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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Braves’ power surge continues in 5-2 victory over Cubs
Grant Holmes and 3 relievers pitch 1-hitter against Cubs, leading MLB-best Braves to 5-2 win

Grant Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a...

Bregman's solo blast a silver lining as Cubs drop Atlanta opener
Braves limit Cubs to one hit, ride 4-run fifth to victory

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in three runs, Austin Riley also homered and Dominic Smith went 4-for-4 on Tuesday night to help the Atlanta Braves

Enhanced Box Score: Braves 5, Cubs 2 – May 12, 2026

The Cubs managed to score a couple runs to end their scoreless streak, but it wasn’t enough to win the game. That’s OK, though. Win ten, lose three. Win ten, lose three. That’s the rhythm. New...

Alex Bregman Slugs Homer Number Four on the Season

Alex Bregman hasn’t had the start to the year at the plate that he or anyone else was hoping for, but I don’t know that anyone is too worried just yet. Bregman went up and got this one tonight,...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is SO GOOD OUT THERE

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Here is each club's hottest pitching prospect right now
Phillies Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal

The Phillies have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The ALIGND Sports Agency client will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley....

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/12/26): Conforto DH, Mo Baller Catching, Rea Starting

After dropping two in a row and running their scoreless innings streak to the same number as their combined 10-game stretches of success, the Cubs are being rewarded with a trip to Atlanta. After...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Conforto Is Starting … But So Is Ballesteros

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs earned their off-day yesterday, but they’ve got their biggest test of the season ahead of them tonight: The Atlanta Braves. The Braves (28-13) have the best record in...

Carson Kelly Is ABS Monster, Showing Advanced Feel for Challenges

This is the third of four pieces on MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, I think. The next will look at how the stat is affecting the game overall, with an eye toward what Nico Hoerner...

The Rundown: Hoyer Exploring Pitching Market, Cubs Ranked Top MLB Team, CBA Talks Commence

“I don’t mind stealin’ bread from the mouths of decadents.” — Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dogs The Cubs’ offense has gone to sleep, but all the buzz surrounds finding a starter or two. I hate...

MLBits: CBA Talks Begin, Power Rankings Kind to Chicago (Ahead of Crosstown Series), More

The MLB labor fight is officially underway. Representatives from the commissioner’s office and the Players Association met Tuesday in New York City for the first time to begin what figures to be a...

Time to Measure Up: Cubs vs Braves in Atlanta Begins TONIGHT

Cubs vs Braves — The Chicago Cubs have a big test this week, as they head into Atlanta to take on the best-in-class Braves for three straight at Truist Park. The Cubs will have their best starter,...

4 Bullpen Arms the Cubs Should Target on the Trade Market

During the 2016 trade deadline, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer acquired closer Aroldis Chapman in a deal that wound up turning into one of the most important and impactful trades in franchise history....

Former Can’t Miss-Prospect Alek Thomas Trade to the Dodgers

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas was a borderline can’t-miss prospect. A second-round pick from the 2018 MLB Draft, Thomas reached Triple-A...

Cubs-Twins trade idea confirms Jed Hoyer is hell-bent on winning World Series

This would only increase Chicago's title chances by plenty.

Rockies' $182 million contract with former Cubs MVP is MLB's worst

This has been a disaster from the start.

META: New Homepage is Live, Seeking Feedback, New Features

Hey, everyone. Thought I’d drop by for another META update, seeing as it’s been a while and we are finally through all the miserable tech issues we experienced last week. I mentioned it once...

Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves – Series Preview (May 12-14): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (27-14) finally hit another rough patch this weekend, suffering consecutive shutouts to drop the series in Texas against the Rangers. The back-to-back blankings snapped their second...

If He’s Essentially Free, the Cubs Should Consider Grabbing Lefty Eric Lauer

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated lefty swing-man Eric Lauer for assignment, and I think that bears noting for a few obvious reasons. The Chicago Cubs, of course, are pretty darn hard up for...

LeBron's future uncertain after Thunder sweep Lakers; red-hot Cubs poised to challenge champion Dodgers

Plus, the Pistons were buried by a 'Cavalanche' in Game 4

Bringing a Kid to Wrigley, PCA is Lowkey Back, Peralta Rumors Too Soon, and Other Cubs Bullets

I forgot to add “And Other Cubs Bullets” to the headline yesterday. Whoops. Sorry about that. I guess I also should have mentioned that Brett is out this week, which is why I’m jumping in here to...

Why Bregman's slow start might be ready to turn around
Conflicting reports raises questions about whether Mets are trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs
White Sox do something at Wrigley Field they haven’t done since 1935

Something positive for the White Sox.

