Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago Cubs - August 14, 2024

Eight Years Ago Today, David Bote Hit the ULTIMATE Grand Slam - Bleacher NationI will never get tired of watching this moment.

Edward Cabrera Nearing Return After Excellent Rehab Outing - Bleacher NationEdward Cabrera made his third start of his rehab assignment on Tuesday night, and it went very well.

Alex Bregman with a THREE HOMER NIGHT! - Bleacher NationTHREE HOMERS, ONE GAME!

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 12, Nationals 6 - August 12, 2026 - Bleacher NationCubs win! Big win, big night for Bregman.

Alex Bregman Homers AGAIN! This Time a Two-Run Shot - Bleacher NationThe Cubs everyday third baseman is scorching hot right now.

The Cubs Are Reportedly Considering Bringing Up Owen Ayers This Year - Bleacher NationIn September, MLB teams get an extra pitcher and an extra position player on their active roster.

Matt Shaw Offers a Somewhat Positive Injury Update - Bleacher NationHe's just about able to swing at full-go without pain.

Stay Hot Alex Bregman! Three-Run Homer in D.C. - Bleacher NationA three-run shot from Alex Bregman in D.C.

The Cubs Schedule or the Brewers? Whose Are You Taking?Cubs schedule? Brewers schedule? Whose are you taking the rest of the way.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies trash the Trash Pandas, 7-1Wins for Iowa, Knoxville and Myrtle Beach.

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Minor League Recap: Ralphy Stays HotYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the Cubs’ SMVP?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ second-most valuable player.

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Minor League Recap: Have yourself a day, Ryan CesariniYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Alex Bregman's first career 3-homer game helps Cubs rout Nationals 12-6Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.

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Guardians Win… SomehowGuardians scrape across a win in spite of Hunter Gaddis’ best efforts. 6-4 Guards.

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Cubs may not need to overthink their 2027 catching plans thanks to Miguel AmayaIn a position player group dominated by superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs' steady catching tandem has flown a bit under the radar. Carson Kelly re

Cubs may have finally escaped Alex Bregman drama that was impossible to ignoreHe's heating up at the right time.

Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Wednesday 8/12, 5:45 CTThe Cubs go for the series win.

Cubs vs. Nationals Wednesday 8/12 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

3 Guardians prospects who can take advantage of recent flurry of minor-league promotionsJace LaViolette, Juneiker Caceres and Ryan Degges are three Guardians prospects who will benefit from playing at a higher minor league level.

Cubs' big free agent bust looks worse than ever after latest injury updateInjured Chicago Cubs pitcher Phil Maton has been diagnosed with a partially torn patellar tendon, putting his return to the mound in 2026 up in the air.

The Tyrone Taylor trade by the numbersThe Cubs added a right-handed platoon bat at the trade deadline

Cubs Injury Update: Edward Cabrera looks ready, Daniel Palencia struggles, Matt ShawEdward Cabrera certainly looks ready to rejoin the Chicago Cubs after another dominant rehab outing.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Jacob Webb is the Superhero vs. the NationalsThe Cubs continue their August surge with an 8-6 win over the Nationals.

MLB insider doubles down on tone deaf Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani MVP debateJon Heyman stirred up a firestorm in Chicago with his comments about Wins Above Replacement being imprecise for center fielders. It's convenient timing to make

Ex-Guardians farmhand just had Yankees call up announced in one of the oddest ways possible Although Bradley Hanner never made an impression during his time in the Cleveland Guardians' farm system, he's going to get his shot with the Yankees.

Chase DeLauter’s star turn has been lone positive from Guardians horrible run of playWhile the Guardians have looked lost at the plate for the better part of the past month, Chase DeLauter has caught fire.

Cubs 8, Nationals 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong smashes a monster home runPCA edges closer to his second 30/30 season, and the Cubs edge closer to first place.

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An Appeal to Stephen VogtLet’s talk

Cubs insider drops early offseason clues on Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly futuresSeiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly are two impending free agents for the Chicago Cubs, and it's far form certain either return after this season.

Former Guardians mistake will have contract situation with Blue Jays come down to the wireFormer Guardians outfielder Myles Straw has two months to show the Blue Jays he can be their center fielder of the future.

MLB News: Yordan Alvarez Triple Crown, Paul Skenes, Blake Snell, Max ScherzerPlus, which former White Sox All-Star is retiring?

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 12Happy Birthday, Matt Clement!

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

4 Cubs players who survived the trade deadline but will be gone by SeptemberThe Chicago Cubs have emerged from the trade deadline as a contender, but there are still some roster decisions looming.

