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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Where all 30 MLB teams stand -- and one thing they...

The first six weeks of the season exposed issues for every club. Here's what must be fixed.

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Walk Off the Reds AGAIN

The Chicago Cubs did it again last night to the Cincinnati Reds, coming back from a small deficit late, and then walking them off. It took ten innings this time, but the Cubs ultimately won it...

National League Central labeled most 'chaotic' by MLB expert

The National League Central division is proving to be one of the more "chaotic" teams in MLB, as all five teams are over .500.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/5/26): Cubs 3, Reds 2 F/10 – Busch Heroics Lead to W

The Cubs pulled off a second consecutive dramatic victory over the Reds at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. They required extra innings this time, with first baseman Michael Busch coming through twice...

Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs won their seventh straight by rallying again to beat the...

Michael Busch-led Cubs beat Reds in 10th for seventh straight win

Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after tying the game with a solo homer in the eighth, and the Chicago Cubs beat the visiti

Busch's walk-off runs Cubs' winning streak to 7 -- and 13 straight at Wrigley
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Reds 2 – May 5, 2026

They did it again! The Cubs walked off the Reds tonight after a little comeback, and man, the Reds have to be feeling pretty down in the dumps right about now. Can’t say I am too concerned about...

THEY DID IT AGAIN! THE CUBS WALK OFF THE REDS ON A PARTICULARLY HILARIOUS PLAY!

For the second night in a row, the Chicago Cubs came back from a mini-deficit late against the Cincinnati Reds, and then walked it off! This time, I’d call the walk-off winner from the Cubs a...

MICHAEL BUSCH! Game-Tying Blast in the 8th

The Cubs are trying to win another one late. It hasn’t been a huge deficit tonight, but this is still a comeback. Down 2-1 in the 8th, Michael Busch stepped up and tied the game: TIE UP THIS GAME,...

Cubs rise in latest power rankings as regulars start to hit their stride
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Bregman to DH, Shaw in at Third

CUBS LINEUP — Walk-offs are fun, but let’s win this one by ten, cool? Here’s a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 2 against the Reds tonight at Wrigley Field. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/5/26): Bregman DH, Shaw at 3B, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs come into tonight’s game winners of 12 straight, with four of those wins coming via walk-off. That was the case last night at a damp Wrigley Field, as Michael Conforto capped off yet...

Pedro Ramírez Named International League Player of the Month, Kevin Alcántara Leads Minors with 12 HRs

Cubs infield prospect Pedro Ramírez, who ranks ninth in MLB Pipeline’s organizational rankings, has been named International League Player of the Month. The 22-year-old led the league in home runs...

The Rundown: Cubs Extend Wrigley Win Streak to 12, Counsell Turning Scrap into Gold, Trout Playing Elite Baseball Again

“I was bitten by a boar, I’ve been gouged and I’ve been gored, but I pulled on through. Yes, I’m a sack of broken eggs, I always have an unmade bed, don’t you?” – Monkey Man by The Rolling Stones....

A Very Simple, But Very Enjoyable, Fact About the Chicago Cubs Offense

We know that the Chicago Cubs have had a strong offense this year in the abstract. We also know several players have been, individually, having great seasons. But I happened to notice something...

Alex Bregman Speaks: Accountability, What Makes a Strong Lineup, Elite Defense, PCA, and More

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing from people who truly understand, embrace, and deeply live the game of baseball. It has long been clear that Alex Bregman is one of those people, but...

Reds Writer Takes Shots at Wrigley Field and Cubs Fans for Some Reason (and Fails Miserably)

By all accounts, C. Trent Rosecrans, a Cincinnati Reds beat writer at The Athletic, is good at his job. I’ve been reading him for years and have nothing bad to say about the quality of his work....

More Fun With Michael Conforto’s First Ever Walk-Off Homer

The Chicago Cubs are addicted to winning. Even if they get down early, or are down by a run in the 9th, they’re just too dang eager to win. They can’t help themselves. It’s becoming a problem. For...

Carson Kelly is an ABS God (Literally the Best in the Biz By the Most Imporant Measure)

I mentioned this last night, but it’s worth reiterating here: I am so very glad the Cubs were able to come back to win that game last night for all the obvious reasons (winning is good), but also...

Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler among Yankees' five predicted MLB All-Stars

These guys could be on their way to the Midsummer Classic.

Cubs Again Make Their Own Luck, Win Fourth Walk-Off During 12-Game Streak

There was a lot of discussion during Monday’s Marquee broadcast about the influence of skill and luck on the results of close games. Boog Sciambi asked the question of whether, if tasked with...

Suzuki’s a Monster, PCA’s an Instructor, Counsell’s a Genius, and Other Cubs Bullets

I feel like I *JUST* said this – which is awesome – but I’ll reiterate that, when the Cubs pull off a wonderful walk-off like last night, I try to separate the discussion of that specific event...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/4/26): Cubs 5, Reds 4 – Conforto Homer Walks Off Reds

The Cubs found themselves behind in the bottom of the 9th against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday night. That late deficit did not deter them, however, as they rallied for a pair of runs to...

