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Saturday, May 9, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/8/26): Cubs 7, Rangers 1 – Another 10-Game Streak

The Cubs did not skip a beat in the first game of their road swing, beating the Rangers easily by building a big advantage in the middle innings and coasting to a 10th consecutive victory. It was...

Rangers and Cubs, heading in opposite directions, face off in Texas

The Chicago Cubs boast a pair of 10-game winning streaks during a 23-game span this season.,Fresh off opening a nine-game road trip with a lopsided vi

Chicago Cubs have two 10-game winning streaks in one season for the first time since 1935

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Make it 10 wins in a row for the Chicago Cubs again. That's twice in one season — for the first time in nine decades. Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games,...

Cubs win 10 in a row, again, in first since 1935

Make it 10 wins in a row for the Chicago Cubs again. That's twice in one season -- for the first time in nine decades.

Friday, May 8, 2026
Cubs accomplish exceedingly rare feat with second 10-game win streak of 2026 season

With their blowout win over the Rangers on Friday, the Cubs accomplished a feat not seen in the big leagues since 1955

The Cubs' continue to prove themselves to be the real deal after notching their 10th win in a row, again

The NL Central might really be locked up tight if the Chicago Cubs never lose again.

Cubs extend winning streak to 10 with triumph over Rangers

Seiya Suzuki belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch added a three-run double, fueling the red-hot Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Range

Enhanced Box Sore: Cubs 7, Rangers 1 – May 8, 2026

The Chicago Cubs now have TWO 10-game winning streaks this season, which is two more than any team in baseball. They’re 20-3 over their last 23 games and continue to steamroll their opponents....

Cubs beat the Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday...

Ten, again! Brown sets the tone as Cubs stretch win streak to double-digits
Cubs activate Roberts; Harvey has injury setback

The Cubs reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list Friday, the same day manager Craig Counsell said reliever Hunter Harvey had a setback in his recovery from right triceps...

Seiya Suzuki Blasts Two-run Homer in Texas

The Cubs are hot. Seiya Suzuki just gave them a little breathing room with a two-run blast to left-center. A smooth swing that left no doubt once it left the bat. Cubs lead 3-0 in the 4th. Seiya...

Why Kumar Rocker's white sleeves as pitcher led to MLB delay in Rangers-Cubs

This is a different kind of delay.

Cubs activate Roberts, shut down Harvey in latest wave of 'pen updates
Cubs RP Hunter Harvey Suffers Stress Reaction Near Triceps, Shut Down 4 More Weeks

It seems like not a day goes by without news of another Cubs pitching injury, or re-injury as the case may be. It’s like a hat on a hat, except the hats are physical maladies. Righty reliever...

The Never-Ending Story: Hunter Harvey Suffers a Setback, Will Be Shut Down Again

Well, what did you expect, a full three DAYS without bad Cubs pitcher injury news? Nah, nah, nah. That’s not how it works around here, my friends. Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey, who was...

Cubs Reinstate Ethan Roberts from IL, Option Gavin Hollowell

The Cubs made a small move ahead of their series with the Rangers, the details of which are below. Ethan Roberts has been out for a while after suffering a cut to his right middle finger when a...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Michael Conforto Starting Again, Batting Second

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs just had one of the best homestands in recent memory. In fact, it literally could not have gone any better. They went 7-0 against the Diamondbacks and Reds, extending their...

Another Bullpen Reinforcement Is Here: Cubs Activate Ethan Roberts Off the IL

Ethan Roberts is not Hunter Harvey or Caleb Thielbar, but he is one rung up in terms of expected production from Gavin Hollowell. So now that he’s healthy, the Cubs are activating Roberts, and...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/8/26): Conforto DH, Kelly Catching, Brown Starting

We all know about the Cubs’ ongoing streaks, so I don’t need to remind you that they’ve won nine games in a row and 19 of 22. Or that they’ve won 15 straight at Wrigley, which doesn’t matter now...

Mets reportedly in trade talks with Cubs regarding ace Freddy Peralta amid nightmare season

The Mets are off to one of the worst starts in the entire league. This is already raising questions regarding potential trades. It has been reported that New York is already taking calls regarding...

Cubs Have Reportedly Talked to Mets About Freddy Peralta Trade

The Cubs are the hottest team in baseball, riding a nine-game win streak that closely followed a 10-game run to push them into a tie for the best record in baseball. The Mets were steamrolled as...

‘This Week in Baseball’ is Loving on the Chicago Cubs

When I was a kid, ‘This Week in Baseball’ was such a fun way for me to catch up on the doings around the league at a time when I was otherwise limited to (1) the box scores in the newspaper and/or...

Cubs Have Reportedly Asked Mets About Freddy Peralta

The Cubs, with starters Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele all on the injured list (and Horton done for the season), have inquired with the struggling Mets about the potential...

The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Reds, Imanaga Emerges as Team’s Ace, Happy Birthday Baseball America

“On we sweep with threshing oar. Our only goal will be the western shore.” – Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin Try to listen to today’s opening song in lossless format. See what I did there? No...

