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Cubs Bullets Spotlight PCA Breakout, Brown’s Bounce, and Wicks on Deck
sports2 hours ago

Cubs Bullets Spotlight PCA Breakout, Brown’s Bounce, and Wicks on Deck

Bleacher Nation’s Cubs bullets roundup highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong’s continued improvement after a rough stretch, ben Brown delivering another positive start amid the team’s nine-game skid, and Jacob Webb’s velocity surge and solid peripherals hinting at bullpen upside, plus the Cubs naming Jordan Wicks to start in Pittsburgh. The piece also threads in broader MLB notes (including the Astros’ no-hitter) and ongoing Chicago sports coverage.

via Bleacher Nation|
#ben-brown#bullpen#cubs
sports6 hours ago

Cubs Slump Persists, but Season Remains Winnable

The Chicago Cubs’ season downturn continues with an eight-game skid and a 2-12 mark in their last 14, dropping from first to third in the NL Central as injuries bite the rotation and the offense stalls. Manager Craig Counsell urges patience, insisting it’s too early to panic, while top prospects Pedro Ramírez and Kevin Alcántara have been promoted to spark the lineup. With starting pitchers sidelined and offensively inconsistent, the Cubs must weather the downturn and hope for a rebound in upcoming games (notably vs. the Pirates), as projections place them in the mid-80s to 90-win range and the season remains far from decided.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball#cubs#injuries
Skenes Stars in Pirates-Cubs Clash as Cubs Try to Snap Slump
sports22 hours ago

Skenes Stars in Pirates-Cubs Clash as Cubs Try to Snap Slump

Paul Skenes headlines a four-game Pirates-Cubs series in Pittsburgh as Chicago faces a tough test while nursing an extended skid and injuries; the Cubs will lean on Ben Brown and Jordan Wicks as they try to wake their offense against a Pirates lineup anchored by Brandon Lowe, Spencer Horwitz, and Ryan O'Hearn, with game-by-game pitching matchups outlined for the series.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#mlb#paul-skenes
Cubs Seek Spark as Slump Lingers and Suzuki Reset
sports1 day ago

Cubs Seek Spark as Slump Lingers and Suzuki Reset

The Chicago Cubs enter a seven-game skid with an anemic offense and mounting injuries in the rotation. management is shaking up the lineup and considering a Seiya Suzuki reset in hopes of breaking the slump. Updates include Edward Cabrera hitting the injured list, Jordan Wicks being called up, Pedro Ramirez getting a start, and Kevin Alcantara joining the roster as part of ongoing efforts to spark the team and salvage the season.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball#bullets#cubs
sports1 day ago

Astros erupt for five-run fifth to topple Cubs 8-5

The Astros broke the game open with a five-run fifth, highlighted by Jeremy Peña’s two RBIs and Jordan Walker’s three-run homer, to beat the Cubs 8-5 as Shota Imanaga allowed three homers in six innings. The Cubs mounted a late charge with Michael Busch’s two-run homer in the seventh, but Houston’s early cushion held. On the Cubs’ side, Edward Cabrera was placed on the injured list, Jordan Wicks was called up, and Cade Horton (season-ending surgery) and Justin Steele (rehab setback) highlighted a rough stretch for Chicago.

via Bleacher Nation|
#astros#busch#cubs
Cubs Turn to Wicks as Cabrera Lands on IL with Blister
baseball2 days ago

Cubs Turn to Wicks as Cabrera Lands on IL with Blister

The Chicago Cubs placed pitcher Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right middle finger, a setback that will keep him out for at least a couple of weeks. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was recalled to take Cabrera’s spot and is expected to slot into the No. 5 starter role while Cabrera is sidelined. Cabrera left his most recent start vs. Milwaukee after three innings, allowing four runs (one earned) thanks in part to a pair of Cubs errors. The rotation is already dealing with injuries to Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton (out for the year), and Justin Steele (out until after the All-Star break), making Wicks’ return timely as Chicago adjusts on the fly.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#cubs#edward-cabrera
Cubs' Different-Look Plan Falls Flat, Offense Goes Quiet in 3-0 Loss to Astros
sports2 days ago

