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Cubs Aim to Close the First Half Strong in Cincinnati
sports4 hours ago

Cubs Aim to Close the First Half Strong in Cincinnati

The Chicago Cubs head to Great American Ball Park for a three-game set vs the Cincinnati Reds, aiming to finish the first half strong while Cincinnati fights to salvage a rough season. The Reds are last in the NL Central and under .500, but hit left-handed pitching better than right-handed pitching; the Cubs counter with two lefties in Imanaga and Boyd. The pitching matchups are Imanaga vs Greene (Fri), Assad vs Lodolo (Sat), and Boyd vs Abbott (Sun). Offense is led by PCA, Suzuki, and Swanson for the Cubs, while Happ has struggled vs lefties; injuries on both sides add to the storyline, including Justin Steele on the Cubs’ 60-day IL. The takeaway: early in the series leans Reds, later edges toward Cubs, with a toss-up overall as the teams try to close the half on a high note.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#first-half#mlb
Crow-Armstrong's 20-20 Run Blurs Cubs Milestones
sports1 day ago

Crow-Armstrong's 20-20 Run Blurs Cubs Milestones

Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player this season to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, doing so with a two-homer game and reinforcing a historic stretch (.317/.416/.605, 179 wRC+ over the past three months) that has him at 4.3 WAR since May 30 and 5.8 WAR on the year. He’s produced a string of feats—plus a rare first-in-five-years to homer off two splitters—that underscore one of the Cubs’ best seasons in franchise history, even as the magnitude of his 20-20 run makes individual milestones feel almost secondary.

via Bleacher Nation|
#20-20#baseball#cubs
Cubs Aim for Baltimore Sweep Behind Peterson’s Third Cubs Start
sports1 day ago

Cubs Aim for Baltimore Sweep Behind Peterson’s Third Cubs Start

The Cubs head to Baltimore looking for a sweep, sending David Peterson for his third Cubs start after a rocky second outing; Chicago also boasts strong numbers against left-handed pitching this season. Baltimore counters with Trevor Rogers, who has shown recent form after a rough stretch. First pitch is at 12:35 pm CT, with MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score providing radio coverage, and the Camden Yards weather listing 83 degrees with wind blowing out.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#lineups#mlb
PCA fuels Cubs' five-homer 9-7 win over Orioles, marks 20/20 season
sports2 days ago

PCA fuels Cubs' five-homer 9-7 win over Orioles, marks 20/20 season

Pete Crow-Armstrong powered a five-homer Cubs attack in a 9-7 win over Baltimore, becoming the first MLB player this year with a 20/20 season as he also hit his 20th (and 21st) homers. Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly added back-to-back shots, and Chicago survived late bullpen hiccups to extend its win streak; the Cubs remain in the mix for the postseason as they head into a potential series sweep the next day.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#bullpen#cubs#home-runs
Cubs erupt for five homers, top Orioles 9-7 as Crow-Armstrong shines
sports2 days ago

Cubs erupt for five homers, top Orioles 9-7 as Crow-Armstrong shines

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice as the Cubs slugged five homers in a 9-7 win over the Orioles. Conforto and Kelly also went deep early, tying the game after Baltimore grabbed a 3-1 lead on Alonso’s two-run shot, then Chicago exploded for five runs in the seventh highlighted by Suzuki’s three-run homer. Tyler O’Neill homered twice for Baltimore and Coby Mayo added a homer, but the Cubs held on as Jacob Webb earned the save. Colin Rea earned the win for Chicago, Colin Kremer took the loss for Baltimore. Crow-Armstrong became MLB’s first 20-homer, 20-steal player this season, and the Cubs will try to complete the three-game sweep tomorrow with Peterson facing Rogers.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#cubs#game-recap
Suzuki Back at DH as Cubs Shuffle Lineup for Camden Yards
sports2 days ago

Suzuki Back at DH as Cubs Shuffle Lineup for Camden Yards

The Chicago Cubs’ Game 2 lineup at Camden Yards has Seiya Suzuki back in the designated-hitter role with Michael Conforto moving to right field and Dansby Swanson dropping to ninth; Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off in center, followed by Alex Bregman, Michael Busch, Suzuki (DH), Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Conforto, Carson Kelly, and Swanson at short. Colin Rea starts for the Cubs against Baltimore’s Dean Kremer. First pitch is 5:35 pm CT. The Orioles’ lineup features Henderson, Rutschman, Ward, Alonso, Basallo, Beavers, Cowser, Alexander, and Holiday.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#lineup#mlb
Foggy Wrigley yields Cardinals’ 3-0 win over Cubs
sports6 days ago

