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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Kyle Harrison strikes out 11 as Brewers sweep sloppy Cubs with 5-0 win

Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 on Wednesday night to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.

Wheels come off for Cubs in first Wrigley sweep by MIL in nearly 5 years
Brewers' Kyle Harrison dominates as Cubs shut out for fifth straight loss

Kyle Harrison allowed two hits over seven shutout innings to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers finish off the three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs w

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 5, Cubs 0 – May 20, 2026

And that’s a sweep. At home. To the division rival. Extending the losing streak to five. The Chicago Cubs were once again dominated by the Milwaukee Brewers, and I once again feel sick. The last...

Cubs' Cabrera exits start vs. Brewers with blister...

Cubs starter Edward Cabrera left his outing Wednesday against the Brewers in the top of the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger.

Cabrera exits start with blister on right middle finger
Edward Cabrera Exits Early with Apparent Injury

Edward Cabrera made it through three innings with four runs allowed (one earned) on four hits and two walks, striking out two as well. Then he came out for the 4th and threw one fastball at 92.5...

Edward Cabrera Leaves the Game with Craig Counsell and the Athletic Trainer, So, You Know (UPDATE: Not the Worst Case)

It’s all just a grand joke at this point. I can’t even bring myself to be especially thoughtful, because I’m just so sick of this. I’m just a fan, so it’s not like it impacts my LIFE in the same...

The most pleasant prospect surprises so far -- one for each team
Jose Berrios’ 2026 Season Is Over Before It Began

Toronto Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios was a long shot to be a name to watch at the deadline this year, given that he hasn’t pitched in the majors, but he’s definitely out of the equation now....

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Miguel Amaya Over Matt Shaw at DH?

CUBS LINEUP — There’s no salvaging the moment, as the Cubs have already dropped their fourth straight series and two games in a row to the Brewers, but it would still be nice to win today before...

Cubs .792 OPS slugger who makes perfect sense as 'untouchable' trade chip

This player shouldn't be up for debate to be on the trade block.

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/20/26): Happ Bats Third, Amaya DH, Cabrera Pitching

Remember back in the day, when Cubs baseball was fun? I’m talking all the way back on May 6, which feels way more than two weeks ago at this point. That was when they’d just completed their third...

Nico Hoerner on Fan Trash Talking: At Least Be Clever

On his weekly hit on The Score, Nico Hoerner was asked about the Pete Crow-Armstrong dustup with the White Sox fan, ultimately landing in the same place that PCA did (and any reasonable person...

The Biggest Offensive Difference Between the Cubs and the Brewers

This week’s series, combined with the earlier discussion of certain Cubs players’ woes with runners in scoring position this year, had me stepping back and looking at the Cubs and Brewers more...

The Baseball Gods Are Undefeated, and Connor Fennell Just Found Out

The Baseball Gods were not amused by Vanderbilt’s Connor Fennell on Tuesday. SEC Tournament opener against Kentucky, middle of a workday, and Fennell throws an 89-mile-per-hour fastball and...

The Rundown: Cubs Fall Out of First, Brown Holds His Own Against Misiorowski, Schwarber Chasing 70

“The man in the street dragging his feet won’t wanna hear the bad news.” – Only a Fool Would Say That by Steely Dan The Cubs lost 5-2 to the Brewers, their eight defeat in 10 games, and...

A Request for Marquee: Have Some Feel for the Moment … Please

It’s been a few years since the last time I had anything to say – in writing, at least – about the Cubs broadcast on Marquee Sports Network. And that’s because, for the most part, they’ve cleaned...

Cubs Prospects Report | May 20th, 2026: Iowa Drops Another, Kepley Homers, More

It was a tough day for the Cubs‘ minor league squads, who were swept across the board in their series openers on Tuesday. Unfortunately, not a whole bunch of positives from yesterday’s action, but...

I Don’t Know That Changing the Lineup Will Fix Things, But the Guys Getting the Most Chances Are Scuffling Badly

The Chicago Cubs once again opened a game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a great shot to put some runs on the board in the first inning. Two on, nobody out, and the heart of the lineup coming...

‘Way Too Early’ to Watch Standings as Cubs’ LOB Issues Persist in Latest Losses

This latest stretch of Cubs games is like a fart in an elevator: It really stinks and everyone is too embarrassed to say anything, so you just wait uncomfortably to reach your floor. The elevator...

‘Way Too Early’ to Watch Standings as Cubs’ LOB Issues Persist Latest Losses

This latest stretch of Cubs games is like a fart in an elevator: It really stinks and everyone is too embarrassed to say anything, so you just wait uncomfortably to reach your floor. The elevator...

Hot Brewers send Kyle Harrison against struggling Cubs

Kyle Harrison finally is looking like a pitcher instead of a prospect trying to prove he is worth all the hype.,The Milwaukee Brewers' 24-year-old sou

Report: Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong fined $5K by MLB for interaction with White Sox fan Sunday at Rate Field

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has reportedly been fined $5,000 by Major League Baseball for the profane comments he made to a fan during Sunday's game against the White Sox at...

