Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers - August 19, 2025

Pirates 4, Cubs 3: Matthew Boyd deserved betterAnd Miguel Amaya homered for the first time since Aug. 9, but it wasn’t enough.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa closes out home schedule with 2-1 winJordan Nwogu, Kohl Franklin lead Iowa past Toledo. Knoxville loses their season finale.

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MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

Cubs have troubling Daniel Palencia red flag that makes bullpen turnaround harder to trustWhile the Cubs' ticket to the playoffs is all but punched at this point, though a tough September has left some fans panicking. Fangraphs places their odds of m

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Brandon Lowe helps the Pirates top the Cubs 4-3 in series finaleCHICAGO (AP) - Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Pittsburgh's three-run sixth inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a sweep of their weekend series. Bryan Reynolds had two hits for Pittsburgh, including an RBI single in the first.

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Brewers unable to extend winning streak in 4-3 lossDespite two home runs, the bullpen and offense fall short of extending the Brewers winning streak

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Brewers' 2024 first-round pick continues breakout season with impressive showing in Double-AThere are many reasons to be impressed by the Milwaukee Brewers' top-ranked farm system. From their high-end talent, which includes MLB's No. 1-overall prospect

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Brewers' recent scoring binge has them on the doorstep of another franchise recordIt's safe to say the Milwaukee Brewers' offense has been firing on all cylinders in the first two games of their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. In

Cubs vs. Pirates Sunday 9/13 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Sunday 9/13, 1:20 CTThe Cubs go for the series sweep.

Cubs could have perfect opportunity for front office change with Carter Hawkins in demandChicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins is once again expected to be a rising candidate for vacancies this offseason, offering a lifeline for Jed Hoyer.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the PiratesThe Cubs take advantage of a wild Pirates reliever in a 4-3 win.

Cubs aren't built to win Spencer Strider trade talks if Braves embrace creative approachThe Atlanta Braves may make Spencer Strider available in trade talks this offseason, but the Chicago Cubs should steer clear.

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Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

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“Ueck” documentary shows how Bob Uecker’s impact survives himThe new documentary offers an intimate look at the life of a Milwaukee icon

Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Imanaga, Suzuki, BuschAlex Bregman celebrates his 25th home run during a 16-hit Cubs barrage, supporting Shota Imanaga’s good outing, in a 12-2 win over the Pirates.

Predicting the Cubs' next generation of Silver Slugger winners at every positionPete Crow-Armstrong is clear silver slugger candidate over the next decade for the Chicago Cubs, are there others?

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How Kyle Harrison's recent struggles could shake up Brewers' postseason rotationThe Milwaukee Brewers are officially headed to the postseason. Pat Murphy's squad solidified a playoff berth on Friday night with an emphatic 20-0 win over thei

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Brewers clobber their way past Reds again 13-9Garrett Mitchell had four hits and four RBIs as the Brewers offense continues to pummel the Reds

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa falls short to Toledo, 9-7Both Iowa and Knoxville lost today.

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Cubs 4, Pirates 3: The hit batsmen just kept on comingThe Cubs’ winning two-run rally came on walks and hit batters. Whatever it takes!

The 2026 Brewers' latest accomplishment puts them in a tier above any other team in franchise historyThe Milwaukee Brewers kicked off their penultimate home series of the 2026 regular season with an emphatic defeat of their division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds.

Cubs get closure on Phil Maton's season but not the headache that comes with itPhil Maton won't be back with the Chicago Cubs this season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery.

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Cubs rally with 2 runs in 8th on walk, hit batter with bases loaded, top Pirates 4-3Alex Bregman scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning when Gregory Soto hit Nico Hoerner with a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday.

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William Contreras breaks improbable Brewers franchise record due to iron-man mentality Since arriving in Milwaukee, William Contreras has been an iron man for the Brewers. The catcher appeared in 141 games during his first season in Milwaukee in 2

Now is when Cubs need Alex Bregman most and history suggests he'll deliverAlex Bregman has flipped the script on his first season with the Chicago Cubs, priming him to lead the offense in the season's closing weeks and into October.

Cubs roster move: Edward Cabrera activated, Trent Thornton to injured listThe Cubs are making a bullpen change.

Brewers make MLB history after Friday night rout of NL Central rival RedsSay what you will about their lack of home runs, the Milwaukee Brewers know how to score runs. Aiding their case for a deep postseason run, which starts with th

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Saturday 9/12, 1:20 CTThe Cubs go for the series win.

Cubs vs. Pirates Saturday 9/12 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the PiratesThe Friendly Confines revive Cub bats and they beat the Pirates 12-2.

Brewers' Logan Henderson closing in on unfathomable record to start MLB careerThe Milwaukee Brewers are reaping the benefits of their excellent pitching development department once again, as 24-year-old rookie right-hander Logan Henderson

Cubs Rumors: Matt Shaw could hold the answer to their biggest offseason needThe offseason hasn't even started and Matt Shaw has already found himself in Chicago Cubs trade rumors.

