All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 45 27 .625 — Philadelphia 43 29 .597 2 Atlanta 31 39 .443 13 Washington 30 42 .417 15 Miami 28 42 .400 16 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 44 28 .611 — Milwaukee 39 34 .534 5½ Cincinnati 37 35 .514 […]
Cubs host the Brewers to begin 3-game series
Milwaukee Brewers (39-34, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (44-28, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Chad Patrick (3-6, 3.25 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 71 strikeouts); Cubs: Ben Brown (3-5, 5.71 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Brewers +124; over/under is 9 runs […]
Cubs host the Brewers to begin 3-game series
Milwaukee Brewers (39-34, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (44-28, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Chad Patrick (3-6, 3.25 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 71 strikeouts); Cubs: Ben Brown (3-5, 5.71 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Brewers +124; over/under is 9 runs […]
BCB After Dark: The untouchables
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which minor league prospect should be the last one the Cubs part with.
Cubs-Athletics trade idea sends 2-time All-Star pitcher to Chicago
The Chicago Cubs are currently 44-28 and have a five-and-a-half game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central. The Cubs are having their best season through 72 games since 2016; the last year they won the World Series. Prior to Imanaga’s injury, the Cubs had the fifth-best starting pitching […]
Former Cubs coach says the perfectly wrong thing as seat heats up
Former Cubs coach says the perfectly wrong thing as seat heats up The timing couldn’t be worse—and the quote is only going to turn up the heat even more. By Oliver Vandervoort | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Former Chicago Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. […]
Former MLB Exec Lists Rangers Ace As Potential Cubs Trade Target Ahead of Deadline
The Chicago Cubs have clear needs on their roster to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline. If the Cubs want to remain atop the National League Central as legitimate World Series contenders, they need to reinforce a pitching staff that has been hit hard by injuries and some ineffective performances. Will there be restraints […]
Massive Cubs’ free agent miss turns out to be a major stroke of luck
Massive Cubs’ free agent miss turns out to be a major stroke of luck – for now To this point, one of the biggest signings of the winter hasn’t been a contributor for his team. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on […]
Shota Imanaga Estimated to Return to Cubs’ Rotation This Month
Shota Imanaga is estimated to return to the Chicago Cubs’ rotation this month.
Paul Sullivan: Jed Hoyer doesn’t need to wait to improve the Cubs — as the Rafael Devers trade proves
CHICAGO — While Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters last week about being in the “information-gathering stage” before the July 31 trade deadline, his protege, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, was already a step ahead. Breslow and San Francisco Giants President Buster Posey executed the season’s biggest shocker Sunday, with […]
Why are the Cubs so much better in 2025? Second-place Brewers head into series with first-place nemesis
The Chicago Cubs have sprung to life in 2025, and now the second-place Brewers are chasing them in the standings, including head-to-head this week.
Ian Happ Walks It Off As Cubs Keep Rolling With Another Series Win
Yesterday the Chicago Cubs had a hero: Ian Happ. Happ had a one-run single at the bottom of the 10th inning to win a tough battle against the Pittsburg Pirates. Both the Pirates and the Cubs were dead locked at two runs after the first inning and for the remainder of the game and had […]
Column: Jed Hoyer doesn’t need to wait to improve the Chicago Cubs — as the Rafael Devers trade proves
While Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters last week about being in the “information-gathering stage” before the July 31 trade deadline, his protege, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, was already a step ahead. Breslow and San Francisco Giants President Buster Posey executed the season’s biggest shocker Sunday, with the Red […]
Pirates Offense Fails Great Pitching vs. Cubs
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their most recent series against the Chicago Cubs last weekend at Wrigley Field, with their poor hitting the main culprit for their defeats. The Pirates scored just seven runs over the four games, which comes even more frustrating as their pitching allowed just nine runs to one of the […]
4 players the Cubs need ASAP – and they don’t have to trade for any of them
4 players the Cubs need ASAP – and they don’t have to trade for any of them Getting healthy would go a long way toward shoring up some of the Cubs’ biggest needs. By Bill Felber | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share […]
PCA, Tucker making push for Phase 2, other Cubs need help after first Ballot update
Rafael Devers trade fallout leaves Cubs with huge Jed Hoyer question
The Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants may have secretly called Jed Hoyer’s bluff. Of course, the Red Sox dealing Rafael Devers to the Giants on Sunday was a loud reminder to expect the unexpected when it comes to Major League teams ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.
Even amid recent tests, first-place Cubs having the kind of fun winning breeds: ‘Winning helps everything’
If it seems like the Cubs are more fun to watch this year — and are having more fun themselves — there’s a reason for that. “Last year, we had a good clubhouse,” first baseman Michael Busch told the Sun-Times on Sunday. The Cubs entered their Monday off day — a welcome breather between a […]
Rafael Devers trade is giving fans flashbacks to a bold Cubs gamble
The Boston Red Sox decision to trade Rafael Devers ahead of the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline is not the first time the team has made an in-season move that featured the departure of a beloved superstar in Boston. While the Cubs have indirect connections to the Red Sox’s decision to trade Devers, they are […]
Chicago Cubs Monitoring Health Status of Important Trio of Stars
With a focus on strengthening their starting rotation and bullpen, the Chicago Cubs are preparing for the MLB trade deadline. The bullpen needs a reliever with experience in high-leverage situations. The Cubs will undoubtedly need to bolster that in the trade market and could consider another impact hitter, particularly with the update on star right […]