Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs - September 12, 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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Eric Lauer’s gem, trio of home runs help Dodgers finish sweep of RoyalsThe Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2 at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

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Freddie Freeman leaves game after falling into Royals dugoutDodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell into the Royals dugout trying to catch a foul popup. Freeman finished top of 8th inning, but was then replaced with PH

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

Royals vs. Dodgers (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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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.

Freddie Falls into Dugout

Dodgers 1B exits in 8th inning vs. Royals after scary moment

Ohtani Puts Dodgers Ahead 🔥

2-run opposite-field homer for his 27th blast 🎥

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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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Dodgers vs. Royals game chatThe Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

Cubs vs. Nationals (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 12-6 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, August 13 vs. BrewersThe Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

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Dodgers call up Landon Knack amid heavy bullpen usageDodgers called up Landon Knack to eat innings in relief and optioned Seth Halvorsen after several days of heavy bullpen usage.

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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

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Concerning trend is another reason for Dodgers to worry about possible Wild Card seriesThe Los Angeles Dodgers offense has a crippling weakness, and it must be addressed before a potential Wild Card series.

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Examining Shohei's Key ClauseOhtani would be able to opt out of contract if Dodgers ownership changes (The Athletic)

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.

Dodgers in need of a sweepDodgers won two close times over the Royals at Dodger Stadium, trying to finish off their first home sweep in two months.

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

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$430M Can't Hide Dodgers' Big Flaws 😨Breaking down LA's recent struggles 📲

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

Dodgers option Charlie Barnes, move Blake Treinen to 60-day IL to make room for Blake SnellDodgers activated Blake Snell, optioned Charlie Barnes, and moved Blake Treinen to 60-day injured list to make roster room.

Snell Strikes Out the Side ⛽

Didn't miss a beat in first game since May

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

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Dodgers Not Part of SaleMark Walter retaining LAD in Lakers deal (ESPN)

Nico Perez’s second two-homer game of the seasonWhile the Loons are up to 60 wins on the season after Nico Perez’s two-home run game, the Drillers outlasted the Travelers in a high-scoring affair

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.

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.

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Padres personality has bizarre take on Dodgers fans' mood during losing streakA loud cohort of San Diego Padres fans coming at the Los Angeles Dodgers during this latest losing streak is truly bizarre when you look at the facts.

Dodgers notes: Blake Snell, Mookie Betts, Max MuncyBlake Snell made an emphatic return to the mound by striking out 10 hitters over six solid frames on Tuesday.

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!

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.

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.

Snell Dominates in Return 😈

Dodgers ace strikes out 10 Royals en route to 5-4 extra inning win

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.

Dodgers vs. Royals: game chatDodgers aim for back-to-back wins for the first time in August

CHC at WAS Game Highlights

Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs - 08/11/2026

PCA Crushes Laser HR ⚡

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

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.

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Dodgers News: 5 players released, NL playoff race, Tarik Skubal on first start in LAAs the Los Angeles Dodgers position themselves for October, with Tarik Skubal, there was some housecleaning needed across the organization.

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.

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

Blake Snell is back, Dodgers hoping for another strong finishBlake Snell is back from a long injured-list stint, an annual tradition. Dodgers are hoping his finishing kick is like he strong ends to his last three seasons.

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

Dodgers back to a 6-man starting rotation, for nowBlake Snell returns to Dodgers, who will use a 6-man rotation for now. But without Shohei Ohtani as one of the 6 starters, any such move means losing a reliever

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Dave Roberts lit a fire under Dodgers before Tarik Skubal's first home start and it workedThe Los Angeles Dodgers finally got off the schneid and took down the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Did Dave Roberts light a fire under this team?

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.

Joendry Vargas wins California League player of weekDodgers minor league infielder Joendry Vargas was named California League player of the week after 11 hits, including six extra-base hits for Class-A Ontario.

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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Skubal's Home Debut Stats 🔢- 5 IP - 6 Ks - 2 Walks - 3 ER

Dodgers getting ‘bullied’ by fastballsDodgers have had trouble hitting fastballs for nearly six weeks, during their long offensive downturn. Plus a tour bus to Dodger Stadium, and Charles Davalan rise

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 📲

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.

Dodgers grind out a win over the Royals in a one-run gameTarik Skubal didn’t have the cleanest of starts, but much like the whole team, he battled through it, as the Dodgers outlasted the Royals in a 6-5 win

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.

Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

Dodgers vs. Royals: game chatTarik Skubal’s first Dodgers Stadium start since the trade comes against the Royals

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, August 11 vs. RoyalsThe Dodgers take on the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Here’s how to watch and listen to the game.

Dodgers add Seth Halvorsen, Charlie Barnes to bullpenDodgers swapped arms in the bullpen, calling up Seth Halvorsen & Charlie Barnes. Kyle Hurt was optioned, Jonathan Hernández DFA after throwing 2 innings Sunday.

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.

Blake Snell’s scheduled return could be boost Dodgers desperately need — if it sticksBlake Snell is set for his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation this week, and the biggest question is his durability.

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.

Dodgers call up forgotten early trade deadline acquisition as Edwin Díaz flailsThe Dodgers are calling up former Rockies reliever Seth Halvorsen after their early trade deadline deal.

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 📲

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Dodgers Call Up New RelieverRHP Seth Halvorsen was acquired in trade with Rockies last month (The Athletic)

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

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 📲

Tarik Skubal’s home debut against last-place RoyalsAfter facing hot playoff contenders on the road, the Dodgers come home to host the last-place Royals

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

Week 20: Did the Dodgers’ play ruin baseball?Dodgers kept losing, getting swept on the road by the Cubs and dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Los Angeles lost eight of last nine games.

MLB sets 2026 postseason scheduleMajor League Baseball postseason begins with the wild card round from September 29-October 1, with the World Series scheduled for October 23-31. NBC, Fox, TBS.

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

Shohei Ohtani resuming throwing progression isn't the good news Dodgers need right nowShohei Ohtani is back to throwing, but that's is getting lost underneath the Los Angeles Dodgers' offensive struggles.

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.

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Freddie Backs Skubal 🤝Dodgers 1B defends pitcher's comments about wanting Tigers return

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.

Eduardo Quintero, Josue De Paula, Charles Davalan shine SundayHighly-regarded Dodgers outfield prospects Eduardo Quintero, Josue De Paula, Charles Davalan all had strong days at the plate on Sunday for Tulsa and Great Lakes.

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.

Baseball America update reinforces Dodgers farm's insane dominance post-Tarik Skubal tradeBaseball America's August 2026 Top 100 update shows the Dodgers still landing seven prospects even after trading away pieces to acquire Tarik Skubal.