleski as the lefties square off in the series rubber match
The series opener between the Dodgers (18-9) and Cubs (17-10) saw a continuation of the Dodgers’ recent tepid offense, but they turned that around last night against Colin Rea and Javier Assad, putting up six earned runs on each of them over six innings. The offense put up a total of twelve runs on 14 …...2026Visit the page Colin Rea news today
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• Cubs Notes: Assad, Palencia, Hodge
The Cubs are moving Javier Assad to the bullpen, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Jordan Bastian of MLB.com). He makes way in the rotation for Matthew Boyd, who was activated from the 15-day injured list to start tonight’s game against the Phillies. Assad keeps his spot on the active roster for now, as southpaw Luke Little […]...2026See more articles Craig Counsell breaking news
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/19/26): Cubs 2, Mets 1 F/10 – Hoerner Walk-Off Completes Sweep
The Cubs trailed the Mets for most of the game Sunday, failing to scratch out a single run in the first eight innings. Then, in the bottom of the 9th, they rallied to even the score and proceeded to win the game in extra innings for their first sweep of the young season. Javier Assad … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/19/26): Cubs 2, Mets 1 F/10 – Hoerner Walk-Off Completes Swe...2026Continue with Chicago Cubs news today
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/14/26): Busch Back at 1B, Suzuki in RF, Martin Opening
The Cubs got mollywopped last night in Philly, leading to both Javier Assad and Charlie Barnes being forced to wear it rather than being pulled when it was clear they didn’t have it. Barnes is now headed back to Iowa and Ethan Roberts has been placed on the IL with a right middle finger laceration … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/14/26): Busch Back at 1B, Suzuki in RF, Martin Opening ...2026Continue with Chicago Cubs latest news
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/13/26): Phillies 13, Cubs 7 – Schwarber, Phils Smash Assad
The Cubs had a rough evening at Citizens Bank Park Monday night as the Phillies buried them under an avalanche of runs. Starting pitcher Javier Assad was forced to wear it, eventually giving up nine before his outing mercifully ended with the outcome no longer in doubt. Kyle Schwarber did the early damage for Philadelphia … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/13/26): Phillies 13, Cubs 7...2026See also Chicago Cubs latest news
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• The Rundown: Assad Shines in Big Win Over Rays, PCA Embracing Leadership Role, Extracurriculars in Anaheim
“Slidell boy…big city night. Oh he tips his hat for dinner, an old stray begging for a bite.” – Christmas Katie by Widespread Panic with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band Javier Assad might just be the Cubs’ most dependable pitcher, yet he finds himself just outside the team’s rotation plans season after season. He’s an … The post The Rundown: Assad Shines ...2026
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• Cub Tracks’ Capital offensePhoto by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Monday was an off day. The bats should be ready for DC. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Monday was an off day. The Cubs will face the Nationals tonight as they begin a series in the capital. Currently our favo...2025See more articles Cub Tracks injury report -
• BCB After Dark: What would you do for Brown?Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would leave Ben Brown in the rotation. It’s Monday here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. We’re always glad to see a smiling face. The hostess will lead you to your table. Let us know i...2025See more Patrick McDermott -
• The Short Porch is shorthanded in the bullpenPhoto by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Who should close while Porter Hodge is sidelined? Last night’s loss to the Marlins was about as gut-wrenching as they come. It was a back-and-forth affair that ultimately ended in Miami’s favor in the ninth inning after Daniel Palencia was unable to get the final three outs in the bottom of the frame. Palencia was close to getting out of the ...2025Click for news about Matt Dirksen availability report -
• Cubs Notes: Assad, Pressly, Morgan
The Cubs’ pitching staff has been hammered by injuries early in the season, which has served to undercut what’s been an outstanding offense. Justin Steele’s season is already over thanks to UCL surgery, and right-hander Javier Assad has yet to pitch in 2025 due to an oblique strain. The hope had been that Assad would…...2025Read about Justin Steele injury
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Tuesday 4/22, 6:40 CTPhoto by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images The Cubs face the Dodgers for the final time in the 2025 regular season. Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes... RUN-SCORING UPDATE: The Cubs have scored 145 runs, an impressive average of 6.04 per game. However, 47 of the runs, nearly one third, came in only three games, and 77, more than half, came in just six. In the remaining 18 games, they have...2025Check it out Chicago Cubs injury update -
• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 14Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs offense never quits in a 10-6 win over the Rangers. The beat rolls on. The Cubs offense has been a largely unstoppable force in the early going. It posted 10 more runs in this one. Once again, there were contributions up and down the lineup. The Cubs had 12 hits by six players. They also drew six walks and had a hit batter. Eight different Cub...2025Check it out Julian Merryweather injury update -
• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 8Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Takin’ care of business: Cubs win 7-4. You know you’ve officially settled into the season when you get to that first ordinary win. Nothing spectacular. Nothing feels new about it. You didn’t overcome and kind of adversity. You looked at the schedule and the matchups. You thought, that could be competitive, but I think we’ll win. And then you just ...2025See more articles Seiya Suzuki injury update -
• BCB roundtable: 2025 Cubs season previewGetty Images A discussion of the season to come from the BCB staff. BCB’s front-page writers have done several of these roundtable discussions previewing Cubs seasons and postseasons, so here we are again to kick off the 2025 season. Josh, Sara, Thomas, Duane and I had a lively online conversation Wednesday afternoon. The online chat has been lightly edited for clarity. Ashley was unable ...2025See more articles Sara Sanchez injury status -
• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Brad KellerPhoto by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Keller has seemingly made the team, against the odds, after reportedly picking up a couple of miles per hour on his heater. I didn’t know a thing about Brad Keller. Most of us didn’t. I knew the Cubs had him, but didn’t know he was a keeper {$} until some of the writers {$} starting insisting it was so, and saying why. Keller strikes out nin...2025Click for news about Brad Keller injury report
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"The series opener between the Dodgers (18-9) and Cubs (17-10) saw a continuation of the Dodgers’ recent tepid offense, but they turned that around last night against Colin Rea and Javier Assad, putting up six earned runs on each of them over six innings." - 2025
"The last who did it on the road was Javier Assad, two days earlier, at Cincinnati: eight IP, seven hits, one walk, seven strikeouts." - 2024
"Javier Assad is listed as the starter for Tuesday against Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland." - 2023
"Javier Assad will start for the Cubs and Chris Flexen gets the start for Colorado." - 2022
"The Pirates scored first, in the bottom of the first, and as has been the case for Javier Assad too many times in his brief MLB career to date, a walk started things off."
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• Cubs To Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List, Option Javier Assad
The Cubs are placing outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, manager Craig Counsell confirmed to reporters Monday (link via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic). He’s been slowed by a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Cubs were already planning to select the contract of non-roster Michael […]...2026See also Seiya Suzuki contract rumors
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• Cubs, Edward Cabrera Avoid Arbitration with $4.45M Salary Agreement
The arbitration deadline is approaching, with the Cubs having three arbitration-eligible players. Justin Steele has already reached an agreement with the team, signing a one-year deal worth $6.775 million. Javier Assad was expected to be the only other Cub who might reach a deal today, but the acquisition of Edward Cabrera on Wednesday added another … The post Cubs, Edward Cabrera Avoid Arbi...2026See more Avoid Arbitration salary
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• Cubs, Justin Steele Avoid Arbitration with $6.775M Salary Agreement
Thursday is the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures for the 2026 season, and the Cubs have only three such players this year. After choosing not to tender contracts to Eli Morgan and Reese McGuire back in December, they were left with only Justin Steele and Javier Assad. Then they traded … The post Cubs, Justin Steele Avoid Arbitration with $6.775M ...2026Continue with Avoid Arbitration salary
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 29David Banks-Imagn Images Well, I had a bad feeling and wasn’t wrong about this series. Before the series, I expressed some concern on this one. The Cubs weren’t going to be taking the Phillies lightly at this point in the season. So “trap” isn’t really the right description for the series. But, this was the tail end of a very brutal stretch to start the season for the Cubs and the Phillies...2025Continue with David Banks contract rumors -
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• The Cubs’ 40-man roster (plus one) and how they were acquiredPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Here’s how the team that will take the field this year stacks up. We stand one day from the Cubs’ re-opener against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. I thought today would be a good time to look at the Cubs’ 40-man roster and how each player came to the Cubs. The headline says “plus one” because Brad Keller, not currently on the 40-man, has been told he’...2025See also Michael Reaves contract rumors
