San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs - April 10, 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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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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Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Padres have valuable lefty, should they keep him?Adrian Morejon will be a free agent after 2026 season.

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

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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. clears another historic hurdle in chase of Manny MachadoWhen the dust settles, many years from now, Padres fans are probably going to debate who is the greatest slugger in franchise history. Tony Gwynn will forever h

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

Padres Win 5th Straight 🔥

San Diego walks off Milwaukee to secure sweep

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FriarNotes: Padres' post-All-Star break surge powered by Merrill, Tatis, Machado, France, Rengifo...FriarNotes: Padres' post-All-Star break surge powered by Merrill, Tatis, Machado, France, Rengifo, catchers and pitchers By Bill Center Going into Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the ...

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.

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 11, 2026.

Padres Crush Brewers 11-2, Eye Afternoon SweepFriarsWatch: August 12 Edition

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.

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👀 Takes on latest firings 🧐 Assessing bubble teams 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Craig Stammen savored the Padres flipping the revenge script vs. BrewersPadres fans have seen this film plenty of times. A former Padre strolls into town and turns into Babe Ruth for a series. It happens often enough that the Padres

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

Padres beat up on Brewers en route to series winNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 12, 2026.

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’ new owners inherit the joy and agony of A.J. PrellerJosé E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are preparing to take control of the San Diego Padres, and we’re sure that they’re aware that this is nothing close to a clea

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.

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.

Padres Demolish Brewers 😵

Tatis stays red-hot after hitting HR in 11-2 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.

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Padres insider puts Ethan Salas on the doorstep of a September call-upThe conversation surrounding Ethan Salas has officially moved past the point of wishful thinking. When insider Dennis Lin says there is a “very good chance” Sa

CHC at WAS Game Highlights

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

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 10, 2026.

PCA Crushes Laser HR ⚡

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

Padres rally late to take opener, setting up key middle game of seriesFriarWatch: August 11 Edition

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.

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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Ethan Salas surging with El Paso; new players enter systemPadres minor league update - August 10

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

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Padres turn former speedster Brandon Lockridge’s best weapon against him in poetic win over BrewersIf you’re the kind of person who loves a good callback, this one arrived with a strong soundtrack. Former Padres outfielder Brandon Lockridge built his first me

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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.

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Jackson Merrill homers for third straight game to lead Padres over BrewersNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 11, 2026.

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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Joe Musgrove makes Padres return stance clear after Casey Mize, Robbie Ray tradesA.J. Preller spent the trade deadline doing what he said he would: buying innings. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta didn’t take that as permission to relax. Musgro

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.

Padres Win Series Opener ♨️

San Diego wins pitching duel against Brewers

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.

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Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 10, 2026.

Padres vs Brewers: Possible October baseball matchupFriarsWatch: August 10 Edition

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.

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Padres' improbable turnaround from MLB's worst offense revived their playoff dreamsThe Padres had MLB's worst offense through mid-June. Since then? Top 10 in nearly everything. The stars are cooking, and it's revived San Diego's playoff push.

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.

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 📲

Padres’ two youngest players hitting their strideJackson Merrill, Bradgley Rodriguez crucial to Padres success

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

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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Austin Hays delivered a storybook Padres debut hours after joining the teamWhat are the odds?

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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.

Pitching, power leads to series win for Padres over AstrosNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 10, 2026.

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.

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The forgotten piece of the Casey Mize trade could transform the Padres’ benchAdding depth where it matters most.

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

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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.

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,

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Royals 2 - August 9, 2026 - Bleacher NationFirst, it was the BABIP gods. Then it was the long ball that gave the Cubs a series-clinching win on a hot Sunday afternoon in Kansas City.

Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans not overly impressed with Trade Deadline additionsFans hope the rough debuts are anomalies for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.

Padres sign outfielder Austin Hays; option Gage WorkmanPost-deadline move upgrades roster

Tatis Moonshot HR 🌕

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Fernando Tatis Jr. DEMOLISHES a 3-run homer 😤 421 feet to the Western Metal Supply Co. building!

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Conrad busts outSouth Bend blows out Cedar Rapids. The Pelicans blow out Columbia. The Smokies blow one late.

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Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 9, 2026.

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Padres even series; Javier vs Vasquez in an early evening finaleFriarWatch: August 9 Edition

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Padres add two starters, offense still puzzlingPadres notes- August 7

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2 key injured Cubs relievers take another step toward rejoining the big-league teamInjured Chicago Cubs relievers Hoby Milner and Shelby Miller continue to progress and both could get key outs for the team down the stretch and into October.

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Happ and Amaya homer to help Boyd improve to 8-1 as the Cubs beat the Royals 10-2KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday. Alex Bregman delivered a pair of RBI singles to help the Cubs win two of three games in the series.

Cubs 10, Royals 2: The story of Matthew Boyd’s pitching and good RISP hittingThe Cubs played well on all sides of the ball Sunday and won in a blowout.

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Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Padres pounce on former All-Star Austin Hays after disastrous White Sox chapterThe Padres made a move that feels exactly like something A.J. Preller would do. Austin Hays is headed to San Diego on a major-league deal, giving the club a for

Padres Signing Austin Hays

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Outfielder Austin Hays is in agreement with the Padres on a major-league deal, source tells @TheAthletic

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