Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs - August 28, 2024

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Cubs logo, Cubs 68-66, 1 1, 2 2, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 2, 8 3, 9 6, R 14, H 16, E 1

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Pirates logo, Pirates 62-71, 1 1, 2 5, 3 0, 4 2, 5 2, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 10, H 16, E 1

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WinnerP. Hodge (3-1)

LoserD. Bednar (3-7)

Blown SaveD. Bednar (6)

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Top 2Pete Crow-Armstrong singles to center field, advances to 3rd. Nico Hoerner scores. Throwing error by Oneil Cruz.

Bot 1Bryan Reynolds homers to right field.

Top 1Cody Bellinger singles to right field. Ian Happ scores.

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Jacob Misiorowski matched the worst start of his career Wednesday night, allowing five earned runs in four innings at Wrigley Field. https://t.co/F4N9ybq5gJ

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Caden Sorrell homers en route to a career-high 5 RBIs for Single-A @Pelicanbaseball 🐻 The @Cubs' 2026 second-rounder has nine multihit outings across his first 22 pro contests:

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Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract https://t.co/KOSR8wxl9T

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Nico Hoerner Lays Out for an INCREDIBLE Run-Saving Diving Catch - Bleacher NationTrent Thornton started the fifth inning for the Cubs and had to leave with just one out and the bases loaded. But that was barely through any fault of his

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Yikes ... Jacob Webb Exits the Game After Being Hit by Comebacker on His Throwing Arm (UPDATE: X-Rays Negative) - Bleacher NationThat would be the icing on the cake, wouldn't it?

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Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 9, Cubs 5 - September 2, 2026 - Bleacher NationEveryone is going to have the same take about this game tonight - not because it's a cliché, but because it's so obviously true (and especially painful) when

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Cubs INF makes Gold Glove play to rob runs

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you send Daniel Palencia down to Iowa?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Daniel Palencia should go back to Iowa.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Justin Steele returns to the moundJustin Steele makes a rehab start.

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Chourio stars as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-5 despite shaky start by MisiorowskiJackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5 on Wednesday night, overcoming a shaky performance by Jacob Misiorowski.

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Cubs Pitcher Rages in Dugout🤬

Trent Thornton was unhappy after being pulled with bases loaded

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Giants vs. Pirates (09/02/2026)

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Craig Counsell speaks a hard truth when it comes to Daniel Palencia, struggling Cubs bullpenDaniel Palencia and the Chicago Cubs bullpen struggled again Tuesday, as the Milwaukee Brewers evened the series. Craig Counsell is now in a hard spot.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 9/2, 6:40 CTThis is a tough assignment vs. the Brewers ace.

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Oscar Marin’s growing Reds role adds insult to Pirates’ pitching regressionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that one of baseball’s better pitching staffs needed a new voice. Less than a year later, the old voice is getting

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Landen Roupp vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Cubs Injury Update: Jed Hoyer on Justin Steele, Shelby Miller hope, Dansby SwansonJed Hoyer made it clear that the Chicago Cubs have specific scenario in mind if Justin Steele's return will happen this season.

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Tyrone Taylor in RF Over Michael Conforto - Bleacher NationWell, you lost to Robert Gasser, and now you have to face Jacob Misiorowski with no room for error. Not ideal, Cubbies.

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Pirates News: Ryan O’Hearn in Pittsburgh, catching depth added, Konnor GriffinRyan O’Hearn may not be ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup just yet, but his presence is already back in the clubhouse. O’Hearn is currently with

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Jed Hoyer Speaks: Brown, Steele, Cabrera, Bullpen Woes, Homer Troubles, More - Bleacher NationChicago 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.

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Paul Skenes loses command again just as Pirates had reason for hopeFor one start, it looked like Paul Skenes had finally found his way back. Then Tuesday happened. Fresh off six scoreless innings in San Diego, where his velocit

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Hoby Milner Has Found a New Home - Bleacher NationThe Mariners have signed former Cubs lefty Hoby Milner.

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Cubs Prospects Report | September 2, 2026: Hartshorn's Mammoth Blast, Cepeda's Double-Dip, More - Bleacher NationRecapping the Cubs' minor league action from Tuesday, September 1st.

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Cubs pitching is even worse than you think it isIt’s the worst in the major leagues. No joke. Details within.

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Tyrone Taylor is the Superhero vs. the Brewers (again)The Cubs bullpen was unable to stop a late flood of Brewers runs on the way to a 9-4 loss.