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• Cubs 5, Yankees 2: All-Star Matthew Boyd dominatesPhoto by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs lefthander threw his best game of the year. Matthew Boyd, a first-time All-Star this year, won’t be pitching in the Midsummer Classic Tuesday. Fortunately for the Cubs, Boyd put together a classic outing in his Saturday start against the Yankees. He became the first Cubs starter to go eight full innings in 2025, allowing just four hits, and the Cu...2025See more articles Matthew Boyd stats -
• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Nationals series previewPhoto by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Cubs face a team from the NL East. The last time the Cubs played in Washington, they swept a three-game series, the last three of a six-game winning streak last August. All three Cubs starting pitchers from that series are now on various injured lists: Shōta Imanaga, Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks. And yet, the Cubs are one of the hottest teams in bas...2025See more Todd Kirkland scores -
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: A few final wordsThe 2025 player profiles are complet and the projections averaged. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. We’ve covered the 40-man roster of the Chicago Cubs, as they stand as of this moment. Nico Hoerner is going to miss the opener Japan, but we have yet to attain wisdom as to his Stateside Opening Day status. That might or might not leave a temporary spot open, which would allow the Cub...2025See also Chicago Cubs stats -
• Cub Tracks looks at things obliquelyPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Javier Assad won’t open the season, either. What’s up with all of these oblique injuries? WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overhea...2025Read about Cub Tracks statistics
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• Cub Tracks goes to elevenPhoto by John E. Moore III/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs win in comeback fashion and the starter relieved the reliever. Good times. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, s...2025Click for news about Cub Tracks -
• Dodgers 10, Cubs 8: Just... not... quite... enoughPhoto by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Cubs took a lead, blew it, came back to tie, but the bullpen then gave it away late. Dodger Stadium, oddly enough, is the MLB ballpark with the most total homers hit in the 2023 season. Entering this game there had been 199 home runs hit in the home of the Dodgers, two more than had been hit in Yankee Stadium. (Wrigley Field ranks 28th, with just 1...2024Visit the page Dodger Stadium -
• Cub Tracks’ the thrill of the ChasePhoto by Norm Hall/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. A pitcher’s duel created drama in the desert. The Cubs emerged victorious. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, ove...2024Visit the page Cub Tracks -
• Braves 5, Cubs 3: You can’t always get what you wantBags packed, perhaps for the offseason | Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images And in this series, the Cubs did not. ATLANTA — Finally, the Cubs got some good relief pitching, six innings’ worth of two-hit, one-run (unearned) ball with eight strikeouts. Unfortunately, because Marcus Stroman couldn’t get past the second inning and once again the Cubs forgot how to play defens...2023See more articles Marcus Stroman -
• Cubs 14, Pirates 1: Now that’s more like itDavid Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Friendly Confines were very friendly to Cubs bats Tuesday evening. Rain delayed action at Wrigley Field Tuesday for an hour and 25 minutes and when it got started, the Cubs didn’t wait long before unleashing bats that had been awfully quiet for almost a week. A barrage that included 12 hits, six walks and four home runs led the Cubs to a 14-1 victory over t...2023See more David Banks -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 144Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs salvage a winning homestand with a 5-2 win in the finale. As a new week dawns, we first have to close the book on the one that just ended. Sunday afternoon, the Cubs salvaged one game in the series with the Diamondbacks. In doing so, they finished off a winning homestand. Baseball, very much like life, is so often measured by context and perspective. F...2023Continue with Matt Marton -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 129Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images A strong debut, a rollercoaster, a win. As per usual, Saturday is a family day for me. I’m usually good in the afternoon when the Cubs are at home. But these Saturday night games are tough for me to follow too closely. Did I miss anything? Obviously, I was right there with many of you when the ripple went through social media on Friday. Actually, I’d been...2023See also Justin Berl -
• Cubs 4, White Sox 3: Christopher Morel walks it offKamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports ... and, my friends, this was the game of the year. So far, anyway. As baseball fans, each and every one of us lives for moments like we had at Wrigley Field Wednesday evening, a game in which our team seems headed for an inevitable, crushing defeat and then in a matter of just a few seconds, we are all sent into indescribable joy. Or, as a friend of mine...2023Check it out White Sox