REPORT: The Cubs Have Talked to the Mets About a Freddy Peralta Trade

“There’s always talk between teams,” Cubs President Jed Hoyer said this week to The Athletic. “But in general, trades of significance are pretty rare early in the year. And I don’t think that’s...

Cubs Stock Watch: Examining Trends During Historic Stretch

The Chicago Cubs cannot be stopped right now. Especially at Wrigley Field. The Cubs put the finishing touches on a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds Thursday afternoon, turning in their...

Cubs make trade inquiry with Mets for Freddy Pertalta for potential genius move

This would be a brilliant trade for the Cubs to make.

We Hoped Shota Imanaga Could Bounce Back to His 2024 Form, But He Hasn’t … He’s Been Even Better

The Cubs’ offense – and the Reds’ mistakes – would’ve made it such that Shota Imanaga didn’t have to spin up another gem yesterday, but he did it all the same. Over six innings of one-run ball,...

Everything is Bigger in Texas? Does That Include the Cubs Winning Streak?

Cubs vs Rangers — After an extremely successful 7-0 homestand, the Chicago Cubs are headed out on the road. The trip starts with a layover in Texas for three games against the Rangers and...

Shōta Imanaga Finding More Success, Leading MLB in Whiffs by Avoiding Zone

Things got so bad for Shōta Imanaga last season that the Cubs couldn’t trust him to pitch in a decisive postseason game against the Brewers. More than a few even questioned the team’s decision to...

Has Michael Conforto Sneakily Been One of the Most Valuable Players in Baseball?

What a bounce-back year so far for Chicago Cubs reserve outfielder Michael Conforto, eh? After a rough season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Conforto was not going to find a starting job out there...

Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers – Series Preview (May 8-10): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs’ (26-12) tear continued with a sweep of the Reds at Wrigley Field that brought their win streak to nine games. The series featured tons of drama with three consecutive walk-off victories,...

Cubs Prospects Report | May 8th, 2026: South Bend Wins Big & Myrtle Beach Completes Epic Comeback

There were some highs and lows for the Cubs‘ minor league squads on Thursday. The Iowa Cubs and Knoxville Smokies both struggled at the plate in close, low-scoring losses. On the flip side, South...

The Cubs could retain the lead in the NL Central all season long

The Chicago Cubs currently hold the top-spot in the National League Central, and it might stay that way all season long.

Chicago Cubs Acquire Righty Tyler Ferguson from the A’s

Like Doug Nikhazy and Luis Peralta before him, the Chicago Cubs have grabbed pitcher Tyler Ferguson and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa as additional depth. The Cubs sent cash to the A’s for...

Deep, balanced lineup a winning formula for Cubs
Quantifying Hope: Streak Has Cubs Near 90% Playoff Odds

When we checked in last week, the Cubs’ playoff odds were around 75% as they headed into a weekend series against the Diamondbacks. Seven wins later, things have changed just a little bit. They’re...

Multiple Impressive Streaks, Brown as a Starter, Wiggins Update, Wright Injury, and Other Cubs Bullets

The next time the Cubs lose, it’s gonna feel really weird. I haven’t had a lot of practice over the last month … Winning 15 in a row at Wrigley Field is truly wild, though I suppose if you’re...

Six teams that can take down the Dodgers -- and a ...

We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.

Son Ranto Show: These Boots are Made for Walk-Offs

The Cubs keep winning at Wrigley in Walk-Off Fashion as the sweep the D’Bags and Reds. Comedian Billy Devore of “The New Nasty Boys” joins us so we can rub it in his F’n face. Brought to you by...

Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers

The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games.,The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, must

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Finish Up the Four-Game Sweep

That was a mighty bad week for the Reds. When your only consolation is that, at least in the series finale you didn’t get walked off in heartbreaking fashion, then you are probably feeling pretty...

Cubs being mentioned as landing spot for Phillies flame-thrower who will probably be traded

Can the Cubs finish this one out?

Cubs trade pitch lands nine-year veteran, but it would be a disaster

The Cubs should stay away from this.

Podcast: Cubs continue winning ways at Wrigley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
MLB roundup: Cubs sweep Reds for 15th straight home win

Shota Imanaga struck out 10 across six innings as the Chicago Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory on Thursday

Conforto, Imanaga power the Cubs to an 8-3 win over Reds, extending their winning streak to 9 games

Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the...

Ben Brown, Not Javier Assad, Will Start Tomorrow, and I Think That’s Actually the Right Call

Every second I’ve spent thinking about Ben Brown starting tomorrow in Texas has brought to mind images of Lucy holding the football for Charlie Brown. Surely, this time, she’ll let Brown succeed …...

Cubs Acquire RHP Tyler Ferguson from A’s for Cash

The Cubs made yet another pitching acquisition on Thursday, acquiring righty Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. Ferguson was designated for assignment yesterday...

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