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Phillies suddenly flip NL Wild Card race that should put Cubs on noticeThe Chicago Cubs are suddenly looking up to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card race.

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Edward Cabrera's First Rehab Appearance as a Reliever Was a Mixed Bag - Bleacher NationWill Edward Cabrera's transition to relief work actually yield a guy on whom we can dream as a stabilizing force with dominant stuff for the later innings?

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MLB playoff picture: Where the Cubs and White Sox stand as pennant races heat upThe end of baseball's regular season is in sight after more than 130 games over five long and winding months, which means only one thing. It's time for pennant races. As the calendar shifts to September, baseball fans all around Chicagoland have a lot to be excited for, with both the Cubs and White Sox well-positioned to play into October.

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Pirates make one thing clear with wild win that should have been a lossThere are plenty of reasons to doubt the Pittsburgh Pirates’ chances of completing a September miracle. But Tuesday night showed there’s at least one reason not

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Serious Bullpen Concerns, Needing Elite Defense, Swanson, Cepeda, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationBecause coming back in the division has felt like an extreme long-shot for a while now, the loss, itself, is slightly less of a concern to me than how the Cubs lost last night.

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Jeff Passan's oddly timed Cubs jab makes his tired routine even harder to defendThe 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

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Josiah Hartshorn Has Cleared the Building - Bleacher NationCubs outfield prospect Josiah Hartshorn continues to dominate a High-A in his pro debut season (out of high school).

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MLB Players Expect LockoutMany around majors preparing for 'lengthy' work stoppage (ESPN)

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Brewers 9, Cubs 4: Another bullpen meltdown. The culprits: Palencia, Zeferjahn, Thielbar, FergusonThis photo sums up this game.

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Forgotten piece of Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong trade signs last-minute deal with RangersVeteran 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.

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Cubs' latest defensive achievement solidifies their place in recent MLB historyThe Chicago Cubs have established their identity as an elite defensive team, riding that strength to some historic numbers in the process.

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MLB News Outside The Confines: The Angels are soldThe Angels were sold for a record $4 billion. A Red Sox announcer and Ketel Marte apologize. And other MLB news.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 2Happy Birthday, Christian Bethancourt!

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4 formidable foes who could put Cubs’ playoff dreams on ice in SeptemberThe Chicago Cubs are looking up in the National League Central standings and are in a crowded NL wild card race, leaving work to do in the season's final weeks.

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5 Pirates with the most to gain during the final month of the 2026 seasonFor a Pittsburgh Pirates team still hanging onto whatever remains of its postseason hopes, September is supposed to be about winning games. But it will also be

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Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 9, Cubs 4 - September 1, 2026 - Bleacher NationBlunders in the 6th inning sank the Cubs.

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Nico Hoerner Flashing a Little Dansby Swanson Up the Middle - Bleacher NationTonight, Nico Hoerner showed off a little bit of that Dansby Swanson glove, robbing Christian Yelich of a hit.

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Who will save the bullpen?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is going to step up in the bullpen.

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Bryce Harper goes 4-for-4 as the @Phillies win their 6th straight game!

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs as South Bend cruises to 8-4 winSouth Bend and Knoxville both win. Edward Cabrera makes a rehab appearance with Iowa.

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Christian Yelich and Joey Ortiz homer as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-4CHICAGO (AP) - Christian Yelich capped Milwaukee's four-run sixth inning with a tiebreaking two-run homer, helping the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to restore its eight-game lead in the NL Central over Chicago, bouncing back nicely after losing 17-3 to the Cubs in the opener of the four-game [...]

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Brewers Collide in Outfield

All three players stay in after scary moment on pop fly

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Alex Bregman is making Red Sox fans look foolish for their Caleb Durbin victory lapsWhen Alex Bregman was going through his struggles during the first-half of the season, the trope that the Chicago Cubs were hoping would come true is that he's

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Devers 3-Run HR on Skenes 😯

Pirates ace's ERA climbing past 4 after Giants tee off in 2nd inning

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Tyrone Taylor has given Cubs' Craig Counsell another secret weapon since the deadlineTyrone Taylor hit a huge home run against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, but the Chicago Cubs outfielder has quietly been dominant since the trade deadline.

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Cubs vs. Brewers Tuesday 9/1 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates’ September schedule gives them one last gasp in NL Wild Card chaseWith the Pirates staring down the final month of the season and sitting four games below .500, a playoff berth seems to be something of an impossibility, but a

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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The Cubs September Callups Have Arrived - Bleacher NationThe Cubs have added a pitcher and a hitter to their active roster.