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• Cubs 5, Rockies 4: The cardiac Cubs come backPhoto by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images A ninth-inning rally put this one in the win column. You asked for meaningful baseball in September and by gum, you have got it. Now let’s hope we all survive it. The Cubs fashioned an early lead, got good starting pitching, then the bullpen blew that lead. But then the team put together a stirring ninth-inning rally and held on — barely — for a 5-4 wi...2023See more articles Charlie Blackmon -
• Cubs 10, Pirates 1: Takin’ care of businessPhoto by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs got another strong team effort and won the series in Pittsburgh. When the Cubs departed for the just-completed seven-game road trip to Detroit and Pittsbugh, my feeling was that they needed to go 5-2 to keep pace with, or improve their position on, other postseason contenders. With Sunday’s well-played 10-1 win over the Pirates, the Cubs did just ...2023Click for news about Justin Berl -
• Cubs 8, Braves 6: Swingin’ in the rainPhoto by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs bats came alive on a really bad weather day at the ol’ ballpark. It rained all morning and afternoon in Chicago, and at Wrigley Field, and I’ll have a bit more to say about that later. Keeping with the spirit of the day, the Cubs rained down hits and home runs and evened up the series against the Braves with an 8-6 victory. The Cubs did not was...2023Continue with Nuccio DiNuzzo -
• Cubs 6, Rockies 3: Javier Assad and the comeback Cubs do it againPhoto by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The team came from behind with some timely hitting, and got some excellent relief work. This afternoon started out weirdly when Marcus Stroman barely got through three innings and the Cubs went behind and looked pretty weak sauce against Chris Flexen, a guy who came into the game with an ERA north of 7. But the persistent Cubs scored single runs in the fi...2023Visit the page Quinn Harris -
• Cubs 8, Giants 2: Sweep!Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs swept the Giants behind solid pitching from Jordan Wicks and a varied offense. Before I begin this recap of the Cubs’ impressive 8-2 victory over the Giants that gave them a series sweep and four straight wins, a mea culpa. I thought it was not wise to bring a rookie like Jordan Wicks into the pressure of a playoff race. Man, was I wrong. Wicks...2023Continue with Michael Reaves -
• Cubs 7, Cardinals 2: Hey, Jed! Don’t trade Cody Bellinger!
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs center fielder homered again and drove in three runs. The Cubs did what they had to do this weekend, take three of four from the Cardinals, in order to stay close to playoff contention. And they did so Sunday in their third straight win over St. Louis, 7-2, largely on the back of center fielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger smacked a two-run homer an...2023See also Cody Bellinger
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• Cubs 5, Rockies 0: Shōta Imanaga shines in the rainPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs got the game in and got a great pitching performance. Let me get this out of the way first. Last Friday I wrote this article saying the Cubs should postpone Opening Day — right then. The forecasts were dire. But they got the game in, though it rained pretty hard from about the seventh inning on. So, mea culpa, they played, got Opening Day in — ...2024See also Michael Reaves -
• Cubs 4, Royals 3: More drama than we neededPhoto by Quinn Harris/Getty Images This looked like a fairly easy win for a while, but the Royals made it close in the ninth. Thank you, Miguel Amaya, for hitting a home run in the eighth inning. This is why they call runs like that “insurance runs,” because that gave the Cubs a 4-1 lead that seemed fairly safe. Unfortunately, Adbert Alzolay wasn’t on his best game Sunday and allowed the ...2023Read about Quinn Harris
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• Cub Tracks’ the meatloaf is likely to have a side of pierogiCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs dropped a crucial game and may have to forfend the meatloaf. Paul Skenes will decide. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheat...2025Click for news about Cub Tracks -
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• Cubs 4, Astros 3: Getting the job doneKamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer highlighted a four-run first inning that the Cubs made hold up for another win. It wasn’t the best of games. Cubs hitters struck out 12 times. Some sketchy defense helped lead to a Houston run. The Cubs had only one hit after the fourth inning. And yet, the Cubs put a large crooked number on the board in the first inning f...2024Visit the page Kamil Krzaczynski scandal -
• 2022 Cubs Heroes and Goats; Game 135
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Cubs pound Reds 9-3 in their return home to Wrigley Field. We say “baseball happened” when some lousy team beats one of the better teams. That scenario plays itself out basically every day somewhere across baseball. The reality that it is hard to sweep a series leads to these outcomes. It’s essentially a baseball meme to hold up what is essentially an exc...2022See more Kamil Krzaczynski buzz
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