Chicago Cubs news — Conforto, PCA, BregmanMichael Conforto’s late two-run double against the Brewers made the 8-6 final seem much closer than it was in the Cubs’ loss Wednesday .

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MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

Cubs' bullpen fiasco could prompt them to get uncomfortable in Adrian Morejon pursuitSan Diego Padres southpaw Adrian Morejon is set to hit free agency at season's end and Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs need to have him at the top of their list.

Youngest and oldest Silver Slugger Winners in Cubs HistoryA look at the youngest and oldest Chicago Cubs players to win the Louisville Silver Slugger during their time with the team.

Brewers put exclamation point on postseason clinch with dominant win over RedsThere was a time when securing a spot in the postseason felt like an impossible feat for the Milwaukee Brewers. From the 1983 season through the 2007 campaign,

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Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skidAlex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn moves to KnoxvilleBoth Iowa and Knoxville won tonight.

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Brewers demolish Reds 20-0, clinch playoff spotBrewers post 17 runs and 20 hits in first five innings as May cruises

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Cubs reveal Dansby Swanson's return date with NL Wild Card stakes getting seriousDansby Swanson is expected to make his return to the Chicago Cubs next weekend against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Brewers Reacts Survey Results: What concerns you the most?Milwaukee is close to locking up a return to the postseason, but there are still areas for concern

Cubs promote top prospect Josiah Hartshorn, raising possibility of 2027 MLB debutThe Chicago Cubs are promoting top prospects Josiah Hartshorn and Angel Cepeda, potentially increasing their odds of making big-league debuts next season.

Cubs 12, Pirates 2: Alex Bregman’s three hits and homer lead a 16-hit attackNow you can exhale. A little, at least.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 12, Pirates 2 - September 11, 2026 - Bleacher NationIf that felt half as good for the Cubs as it did for me, the Cubs are having themselves a great evening.

Brice Turang predicted to lose Gold Glove to Cardinals’ rookie due to one incomplete statisticHistorically, second base was usually the position where you stashed your least-capable defensive infielder, especially after the advent of the shift. It was ea

The Cubs Are Currently Thumping the Pirates, Including This Shot from Alex Bregman - Bleacher NationThat's 25 homers on the year for Alex Bregman.

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Brewers' Andrew Fischer stands alone in 21st century with latest record-breaking homerWhen University of Tennessee corner infielder Andrew Fischer fell to the 20th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, most of the baseball world was left in disbelief; the

Dansby Swanson and the Cubs Have Set a Big League Return Date! - Bleacher NationDansby Swanson is coming back very soon!

Brewers to give 29-year-old rookie right-hander another opportunity in the big leaguesNavigating a 162-game season requires contributions from far more than the 26 players who start the year on the active roster. The Milwaukee Brewers, owners of

What's the actual panic level for Cubs fans with postseason fast approaching?Can this team hang with the National League's best?

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Friday 9/11, 1:20 CTThe Cubs open a set against a divisional rival.

Owen Ayers Keeps Racking Up the Huge Caught Stealing Numbers - Bleacher NationChicago Cubs catching prospect Owen Ayers has received most of his love this year for a bat breakout, but he's very good behind the plate, too.

Cubs vs. Pirates Friday 9/11 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

25 Years Later, We Remember 9/11 - Bleacher NationBecause it was in season at the time and heading down the stretch, Major League Baseball's relationship to the aftermath of 9/11 is something that has also always stuck with me.

SB Nation Reacts: Pete Crow-Armstrong will have his 40/40 seasonThe Cubs star is on the brink of history.

Time to Get Back on Track: Cubs vs Pirates Series Preview - Bleacher NationOooookay. There's no coasting to the finish line this year. Gotta win more than we lose starting now. Go Cubs.

Ooh, Angel Cepeda Reportedly ALSO Going Up to Double-A Knoxville! - Bleacher NationJosiah Hartshorn has some company going on up to Double-A Knoxville for the final week of the regular season, and then the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Shota Imanaga vs the Pirates - Bleacher NationCUBS LINEUP - The Brewers are behind us. We're back at home. There was an off-day yesterday. And we're facing the Pirates for a Friday 1:20 game at Wrigley

Power ranking potential Cubs playoff opponents, from most to least afraid ofA heated Wild Card race down the stretch means the Chicago Cubs could be facing a few different teams in the first round, but some are scarier than others.

Brandon Sproat all but solidified his postseason roster fate with shaky relief appearanceDespite the Milwaukee Brewers' front office nearly proving otherwise, not every roster move works out in baseball. It's why games are played instead of conteste

Josiah Hartshorn is Reportedly Being Promoted to Double-A! - Bleacher NationAnother huge step for top Cubs prospect Josiah Hartshorn.

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series previewThe Cubs host a divisional rival.

A Half-Game for Staying Home, Old Friend Helps, Steele's Night, Civale, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Cubs got an assist from an old friend.

5 things Cubs must change immediately to avoid NL Wild Card collapseIf the Chicago Cubs are going to avoid a NL Wild Card collapse, there are several things that need to change.

