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Bleacher Nation reports the Cubs will shake up today’s lineup at Wrigley Field against the Astros: Pedro Ramirez makes his starting debut at second base, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ sit, Nico Hoerner moves into the two-hole, Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off, and Ramirez bats ninth, with Conforto in left, Ballesteros as DH, and Carson Kelly catching.
The Cubs’ offense has been stuck in a funk at Wrigley Field, and manager Craig Counsell says lineup changes are coming. Top prospects Kevin Alcantara and Pedro Ramirez have recently been called up (with PCA, Pete Crow-Armstrong, possibly leading off in some lineups), and a day off for Ian Happ could be in play as part of the adjustments. While the shakeup aims to spark momentum, it’s unlikely to solve all issues immediately.
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was fined for a graphic remark toward a female White Sox fan during Sunday’s 9-8 loss at Guaranteed Rate Field; the fan said she was celebrating an engagement party, and Crow-Armstrong apologized the next day, saying his language was regrettable and not representative of the women in his life, with the exact fine amount undisclosed.
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong acknowledged after a 9-8 loss to the White Sox that he went too far with a vulgar retort to a fan, saying his intense on-field demeanor got the better of him. He expressed regret over the word choice, especially for the impact on women and young fans who might see it, and noted that there was no announced MLB involvement.
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong exchanged crude insults with a female fan after a misplayed ball during a Cubs-White Sox game; he later defended his reaction. The White Sox won 9-8 in 10 innings, keeping the Cubs atop the NL Central standings.
Chicago’s Crosstown Classic returns with energy as the first-place Cubs visit a surprisingly competitive White Sox for a three-game series, with Cubs momentum and post-season odds ahead of them and Sox fans buoyed by Murakami’s power and Imanaga’s return, all broadcast locally on WCIU for broader access.
Facing a spate of injuries including Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd, the Cubs have leaned into a true next-man-up mentality, rolling to a 10-game win streak (and 15 straight at Wrigley) as bullpen roles shift. Reliever Trent Thornton, recalled from Triple-A, delivered a clutch six-pitch outing in the 10th to seal a 7-6 walk-off win over the Reds, while Shota Imanaga and a rotating bullpen have stabilized the pitching staff and hitters such as Moisés Ballesteros, Matt Shaw and Michael Conforto have chipped in—all under manager Craig Counsell’s guidance.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is undergoing meniscus surgery, likely ending his season, which could thrust Javier Assad into the rotation as Jed Hoyer pursues a starter trade; Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment to clear space for Trent Thornton on the 40-man roster.
Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will undergo left knee meniscus surgery after a freak injury while sitting down to play with his kids; an MRI confirmed the injury with no definite return date. He’s coming off a left biceps strain earlier this season and owns a 6.00 ERA over five starts, as the Cubs (24-12) called up Trent Thornton to take his roster spot.
Michael Conforto hit a walk-off homer to cap a Cubs rally and defeat the Reds.
Shōta Imanaga pitched seven strong innings and Ian Happ powered the Cubs with a second‑inning homer and an eighth‑inning triple to beat Arizona 2-0, clinching the series, extending the Cubs’ 10-game home winning streak, and continuing their four-game win streak.
Shota Imanaga pitched seven scoreless innings and Ian Happ homered in the 2nd, then added an insurance triple in the 8th that plated a run as the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 2-0 at Wrigley; Ben Brown closed it with a two-inning save for Chicago.
The Cubs are accelerating Moises Ballesteros’ catching duties, using him more behind the plate while he continues to hit well (.387/.435/.710 in 69 plate appearances) and post a solid WAR. Manager Craig Counsell envisions a partial catching role for Ballesteros, especially in matchups with certain pitchers like Matthew Boyd, while Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya remain the primary catchers. The plan isn’t to adopt a full three-man rotation, but to keep Ballesteros ready to catch when advantageous, potentially boosting his NL Rookie of the Year case if the workload holds.
The Cubs are accelerating Moisés Ballesteros’s catching development, giving him more work behind the plate while he continues to serve as a top hitting asset and occasional DH. In his first catcher start of the season against the Padres, Ballesteros hit a 404-foot grand slam, illustrating his two-way potential as manager Craig Counsell says he learns quickly and will be eased into catching. Ballesteros has been hitting .387 with five home runs, 16 RBIs and a 1.145 OPS in 69 plate appearances this season.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 at Wrigley Field to extend their seven-game winning streak, the team's longest in years, even though they stranded a season-high 17 runners on base—a quirky stat that makes the win feel more interesting than iconic.