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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/28/26): Cubs 7, Pirates 2 – Cubs Beat Skenes to Split Series

The Cubs kept the momentum going from their victory on Wednesday night with a second consecutive win over the Pirates Thursday. It was more impressive because it came against the reigning NL Cy...

Ian Happ, Cubs down Paul Skenes, Pirates for series split

Ian Happ continued to shine in his hometown, collecting three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Chicago Cubs beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 7-

Happ plays hero again as Cubs grab badly needed back-to-back wins
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Pirates 2 – May 28, 2026

With Paul Skenes on the mound against this ice-cold Cubs offense (last night notwithstanding) and Colin Rea starting for Chicago, you’d be a fool to have bet on the Cubs to win tonight in...

Ian Happ with ANOTHER Key Late-Game Homer

Well, we know Ian Happ can be streaky, and we know he loves hitting in Pittsburgh. Two games ago, he had an RBI double. Last night, he had a CRITICAL go-ahead three-run homer (and 5 total RBI)....

Pirates rookie Griffin (sore forearm) not in lineu...

The Pirates kept shortstop Konnor Griffin out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs due to soreness in his right forearm.

Miguel Amaya Made a Literally PERFECT Throw to Catch a Would-Be Base Stealer

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Cubs have a $100 million problem brewing on the left side of their infield
NEW Top 200 Draft Prospects list! Here are 7 key takeaways
Chicago Cubs Lineup- Amaya Behind the Plate

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs finally ended their losing streak last night, which reached 10 games, in dramatic fashion against the Pirates. The offense finally broke out of their prolonged slump,...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/28/26): PCA Leads Off, Amaya Catching, Rea on Bump

Congratulations, Cubs, you finally won another game. As a reward, you get to face Paul Skenes. But you’ve got to beat the best to be the best, and there’s a whole lot of positive correction coming...

The Rundown: Cubs Break Long Losing Streak, Counsell Catching Shrapnel from Local Media, CBA Negotiations Begin

“They’re selling postcards of the hanging.” — Desolation Row by Bob Dylan and performed by The Grateful Dead Thanks to a rousing 10-4 win over the Pirates, the Cubs are no longer riding a...

Players Propose Pay Increases, Owners Counter with Hard Salary Cap

The MLB Players Association and the league have been meeting in advance of the collective bargaining agreement’s expiration on December 1, and they’ve begun to exchange proposals. While I find...

Volleyball at Wrigley Field tickets: Prices, date to see Nebraska, Penn State, more in 2026 Big Ten/SEC challenge

Volleyball will make history in 2026 when Nebraska, Penn State, Kentucky and Missouri play matches at Wrigley Field. Here's how to get tickets to the games.

BN Cubs Podcast Ep. 64: The Streak Is Dead! So Bring on the Tarik Skubal Rumors

Episode 64 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live! This week, we talk about the Cubs losing streak and how it changed our framing of this team for this season. Spoiler alert: it’s...

BREAKING: MLB’s Initial CBA Proposal Reportedly Includes a Salary Cap and Floor

The owners have reportedly submitted their initial Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal to the players, who’d sent theirs over yesterday. BREAKING: As expected, MLB proposed a hard salary cap...

It’s Either the Best Time Possible to Face Paul Skenes or the Worst Time Possible

Let me just say at the very top that, no matter what happens tonight between the Cubs and Pirates, I beg you not to judge the Cubs’ offense on the basis of their production against Paul freaking...

Ian Happ Got the Big Moment, Adding to an Interesting and Unusual Season

Because he’s been with the Chicago Cubs for so long, because his performance divides fans for reasons that always elude me, because he’s a veteran leader on the team, and because he has been...

Cubs Prospects Report | May 28, 2026: Hartshorn, Ayers Go Deep, Iowa Shutout Win, More

It was a perfect 4-0 day for the Cubs‘ minor league squads, as they followed the lead of the big club. Iowa didn’t have the greatest day at the plate, but they didn’t need it thanks to some great...

How many breaking balls?! The way teams are pitching Cubs is historic 
Latest On Justin Steele

The Cubs provided an update on left-hander Justin Steele this week, as relayed by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. The southpaw has been cleared to progress to strengthening and then plyo balls but...

Jon Heyman Believes Cubs Most Likely to Land Tarik Skubal

I’m a little late on this prediction from Jon Heyman and will only be touching on it briefly, but it does feel important if only for the sake of posterity. Even after having a loose body removed...

Cubs trade rumor on Tarik Skubal is an exciting one for fans

This could be a blockbuster deal in the making for the Cubs.

Farewell Nicky Lopez, Hello New Bench Option?

Here’s an admission: when the Chicago Cubs called up Pedro Ramirez last week, my immediate instinct was that there was probably an injury. Because otherwise, why? Now, my instinct proved to be...

