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Cubs-White Sox Preview: Pitching, Injuries, and Weekend Rivalry
sports26 days ago

Cubs-White Sox Preview: Pitching, Injuries, and Weekend Rivalry

Bleacher Nation's Cubs vs. White Sox preview breaks down the three pitching matchups (Shota Imanaga vs. Luis Castillo; Kevin Gausman vs. Erick Fedde; Clay Holmes vs. José Urquidy), notes Dansby Swanson’s oblique injury likely keeping him out into the playoffs, and frames Cubs’ 5.0-game deficit against the leaders against a Sox club still vying for a playoff bye. With wind blowing out to left at Wrigley and the Sox boasting lefty-friendly power, the piece suggests all three matchups tilt toward the Cubs on paper, though baseball often defies expectations.

"Opening Showdown: Cubs vs Rangers"
sports2 years ago

"Opening Showdown: Cubs vs Rangers"

The Chicago Cubs are set to begin their regular season against the Texas Rangers, with Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, and Jordan Wicks taking the mound for the first three games. The Cubs are facing some key injuries, while the Rangers are countering with Nathan Eovaldi, Jon Gray, and Andrew Heaney. The article also includes additional reading suggestions and other Cubs-related news.

MLB Showdown: Cubs vs Brewers - Pitching, Highlights, Predictions
sports3 years ago

MLB Showdown: Cubs vs Brewers - Pitching, Highlights, Predictions

The Chicago Cubs are facing a crucial four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. The Cubs have been struggling recently, and a strong performance against the Brewers is necessary to keep their postseason aspirations alive. However, the Brewers have solid starting pitchers in Julio Teheran and Wade Miley, making the task even more challenging for the Cubs. In addition, the Cubs will face the New York Yankees after this series, further adding to the difficulty. The Cubs need to win at least three out of four games against the Brewers and the series against the Yankees to delay any potential sell-off decisions.

MLB Showdown: Guardians vs. Cubs - Pitching, Predictions, and Recap
sports3 years ago

MLB Showdown: Guardians vs. Cubs - Pitching, Predictions, and Recap

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series before the All-Star break. After losing four straight games, the Cubs are now in fourth place in the NL Central. However, they have some good news with Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman pitching this weekend. Jameson Taillon, who has been struggling, will pitch on Sunday, allowing him to rest for the important series against Milwaukee. The Guardians have won seven of their last ten games and will be a tough opponent. Several players from both teams are dealing with injuries.

Previewing the Orioles-Cubs Matchup: Injuries, Pitching, and Predictions.
sports3 years ago

Previewing the Orioles-Cubs Matchup: Injuries, Pitching, and Predictions.

The Chicago Cubs will host the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Orioles have won seven of their last ten games and are 18 games over .500, making them a tough opponent for the Cubs. The Cubs have recently welcomed back Cody Bellinger and are set to get Justin Steele back for the second game of the series. The pitching probables for the series are Kyle Hendricks, Justin Steele, and Jameson Taillon for the Cubs, and Cole Irvin, Kyle Gibson, and Dean Kremer for the Orioles. Both teams have several key injuries.

MLB Preview: Cubs vs Giants and Rockies Highlights.
sports3 years ago

MLB Preview: Cubs vs Giants and Rockies Highlights.

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the San Francisco Giants in a three-game series, with the Cubs needing to sweep to finish their road trip at an even .500. The Cubs will have Marcus Stroman, Kyle Hendricks, and Hayden Wesneski as their pitching probables, while the Giants will have Anthony Desclafani, Jakob Junis, and Sean Manaea. Both teams have key injuries, with the Cubs missing Cody Bellinger, Brad Boxberger, Nick Burdi, Justin Steele, Codi Heuer, Ethan Roberts, and Adrian Sampson, while the Giants are without Joey Bart, Ross Stripling, Alex Wood, Luis Gonzalez, Roberto Perez, Heliot Ramos, and Thomas Szapucki.

