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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs White Sox (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs won a fun one last night over the White Sox at Wrigley Field. With another win tonight, the Cubs would guarantee themselves both a series win and at least a season-series...

Cubs vs. White Sox game delayed by rain

An exciting game between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox was delayed for more than an hour as heavy rain hammered the North Side of the city. The two teams were playing the second game of the...

Cubs vs. White Sox game enters rain delay

An exciting game between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox is being delayed as heavy rain is expected to hammer the North Side of the city. The two teams are playing the second game of the Crosstown...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/26): Gausman Tries to Bounce Back After Rough Second Outing

Monday’s series opener should have been a lopsided Cubs win, but that wouldn’t have been quite as exciting as the back-and-forth affair that featured yet another signature performance by Pete...

The Rundown: MVPete Powers Cubs Past White Sox, Ohtani Keeping Pace, Things Get Ugly in Wrigley Bleachers

“Now the race is on and here comes Pride up the backstretch.” – The Race is On by The Grateful Dead Pete Crow-Armstrong came into last night’s game against the White Sox hitting .128 with a .227...

Yankees reveal great Cody Bellinger injury update before Orioles series

Bellinger has been out since July 25 with a hamstring strain.

Edward Cabrera Expected to Work in Relief When He’s Ready to Return

With the Injured List move, the Chicago Cubs accomplished three things for Edward Cabrera (and themselves): (1) they are giving him another couple weeks to rest up the blister problem and try to...

Two Pieces of Extraordinary PCA Hype Content

These were both too good not to spotlight. Not that anyone is getting sick of Pete Crow-Armstrong content right now. After he put together a(nother) historic game, PCA came off the field to find...

Cubs have a big 3.5 fWAR pitching problem that could sink postseason chances

The Cubs have a great team, but there is a glaring weakness heading into October.

Hopefully Things Remain on Track for a Possible Ben Brown Return This Year

I may have missed it, but I don’t think we got an immediate update on how Ben Brown’s bullpen session at Wrigley Field went this weekend. There are still a lot of steps to go before he would be...

Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman Are Balancing the Cubs Lineup Exactly as Designed

A few years ago (oh dear god, I just checked and it was SEVEN years ago …), I published one of my favorite articles I’ve ever written here at Bleacher Nation, pointing out and lamenting the lack...

Cubs Minor League News: DSL Blue stays hot in playoff chase
Jacob Webb Showed Off Some Serious Stones in the 10th Inning Last Night

Getting through an extra-innings inning without allowing that free runner at second base to score is an ENORMOUS thing. Firstly, it’s hard to pull off, given that a groundball and a fly ball, even...

How Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong produced more WAR in 1 game than Kyle Tucker has all year

This is a wild feat for PCA that shows how incredible his August 17 performance was.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong joins just 5 players in MLB history with rare HR feat

This history for PCA is rare and incredibly interesting.

See it: Large fight breaks out in stands during Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field

A large brawl broke out in the stands between Cubs and White Sox fans Monday at Wrigley Field during the start of the Crosstown Classic. The fight broke out in the eighth inning of the game, with...

Trey Mancini Announces Retirement

Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini tells Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com that he’s decided to retire after playing in parts of eight major league seasons with the Orioles, Cubs, Astros and Angels....

Cubs among 3 iconic franchises getting comic book treatment
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs history with second straight 30-30 season as MVP résumé grows

Crow-Armstrong was electric on Monday night, recording a leadoff home run and a walkoff home run in a win over the White Sox

PCA Maintains 30/30 Vision Even When Blacked Out

The inimitable Reese Bobby taught us that “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” though he later admitted that he was high on PCP when he said it. As those who were high on PCA last night understand,...

Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong commonly goes by his initials, PCA, but teammate Nico Hoerner prefers another abbreviation.,"He's been

All Baseball Comics Opens Presale for Chicago Cubs Issue

All Baseball Comics, the official comic book partner of Major League Baseball, has opened presales today for its Chicago Cubs issue, one of three flagship titles from Zero Zero Entertainment  The...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/17/26): Cubs 7, White Sox 5 F/10 – PCA Opens, Closes Game with Bangs

The Cubs and White Sox began their series at Wrigley Field Monday night with a highly charged atmosphere, and the game did not disappoint. Pete Crow-Armstrong started the game with leadoff homer,...

