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The Cubs rallied to beat the White Sox 7-5 in 10 innings, with Nico Hoerner tying the game in the ninth and Pete Crow-Armstrong delivering a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 10th; Shota Imanaga pitched well and the bullpen held strong, though Chicago lingered with runners left on base.
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury, with an MRI pending to determine severity; Nico Hoerner shifts to shortstop while James Triantos handles second base, and rookie Pedro Ramirez is expected to see more action as the Cubs lean on internal depth during their playoff pursuit.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on July 18, 2026, highlighted by Michael Busch’s first-inning solo homer into the Rizzo bleachers, Miguel Amaya’s RBI double, and back-to-back RBI hits from Nico Hoerner and Pedro Ramirez to push the lead to 5-1; Matthew Boyd worked six innings, allowing one run, as Hoerner went 4-for-4 and Ramirez 2-for-3 with two RBIs. The day also featured a 2016 World Series reunion and a pregame Champions Gate dedication at Gallagher Way, with in-game interviews adding to the festivities.
The Chicago Cubs lineup for Game 1 vs the Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field features Nico Hoerner at second, Pete Crow-Armstrong in center, Alex Bregman at third, Seiya Suzuki in right, Ian Happ in left, Carson Kelly catching, Michael Busch at first, Kevin Alcantara as the DH, and Dansby Swanson at short, with Alcantara earning another start as the Cubs try to get back on track. Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs against a left-handed rookie starter for the A’s, Gage Jump, in a wind-blown matchup. The Cubs hope to improve in the series, particularly with Matt Shaw sidelined, as they aim to start winning games again against a weaker opponent.
The Cubs survived a tense late-inning stretch to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 at Wrigley. Key moments included Michael Busch’s two-run single off Zac Gallen, solid contributions from the Cubs’ bullpen, and a late surge as Chicago held on after Nico Hoerner left with neck tightness and a pinch-hitter was used. Daniel Palencia began a rehab stint in Iowa, and Swanson returned to the lineup, with the Cubs continuing to lean on effective pinch-hitting early this season. Full box score and related Cubs coverage follow.
Bleacher Nation rounds up Cubs bullets, highlighting a 10th consecutive win in Los Angeles driven by Nico Hoerner's standout defense and Moisés Ballesteros's hot hitting (.400/.443/.655). The comeback from a 4-0 deficit featured Dansby Swanson's game-winning two-run homer in the 9th, with notes on pitching depth (Rolison's three scoreless innings) and other Cubs-related stories, plus minor-league updates and additional Chicago sports bullets.
The Chicago Cubs stretched their winning streak to seven games, their longest in three years, with a 7-4 win over the Phillies. A controversial ball-four challenge on Moises Ballesteros loomed large in the middle innings, while Nico Hoerner hit his fourth homer of the season and Seiya Suzuki also went deep. Ballesteros continues to produce at a high level (.378/.431/.600, 188 wRC+), and the post threads in Cubs bullets, including a Knoxville call-up for Owen Ayers, along with broader Chicago sports notes. Bot_challenge: false.
In Chicago, Nico Hoerner delivered a first-pitch sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel to cap a 2-1 10th-inning win for the Cubs, after Mets manager Carlos Mendoza chose to pitch to Hoerner with a runner on third and no outs, extending New York's skid to 11 while Chicago rose to 12-9.
Devin Williams blew the ninth-inning lead and Nico Hoerner’s 10th-inning sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel gave the Cubs a 2-1 win, extending the Mets’ losing streak to 11 games—the club’s longest since 2002. Michael Conforto tied the game with a pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth, and Ian Happ scored on a misplayed ball in right earlier in the frame.
Nico Hoerner delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to lift the Cubs to a 2-1 walk-off win over the Mets at Wrigley, completing a series sweep and extending Chicago’s win streak to five after a ninth-inning rally that tied the game on Michael Conforto’s RBI double.
The Cubs defeated the Rays 6-2 to win the series and move back to .500, with Nico Hoerner starting the night with a homer and Michael Conforto delivering a bases-clearing hit. Colin Rea filled in effectively, tossing five solid innings as Tampa Bay struggled with errors and decisions. The bullpen locked things down late, and Chicago’s offense appears to be finding its footing as Seiya Suzuki nears a return.
Bleacher Nation breaks down the Cubs’ Opening Day loss to the Nationals, notes Matthew Boyd’s rough outing and an offense that generated traffic but left nine runners on base, and highlights two major extensions—Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner—plus the infield being locked in through 2029 and what that means for the Cubs going forward.
Chicago Cubs announce a six-year extension with Nico Hoerner through 2032 (no options), potentially worth up to $133 million with escalators, keeping the homegrown second baseman as a core leader and part of a strong up-the-middle infield as the team contends.
The Cubs are weighing a long‑term extension for Nico Hoerner after his career year, but a deal may be delayed as his impending free agency raises the price tag and payroll questions. Ken Rosenthal framed Hoerner as a test of the Cubs’ willingness to spend, and while a Peters Crow-Armstrong extension could be more likely, Chicago is also considering internal options (like Matt Shaw and Jefferson Rojas) as possible replacements. No immediate Hoerner extension is expected this week.
Tim Dierkes' MLB Mailbag weighs Nico Hoerner trade chatter, where free agents like Lucas Giolito and Zac Gallen might land, and what's next for the Red Sox after Alex Bregman signed with the Cubs, while arguing the Cubs should avoid trading Hoerner if it hurts 2026.