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Cubs roster moves: B.J. Murray and Tyler Ferguson addedThe MLB roster limit expands by two today, and here are the Cubs’ two new players.

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Cubs start September call-ups with return of forgotten reliever squeezed out beforeWith rosters expanding, the Chicago Cubs have added infielder BJ Murray and relief pitcher Tyler Ferguson to the active roster.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

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Out of Nowhere, the Angels Have Been Sold (UPDATE: And the Price Tag is a Whopper) - Bleacher NationStan Kroenke is buying the Los Angeles Angels.

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Hoby Milner lands on his feet after Cubs' DFA, signs with a long-shot playoff hopefulThe Seattle Mariners signed veteran left-hander Hoby Milner to a minor-league deal after the Chicago Cubs designated him for assignment over the weekend.

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Some thoughts on home run records in the age of position players pitchingThey all count just the same.

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Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they shouldIf Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian Bethancourt probably

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VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?Will the Bucs get back their biggest bat?

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You Couldn't Possibly Remember Every Crazy Thing That Has Happened to the Cubs This Year - Bleacher NationEvery season has its narratives or milestones or memorable moments (both good and bad), but I think it's fair to say the 2026 Chicago Cubs have been ESPECIALLY insane.

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SB Nation Reacts survey: Where will the Cubs wind up this year?Your best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Another Dominant Night from Clay Holmes, the Current Cubs Ace - Bleacher NationClay Holmes is, without much question, the Chicago Cubs' current ace.

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About the Position Player Pitching Thing Last Night - Bleacher NationIt was within the rules. It was smart. And I hated it.

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Tyrone Taylor is the Superhero vs. the BrewersThe Cubs cap an historic month with a 17-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Cubs promote BJ Murray but Javier Assad's September roster wait has simple explanationThe Chicago Cubs have begun September call-ups by promoting BJ Murray, but Javier Assad's time won't come just yet.

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The Cubs' Homer Explosion Set Two Records Last Night - Bleacher NationTyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman again, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto, and Alex Bregman again.

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Cubs get ominous Shelby Miller update after comeback started feeling too good to be trueShelby Miller has been turned heads over the past month during his minor-league rehab assignment, flashing signs of potentially being the swing-and-miss relief

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Cubs 17, Brewers 3: Alex Bregman’s 3 HR lead a franchise record 9-HR barrageThe Cubs smashed baseballs all over Wrigley Field and crushed the division-leading Brewers.

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Taylor's Arrival, Pitch-Tipping, Steele, Bregman, Ramirez, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationCan I just say that Tyrone Taylor has been outstanding so far with the Cubs?

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 17, Brewers 3 - August 31, 2026 - Bleacher NationI'm not sure tonight's series opener could have gone better for the Cubs. Every time the Cubs' offense explodes, it's fun to watch. When it's against the

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Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Unload on the Brewers - Bleacher NationThe Cubs kicked off a critical series against the Brewers in the loudest possible way, lighting the Brewers up for 17 runs.

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Ketel Marte controversy shows why Pirates had to draw a line with Carmen MlodzinskiKetel Marte’s ongoing drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks is far messier than anything the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced with Carmen Mlodzinski earlier this se

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Cubs get hopeful Justin Steele update with playoff clock becoming impossible to ignoreAt long last, Justin Steele is starting a minor-league rehab assignment. Marquee Sports Network's Taylor McGregor confirmed that Steele's rehab assignment will

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Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Kelly, ImanagaPete Crow-Armstrong enjoys the flight of one of his five home runs this weekend, but it wasn’t enough to win the series against the Reds.

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Pirates could gain a major September advantage as Cardinals lose JJ WetherholtThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half waiting for something — anything — to break their way in the National League Wild Card race. Finally,

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Historic Alex Bregman, Pete Crow Armstrong August sends Brewers a playoff warningAlex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong capped off a historic August during the Chicago Cubs' route of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs affiliates change their name?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the minor league affiliates need a re-brand.