MLB Preview: Cubs vs Reds - Pitching, Predictions, and Lineups.
sports3 years ago

MLB Preview: Cubs vs Reds - Pitching, Predictions, and Lineups.

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are hoping to build on their recent success against the Mets and secure their first sweep in a while. The pitching probables for the series are Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, and Graham Ashcraft for the Cubs, and Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson, and Drew Smyly for the Reds. Both teams have several key players out due to injuries.

Mets and Cubs Face Off in Pitching Showdown
sports3 years ago

Mets and Cubs Face Off in Pitching Showdown

The Cubs will face the Mets this week with two of their best starting pitchers, Drew Smyly and Marcus Stroman, going in the first two games. However, the Cubs' biggest problems are their bullpen and lack of situational hitting. The Mets have been turning it around lately and have several injured players. The Cubs need to turn things around to stay competitive in the NL Central.

Astros and White Sox Dominate Headlines with Pitching and Offensive Power.
sports3 years ago

Astros and White Sox Dominate Headlines with Pitching and Offensive Power.

The Chicago Cubs will face the Houston Astros in a three-game series. The Astros have been struggling offensively this season, but their starting pitcher, Framber Valdez, has been one of the best in the league. The Cubs will counter with left-handed pitchers Jameson Taillon, Justin Steele, and Drew Smyly. The Cubs are hoping for the return of Nico Hoerner soon. Both teams have several key players out due to injuries.

sports3 years ago

Previewing the Cubs vs Twins Matchup: Pitching, Injuries, and Broadcast Info

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Minnesota Twins in a three-game series, with Drew Smyly, Hayden Wesneski, and Marcus Stroman as their starting pitchers. The Twins will counter with Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan, and Louie Varland. Both teams have key injuries to their pitching staff. The Cubs are hoping to stay competitive as they head out on a road trip, while the Twins look to improve their record against right-handed pitching. The games will be broadcast on various networks including Marquee Sports Network and 670 The Score.

Cardinals' Goldschmidt hits three homers to snap losing streak.
sports3 years ago

Cardinals' Goldschmidt hits three homers to snap losing streak.

The Chicago Cubs will face the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series with Marcus Stroman, Jameson Taillon, and Justin Steele as their pitching probables. Adbert Alzolay may not be available for the first two games due to his recent performance. The Cardinals have had a rough start to the season and have blamed Willson Contreras for their struggles. Contreras will play as a designated hitter in the series. Both teams have players on the injured list. The games will be broadcasted on Marquee Sports Network, MLBN, and 670 The Score.

sports3 years ago

Previewing Friday's Cubs vs Marlins MLB Matchup.

The Chicago Cubs will face the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field this weekend with two of their best starting pitchers, Justin Steele and Drew Smyly, and a new player, Matt Mervis. However, the Marlins have three straight right-handed pitchers, and all three Cubs starters have key injuries. The Marlins' starting pitcher for today's game, Edward Cabrera, has extreme reverse splits, which may pose a challenge for the Cubs.

"Cubs Sweep A's and Prepare to Face Dodgers: Pitching Matchup and Odds"
sports3 years ago

"Cubs Sweep A's and Prepare to Face Dodgers: Pitching Matchup and Odds"

The Chicago Cubs are on a four-game winning streak and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a four-game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will face tough pitching matchups against Clayton Kershaw and Dustin May, but have a strong record against left-handed pitching this season. The Cubs will add Marcus Stroman to their rotation, but will be without Kyle Hendricks. The Dodgers have several key injuries, including Walker Buehler and Gavin Lux.

Cubs secure victory against Dodgers in close game.
sports3 years ago

Cubs secure victory against Dodgers in close game.

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series, with two of the games being started by Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman. The Cubs are hoping to bank some wins against a beatable team before facing the Dodgers and Padres. Hayden Wesneski will start the first game for the Cubs, who are currently second in the NL Central. Both teams have key injuries to players including Kyle Hendricks and Manny Piña.