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GUARDIANS NEWS: NOBODY HAS EVER BEEN LESS CLUTCHYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Cubs Handled 17 Games in 17 Days Spectacularly - Bleacher NationIt speaks to how spectacularly the Cubs handled it that we've spoken little about how they just faced 17 games in 17 days.

The Biggest X-factor for the Cubs in Playoff Race - Bleacher NationThe Cubs' World Series chances may come down to this one big X-factor: Who comes back from the injured pitchers and how effective they are when they return.

Well, the Cubs Did Their Part to Acquire Controllable Starting Pitching at the Trade Deadline - Bleacher NationEven after he'd been traded once, the Cubs tried to get Jose Soriano.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Hit an Absolute TANK to Conclude a Nine-Pitch At Bat - Bleacher NationHome run number 27 on the year for PCA.

Thank You Padres, Standings Check, Field of Dreams, Crazy Play, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThat Brewers loss brought the Cubs to within an even 5.0 games of the division lead, which is actually the smallest deficit among the second place teams in the National League.

Three Games in D.C. - Cubs vs Nationals Series Preview - Bleacher NationCubs vs Nationals (without James Wood). Let's go.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Nationals 6 - August 11, 2026 - Bleacher NationSome flaws in this one, but they won't all be Mona Lisas.

Stay Hot, Alex Bregman - He Just Sent One Out to Left - Bleacher NationThat's homer number 13 on the year for Bregman.

Cubs Prospect Notes: Promotions, New Top-30, Pitching Depth, Conrad, Hartshorn, Ayers, Escobar, More - Bleacher NationThe big league Cubs continue to take front and center in my mind, but I don't want to lose sight of the farm system just because the Trade Deadline has passed.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa 6, Saints 3Iowa wins the Field of Dreams game. One great rehab outing, one poor one.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 27th homer and Cubs beat Nationals 8-6 to move 20 games over .500Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki homered, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from an early deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday night.

Cubs BCB After Dark: Grade Craig CounsellThe late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks for your opinion of manager Craig Counsell.

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Outscored in MotownCleveland Guardians 4 - Detroit Tigers 6

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PCA Crushes Laser HR ⚡

Cubs star continues to make his MVP case with 437-ft shot

Jo Adell's 1st Guardians HR 🧨

428-ft solo shot with new team marks his 17th homer

Cubs Rumors: Blue Jays' greed denied Chicago one final trade deadline splashThe Chicago Cubs had interest in Jose Soriano at the trade deadline, even after he was dealt to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Reliever who gave Guardians nothing in 2025 released by Diamondbacks after attempted reclamation projectWhile Paul Sewald's time with the Diamondbacks this season wasn't as bad as his stint with the Guardians last season.

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Nationals series previewThe Cubs head to the nation’s capital for a three-game series.

Cubs vs. Nationals Tuesday 8/11 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Tuesday 8/11, 5:45 CTThe Cubs open a three-game series at Nationals Park.

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Review of Guardians Minor League Standouts: June 10th - August 10thLet’s check in on the boys

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Series Preview: Guardians at TigersReally need to find a way to win a couple games here

The Clay Holmes trade by the numbersThe Cubs’ new right-hander’s signature pitch is his sinker.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

Jameson Taillon's fresh start with Blue Jays after Cubs tenure hits unfortunate setbackIn only his second start since his departure from the Chicago Cubs, Jameson Taillon is already dealing with a setback.

Guardians have one huge advantage over White Sox despite disappointing seriesWhile the Guardians lost their series against the White Sox last weekend, they still have a great path to make the postseason.

SB Nation Reacts survey: Who starts the Cubs’ postseason opener?Matthew Boyd would seem to have earned it. But there are other good candidates. Who’s your choice?

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Guardians News: It’s Now or NeverNews and Notes for Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Stephen Vogt’s team meeting after loss to White Sox speaks volumes about current state of Guardians While the Guardians have dug themselves into a hole in the American League Central, Stephen Vogt reminded them they have the ability to climb out.

2 things we know about the Cubs after the trade deadline, 1 we will know by OctoberFollowing the trade deadline, we know the Chicago Cubs are a good team but there is still one thing we must have an answer for by October.

Chicago Cubs news — Happ, Boyd, Amaya, BuschIan Happ’s home run Sunday helped Chicago get the series win at Kansas City. That was the eighth straight winning road series for the Cubs.

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

Steven Kwan’s incredible month has turned Guardians hardest 2027 decision into clear no-brainerWhile Steven Kwan had a horrible start to the season, he's been the Guardians best hitter for more than a month.

