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Astros Shake Front Office as PCA Milestones Highlight Cubs, Ohtani Nears Return
baseball4 hours ago

Astros Shake Front Office as PCA Milestones Highlight Cubs, Ohtani Nears Return

Bleacher Nation reports the Houston Astros have parted ways with GM Dana Brown, with Jim Crane overseeing the transition and assistants taking over as the team navigates the playoff race; Dan Szymborski’s PCA Milestone Pace highlights Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong and his projected Cubs-era milestones, with modest odds for 3,000 hits and 500+ homers; Shohei Ohtani has thrown a 30-pitch live BP and could return to the mound soon for the Dodgers, potentially boosting their playoff rotation and PCA MVP chatter; Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff may still return this season; meanwhile White Sox hold the AL Central lead and the Cubs remain in the NL Central hunt with Phillies looming on the wild-card race.

Gausman Dominates as Cubs Roll to 7-0 Win Over Diamondbacks
sports8 hours ago

Gausman Dominates as Cubs Roll to 7-0 Win Over Diamondbacks

Kevin Gausman pitched seven scoreless innings and the Cubs erupted for seven runs against Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks, buoyed by Michael Conforto’s 3-for-3 night with a walk and a homer. The Cubs leaned on a multi-hit night from the lineup (including notable two-out RBI) and, despite a late on-field clash over sign-stealing rumors, cruised to a 7-0 victory with a strong team effort all around.

Gausman Seeks Bounceback as Cubs Open Arizona Series vs. Diamondbacks
sports12 hours ago

Gausman Seeks Bounceback as Cubs Open Arizona Series vs. Diamondbacks

Bleacher Nation previews tonight’s Cubs-Diamondbacks game at Chase Field, highlighting a Cubs lineup and Kevin Gausman’s start against Merrill Kelly. The piece emphasizes Gausman’s recent form and a push for Daniel Palencia to reclaim the closer role, plus injury updates for both teams. Broadcast details list MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score on the radio, with notes on weather and other game-day info.

Cubs erupt for 19-2 rout of Mariners on West Coast trip
sports1 day ago

Cubs erupt for 19-2 rout of Mariners on West Coast trip

The Chicago Cubs hammered the Seattle Mariners in a 19-2 blowout after falling behind 2-0, sparked by Ian Happ’s third-inning grand slam. Seattle’s early lead was erased as Cubs reliever Aaron Civale delivered four scoreless innings following an early exit for Shota Imanaga. Contributions came from Pete Crow-Armstrong and PCA with RBI hits, and Pedro Ramirez added a second grand slam in the late innings to cap the rout, helping Chicago push through the West Coast trip with hopes of catching the Brewers in the division race.

Arozarena's Walk-Off Lifts Mariners Past Cubs 5-4
sports-baseball2 days ago

Arozarena's Walk-Off Lifts Mariners Past Cubs 5-4

Randy Arozarena delivered a 9th-inning walk-off homer to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs, capping a tense game after Kade Anderson’s impressive MLB debut and a Cubs lead earlier. Chicago’s David Peterson worked six strong innings, while Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and Alex Bregman homered as part of a Cubs surge, with Tyrone Taylor contributing an RBI double and two stolen bases. Bregman earned Player of the Game honors for his multi-faceted showing in the loss.

Alcantara Starts, Happ Sits: Cubs Shuffle Lineup vs. Lefty Kade Anderson
sports2 days ago

Alcantara Starts, Happ Sits: Cubs Shuffle Lineup vs. Lefty Kade Anderson

The Cubs’ lineup for tonight’s game against the Seattle Mariners features Pete Crow-Armstrong in center, Seiya Suzuki at DH, Alex Bregman at third, Michael Busch at first, Nico Hoerner at short, Tyrone Taylor in right, Pedro Ramirez at second, Kevin Alcantara in left, and Miguel Amaya catching. With left-hander Kade Anderson on the mound for Seattle, Ian Happ sits and Alcantara starts in left; Taylor starts in right in place of Suzuki, with Hoerner moving to short to cover for the injured Dansby Swanson and Amaya catching instead of Carson Kelly. David Peterson starts for the Cubs against the Mariners’ rookie on the mound in his MLB debut; first pitch is 6:15 pm CT on FOX, with injury notes and broadcast details included in the piece.