Cubs’ latest move shows just how desperate things have gotten in Chicago

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Cubs Got About 30 Minutes to Enjoy First W in Nearly 2 Weeks

Act like you’ve been there before. That’s what they say when someone puts a little sauce on a celebration of something they’ve done more than a few times in the past. But for Craig Counsell and...

May It Be a Blessed Blip, Relief, Bregman, PCA, Webb, and Other Cubs Bullets

The sun rose a little more brightly today. The birds chirped a little more sweetly. The air smells of lavender and glee. The ten-game losing streak, mercifully, is over. Obviously we’d love to see...

Cubs vs. Pirates Thursday picks: Paul Skenes tries to avoid first three-game losing streak of MLB career

Paul Skenes takes the mound Thursday for the Pirates vs. the Cubs

Cubs win a game, get a brutal prize the next day
After ending 10-game skid, Cubs face tall task vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates

The Chicago Cubs finally cured some of their ills by snapping their longest losing streak in almost four years on Wednesday.,But on Thursday night, th

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs ACTUALLY WIN A BASEBALL GAME!

It’s been so long that I almost forgot what it’s like to wake up feeling just a little bit happier knowing that I get re-enjoy a Cubs win. The Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Pirates last night has...

MLB roundup: Ian Happ-led Cubs blast Pirates to halt 10-game skid

Ian Happ drove in five runs and ignited a six-run seventh inning with a three-run home run that eventually helped the Chicago Cubs snap a 10-game losi

Barstool personality believes Cubs season is dead, and for good reason
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/27/26): Cubs 10, Pirates 4 – Big Inning Snaps Losing Streak

The Cubs’ offense finally came to play on Wednesday night against the Pirates after nearly two weeks of frustration. The road team put up double digits on the scoreboard and finally snapped their...

Cubs snap 10-game losing streak as Ian Happ has 3-run homer, 5 RBIs in 10-4 win over Pirates

Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over...

Ian Happ breaks out of slump, Cubs snap 10-game skid vs. Pirates

Ian Happ drove in five runs and ignited a six-run seventh inning with a three-run home run that eventually helped the Chicago Cubs snap a 10-game losi

Happ provides hometown heroics to help Cubs snap 10-game skid
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Pirates 4 – May 27, 2026

RAISE THE BANNERS ACROSS THE WORLD! THE CHICAGO CUBS HAVE WON A BASEBALL GAME! THE LOSING STREAK IS OVER!!! Man did we all need that. Each one of us and each one of them. Sure, the Cubs were...

Beat goes on for 2025 draftee Hartshorn at High-A, homers off former big leaguer
Ian Happ Gives the Cubs the Lead in the 7th With a Three-Run Homer! Michael Conforto Adds a Blast of His Own!

OK. The Cubs ACTUALLY have to win this game now. Because that was a big moment that everyone needed. Tie game. 7th inning. Two on. Ian Happ, who maybe more than any other Cub has worn the weight...

Five years later, looking at each team's best 2021 Draft pick
Cubs, Aaron Bummer Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and left-hander Aaron Bummer have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The O’Connell Sports Management client will presumably report to Triple-A Iowa at...

MLBits: Dustin May Loses No-No (and Game), Travis Kelce Buys Stake In Guardians, More

Cardinals starter Dustin May returned to American Family Field for the first time since suffering a torn UCL on that mound in 2021 and took a no-hitter into the eighth inning Wednesday before...

One MLB Insider Has the CUBS as His No. 1 Trade Partner for Tarik Skubal

Two weeks ago, we would have been jumping out of our skin for a rumor – even a loose, mostly speculative one like today’s entry – connecting the Chicago Cubs to the best pitcher on the planet,...

Rangers Designate Andrew McCutchen For Assignment

The Rangers announced that they have signed infielder Nicky Lopez. He was outrighted by the Cubs this week but elected free agency. In a corresponding move, outfielder/designated hitter Andrew...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: “What If We Just Ran It Back?”

CUBS LINEUP — Neither of the Cubs winning streaks reached 11 games this year. Maybe their losing streak will end at the same time? Would be extra wise to win this one with Paul Skenes looming...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/27/26): Same Lineup as Yesterday, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs have scored in only 7 of their last 72 innings and they’ve been outscored 65-25 during their 10-game losing streak. For those who don’t have access to a calculator, that comes down to an...

The Players Have Made Their First CBA Proposal to the Owners and It’s Got Some Big Asks

It’s here! The first set of parameters for a new Major League Baseball Collective Bargaining Agreement, the current installment of which expires December 1. This set of parameters comes by way of...

Cubs adding veteran lefty Bummer on Minors deal (report)
Cubs Sign Aptly-Named Former White Sox RP Aaron Bummer to Minors Deal

The Cubs have been bailing water from a sinking ship all season when it comes to their pitching staff, and the latest bucket comes in the form of lefty Aaron Bummer. Like the addition of Bummer’s...

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