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Bleacher Nation reports the Cubs will shake up today’s lineup at Wrigley Field against the Astros: Pedro Ramirez makes his starting debut at second base, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ sit, Nico Hoerner moves into the two-hole, Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off, and Ramirez bats ninth, with Conforto in left, Ballesteros as DH, and Carson Kelly catching.
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.
DraftKings is shutting down its two-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field due to Illinois' high taxes, ending in-person betting there on May 31 while online wagering remains available statewide; existing bets can be redeemed through June 30 or by mail. The venue will become a DraftKings sports bar connected to the ballpark, with a small number of retail staff laid off, and the Cubs partnership continuing.
Chicago’s Crosstown Classic returns with energy as the first-place Cubs visit a surprisingly competitive White Sox for a three-game series, with Cubs momentum and post-season odds ahead of them and Sox fans buoyed by Murakami’s power and Imanaga’s return, all broadcast locally on WCIU for broader access.
MLB Power Rankings for May 4, 2026 center on the Cubs extending their Wrigley Field dominance with an 11-game home win streak, and the Phillies riding momentum to a 5-1 start under new manager Don Mattingly, with notes on other top teams like the Braves and Dodgers and storylines such as Tatís Jr.’s power drought.
Forecasted storms in Chicago moved tonight's Cubs vs. Reds game up to 6:10 p.m. CT (from 6:40 p.m. CT); gates open at 4:40 p.m. CT (90 minutes before first pitch), and tickets should automatically update in the MLB Ballpark app, with Bleed Cubbie Blue posting a preview at 4 p.m. CT.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 at Wrigley Field to extend their seven-game winning streak, the team's longest in years, even though they stranded a season-high 17 runners on base—a quirky stat that makes the win feel more interesting than iconic.
The Phillies extended their six-game losing streak with a 5-1 defeat to the Cubs at Wrigley Field, dropping to 8-14 on the season as Aaron Nola allowed four runs in the fourth and the offense squandered scoring chances, underscoring a broader slide in starting pitching, defense and consistency.
Chicago's Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 at Wrigley Field to push their winning streak to six games, powered by a strong Colin Rea start and offensive contributions from Dansby Swanson, with Nico Hoerner delivering elite defense as the run of success continues.
The Cubs carry a five-game win streak and a +30 run differential into a four-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Colin Rea starts Game 1 against Aaron Nola, followed by Shota Imanaga vs Jesus Luzardo in Game 2; Matthew Boyd (Game 3) and Edward Cabrera vs Cristopher Sanchez (Game 4) headline the remaining matchups. Chicago’s lineup features Michael Conforto back in the fold with Seiya Suzuki out, and bats like Moises Ballesteros, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, and Matt Shaw hot lately. The Phillies look to snap their five-game slide as they visit, with rotation and bullpen pieces in play and several listed injuries for both clubs.
Seiya Suzuki is back in the Cubs’ lineup as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series at Wrigley Field, while Paul Skenes is not listed as a probable starter for any of the games. The series features a hot-start Nico Hoerner and will rely on a three-game pitching plan — Shota Imanaga vs Carmen Mlodzinski, Edward Cabrera vs Braxton Ashcraft, and Jameson Taillon vs Bubba Chandler — with lineup adjustments and injuries noted as Chicago aims to climb above .500.
Edward Cabrera dazzled in his Cubs debut, throwing six scoreless innings with one hit and one walk and five strikeouts as Chicago beat the Angels at Wrigley; Ian Happ homered again, Trout opened the season strong for the Angels, and the series features Cabrera’s Cubs bow against Ryan Johnson, with Taillon/Soriano and Boyd/Kikuchi following in the next two games.
Wrigley Field will host its first-ever volleyball games on Sept. 6, 2026, a women’s college doubleheader featuring Nebraska vs. Missouri and Penn State vs. Kentucky as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. The matches, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and broadcast on FOX, will see a volleyball court erected in center field, continuing a trend of showcasing the sport in non-traditional venues.
The Nebraska women’s volleyball team will play Missouri at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6 as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week, marking volleyball’s first game at the historic venue; the doubleheader also features Penn State vs Kentucky and will be televised on FOX, with Nebraska also playing DePaul in Chicago during the week and tickets going on sale in April.
Bleacher Nation previews the Cubs’ 2026 Opening Day three-game series vs. the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs open with Matthew Boyd, then Cade Horton and Shota Imanaga, while the Nationals counter with Cade Cavalli, Miles Mikolas, and Jake Irvin. A notable subplot is Pete Crow-Armstrong’s vs. Miles Mikolas history. The piece also notes key injuries for both teams and confirms all three games will start at 1:20 PM CT, with Marquee Sports Network/The Score carrying the action.