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 11Happy Birthday, Andrew Cashner!

MLB News: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Oneil Cruz, Derek Jeter, Paul SkenesPlus, Joey Votto reflects on his rookie year in broadcasting.

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Ranking the Roster: Kam Jones returns home at 19thThe first cab off the rank is a former Golden Eagle.

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Projecting the Brewers’ postseason pitching staffWith the Brewers on the verge of clinching a postseason spot, how are things falling into place?

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MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥Rating Craig Counsell's status as the skipper 📲

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Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊Ranking who's next as the regular season winds down 📲

Cubs have one roster move staring them in the face that needs to happen immediatelyOn Wednesday night, with the Chicago Cubs in the middle of a potentially improbable comeback against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth, Craig Counsell made the

How the Brewers can clinch a playoff spot, NL Central title during their series against the RedsIt's been yet another banner season in Milwaukee, with the Brewers thoroughly stomping the Cubs over the past week and change. That stretch has them in perfect

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Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati RedsBrewers host Reds for three games with playoff spot nearly locked up

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Breaking T releases Luis Lara “Luis Aura” shirtHow about another shirt for Milwaukee’s young right fielder?

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Disappointing end for South BendSouth Bend has a disappointing end to the season. Justin Steele rehabs in Iowa. The Smokies win.

Cubs' September collapse has Craig Counsell facing questions that won't disappearCraig Counsell is once again drawing scrutiny from Chicago Cubs fans as the team flirts with a September collapse.

Cubs' magic number after Brewers sweep paints terrifying NL Wild Card pictureThe Cubs' magic number after getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers paints a picture of a team losing ground in the NL Wild Card race.

Cubs Playoff Odds: How Bad Did They Drop After This Week?How badly did the Cubs playoff odds tumble after these last few weeks of losing? Perhaps not as much as you'd think.

Brewers' upcoming pitching schedule indicates Kyle Harrison role change is comingFor much of the 2026 season, Milwaukee Brewers fans were expecting to see a formidable one-two punch of Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison atop their postseaso

Pete Crow-Armstrong has the Cubs first 10 fWAR season since 1929How high can he go?

Pete Crow-Armstrong's Monster Season Has Crossed Another Threshold - Bleacher NationPCA has crossed a threshold that not only dramatically exceeds the next-closest player in baseball this season, but also puts him up there with some of the best names in the sport.

A modest proposal to deal with the absurd number of position players pitchingIt’s getting ridiculous — and I’ve got numbers that prove the point. Here’s a way to fix it.

The Whifflessness of Daniel Palencia is as Concerning as Any Results Would Be - Bleacher NationFor a guy whose success as a late-inning reliever is fundamentally predicated on having swing-and-miss stuff, Daniel Palencia is really missing the misses.

Brewers' top prospect Jesús Made passes Jackson Chourio for Biloxi Shuckers' franchise recordMilwaukee Brewers' top prospect Jesús Made has not yet turned 20 years old, and yet he is already breaking records at the Double-A level. Made, who is not only

A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and their Wild Card competitionThe Cubs swept the Phillies at Wrigley in April. Catching them for the top wild card spot will not be as easy.

More on Dansby Swanson's Oblique Rehab Timeline - Bleacher NationI'm pretty eager to see Dansby Swanson back soon.

Cubs brought Kevin Gausman in to anchor the rotation but he's only pulled them downA clunker in his latest start has only turned up the pressure on Kevin Gausman and the Chicago Cubs, as their marquee trade deadline add continues to struggle.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Michael Conforto is the Superhero vs. the BrewersThe Cubs are unable to escape a large hole despite a late rally and get swept by the Brewers.

Brewers seeing strong early returns from two major in-season contract extensionsNearly three months into Cooper Pratt’s big-league career, which began on June 17, and roughly two and a half months into Luis Lara’s, which started a few weeks

Swept and Sad, Gausman, Counsell, PCA, Maton, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationI do not want moral victories, because it's too late in the year for those to project out into much of value. What's needed are Wins, and only Wins.

Edward Cabrera limbo could make Cubs regret Marlins trade that got away in playoffsEdward Cabrera has been a disaster in his first season with the Chicago Cubs, making Jed Hoyer's decision to walk away from a Jesus Luzardo trade look horrible.

Brewers 8, Cubs 6: In which I quibble with some Craig Counsell managerial decisionsThis loss isn’t entirely on the Cubs manager, but two decisions he made could have had a big impact.

Chicago Cubs news — Kelly, PCA, Boyd, RamirezThe Cubs star edged closer to a 40/40 season.

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Ranking the Roster: It’s baaack! The annual tradition lives on!

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Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮Getting out the crystal ball for how the Cubs can look in 2027 📲

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How the Brewers can start prepping for the postseasonThe Brewers still have work to do in the regular season, but postseason prep can start soon

4 fateful Cubs decisions that are looming very large as the 2026 season winds downAs the Chicago Cubs stumble toward the playoffs, some decisions made over the past year haven't aged well.