Rivas Delivers Walk-Off in 10th as Mariners Edge Cubs 6-5
sports3 days ago

Rivas Delivers Walk-Off in 10th as Mariners Edge Cubs 6-5

Leo Rivas lined an RBI single for a walk-off in the 10th, lifting the Mariners to a 6-5 win over the Cubs in Seattle. Chicago jumped out to a 3-0 lead on first-inning homers by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, but Cal Raleigh’s three-run homer sparked Seattle’s comeback and Bregman added a second homer to force extras. Emerson Hancock allowed three runs in 5.2 innings for the Mariners, while Matthew Boyd took the loss after six innings with five runs allowed (four earned). The Cubs went 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 11 on base. With the loss, Chicago sits six games behind the Brewers in the NL Central and three games ahead of the Phillies for the top Wild Card seed. Alex Bregman was named the Player of the Game for his two long balls.

West Coast Showdown: Cubs at Mariners Preview
sports3 days ago

West Coast Showdown: Cubs at Mariners Preview

A three-game West Coast series in Seattle features three Cubs left-handed starters (Boyd, Peterson, Imanaga) opposing a Mariners lineup that splits poorly against lefties, with rookie Kade Anderson making his MLB debut for the Cubs on Saturday. Start times are unusually late: Friday at 9:10 p.m. CT on Marquee, Saturday at 6:15 p.m. CT on FOX (not the normal channel), and Sunday at 3:10 p.m. CT on Marquee. The Cubs, 74-54 and five games back, will need improved offense and strong pitching while navigating injuries (Dansby Swanson out with a strained oblique; Palencia returning) as they prepare for a packed schedule, including a Diamondbacks series next week.

Cubs Walk Off Sox on Bregman’s Ninth-Inning Single After Rain Delay
sports5 days ago

Cubs Walk Off Sox on Bregman’s Ninth-Inning Single After Rain Delay

The Cubs rallied from a 3-2 deficit at Wrigley Field, tying the game in the seventh and then winning 4-3 when Alex Bregman lined a go‑ahead single off Trevor Richards in the ninth after a lengthy rain delay. The drama included Pete Crow-Armstrong’s leadoff homer and a strong relief outing from Javier Assad, helping Chicago notch its 13th walk-off win of the season. The win keeps the Cubs 21 games over .500 and maintains their momentum as they head into the series finale with the White Sox.

Bregman delivers walk-off winner as Cubs top Sox 4-3 after rain delay
sports6 days ago

Bregman delivers walk-off winner as Cubs top Sox 4-3 after rain delay

In a rain-delayed, walk-off thriller at Wrigley, the Cubs edged the White Sox 4-3 as Alex Bregman delivered the ninth-inning winner after the Cubs tied it in the seventh. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch opened with leadoff homers, Erick Fedde worked 4.2 scoreless innings for Chicago, Kevin Gausman allowed three runs before leaving with a left-hand cramp, and Jacob Webb tossed a spotless top of the ninth to set up Bregman’s clutch hit off Grant Taylor. The Cubs notch their 13th walk-off win of the season.

Cubs vs White Sox at Wrigley: Lineups, Mound Matchups, and Where to Watch
sports6 days ago

Cubs vs White Sox at Wrigley: Lineups, Mound Matchups, and Where to Watch

Bleacher Nation previews tonight’s Cubs-White Sox game at Wrigley Field with both lineups listed (Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong CF, Seiya Suzuki DH, Alex Bregman 3B, Michael Busch 1B, Nico Hoerner SS, Pedro Ramirez 2B, Ian Happ LF, Miguel Amaya C, Michael Conforto RF; Suzuki rests at DH; Swanson IL; Sox: Sam Antonacci LF, Munetaka Murakami 1B, Miguel Vargas 3B, Andrew Benintendi DH, Braden Montgomery RF, Colson Montgomery CF, Chase Meidroth 2B, Tristan Peters SS, Drew Romo C). It notes the pitching plan (Kevin Gausman for the Cubs; Bryan Hudson opener followed by Erick Fedde for the Sox) and broadcast details (First pitch 7:05 pm CT; TV: MARQ, CHSN, TBS; Radio: 104.3 The Score, ESPN 1000).