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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Twins 2 – July 18, 2026

How about a Cubs win with a reunion show mixed in?! With a majority of the players and coaches from the 2016 World Series team back for the 10-year reunion, and dedication of The Champions Gate at...

Brandon Woodruff Is Done, He’s Getting Season-Ending Surgery

The Milwaukee Brewers have proven they can succeed with or without any one player, seemingly regardless of that player’s skill level. And, indeed, they’ve already successfully navigated much of...

Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

CHICAGO (AP) — The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former...

WATCH: Anthony Rizzo snags homer from Cubs' Michael Busch in right field bleachers at Wrigley Field

Rizzo was in Chicago to celebrate the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory

After honoring 2016 World Series team ... Busch's homer lands at Rizzo's feet! 
NO WAY: Michael Busch Just Hit a Home Run … Anthony Rizzo Got It

There’s just no freakin’ way. I can’t believe this is happening … again (ish). Remember last year, when Moises Ballesteros hit the first big league home run of his career … right at Anthony Rizzo...

Cubs unveil Champions Gate during 10-year anniversary of 2016 World Series team
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/18/26): Boyd Starting National Hot Dog Day Cap Giveaway Game

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council decided way back in 1991 that the third Wednesday in July would be designated as National Hot Dog Day. Since said day fell during the break, the Cubs are...

Cubs predicted to use 22-year-old slugger as trade chip with breakout 1.068 OPS prospect

This prediction is a bold one for the Cubs' future.

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/17/26): Twins 5, Cubs 2 – One Big Inning Makes Difference in L

The Cubs began the second half hoping to keep their positive momentum going against the Twins on a beautiful Friday night at Wrigley Field. Unfortunately, they squandered a couple of excellent...

Son Ranto Show: Twinkle Damn

The Cubs Second Half commences as we B-Clock and Rake Flake, and talk about the Lovable Reunion’s Live show and the return of ⁠John Baker Day⁠! Brought to you by ⁠Penguin Imprints⁠, ⁠⁠Fanarchy⁠⁠...

John Baker Day 2026

Thursday, July 30th at 7PM Central, join former Cubs player, mental skills coordinator, and baseball folk hero, John Baker on the 12th anniversary of the longest game in Wrigley Field history,...

Twins focusing on results, not trade deadline amidst success vs. Cubs

Ryan Jeffers knows he cannot control the trade rumors swirling around him.,Jeffers also knows he can control his approach at the plate. Lately, the so

Friday, July 17, 2026
Jeffers hits 3-run HR to back Ober in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night. The Twins got...

1 key player for each team in the second half
Ryan Jeffers' homer propels Twins past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Fri

Hoyer has these 3 keys in mind as he makes Cubs' Deadline plans
Cubs officially unveil logo for '27 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
Pitching a premium for Cubs at Deadline amid ongoing injuries
The Rundown: Cubs Start ‘Important Stretch’ of Baseball, Twins in Town, Maddon Returns, Mets Open for Business

“To everything…there is a season. And a time and a purpose under heaven.” — Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds The All-Star break has finally passed and we have a full schedule of baseball today and...

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: The Correct Top Three, I Think

CUBS LINEUP — Okay, here we go. There are 2.5 weeks until the trade deadline, as the Cubs’ second half opens with a winnable three-game home series against the Twins. I’ve got my eye on the...

Chicago Cubs Sign First Rounder Cade Townsend

Less than a week after the MLB Draft, the Cubs have already signed their first-round pick, Cade Townsend, whom they took 23rd overall last week. He’s officially a Cubs prospect, and instantly one...

Cubs ink first-round pick Cade Towsend
Brewers urged by MLB insider to go 'all-in' at trade deadline like Cubs did in 2016

The Brewers could learn from their NL Central rivals for this year's deadline.

Cubs Second-Half Projections: What ZiPS Expects From the Core Nine

Although the next 2.5 weeks are arguably the most important 2.5 weeks left in the regular season (as they will inform Jed Hoyer’s decisions and aggressiveness at the deadline), there’s still a lot...

Oh Hello – Are the Padres Going to Make Mason Miller Available at the Trade Deadline?

At 48-48, the San Diego Padres stand 12.5 games back in the NL West, and 3.5 games back in the NL Wild Card race (trailing four teams for that last spot). Although things could shift over the next...

Cubs Release Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks

There won’t be a South Side reliever reunion at Wrigley, as the Cubs have released former closer Liam Hendriks. They lost Aaron Bummer to free agency after he opted out of his minor league deal....