Cubs' Different-Look Plan Falls Flat, Offense Goes Quiet in 3-0 Loss to Astros

In a postgame take, the author argues Cubs manager Craig Counsell didn’t deliver a true “different look” against Houston, noting that top prospects Pedro Ramirez and Kevin Alcántara weren’t in the lineup. While Colin Rea pitched well and the defense—especially Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner—sparked highlights, the Cubs’ offense remained dormant in a 3-0 defeat as the team pursues a continued scoring drought. The piece presses for real lineup experimentation rather than superficial changes.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#astros#baseball#cubs
Taillon Takes the Hill as Cubs Host Astros in Windy Wrigley Showdown
sports3 days ago

Taillon Takes the Hill as Cubs Host Astros in Windy Wrigley Showdown

Chicago hosts Houston for a 1:20 p.m. CT first pitch at Wrigley Field with Jameson Taillon on the mound against Spencer Arrighetti. The Cubs shuffle their lineup, featuring Michael Conforto at DH and Pedro Ramirez in the lineup while Matt Shaw lands on the injured list; Kevin Alcantara’s long‑anticipated call‑up is teased. The Astros counter with the usual suspects led by Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña. Winds blow in from center (about 12 mph, gusts to 20), with a cooler 62-degree day that could affect the ball. Broadcast info: AppleTV for the game and 104.3 The Score on radio; a list of key injuries for both teams is noted. The post also links to related Cubs coverage and pregame notes.

via Bleacher Nation|
#astros#cubs#mlb
Cubs Bring Up Pedro Ramirez for MLB Debut as Matt Shaw Goes on IL
baseball4 days ago

Cubs Bring Up Pedro Ramirez for MLB Debut as Matt Shaw Goes on IL

The Cubs promoted top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his MLB debut while Matt Shaw was placed on the 10-day injured list with back tightness (retroactive to May 20). Ramirez, 22, is tearing through Triple-A with a .312/.395/.547 line and can handle second or third base, offering the Cubs infield flexibility as they navigate a crowded roster and Shaw’s absence could provide opportunities for the rookie.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#cubs#injured-list
Crow-Armstrong apologizes for heated exchange with White Sox fan after misplay
sports7 days ago

Crow-Armstrong apologizes for heated exchange with White Sox fan after misplay

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for the harsh words directed at a female White Sox fan after a misplayed ball in the Cubs-White Sox game; the moment, captured on video, drew media attention and a measured response from manager Craig Counsell, who said fan interactions are part of the job and Crow-Armstrong must learn to channel his emotions more respectfully as he gains experience.

via The New York Times|
#apology#cubs#fan-interaction
Cubs Bet on Comeback Run for Liam Hendriks with Minor League Deal
sports12 days ago

Cubs Bet on Comeback Run for Liam Hendriks with Minor League Deal

Chicago signed veteran reliever Liam Hendriks to a minor-league deal as he chases a Major League return. The 37-year-old is coming off Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Tommy John surgery, and after a difficult spring with the Twins, he’ll begin in the Cubs’ system (eyeing Triple-A Iowa) to prove he still has upside and depth for the bullpen amid several injuries in Chicago.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#comeback#cubs#liam-hendriks
DeGrom Still Dominant as Cubs Brace for Braves and Deadline Targets Emerge
sports15 days ago

DeGrom Still Dominant as Cubs Brace for Braves and Deadline Targets Emerge

Jacob deGrom delivered another dominant start (seven scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts) as the Rangers beat the Cubs 3-0, reminding Chicago that he remains elite. The Cubs now gear up for a tough Braves series and are weighing potential deadline pitching targets (Gallen, Alcantara, Soroka, Peralta, Ray, Weber) per recent Athletic coverage, while Bleacher Nation also notes the Bulls’ surprise jump to the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery.

via Bleacher Nation|
#braves#cubs#deadline
Rangers silence Cubs 6-0 as Cabrera falters and Texas bullpen closes the door
sports16 days ago

Rangers silence Cubs 6-0 as Cabrera falters and Texas bullpen closes the door

Texas topped Chicago 6-0 behind Edward Cabrera’s five earned runs over five innings, with Jack Leiter exiting early and the Rangers’ bullpen sealing the win. The Cubs stranded 11 runners and went 0-for-13 with men in scoring position as Rangers hitters punctuated the night: Josh Jung went 3-for-4, Justin Foscue hit a homer, and Kyle Higashioka added an RBI single, with Ethan Roberts tossing scoreless innings to finish off the series-clinching victory.

via Bleacher Nation|
#box-score#cubs#game-recap