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Monday, September 14, 2026
Cubs Minor League News: Nwogu homers, Franklin impressive, McCormick raking
VOTE NOW: Here are the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominees
Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (September 14-16): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (83-67) took two of three from the Pirates this weekend to stabilize things after getting swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee. After an offensive explosion on Friday, they split a pair of...

Pirates rally past Cubs to avoid sweep at Wrigley
Bregman is quietly playing Gold Glove-level defense
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/13/26): Pirates 4, Cubs 3 – Sweep Attempt Falls Short

The Cubs came up short in their attempt to sweep the Pirates on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Unlike Saturday, they could not erase a one-run deficit in the late innings to grab a win....

Brandon Lowe helps the Pirates top the Cubs 4-3 in series finale

CHICAGO (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....

Cubs hit home stretch aiming to secure NL's top Wild Card spot
Cubs Minor League News: Iowa, Knoxville stumble late
Michael Busch Could Take the Cubs Offense to Another Level

With just thirteen regular-season games remaining in the 2026 season, the Cubs lead the MLB in several offensive categories. That’s […] The post Michael Busch Could Take the Cubs Offense to...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/26): Boyd Facing Bubba, Bucs

Forgive my brevity this morning, dear reader, but it’s Bears Sunday and I’m also getting ready to head out for an afternoon of kayaking with some fraternity brothers. It’s a really cool deal put...

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Cubs No. 5 prospect has been the ultimate table-setter across the Minors in 2026
Cubs rally late to beat Pirates, secure series win
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/12/26): Cubs 4, Pirates 3 – Patient Approach Leads to W

The Cubs took on the Pirates Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field with a chance to secure a series win. The home team fell behind in the middle of the game before rallying back with two in the 8th...

Cubs rally with 2 runs in 8th on walk, hit batter with bases loaded, top Pirates 4-3

Alex 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...

Key takeaways: Cubs 4, Pirates 3
Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen

The Cubs reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.

Cabrera returns from IL ready to step up in new role out of Cubs' 'pen
Cubs Activate Edward Cabrera, Place Trent Thornton On 15-Day IL

The Cubs have activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, and placed Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL due to left ankle soreness.  (MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian was the first to...

Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments

Edward Cabrera arrived at Wrigley prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates and will soon be recalled to help a bullpen that desperately needs more velocity and whiffs. The big righty has been...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/12/26): No Ace Like Holmes, Pirates Sending Skenes to Bump

The Cubs cruised to yet another easy win in a season that has had more than its share of them, though perhaps not enough to make up for the rashes of disappointing losses. Friday’s victory was...

Cubs Minor League News: Alcantara smacks three-run homer, Garrett impressive
Ashton Pocol could be a sleeper from Cubs' 2026 draft class
Friday, September 11, 2026
Hartshorn, 2nd HS hitter from '25 Draft to reach Double-A, shines in debut
Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid

Alex 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 offense erupts for 12 runs in blowout win over Pirates
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/11/26): Cubs 12, Pirates 2 – Bregman, Busch Bash Bucs

The Cubs were back home Friday afternoon for a matchup against the Pirates on a beautiful day at Wrigley Field. The home team got a much-needed offensive explosion to help snap a four-game losing...

Bregman continues to show he's one of NL's best players with 3-hit game, 25th HR
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 12, Pirates 2 – September 11, 2026

If that felt half as good for the Cubs as it did for me, the Cubs are having themselves a great evening. After being swept by the Brewers in a particularly painful way, the Cubs really needed a...

The Cubs Are Currently Thumping the Pirates, Including This Shot from Alex Bregman

The Chicago Cubs got a bit of a break today when would-be Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft had to hit the IL, meaning it was a fill-in/bullpen day for the Pirates. Well, I suppose I should say,...

Cubs hoping Swanson can return from oblique injury next week

- Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could be back in the team's lineup in a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday's game with Pittsburgh.

Pirates activate O'Hearn before playing Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley...

Cubs' bullpen could be bolstered with Cabrera nearing return, Miller, Steele rehabbing
Dansby Swanson and the Cubs Have Set a Big League Return Date!

Is Dansby Swanson the missing piece of the Cubs puzzle? The Cubs shortstop has been out with an oblique injury since August 16, and the Cubs have been solidly below .500 ever since. Nico Hoerner...

Owen Ayers Keeps Racking Up the Huge Caught Stealing Numbers

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Owen Ayers has received most of his love this year for a bat breakout that carried through the AFL last year, right into High-A this year, and then Double-A this...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/11/26): Imanaga Opens Series Against Pirates

The Cubs have lost four in a row and now welcome one of the hottest teams in baseball to Wrigley Field. The Pirates have won four straight and are 8-2 over their last 10 games, tying them with the...

Ooh, Angel Cepeda Reportedly ALSO Going Up to Double-A Knoxville!

Josiah Hartshorn has some company going on up to Double-A Knoxville for the final week of the regular season, and then the playoffs. Shortstop Angel Cepeda, whose second half breakout has been...

Time to Get Back on Track: Cubs vs Pirates Series Preview

Cubs vs Pirates — Even if the Cubs are still overwhelmingly likely to make the playoffs, they certainly can’t just coast to the finish line. And they obviously have work to do if they want to...

Cubs predicted to re-sign two key free agents, but let one fan favorite OF walk

This would not be a surprising result for the Cubs, but it would be a bit of a shame.

25 Years Later, We Remember 9/11

Even 25 years later, thoughts are still with everyone impacted on September 11. Mostly with those directly affected, but obviously it changed the world for everyone in so many fundamental ways. A...

Cubs Minor League News: Steele continues rehab, SC eliminated, Knoxville picks up lone win
Could Cubs' best-in-show defense become 1st ever to sweep outfield Gold Gloves?
Josiah Hartshorn is Reportedly Being Promoted to Double-A!

Unfortunately, the South Bend Cubs’ season came to an end last night, as they were swept out of the Midwest League playoffs. But, from that bad news comes some really good news: The Chicago Cubs...

Josiah Hartshorn Promoted to AA for Another Playoff Run

Josiah Hartshorn rocketed to the top of the Cubs’ prospect list this year in his first season of professional baseball, finishing the regular season with a .289/.411/.528 slash line, 23 home runs,...

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (September 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (81-66) were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee to all but end the race for the National League Central. Craig Counsell‘s squad had late leads in each of the first two games before the...

Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Toast

The Cubs get swept by the Brewers and Eric Wielo is thrilled to watch Cubs fans languish in despair. Brought to you by ⁠Penguin Imprints⁠, ⁠⁠Fanarchy⁠⁠ and our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ supporters. Subscribe...

Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free!

Free Postgame Cubs Rock at Cubby Bear This Saturday September 19th! The  “Rookie of the Year” actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is playing a FREE postgame show after the Cubs and Pirates game at Wrigley...

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Steele, Miller continue Triple-A rehab as Cubs' bullpen struggles persist
Why Cubs could trade Matt Shaw despite potential starting OF role in 2027

The Cubs could deal their young, versatile future starter for one reason.

Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats

As much as I’d like to go on about Pete Crow-Armstrong having just the 16th season of 10+ fWAR in the last half-century, I feel like we’ve already chewed most of the meat off that bone. His MVP...

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