New York Mets Reportedly Open For Business Already

This time of year, post-All-Star-break and post-Draft, we do start to see some movement on the trade market. Particular fits, or aggressive buyers, for example. What’s a little more rare is a...

Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right...

Farewell Liam Hendriks, Aaron Bummer, Jake Woodford, and Kyle Wright

Among the many in-season reclamation swings taken by the Cubs as their needs in the bullpen swelled, Liam Hendriks and Aaron Bummer were probably most well-known and well-experienced, as far as...

Unfortunately named pitcher leaves Cubs contract to join new team

It's just a bit of a bummer in Chicago.

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong pinpointed a problem and then turned into one of the best players in baseball

Crow-Armstrong is walking more, chasing less and has become Shohei Ohtani's biggest MVP challenger

The Second Half … BEGINS: Cubs vs Twins Series Preview

Cubs vs Twins — Later tonight, the Chicago Cubs kick off the second half of their season — and arguably the 2.5 most important weeks on the calendar — with the first of a three-game set against...

Pete Crow-Armstrong Made a Surprise Appearance at the Lovable Reunion Live Show

At heart, we’re all just Chicago Cubs fans, right? It’s true for us, and it’s true for a 14-year-old kid who was watching the Cubs win it all back in 2016. Pete Crow-Armstrong, now a star on the...

Aaron Bummer Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent

Former Braves and White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer has opted out of his minor league deal with the Cubs and is now a free agent. This is pretty much a nothingburger because Bummer hasn’t been able...

Cubs Midseason Report Card: Three Surprises and Disappointments from the First Half

It’s been a whirlwind of a season to say the least, and it’s only the middle of July! Within the crazy first half have been several fun storylines, with a fair share of unfortunate ones too. The...

Aaron Bummer Opts Out Of Cubs Deal

Veteran left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer opted out of his minor league contract with the Cubs and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bummer spent over a month in the...

Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins – Series Preview (July 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (54-42) wrapped up the first half on a strong note with a 4-2 road trip in Baltimore and Cincinnati. The offense continues to lead the way as the beleaguered pitching staff is doing just...

Cubs face tricky Tarik Skubal trade problem that doesn't bode well for a deal

This is a tricky situation for the Cubs and a potential Tarik Skubal trade.

MLB Tries to Get Out Ahead of Another Possible Cheating Scandal, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Little Girl – I have been doing this so long that the name no longer remotely fits – has her first lead in a musical, which I’ll get to watch later today. I could not be more proud, or more...

Can Cubs play Twins today? How air quality, AQI, wildfire smoke impact potential postponement in Chicago

This will be something to monitor throughout the day.

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Each team's biggest trade chip as Deadline nears
Twins, Cubs enter series hoping All-Star break didn't cool them off

The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break on a red-hot streak.,After a few days off, they will hit the play button and try to pick up from where the

Five Cubs Storylines to Watch in the Second Half

The All-Star Break is a perfect time to catch your breath — to contextualize the season that has already transpired and think about what’s to come. The Cubs currently hold the top NL Wild-Card...

The Chicago Cubs 2027 Regular Season Schedule is OUT

Today, Major League Baseball released the 2027 regular season schedule, and we all look at it thinking just one thing: please don’t let them have to make changes to this because of the lockout....

Bad News for an Old Friend, as Brad Keller Has a Torn UCL

The good news is that, upon departing the Chicago Cubs after a reclamation year in 2025, Brad Keller got a very healthy two-year deal from the Philadelphia Phillies worth $22 million. That money...

MLB releases 2027 regular-season schedule
One Week In and We’re One Third of the Way to the FULL Make-A-Wish Blogathon Experience!

We are just one week into raising funds for Make-A-Wish, and you’ve already pushed us one third of the way to our goal! A reminder that I’m offering to blog for 40 straight hours – NO SLEEP – at...

Trade Deadline Outlook: Chicago Cubs

Two 10-game winning streaks helped fuel the Cubs' 27-12 start to the season, but a 7-26 mark over their next 33 games left Chicago with an even .500 record on June 10.  Just when things were...

Another Young Star Gets a Big Extension in the NL Central: Chase Burns

Are you a star (or potential star) young player in the NL Central? Has your team extended you on a long-term deal? No? Then what the heck is the matter with you?! You must STINK! BECAUSE EVERYONE...

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