Foggy Wrigley yields Cardinals’ 3-0 win over Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field in a game delayed and dominated by fog, with visibility so poor that plays and even a pitch review were affected. Wetherholt started with a leadoff homer, Leahy tossed five scoreless innings, Soriano worked through a foggy sixth, and Burleson added an insurance run in the eighth as Riley O’Brien closed it out for his 22nd save.

via STLtoday.com|
#cardinals#cubs#fog
Crow-Armstrong Grabs Second Straight All-Star Nod for Cubs
sports6 days ago

Crow-Armstrong Grabs Second Straight All-Star Nod for Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named a National League All-Star for the second straight year, remaining the Cubs’ lone representative after last season’s fan-voted start. The piece highlights PCA’s 5.2 WAR—the season’s premier total besides Shohei Ohtani—along with a .287/.374/.526 slash line, 19 homers, and 21 stolen bases through July 3, underscoring his elite defense in center field. The rosters for both leagues are listed, with PCA singled out as the Cubs’ All-Star, and the post notes the broader context of All-Star selections on the Fourth of July weekend.

via Bleacher Nation|
#all-star#cubs#mlb
July 4 Showdown: Imanaga vs. Leahy as Cubs Aim to Tame Cardinals
sports6 days ago

July 4 Showdown: Imanaga vs. Leahy as Cubs Aim to Tame Cardinals

The Cubs and Cardinals meet on July 4 with Shōta Imanaga opposing Kyle Leahy. The Cubs’ night-game edge and recent hitting trends matter, while Imanaga has been solid over his last four starts (2.82 ERA, 1.075 WHIP) and has held Cardinals hitters to .228 with four homers. Leahy has posted a 3.76 ERA and 1.291 WHIP in June, and Cubs batters are 4-for-18 against him; weather storms around Wrigley could affect play. Knowledge of game details and broadcast options are noted for regional Fox coverage and MLB streaming.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#baseball#cardinals#cubs
Cardinals erupt in 17-1 rout at Wrigley, rewriting history against Cubs
sports6 days ago

Cardinals erupt in 17-1 rout at Wrigley, rewriting history against Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals crushed the Chicago Cubs 17-1 at Wrigley Field, one of the franchise’s most lopsided wins there and a rare 17-plus run effort in the ballpark since 1920. Six Cardinals had multi-hit games, including José Fermín (two doubles) and Masyn Winn, while Nathan Church hit a three-run homer as Andre Pallante pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings for the win. The outburst, aided by patient at-bats and timely hits, produced a lead as large as 17-0 and marked a historic night for the Cardinals.

via STLtoday.com|
#cardinals#cubs#jose-fermin
Cardinals Drill Cubs in Historic 17-1 Rout at Wrigley
sports7 days ago

Cardinals Drill Cubs in Historic 17-1 Rout at Wrigley

The St. Louis Cardinals erupted to a 17-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, marking one of the franchise’s largest margins against Chicago in 125 years as they scored in seven straight innings. Masyn Winn powered the offense with a five-for-seven night including a three-run homer and four RBIs, Nathan Church added second homer in as many days, and Andre Pallante pitched 5⅔ scoreless innings to earn win No. 10 before the All-Star break. Cubs pitcher David Peterson was knocked around, allowing multiple runs as the Cardinals padded their huge lead from early on, including a pinch-hit homer by Bryan Torres to make it 17-0.

via STLtoday.com|
#cardinals#cubs#masyn-winn
Cubs bolster bullpen with veteran Drew Pomeranz
sports7 days ago

Cubs bolster bullpen with veteran Drew Pomeranz

The Cubs are set to add left-hander Drew Pomeranz to their 40-man roster, clearing space by optioning Jordan Wicks. After a strong 2025 with Chicago and a rough start with the Angels in 2026, Pomeranz could again provide depth and late-inning versatility as Chicago copes with injuries; the Angels remain on the hook for about $4 million on his contract, while the Cubs will owe only the prorated portion of the minimum while he’s on their roster.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen#cubs#drew-pomeranz
Swanson's 3-HR Burst Powers Cubs to 23-3 rout of Padres
sports9 days ago

Swanson's 3-HR Burst Powers Cubs to 23-3 rout of Padres

Dansby Swanson hit three homers, giving him five in two games to tie MLB's record for back-to-back multi-homer performances, as the Cubs slugged eight total homers in a 23-3 rout of the Padres at Wrigley. Suzuki hit his 100th Cubs homer, the game featured a late position-player pitching appearance, and Jordan Wicks earned a three-inning save as Chicago extended its win streak.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#cubs#dansby-swanson#home-runs