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Cubs Face Red Sox in Final Regular-Season Game Ahead of Padres Wild Card Series
sports23 days ago

Cubs Face Red Sox in Final Regular-Season Game Ahead of Padres Wild Card Series

The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox will play their final regular-season game on September 27 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The game is largely symbolic for both teams, as the Cubs are already headed to San Diego to face the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series, and the Red Sox are preparing for a matchup against the New York Yankees. The primary focus for Chicago is keeping key players healthy and preserving pitching depth, particularly left-hander Shota Imanaga, who may be pitching for the last time in a Cubs uniform. The Red Sox, having already won two meaningless games against Chicago earlier in the week, are also resting starters to ensure their roster is fresh for the postseason.

via Bleacher Nation|
#boston-red-sox#chicago-cubs#mlb
Cubs Seek Series Sweep Against Braves in High-Stakes Wrigley Finale
sports1 month ago

Cubs Seek Series Sweep Against Braves in High-Stakes Wrigley Finale

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves meet for the series finale at Wrigley Field, with Chicago aiming to secure a sweep despite a recent bullpen collapse. The matchup features left-hander Shota Imanaga against rookie righty JR Ritchie, with favorable wind conditions and a weak Braves offense against lefties favoring the Cubs. While the Braves have clinched a playoff spot, the game determines divisional positioning and wild-card implications for both clubs.

via Bleacher Nation|
#atlanta-braves#chicago-cubs#jr-ritchie
Cubs Target Wild Card Spot as Imanaga Battles Home Run Woes in Miami
sports1 month ago

Cubs Target Wild Card Spot as Imanaga Battles Home Run Woes in Miami

The Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on September 4, 2026, aiming to secure the top Wild Card position. Left-hander Shota Imanaga started for Chicago, facing a recent surge in home runs, while Miami’s Janson Junk showed a dramatic improvement in his recent starts. The Cubs, coming off a split with Milwaukee, utilized a lineup heavy with left-handed batters to exploit Junk’s splits. The game was broadcast on Marquee Sports Network, with the Cubs holding a 79-62 record against the Marlins’ 71-70 mark.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#miami-marlins#mlb
Cubs Face White Sox in High-Stakes Crosstown Series Amid Injury Setbacks
sports2 months ago

Cubs Face White Sox in High-Stakes Crosstown Series Amid Injury Setbacks

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday, Aug. 17, trailing by five games in the NL Central. Shota Imanaga starts for Chicago against Luis Castillo, with Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes scheduled for subsequent games. The Cubs are missing shortstop Dansby Swanson due to an oblique injury, while the White Sox remain competitive for a playoff bye.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#chicago-white-sox#luis-castillo
July 4 Showdown: Imanaga vs. Leahy as Cubs Aim to Tame Cardinals
sports3 months ago

July 4 Showdown: Imanaga vs. Leahy as Cubs Aim to Tame Cardinals

The Cubs and Cardinals meet on July 4 with Shōta Imanaga opposing Kyle Leahy. The Cubs’ night-game edge and recent hitting trends matter, while Imanaga has been solid over his last four starts (2.82 ERA, 1.075 WHIP) and has held Cardinals hitters to .228 with four homers. Leahy has posted a 3.76 ERA and 1.291 WHIP in June, and Cubs batters are 4-for-18 against him; weather storms around Wrigley could affect play. Knowledge of game details and broadcast options are noted for regional Fox coverage and MLB streaming.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#baseball#cardinals#cubs
Machado's Homer Leads Padres to Series Tie Against Cubs
sports1 year ago

Machado's Homer Leads Padres to Series Tie Against Cubs

Cubs manager Craig Counsell defended his decision to leave pitcher Shota Imanaga in to face Manny Machado, who then hit a decisive two-run homer, in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The decision was based on confidence in Imanaga's performance, despite the outcome, and a Game 3 will determine the series winner, with Yu Darvish starting for the Padres and Jameson Taillon for the Cubs.

via ESPN|
#baseball-strategy#cubs#manny-machado
White Sox Dominate Cubs in Crosstown Showdown
sports1 year ago

White Sox Dominate Cubs in Crosstown Showdown

The Chicago Cubs experienced a tough game with Shōta Imanaga delivering a poor start, but there are positive injury updates and an extraordinary performance by rookie Nick Kurtz, who achieved a historic game with multiple records. Concerns remain about Luke Little's recent outings and Wiggins' health, but overall, the team is navigating a challenging period with notable individual achievements.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball-history#cubs#injury-update
Cubs vs. Mets: Lineup, Odds, and Predictions for June 21-22 Series
sports2 years ago

Cubs vs. Mets: Lineup, Odds, and Predictions for June 21-22 Series

The Chicago Cubs, with Shota Imanaga on the mound, face the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lineup includes Nico Hoerner leading off and Patrick Wisdom at first base. The Mets, who have been strong against left-handed pitching, counter with Jose Quintana. The game starts at 1:20 pm CT and will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network, FS1, and 670 The Score.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#jose-quintana#mlb