Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros - April 23, 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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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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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.

Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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.

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

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Astros' Yordan Alvarez has compelling MVP case but surging Tigers could flip debateYordan Alvarez is still the frontrunner for AL MVP, but Dillon Dingler, leading a surging Tigers team, is making it a real race.

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

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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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Jim Crane may have saved Astros from Dana Brown's latest pitching staff whiffThere are a lot of things worth criticizing about the Houston Astros' 2026 trade deadline. The annual feeding frenzy was a mostly quiet affair for the Astros, w

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.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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.

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.

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Astros turn to former Cubs slugging prospect to solve elusive roster needThe Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, hoping to address an elusive need.

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

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.

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.

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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Astros rumors have Houston circling former Angels slugger after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Houston Astros missed on Austin Hays, who promptly homered against them. Now Houston's reportedly circling Jorge Soler and maybe Rob Refsnyder instead.

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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.

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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!

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.

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

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.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

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

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Astros' surge suddenly adds importance to Carlos Correa's recovery no one is buyingCarlos Correa believes that he can return to help the Houston Astros down the stretch of the 2026 season. The Astros' surge has helped fuel the dream. Entering

Cubs vs. Royals Sunday 8/9 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the RoyalsThe Cubs fall behind early in Kansas City and are unable to dig out in a 6-3 loss.

Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Sunday 8/9, 1:10 CTThe Cubs once again go for the series win.

Ian Happ's slump may have finally answered biggest question about Cubs futureLongtime Chicago Cubs veteran Ian Happ has been mired in one of the worst slumps of his career - and it has to be a factor when considering his future.

Royals 6, Cubs 3: Clay Holmes struggles in Cubs debutThe newest Cubs starter had a clunker.

Leaked Cubs Tarik Skubal trade plans prove Dodgers were always the answerThe Chicago Cubs and Jed Hoyer were willing to do what it took to land Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline - but it wasn't enough to put together a blockbuster.

Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, PCA, Suzuki, RamirezKevin Gausman shined in his first start for the Cubs, having allowed just four hits in seven innings, to take the series lead over Kansas City.

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Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the CubsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Royals made Clay Holmes' debut with the Chicago Cubs a forgettable affair Saturday night, hammering him for four runs in his return from the injured list, while Jac Calgianone helped to power Kansas City to a 6-3 victory. Caglianone hit two homers, two doubles and finished with four RBIs [...]

3 teams that could poach Carter Hawkins away from the Cubs during the offseasonSeveral MLB teams could make changes atop their baseball operations departments this winter and Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins could be a top candidate.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop Lookouts, 9-4Iowa gets embarrassed, but Daniel Palencia has a good outing. The Smokies blow past Chattanooga.

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CTThe Cubs go for their sixth straight win.

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

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Cubs' bullpen crunch could solve itself with Caleb Thielbar fear hiding in plain sightWe're reaching the end of the line.

Cubs roster move: Clay Holmes added, Braxton Garrett optionedThe Cubs have added Saturday’s starter to the active roster.

SB Nation Reacts: Here’s your final grade for the Cubs Trade Deadline movesVoters in the survey gave Jed Hoyer high marks for his deadline deals.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the RoyalsThe Cubs center fielder just keeps making things happen.

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Cubs bring win streak into game against the RoyalsChicago Cubs (68-49, second in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (48-69, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Clay Holmes (0-0); Royals: Seth Lugo (4-7, 4.41 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -170, Royals +149; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs [...]

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

Cubs 6, Royals 4: Welcome to the North Siders, Kevin GausmanThe Cubs got exactly what they thought they were getting when they made the deal for the right-hander.

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Clay Holmes was quietly helping Cubs succeed long before getting traded to the team last weekNew Chicago Cubs right-hander Clay Holmes worked closely with Ben Brown last offseason, helping him expand an arsenal that's fueled his breakout 2026 campaign.

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, ImanagaPCA celebrates his game-winning run Thursday against Toronto, capping a remarkable two games by the MVP candidate.

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Astros' continued trend hints Dana Brown could suffer similar fate as James ClickThe Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.

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1 Cubs prospect not named Kevin Alcantara who survived the trade deadline, but will be gone by Opening Day 2027James Triantos recently made his MLB debut, but given the roster construction of the Chicago Cubs, it's hard to envision a path to an everyday role in 2027.

Cubs Prospects Report | August 7, 2026: Iowa Loses Late, Hartshorn Produces, Another Rainout, More - Bleacher NationRecapping the Cubs minor league action from Thursday, August 6.

Gausman and Holmes Debut - Cubs vs Royals Series Preview - Bleacher NationCubs vs Royals - The Cubs, fresh off a three-game sweep of the Dodgers and a comeback win over the Blue Jays, are headed to Kansas City to face the Royals.

BREAKING: Hunter Greene to Undergo Right Elbow Surgery - Bleacher NationReds POBO Nick Krall announced on Friday that Greene will undergo elbow surgery, although we won't know the exact type of surgery until the time of the operation.

What a Debut from Kevin Gausman! Cubs 6, Royals 4 - August 7, 2026 - Bleacher NationThere should be absolutely no surprise - or debate - on the Ankin Law "Making it Personal" Player of the Game tonight. That honor goes directly and

Alex Bregman Is Chasing Less, Attacking More, and the Results Are Finally Following - Bleacher NationAlex Bregman got his moment yesterday, but the stats have been trending back up for a while.