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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series win over the Giants, including Ben Brown’s sinker success

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb presented a tough challenge for a Chicago Cubs team looking to end its trip west with a sweep. The Cubs couldn’t get much going …

Matt Chapman, Logan Webb power Giants to victory in series finale against Cubs

SAN FRANCISCO — Two bloops, a bunt and a blast from Matt Chapman produced more runs in the fifth inning Sunday afternoon than the Giants had scored in their previous two games. Tha…

Webb sharp again, Giants beat Cubs 5-1 to avoid series sweep

Logan Webb and Caleb Kilian combined on a seven-hitter and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Matt Chapman homered and drove in t…

Giants fall to Cubs as Javier Assad beats San Francisco for second time in a week

SAN FRANCISCO — With a full week, instead of just a few minutes, to prepare this time around, the Giants didn’t find any more success against Javier Assad. Assad, who blanked San F…

Giants put historic thumping on Cubs in second straight scoring barrage

CHICAGO — It would be hard to say life is grand for the Giants, who still reside far closer to the Rockies in the standings than any other team, but it has begun to feel like it at…

Cubs in unfamiliar territory after deflating extra-inning loss to Athletics

After Wednesday's loss, the Cubs became the first team in MLB history to drop eight straight games at home after previously winning 15 straight at home.…

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 61

Cubs bats absent in return home, lose 2-1.…

Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins

Lawrence was traded following Pittsburgh’s series sweep against Minnesota.…

Cubs host the Athletics on home losing streak

Athletics (29-31, third in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (32-29, fourth in the NL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.…

Cubs have to make this trade if they want to win NL Central, and Jed Hoyer wants to keep his job

This may be a must for Jed Hoyer.…

Giants and Cardinals could make perfect trade to win NL Central from Brewers, Cubs

This could be beneficial for both teams.…

How Chicago Cubs player Matt Shaw did in his rehab game with Iowa Cubs

Chicago Cubs player Matt Shaw went 0-for-3 during his first rehab game with the Iowa Cubs on June 2.…

Cabrera, Boyd close to returning to Cubs' rotation...

Gage Jump gets his 1st win as the Athletics beat the Cubs 2-1

Gage Jump pitched seven effective innings in his first major league win, and the Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. Nick Kurtz homered for the A's, who had lost…

Cubs BCB After Dark: What makes a successful June?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how many games do the Cubs need to win this month.…

Jump Dominant As Athletics Beat Cubs 2-1

A dominant outing from our rookie starting pitcher tonight…

How Tigers star Justin Verlander did in his rehab start in Des Moines

Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander was the star of the show at Principal Park Tuesday night making a rehab start against the Iowa Cubs.…

How to watch Cubs vs. Cardinals on Sunday Night Baseball: Start time, livestream

It's the rubber game in this edition of the Route 66 rivalry.…

Jerk drone operator caught on video harassing mama grizzly and cubs at Yellowstone — leaving tourists ‘madder than hell’

"If anybody caught [the drone operator], they'd probably have strung them up.''…

How to live stream Cubs vs Cardinals: MLB, TV channel

The St. Louis Cardinals (30-25) ended a four-game losing streak on Friday night and jumped past the Chicago Cubs (31-27) into second place in the National League Central as the tea…

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Saturday 5/30, 6:15 CT

The Cubs look to even up their series in St. Louis.…

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May 30—SPORTS ON TV Sunday, May 31 MLB BASEBALL Noon NBCSN — Toronto at Baltimore (12:15 p.m.) PEACOCK — Toronto at Baltimore (12:15 p.m.) 4 p.m. MLBN — N.Y. Yankees at Athletics (…

Pirates demote Esmerlyn Valdez, but showed promise for the future

Esmerlyn Valdez showed a glimpse of the power potential he could display in the Pirates’ outfield.…

Cubs Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs stop Indy, 8-3

South Bend blows a lead and their winning streak. Iowa and Myrtle Beach start winning streaks.…

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Friday Night

One of those weekends you circle on your calendar before the season begins will start Friday night at Busch Stadium as the St. Louis Cardinals play host to those nemesis Chicago Cu…

Cardinals promote Crooks, Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis

He has 13 homers. Crooks came up late last season and hit . in 15 games.…

Free MLB picks, predictions for Friday: Proven expert has Phillies vs. Dodgers among his best bets

SportsLine's Adam Thompson provides his best MLB bets for Friday's games…

Eight lion cubs die in Gir in a week; Gujarat govt steps up preventive measures

Forest minister Arjun Modhwadia said monitoring is being carried out by the chief minister’s office and the Prime Minister’s Office, and preventive measures, including large-scale …

Eight lion cubs die in suspected Babesia infection in Gujarat

Eight lion cubs die from suspected Babesia infection in Gujarat, prompting intensified containment and tick-removal measures by authorities.…