How the Standings Matter, Misiorowski Dominates, Maton, Jensen, and Other Cubs Bullets

When things are good, they seem like they’re never going to end. When things are bad, it’s hard to remember how they can ever get good again. Often true in life, always true in a baseball season …...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/19/26): Brewers 5, Cubs 2 – Chicago Can’t Beat Miz

The Cubs’ struggles continued Tuesday night against the Brewers as they lost for the eighth time in the last 10 games. They fell behind early and a late rally that briefly excited the Wrigley...

Cubs should make obvious trade with division rival in deal that would benefit both teams
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers shut down Cubs

Jacob Misiorowski threw six shutout innings to lift the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.,Misiorowski (4-2) allow

Jacob Misiorowski dominant again, Brice Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs 5-2 to move into 1st

CHICAGO (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night to move into...

Cubs lose grip atop NL Central as North Siders can't solve Misiorowski 
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 5, Cubs 2 – May 19, 2026

The Cubs made it moderately interesting for about 10 minutes in the bottom of the eighth inning, but Michael Conforto couldn’t come through with another big, late home run like he did on Sunday...

Pete Crow-Armstrong Officially Avoids a Suspension for That Interaction on the South Side

Okay, hopefully this is pretty much the end of this story, because I’m beyond tired of it at this point. Maybe that’s just the Cubs-induced bad mood talking, or the fact that it just doesn’t...

Sources: Crow-Armstrong fined after fan incident

According to sources familiar with the situation, Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 24, is being fined an undisclosed amount of money for an incident with a fan in the outfield on Sunday at...

Ever See an Inside the Park … GRAND SLAM?

Strictly speaking, James Wood, 23, had his big breakout season last year with the Nats, earning 3.3 WAR and a 127 wRC+ over 157 games out in D.C. But he’s off to an even better start this season,...

Cubs get relief for bullpen, activate Thielbar

Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar was activated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a hamstring injury, giving their depleted bullpen a boost.

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/19/26): Happ Stays at Cleanup, Mo Baller at DH, Brown Bump Day

The Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central, but last night’s loss pulled the Brewers within just half a game. That means Milwaukee has gained five games in the standings over the last...

Cubs Activate Caleb Thielbar, DFA Ty Blach

The bullpen revolving door has been spinning furiously for a while now, but at least this revolution brings back one of the guys who was expected to contribute a lot of important innings. Caleb...

Happy Birthday to Fritzie Connally and Scott McClain, Two Cubs Who Could Have Been Contenders

Sometimes things just don’t happen the way you’d like them to. Here’s the story of a couple of Cubs who were born on May 19 and didn’t manage to stay at the top. Despite their early promise,...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Brewers (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Although they’re still in sole possession of first place, the Cubs aren’t in a great place at the moment, vibe wise. And that was made worse when they lost the most winnable game of...

The Cubs Bullpen Is Getting Some Help: Caleb Thielbar is Back

Slowly, but surely, the Chicago Cubs bullpen is healing up/returning to the big leagues. And today represents a particularly big step forward. Almost a month since Caleb Thielbar limped off the...

Cubs Designate Ty Blach For Assignment

The Cubs have designated left-hander Ty Blach for assignment, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. His spot on the roster goes to fellow southpaw Caleb Thielbar, who has been reinstated from the injured...

Vote: Cubs' 'The Jaguar' in running for best Minor League nickname
Turns Out Dexter Fowler Wanted to Come to the Cubs Long Before They Traded for Him

Targeting a player in trade has its pros and cons, largely related to the price tag, the performance projections, and the fit on your roster. But a lesser-discussed issue – because we don’t always...

MLBits: Drake Baldwin Hits IL, Royce Lewis Demoted, Mets Wild Win, More

The Atlanta Braves got Ronald Acuña Jr. back Monday after a two-week hamstring stint. They couldn’t even enjoy it for 24 hours before Drake Baldwin took his place on the IL. Drake Baldwin Heads to...

Forming an All-Breakout Prospect Team
The Rundown: Brewers Mash Cubs, PCA Regrets Vulgar Confrontation, Hoyer Seems Ready to Deal

“They wanna sap your energy, incarcerate your mind” – Industrial Disease by Dire Straits Watching Chicago’s North Side Baseballers lose to the Brewers is never fun, but it’s much worse as a Cubs...

Cubs Prospect Notes: Wing Turning Heads, Kepley Taking Off, Promotion Questions, More

A number of Cubs prospect notes for you today … Everything we see and hear coming out of Arizona on Cubs pitching prospect Kaleb Wing is so impressive: Absolute bulldog mound presence –works...

All Cubs Can Do Right Now Is Let It Go, Start New Streak

I wasn’t even aware that Disney was working on a live-action production of Frozen, nor that principal photography would be taking place in Chicago, but that appears to be the case. It’s going to...

Stressed About the Cubs? Try Yoga … Or Look at the Extreme Soft Spot in the Upcoming Schedule

It’s been a weird year for the Chicago Cubs. They began the season floating at or below .500 for a little bit longer than anyone would like. Then they rattled off a 20-3 stretch, including two...

Last Night Illustrated the Thin Margin for Error for Shota Imanaga

As I was writing the Bullets this morning, I recognized that I was focused on the offense’s needs, even after a game where the pitching gave up nine runs. That was intentional – the point is that...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Cubs Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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