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The Cubs outscored the Mariners 28-11, the Diamondbacks 11-7, and the Reds 30-22, yet they lost all three series. They’re up 21-12 on the Brewers after splitting the first two games, and now need to win one more to at least break even. They no longer possess the top Wild [...]

As we power toward the end of the 2026 season and to an offseason that might not happen due to lockout because nobody wants to budge on the CBA goalposts, there has been news within the past week on two franchises, with a third showing progress toward their new ballpark [...]

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer met with the media to discuss the state of his club as the season enters its final month. I’ve embedded the full media hit via Marquee at the bottom of this post. Among the things that stood out to me … “When the [...]

After the Chicago Cubs released lefty reliever Hoby Milner, there was still a chance he could return to the organization if there were a little more roster clarity and the desire was there. After all, he was released more or less exclusively because his rehab assignment was up and there [...]

The Chicago Cubs are suddenly looking up to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card race. [...]

We had a newsworthy day in the Cubs’ minor league system on Monday. Edward Cabrera made a rehab appearance for Iowa as he works back from his blister. The Knoxville Smokies won in a blowout. Josiah Hartshorn hit a monster homer for South Bend, and one of his teammates went [...]

With the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen desperately in need of some stabilizing forces with dominant stuff for the later innings, Edward Cabrera’s rehab assignment is well-timed. But will his transition to relief work actually yield a guy on whom we can dream as a stabilizing force with dominant stuff for the [...]

“There must be some kind of way out of here,” said Craig Counsell to his chief. “There’s too much confusion. I can’t get no relief.” I had to adjust Bob Dylan’s — that’s right, kids, that song wasn’t written by either Jimi Hendrix or Dave Matthews — lyrics slightly to give [...]

The Cubs are firmly in the National League playoff picture, but September could change everything. With the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Padres all fighting for October, Chicago has plenty of work left to do. [...]

The Cubs needed to go at least 6-1 in these seven games against the Brewers to have a realistic shot at coming back in the division. That was always pretty unlikely to actually happen, but it’s been fun to dream. Well, now they’ve lost the “one” in that equation … Because [...]

The first two games of the four-game set the Chicago Cubs are playing against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field has had a playoff atmosphere. Thing don't l [...]

A lot of arms at various levels of the Cubs' farm system broke out in August, including a prospect who has had to persevere for years to get back to baseball. [...]

With the emergence of Pedro Ramirez, should the Cubs trade Matt Shaw? [...]

Veteran right-hander Trevor Williams, who was part of the Chicago Cubs' trade for Pete Crow-Armstrong, signed a major-league deal with the Texas Rangers. [...]

The Cubs battled the Brewers in the second game of their series and a hot and muggy Wrigley Field Tuesday night. The home squad ran into a familiar problem, with another bullpen implosion erasing an early lead and handing them a loss. Chicago was the first team to break through on [...]

I thought perhaps you’d prefer to start your day with something nice, rather than immediately digging in on a disappointing big league loss. Cubs outfield prospect Josiah Hartshorn continues to dominate a High-A in his pro debut season (out of high school). He recently notched his 100th RBI on the season, [...]

The Chicago Cubs have established their identity as an elite defensive team, riding that strength to some historic numbers in the process. [...]

The preseason is (finally) over, and the start of the season is nearly here. With that being the case, let’s look at a quick NFC South preseason recap! Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers had an overall productive preseason experience. QB Jalon Daniels looked like a long term option post Baker Mayfield, Reuben [...]

New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller has garnered praise from teammates and coaches this offseason, with Travis Etienne comparing him to Le'Veon Bell. [...]

Knowing how good the Brewers are at scouting and preparing for their opponents, the Cubs have attacked Milwaukee hitters in unexpected ways over the first two games of a crucial series. That's yielded some positive results, but also some crummy ones. [...]