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Alex Bregman hits 3 home runs and Cubs set team record with 9 in 17-3 rout of BrewersAlex Bregman hit three of Chicago's franchise-record nine home runs and the Cubs wrapped up their August power display with a 17-3 blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

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Cubs Set Franchise HR Record 😮

Bregman leads Chicago with 3-homer performance in offensive onslaught

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Alex Bregman's 10th Home Run of the Month Extends the Cubs' Lead - Bleacher NationAfter seeing teammates Tyrone Taylor and Nico Hoerner leave the yard in the first inning, Alex Bregman decided to join in on the fun, sending his 10th home

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Justin Steele ... Coming Soon to a Corn Field Near You! - Bleacher NationAccording to Taylor McGregor, Justin Steele - the Man himself - is getting very close to making his long-awaited return for the Chicago Cubs.

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The Cubs Just Hit Back-to-Back Home Runs for the Second Time Tonight! - Bleacher NationThe Cubs just won't stop hitting home runs! They've now scored eight runs against Kyle Harrison in the first four innings. Their 58 home runs in the month of

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Cubs' 6th HR of Game 😳

Absolutely teeing off on Kyle Harrison through 4 innings

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Former Cubs prospect becoming unlikely hero for Blue Jays' AL Wild Card pushFormer Chicago Cubs prospect Brett Bateman is suddenly sparking the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff push.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Monday 8/31, 6:40 CTHere we go.

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Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekendGriffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.

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Pirates’ Jared Jones rotation shuffle creates intriguing opening for September auditionThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to give Jared Jones an extra day before his next start looks like routine workload management on the surface. In September, tho

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Cubs face Brewers' reality check after Reds series loss reshapes NL Wild Card conversationThe Chicago Cubs have lost three consecutive series, and suddenly, the NL Wild Card race is tighter than it once was.

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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Brewers series previewThe Cubs end August and begin September with a key four-game set against the NL Central leaders.

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Elly Back in Reds LineupDe La Cruz serving as DH after exiting Sunday's game with quad tightness

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Cubs Utility Prospect BJ Murray Reportedly Getting the Call to the Big Leagues - Bleacher NationA new face could be on his way up to the Cubs.

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Cubs prospect reportedly set for promotion with timing that could hint at September call-upThe Chicago Cubs are reportedly calling up infield prospect BJ Murray, but the hope is that the report is a day early.

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Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Clay HolmesHere’s who was hot and not for the Cubs over the past week.

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Shota Imanaga's Home Run Troubles Bite the Cubs Yet Again - Bleacher NationMultiple home runs allowed stings bad enough in August. In late-September or October? You truly and completely cannot tolerate it.

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Cubs Prospects Report | August 31, 2026: Assad Solid, Knoxville Rolls, More - Bleacher NationRecapping the Cubs' minor league action from Sunday, August 30.

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Okay, Here We Go: Cubs vs Brewers - Pitching Matchups, What's at Stake, Who's Hot, Broadcast Info, More - Bleacher NationCubs vs Brewers - This is definitely not how I wanted to head into this series. But it still matters. A lot.

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Red Sox replay controversy against Yankees should look painfully familiar to Pirates fansPittsburgh Pirates fans watching the replay controversy that helped send Sunday’s Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game off the rails might have experienced a li

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Shota Imanaga could soon share same fate as a forgotten member of the 2016 CubsShota Imanaga was hit hard on Sunday, causing many to wonder if, like Jason Hammel a decade ago, the Chicago Cubs could leave him off a postseason roster.

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the RedsThe Reds outslug the Cubs once again and take the series with 7-5 win.

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Konnor Griffin’s first rehab game starts the clock on an important Pirates decisionKonnor Griffin’s first minor league rehab game didn’t produce much worth dissecting in the box score. What mattered far more was how the Pittsburgh Pirates used

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Cubs close the loop on bizarre Hoby Milner roster saga with quiet updateHoby Milner's tenure with the Chicago Cubs is now over as the Cubs have released the veteran left-hander.

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Crow-Armstrong hits 2 more HRs, but Cubs' pitching falters as Reds win, 7-5, to take three-game seriesPete Crow-Armstrong is as hot as a hitter can possibly be right now, making him the odds-on favorite to win the National League MVP award as the regular season heads into its final month. But for as many homers as Crow-Armstrong is hitting, the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff can't seem to stop opponents from doing the same.

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PCA Can Almost Do It All, Wild Card Race, Home Run Problems, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationAt least Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to amaze.

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Reds 7, Cubs 5: Here we go with Shōta Imanaga and the home runs againThe Cubs left-hander just gives up way too many long balls.