Man Shoots Video of Illegal Drone Harassing Grizzly and Cubs in Yellowstone

Yellowstone visitors were furious after seeing an illegal drone harassing a grizzly bear and her two cubs. “Everybody was madder than hell,” said the man……

10 unforgettable moments in Cubs-Cardinals rivalry history

The Cubs and Cardinals have provided some fantastic summer moments for over 100 years.…

‘It’s been a grind’: Chicago Cubs offense showing signs of life after salvaging series split with 7-2 win

PITTSBURGH — Chicago Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly knew the questions were coming. That’s the life of a big-league hitting coach. The Cubs’ 10-game losing streak and the lineup’s…

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend keeps rolling, beats Ft. Wayne 6-3

South Bend wins 8-straight. The other three full-season affiliates fall.…

Paul Skenes strikes out 10, including 7 of first 8 batters, but Pirates' defense falters in loss to Cubs

Skenes rebounded after back-to-back outings that didn't meet his standard; however, without much support versus Chicago on Thursday, he took another loss.…

Pirates settle for series split after shaky defense, another Happ homer

The Pittsburgh Pirates played poor defense behind Paul Skenes, and Ian Happ put the game out of reach with another home run for a 7-2 loss.…

Happ homers again and Skenes loses his 3rd straight start as the Cubs sink the Pirates 7-2

Ian Happ homered for the second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The wi…

Pirates Settle for Series Split After Shaky Defense, Another Happ Homer

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates played poor defense behind Paul Skenes, and Ian Happ put the game out of reach […] The post Pirates Settle for Series Split After Shaky Defense,…

Game #57: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today against the Cubs.…

Cubs BCB After Dark: Cubs sign Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks about the Cubs signing Aaron Bummer.…

Ian Happ leads Cubs to dominant win over Pirates to snap 10-game losing skid

The Cubs' losing skid came after the team recorded two separate 10-game winning streaks earlier in the season.…

Cubs snap 10-game losing streak as Ian Happ has 3-run homer, 5 RBIs in 10-4 win over Pirates

Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 1…

Astros record first no-hitter since 2024, which teams are disappointing so far this season & Cubs are streaking the wrong way

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman and Jolly Olive recap the Astros' no-hitter, pick the teams that have disappointed the most this season and discuss the Cu…

Why the over 8.5 is the play as struggling Cubs and Pirates starters face off in Pittsburgh today

Chicago Cubs enter today's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on a 10-game losing streak, with both starting pitchers struggling this season.…

Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s frustration growing as losing streak hits 10

Wins for the Chicago Cubs are currently in hibernation.…

Blue Jays’ Former Starter Leaves MLB After Injury Setbacks

The Toronto Blue Jays received news that their former starter has left Major League Baseball entirely, shortly after the team released him.…

Reeling Cubs see losing streak hit 10 games

Cubs' losing skid reaches 10 games as team's streaky -- and unprecedented -- season continues

Chicago improbably has three streaks of at least 10 games this season…

Cubs blown out by Pirates, lose 10th straight after authoring pair of 10-game win streaks earlier this season

Chicago has gone 2-14 since starting the 2026 campaign with a glistening 27-12 record.…

Valdez, Horwitz Lead Surge as Pirates Pound Cubs for 3rd Straight Win

PITTSBURGH — Esmerlyn Valdez and Spencer Horwitz each homered for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pounded the Chicago Cubs 12-1 at […] The post Valdez, Horwitz Lead Surge as Pirates Po…

Cubs LHP Boyd scheduled for two rehab starts

Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled to make the first of what is expected to be two rehab starts for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, the team said Tuesday. Boyd has been o…

How the Chicago Cubs discovered prized MLB prospect Pedro Ramirez

Pedro Ramirez was discovered by a scout of the Chicago Cubs when he was just 14 years old.…

The 2026 Cubs are creating echoes of 1970 and 1985

This year’s Cubs feel eerily familiar to those of us who lived through past Cubs collapses. Hoping 2026 is different.…

Chicago Cubs hoping top prospect can help stop their 9-game losing streak

The Chicago Cubs are searching for answers as their season takes a frustrating turn. A team that once appeared to be one of the best teams in MLB has suddenly found itself trapped …

Chicago Cubs update: Ethan Roberts, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner

This past week was mostly “down.”…

Cubs look to break 9-game losing streak, take on the Pirates

Chicago Cubs (29-25, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (28-26, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jordan Wicks (0-0…

Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs outslug Indianapolis, 9-7

The I-Cubs win a rare Monday game.…

Astros Pitch First No-No Since 2024

After an historic wait, the MLB no-hitter drought has come to an end. The Houston Astros pitched a combined no-hitter […]…

Cubs BCB After Dark: Should Mo Baller head down to Iowa?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what should be done about Moisés Ballesteros.…

Cubs Not Expected To Be A Suitor For Tarik Skubal

While Chicago desperately needs rotation depth, a lack of elite trade chips likely leaves the front office chasing second-tier targets while powerhouses outbid them for Detroit’s a…