Re-ranking Cubs farm system after draft and trade deadline shuffled parts aroundA busy MLB trade deadline from Jed Hoyer gives the Chicago Cubs top prospects rankings list a new look, headlined by outfield prospect Josiah Hartshorn.

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who will be the second Wild Card?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who you think will be the 2nd Wild Card team.

Cubs' under-the-radar trade deadline move becomes much more important after Matt Shaw updateMatt Shaw's return to the Chicago Cubs is still weeks away, adding importance to Tyrone Taylor's role with the team.

Former Guardians rotation stalwart’s career on last legs after latest Pirates release Mike Clevinger's MLB career could be over after the Pirates released him from their Triple-A club.

Owen Ayers responds to Cubs' trade deadline with clear message about futureOwen Ayers responded to Chicago Cubs' trade deadline speculation with a message that makes his focus crystal clear.

Chicago Cubs Power Rankings: You Know Who's No. 1, But How About Everyone Else? - Bleacher NationLet's use our scheduled day off to update the Chicago Cubs Power Rankings!

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

The Braxton Garrett trade by the numbersControllable pitching was pricy this deadline, so the Cubs invested in tomorrow.

Guardians make aggressive promotion around former top draft pick (but his biggest flaw is still there) Although the Guardians promoted Jace LaViolette to Double-A over the weekend, he still has some big flaws that could impact his MLB timeline.

MLB announces 2026 postseason scheduleHere are all the games we hope the Cubs will be playing in October (and late September).

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

Major League Baseball Has Announced the 2026 Postseason Schedule - Bleacher NationMark your calendars and clear your October.

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Three Positives From the Week of August 2ndAn up-and-down week for the Guardians featured mostly downs. I’ll provide the ups.

Miguel Amaya is Quietly Having a Great Season - Bleacher NationLike Craig Counsell, I just wanted to take the opportunity to point out what a great year Amaya is having.

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Guardians News: In Crisis ModeNews and Notes for Monday, August 10th, 2026

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Jacob WebbHere’s who was hot and not for the Cubs over the past week.

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Shelby Miller's Rehab is Still Going as Well as it Possibly Could, Which Starts to Make You Think Thoughts - Bleacher NationShelby Miller is already throwing 95 mph at Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs Could Really Use a Veteran Third Catcher at Triple-A Iowa, and Fast - Bleacher NationIf the Cubs had an emergency with Carson Kelly or Miguel Amaya, they might be left with some tough decisions.

Former Cubs closer signs with Royals while refusing to accept obvious endingFormer Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel has another new team to pitch for, adding to what has become an odd end to his career.

Cubs News: Pete Crow-Armstrong's playing time, Javier Assad's role, Jameson TaillonCraig Counsell is being smart with Pete Crow-Armstrong's playing time, putting the Chicago Cubs in a position to focus on the goal ahead.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the Royals (again!)The Cubs rally behind Ian Happ and Matthew Boyd in a 10-2 victory over the Royals.

Former Cubs first-rounder moving past injuries and showing what he's made ofChicago Cubs prospect and former first-round pick Ethan Conrad is riding an impressive heater, showing why Jed Hoyer was so high on him in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Boyd and the D, Assad, Zeferjahn, Happ, Records, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationMatthew Boyd continues to cruise, and helps himself on defense.

Guardians bullpen struggles against White Sox shined new light on team’s lone trade deadline mistakeIt didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse for the Guardians’ bullpen on Sunday. After Cleveland’s bullpen lost Slade Cecconi to the injured list o

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 10Happy Birthday, Larry Corcoran!

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

MLB News Outside The Confines: Field of Dreams week is hereMore details on the Skubal trade. A look ahead to the winter. Some injuries, the Field of Dreams and other MLB news.

Former Guardians prospect included in Foster Griffin trade just flashed potential he never showed in ClevelandFormer Guardians pitcher Will Dion picked up the first win of his career yesterday with the Nationals.

Holmes' Debut, Happ's Night, Rea's Role, Alcantara's Streak, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe newly acquired Clay Holmes had some rust to shake off. Meanwhile, Colin Rea adjusted immediately to his new (but also old) role.

The Cubs Pitching Probables for Their Next Series (vs. Nationals) Are Set - Bleacher NationThe Cubs pitching probables for their upcoming series against the Nats are set. The edge leans Chicago.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Another Day at DH for Pete Crow-Armstrong? - Bleacher NationCUBS LINEUP - Yesterday's loss stinks. But sweeping a team, however bad, on the road is not easy and certainly never guaranteed. Go out there and win today,