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Sosa Called PCA's 3-HR Game 😮Cubs legend told Pete he would hit 3 dingers Saturday vs. Reds

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Alex Bregman's Cubs turnaround deserves Silver Slugger recognition but Dodgers may spoil itAlex Bregman's huge second half has the Chicago Cubs third baseman in the Silver Slugger conversation as the regular season enters its final month.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 31Jimmy Lavender was the first Cub to throw a no-hitter in the Modern Era.

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MLB News Outside The Confines: It’s Yankees-Red Sox seasonBoston and the Yankees have bad blood if you can believe it. Curaçao wins the LL World Series. And other MLB News.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Brandon Lowe's breakout is making his Pirates fate painfully obviousSuddenly, he's good at everything.

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3 likely Cubs September call-ups and 2 dream promotions fans want to seeDespite the appeal of moving up top prospects, the Chicago Cubs' September call-ups will likely be tied to keeping fresh arms in the bullpen.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?The Bucs former top pick hasn’t been playing well and is now injured.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong ... and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationI hope all of you had the chance to watch yesterday's game. It was one of those 'where were you when' type games, as Pete Crow-Armstrong surged ahead in the NL MVP race with his first career three home run game.

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Enhanced Box Score: Reds 7, Cubs 5 - August 30, 2026 - Bleacher NationA gut-punch loss, especially with it being the third-straight series the Cubs have dropped. Not to mention, this bad stretch of ball has come before a series against the Brewers, which now feels 1,000-percent must-win or must-sweep at this point.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shell Shuckers, 12-2The Smokies notched the only win today. The Pelicans blew a huge lead to lose.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Cubs' 2026 success looks even better when remembering the Frank Schwindel eraFrank Schwindel is certainly a Chicago Cubs' folk hero, but there's a larger point about his tenure with the team and where the Cubs are now.

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Cubs vs. Reds Sunday 8/30 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 8/30, 6:20 CTThe Cubs go for the series win.

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Endy Rodríguez’s Pirates future suddenly looks painfully uncertainThe Pittsburgh Pirates catching situation has been extremely tough this year. We saw Joey Bart's place discipline regress dramatically, before a lengthy IL stin

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Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Cubs vs. Reds NBC Sunday Night Baseball BingoPlay along during tonight’s game!

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew LiberatoreThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Cubs News: Hoby Milner decision, former first round pick released, Sammy Sosa calls Pete Crow-Armstrong's huge gameThe Chicago Cubs designated Hoby Milner for assignment, released Ed Howard and Sammy Sosa predicted Pete Crow-Armstrong's three-homer game on Saturday.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is the fourth Cub to have a three-homer game and cycle in the same seasonThe Cubs center fielder is having a monster year.

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Cubs may have uphill battle to keep Clay Holmes after latest MLB insider intelClay Holmes has been a success for the Chicago Cubs since the trade deadline, and that could make him too expensive for the Cubs this offseason.

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the RedsThe Cubs pound the Reds behind six homers, including three from PCA.

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Cubs could benefit from MLB's latest CBA proposal and Jed Hoyer likely knows it MLB's latest CBA proposal is designed to create a free agency frenzy, and Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs may prefer that.

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Chicago Cubs news — Busch, Ramirez, Thornton, SuzukiMichael Busch crushes a two-run home run Friday, but a bullpen meltdown resulted in a 10-8 loss to the Reds.

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3 aging Cubs prospects approaching last chance to make roster as September call-ups loomRecent painful series losses aside, the Cubs are wrapping up the month of August in strong position to make it to the postseason. September will be their final

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Pirates’ three-error nightmare exposes a season-long flaw they can’t keep dismissingThe Pittsburgh Pirates somehow escaped one of the ugliest defensive sequences of their season Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals having allowed only one r

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PCA Betting Fave For MVP 👀3-homer game boosts Cubs star's odds over Ohtani. Full lines on FanDuel 📲

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa hits 3 HR to beat OmahaWins for Iowa, South Bend and Myrtle Beach. The Smokies blow the game in the ninth.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong homers 3 times as the Chicago Cubs pound the Cincinnati Reds 17-5Pete Crow-Armstrong homered three times and drove in six runs, helping the Cubs beat Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 on Saturday.

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Cubs watched one trade deadline target get away and he's been dominant sinceIt's hard to be too upset about how the Chicago Cubs' trade deadline went down. Before time was up, Jed Hoyer overhauled the team's greatest weakness, first add

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PCA'S 3RD HR OF DAY 🤯

First three homer game of his career