MVPETE: PCA makes Cubs history with walk-off homer
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs history in walk-off win over White Sox

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong added another moment to his personal highlight reel against the Chicago White Sox, and he made some history along the way. Crow-Armstrong led off...

MLB roundup: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to start, end Cubs' win

Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night and lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 vi

PCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers

Centerfielder and MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- to lead off the game and to walk it off hours later -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the...

Podcast: From start to finish, PCA electrifies in epic Crosstown Showdown

Crosstown Classic or WS preview? | Morning Lineup

PCA secures 2nd straight 30-30 season, boosts MVP case, in epic way
Monday, August 17, 2026
Key takeaways: Cubs 7, White Sox 5
Pete Crow-Armstrong ON THE FIRST PITCH … and Then Seiya Suzuki Goes Back-to-Back!

Pete Crow-Armstrong took as little time possible announcing himself as an impact player in the Crosstown Classic. I mean, we already knew that based on his season (and the attention paid to him on...

Daniel Palencia to 60-Day IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves

I just wrapped up a semifinal win in our softball league, so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. As such, I will not wax poetic about the massive oof that is Daniel Palencia going to the 60-day IL....

After latest trip to IL, could Cabrera shift to Cubs' 'pen?
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/26): Imanaga Facing Sox

It’s a rare occasion when both Chicago baseball teams are in playoff contention, but that’s exactly what’s happening over the next three days at Wrigley. The White Sox are up by 5.5 games in the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Your New Up-the-Middle Infield Defenders

CUBS LINEUP — Get up, rub some dirt on it, and get back out there. That weekend stunk, but there’s more baseball to be played and more games to win … starting tonight with the first of three games...

Cubs make several roster moves including Dansby Swanson to IL
The Cubs Are Making a WHOLE Lot of Moves Before Tonight’s Game

We knew a little roster maneuvering was coming today, but the Cubs are actually doing a whole lot. The full rundown of moves: Dansby Swanson to the 10-day IL (oblique) Edward Cabrera to the 15-day...

Cubs Place Edward Cabrera, Dansby Swanson On Injured List

The Cubs announced that right-hander Edward Cabrera has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister. Shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day IL with a...

Reports: Cubs SS Dansby Swanson out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, ESPN and MLB.com reported on Monday.,The injury, wh

Source: Cubs' Swanson (oblique) out 4-6 weeks

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has a Grade 2 oblique strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks, a source told ESPN.

Dansby Swanson Could Miss 4-6 Weeks with Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Dansby Swanson was in obvious discomfort following a swing and miss during the 3rd inning of Sunday’s loss, and the initial thought was that he’d suffered an oblique injury. The Cubs were...

Cubs get unfortunate 4-6 week injury update on Dansby Swanson

This injury update for the Cubs is not a good one, but there is some hope.

The Early Word on Dansby Swanson’s Injury is an Oblique-Half-Full Situation

You can probably read this news on Dansby Swanson in a couple ways, depending on the bent with which you entered into the conversation. For me, personally, it is merely what I expected: Cubs news:...

It Hasn’t Been a Good Time Lately for Kyle Tucker

A couple weeks ago, Kyle Tucker made his first return to Wrigley Field since his time with the Cubs ended in the 2025 NLDS. The reception was … not warm: "Let's see what kind of hand Kyle Tucker...

Cubs Minor League News: Palencia dominant, Kepley and Hudson homers, Wick impressive
As Expected, the Chicago Cubs’ Farm System Ranking Has Taken Another Nose Dive

If you combine years of promotions with years of buying at the deadline with not enough top-tier breakouts with some injuries, you get a club’s farm system taking a big step back in the eyes of...

Chicago Cubs' roster moves place Dansby Swanson, Edward Cabrera on IL

The Chicago Cubs have made a series of roster moves prior to their series against the Chicago White Sox. On Monday, the Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list after he...

Cubs vs White Sox Pitching Probables, Broadcast Info, Injury Report

Cubs vs White Sox — That was not a particularly fun weekend of baseball. Not only did the Cubs drop each of their last two games against the Cardinals, but the Brewers also took their last two...

Dansby Swanson headed to IL after hurting himself on a swing in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said shortstop Dansby Swanson is likely headed to the injured list following Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, during which Swanson...

Two Losses That Were Much Bigger Than the Loss of a Game

From where I sit, the Chicago Cubs suffered two very significant losses yesterday, and neither was a baseball game. Don’t get me wrong, it was frustrating to watch the Cubs get pantsed again by...

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