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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.
Chelsea supporters, under new manager Xabi Alonso, overwhelmingly favor a back-three setup for the Fulham clash (3-4-2-1/3-4-3), with Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix and Reece James as the preferred centre-backs (all well over 90%), Marco Palestra as the leading wing-back option (81%), and Caicedo and Enzo Fernández anchoring midfield. The front line centers on Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and João Pedro, with Pedro Neto also in the mix to join the attacking trio.
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.
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).
Slipknot has confirmed Sid Wilson is leaving the band with immediate effect; Wilson, who joined in 1998, is the latest member to depart as the metal act’s lineup continues to shift, with the band wishing him the best in his future endeavors.
Chelsea host Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge for the final pre-season clash under Xabi Alonso, with Reece James captaining and Enzo Fernández in the lineup as Chelsea play a 4-2-3-1; kickoff is 14:00 BST on Aug 15, 2026. There’s no TV coverage in the US/UK, Spain airs on ETB1, and CFC+ offers streaming for £9.99 for the game or £14.99 for the season.
The Cubs roll a lefty-heavy lineup for the series finale at Nationals Park, with Pedro Ramirez starting at second base (batting sixth) to balance Cade Cavalli’s splits, while Ian Happ remains in the lineup at left and Michael Conforto handles DH. The rest of the order features Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson, and Miguel Amaya. Kevin Gausman starts for the Cubs against Nationals right-hander Cavalli, as the Cubs look to complete a series sweep after winning the first two games; bench options include Nico Hoerner, Carson Kelly, Tyrone Taylor, and James Triantos.
Pete Crow-Armstrong starts at DH again for the Cubs (third time in five games) amid a minor injury concern, with Conforto sitting against a righty and Miguel Amaya catching. The rest of the lineup features Michael Busch at first, Alex Bregman at third, Ian Happ in the outfield, Nico Hoerner at short, Dansby Swanson at second, and Tyrone Taylor in center. Chicago aims to rebound in the Cubs–Royals matchup, sending Matthew Boyd to the mound against Randy Dobnak as they look to take the series, with rest days and lineup tweaks in play.
In Kansas City, the Chicago Cubs open a series against the Royals with Kevin Gausman making his Cubs debut as the starter. The Cubs’ lineup features Pete Crow-Armstrong in CF, Seiya Suzuki in RF, Alex Bregman at 3B, Michael Busch at 1B, Nico Hoerner at 2B, Ian Happ in left, Carson Kelly behind the plate, Pedro Ramirez at DH (batting eighth), and Dansby Swanson at SS. The Royals counter with Daniel Lynch IV returning to the rotation, with a likely shorter outing given his recent role switch. The Cubs hope to carry momentum into this interleague matchup against a Royals club led by Danny Jansen, Bobby Witt Jr., Jac Caglianone, Salvador Perez, and others.
Preview of the Cubs vs. Blue Jays makeup game at Wrigley: Toronto’s ace Dylan Cease (2.41 ERA, career-best strikeout rate) starts against Chicago, which fields a lineup with Pete Crow-Armstrong back in center and Seiya Suzuki at DH as David Peterson pitches for the Cubs. The piece highlights Cease’s dominance, the Cubs’ patient approach to work him, and includes notes on injuries and weather for the matchup.
In a 2026 preseason friendly at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, Chelsea and Juventus revealed their starting XIs: Chelsea lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sánchez in goal, a back four of Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato, Caicedo (captain) and Nicoll-Jazuli in midfield, and Welbeck up front; Juventus rolled out with Di Gregorio in goal and a back line of Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, supported by Locatelli (captain), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik. Substitutes were listed for both sides, and the match was scheduled for Aug 5, 2026 at 19:30 local time, with streaming options on Paramount+, FanCode, StarTimes and CFC+.
Bleacher Nation breaks down the Cubs’ lineup for Game 2 against the Yankees at Wrigley, noting Pedro Ramirez is not starting tonight and James Triantos starts at DH as the Cubs look to rebound after last night’s offense slump. Managerial chatter hints Ramirez may be rested for trade talks, with the Cubs needing a strong return if he’s dealt. David Peterson pitches for Chicago against New York’s Max Fried, while the Yankees’ lineup is listed as TBA and weather could play a factor in the game.
Slipknot’s lineup has evolved dramatically since 1995: core members like Sid Wilson and Shawn Crahan remain, while several co-founders and early players left over the years (Gray, Jordison, Colsefni, Brainard, Jones, Weinberg, Fehn). Recent additions—Alessandro Venturella, Michael Pfaff (Tortilla Man), and Eloy Casagrande—along with a mystery sampler/keyboardist, reflect the band’s ongoing reinvention.
Cubs and Cardinals meet in St. Louis at 6:45 p.m. CT with Cubs’ lineup including Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki, Busch, Bregman, Happ, Conforto, Ramirez, Swanson, Amaya and Cardinals’ lineup featuring Wetherholt, Walker, Herrera, Burleson, Winn, Fermin, Blaze Jordan, Church, Pages. Pitching: Matthew Boyd for Chicago against Dustin May for St. Louis. Broadcast info: watch on MARQ, listen on 104.3 The Score. The piece notes Cubs sit about 15 games over .500 and are chasing a season-high with lineup tweaks (Ramirez at times at 2B), plus injury updates and weather (88 degrees at Busch Stadium).
Bleacher Nation previews the Cubs vs. Cardinals at Busch Stadium, highlighting a Cubs lineup that includes Pete Crow-Armstrong in CF, Seiya Suzuki in RF, Michael Busch at 1B, Alex Bregman at 3B, Ian Happ as DH, with Dansby Swanson resting and Nico Hoerner moving to short. Michael Conforto handles LF, Carson Kelly catches, and Pedro Ramirez at 2B. Colin Rea starts for Chicago against St. Louis’ Michael McGreevy. The Cubs aim for a season-high 15 games over .500 in the 6:45 pm CT game, broadcast on MARQ and TBS with radio coverage on 104.3 The Score; weather in St. Louis is hot at about 91 degrees.