Monday, May 11, 2026
Was Edward Cabrera’s Last Start Canary in Coalmine or Rock Bottom?

Edward Cabrera‘s performance had been somewhat troubling for a while, with underlying data indicating his stretch of five straight games with three earned runs allowed in each was actually much...

Internal Cubs Power Rankings (May 11): PCA Rises, Ballesteros Falls, and a New No. 1!

It’s been nearly three weeks since our last update to the internal Chicago Cubs Power Rankings, so let’s run it back and see where everyone stands here on May 11. As a reminder, I’m using (some)...

National League's best set for showdown as Braves host Cubs

The class of the National League will meet for the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs.,The two sides

Starting Pitcher Trade Rumors: Potential Cubs Targets, Teams to Watch, Challenge Trades, More

Cade Horton is out for the year (and then some). Justin Steele is out at least until after the All-Star break (and hasn’t thrown since the beginning of last season). Matthew Boyd just got surgery...

Cubs have an OF logjam problem that could be resolved very creatively

This creative solution would help clear a logjam in the OF and improve he roster overall.

Cubs' all-in trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta comes with warning signs after losing top prospect

The Mets are likely to ship out Freddy Peralta if their down year continues, in this potential trade to the Cubs. The Cubs in this deal would potentially get fleeced depending on Peralta's career...

Cubs Prospects Report | May 11th, 2026: Ramirez Goes Deep, Knoxville’s Grand Finale, More

The Cubs‘ minor league squads wrapped up their series with two losses and a win. While Iowa fell, Pedro Ramirez continued his scorching hot start to the season. In Knoxville, one big inning keyed...

How Cubs are set to have over $100 million to spend in free agency next offseason

This spending power will open the door to some big deals for Chicago.

MLB Power Rankings: Cubs off to hottest start since 2016, while Braves keep soaring up the standings

The Rays, meanwhile, are the leaders of the (admittedly weak) American League

Jacob deGrom Still Has It, Measuring Up in Atlanta, Potential Cubs Trade Targets, More

Hey! Michael here. You might see the homepage looking a little different today. I hope you like it. Drop some feedback if you’ve got it. And for the regulars, note that we finally have the ability...

Cubs blanked by Rangers for 2nd game in a row, get much-needed day off Monday before road trip continues in Atlanta

The Chicago Cubs' offense faced a tall task Sunday against Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom, a future Hall of Famer. And deGrom delivered, tying his season high with 10 strikeouts and earning the...

Sunday, May 10, 2026
1 thing each team can improve upon the rest of the way
Cubs take over top spot in Power Rankings
Kelly's success with ABS challenges helping swing key moments for Cubs
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/10/26): Rangers 3, Cubs 0 – Second Consecutive Shutout in Texas

The Cubs dropped their second game in less than 24 hours on Sunday afternoon. The Rangers pitching staff was dominant again, earning their second consecutive shutout to win the series. Veteran ace...

Enhanced Box Score: Rangers 3, Cubs 0 – May 10, 2026

Rangers starter Jacob deGrom was vintage deGrom this afternoon, dominating the Cubs’ offense with seven shutout innings, striking out 10, walking none, and allowing just three hits. That’ll...

Jacob deGrom strikes out 10 to lead Rangers over Cubs

Jacob deGrom struck out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings, and Evan Carter belted a two-run homer, fueling the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory ov

Red-hot Cubs bats stopped cold against vintage deGrom
The Rundown: Cubs’ Streak Ends in Texas, Peralta Reportedly Available, Bobby Cox Passes Away, Happy Mother’s Day

“I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.” – Let It Be by The Beatles (dedicated to my grandmother, Mary Flatley). It’s Mother’s Day, and for...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/10/26): Shaw at 3B, Taillon Trying to Snap Losing Streak

The Cubs are now on a losing streak, having dropped their fourth game out of the last 24, and they’re trying to right the ship in Arlington before getting a much-needed day off. It’s not going to...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Shaw and Ballesteros Back In

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs second ten-game winning streak ended last night in Texas, and they’ve got a tough task ahead of them today if they want to start a new one. Jameson Taillon is on the bump...

Cabrera Concern? Happ’s Streak Grows, Wondering About Wicks, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. Last night, the Cubs saw their second 10-game winning streak of the season get snapped in Texas. Jack Leiter and the Rangers bullpen combined for a complete game...

Cubs aim to launch new streak in series finale vs. Rangers

One day after having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Cubs will look to begin a new streak when they face the Texas Rangers in the ru

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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