Cubs carry majors-best win streak into rematch vs. skidding Reds

The Chicago Cubs will aim to extend their winning streak to a majors-best seven games on Tuesday night when they continue their four-game series again

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back to Walk Off the Reds

This team, man. They just keep pulling out the incredible wins. Last night, after trailing early, the Cubs came back and beat the Reds 5-4 on a walk-off homer from pinch-hitter Michael Conforto....

Monday, May 4, 2026
1st MVP poll of '26 reveals expected favorites, but also pleasant surprises
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Reds 4 – May 4, 2026

I will never, ever, ever complain about having to tear up my half-written box score to accommodate a Cubs walk-off win. What a freakin’ comeback. What a collection of great moments. What a...

Michael Conforto comes through in a pinch as streaking Cubs rally in 9th for 5-4 win over Reds

CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto capped a two-run ninth inning with a solo homer, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday night for their sixth straight...

Michael Conforto's pinch-hit walk-off shot lifts Cubs over Reds

Michael Conforto's walk-off solo home run capped a two-run, ninth-inning rally and sent the Cubs to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on a rainy Mond

Michael Conforto's Cubs walk-off home run is a reminder of the good ol' days

This swing was once the kind that you imagined big things with.

Conforto's walk-off blast sends Cubs to 12th straight win at Friendly Confines
Full-Count, Two Outs, Tie-Game, Bottom of the Ninth … WALK-OFF HOME RUN, MICHAEL CONFORTO!

WELL, HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT! After missing a big opportunity in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Cubs were able to walk it off in the ninth for their 12th-straight victory at Wrigley Field!...

Edward Cabrera and Michael Busch Just Teamed Up for a Sick Pickoff of Elly De La Cruz

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Seiya Suzuki Just Punished a Baseball for a Game-Tying 3-Run Homer … I Mean WOW

The first three innings of this game were quiet for the Cubs offense, and a little loud (at least in terms of contact) for the Reds, who had built up a three-run lead. But to open the fourth, Alex...

Cubs Outright Ben Cowles

The Cubs have sent infielder Ben Cowles outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Reds (7:50 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

UPDATE: This game was originally scheduled for 6:40 CT. Then it was moved up to 6:10 to avoid the rain. Then it was delayed. And now it will start at 7:50 CT. CUBS LINEUP — Once again, the wind is...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/4/26): Familiar Batting Order, Cabrera Starting

The Cubs have been a force to be reckoned with at home, and they come into this series winners of 11 straight with three sweeps in a row at Wrigley. That coincided with three losses by the Reds to...

ABS Dashboard Shows Direct Impact of Challenges on Outcomes

The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System almost figured big-time in Sunday’s game. The concept was ably used by Diamondbacks batter Jorge Barrosa in the 7th inning of the game, turning a...

The Rundown: Cubs Take First Place as Home Streak Grows, Reds Limping Into Wrigley, Skubal Hurt

“Sometimes you can’t see that all you need is one thing. If it’s right, you could sleep at night, but it can take some time.” – You Can’t Get What You Want by Joe Jackson Jed Hoyer finally has his...

The Power Pop from Moises Ballesteros is as Sustainable as it Is Surprising

Because he’s always hit throughout his career, because he’s a DH, and because he’s a bigger guy, Moises Ballesteros often gets mischaracterized as a full-on slugger. But historically, that just...

BREAKING: Tarik Skubal to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Even in a world where the Chicago Cubs do not plan to pursue the top starting pitcher in free agency this offseason, Tarik Skubal’s story will unquestionably impact the Cubs’ offseason. They need...

Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs.,Petty wil

Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 4: Expert backing Cody Bellinger for Monday HR player props

SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Monday, May 4

Updated Top Chicago Cubs Prospect List at FanGraphs for Early 2026

Out for perusing today at FanGraphs, an updated top Chicago Cubs prospect list. It’s the first new list that comes after – for one example – Pedro Ramirez’s huge breakout, and he’s now ranked like...

Shota Imanaga’s Start to the Season is an All-Timer in the Cubs Org

We all saw Shota Imanaga’s latest brilliant performance this weekend, and Jacob discussed and celebrated it here if you missed it. That outing, though, was just the latest in a line of outstanding...

Let’s Stomp Out Their Early-Season Light: Cubs vs Reds Series Preview

Cubs vs Reds — Strictly speaking, the Reds have slowed down of late, dropping three in a row to the Pirates and six of their last ten overall. And, sure, they still have a very solid 20-14 record...

First pitch for Monday's Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field moved up to 6:10 p.m. due to potential for inclement weather

Due to the potential for inclement weather in the area later, the start of Monday night's game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds has been moved up 30 minutes, from 6:40 p.m. to 6:10...

Start of Monday's Reds-Cubs opener moved to 6:10 p.m. CT
MLB insider links Mets' 'prime trade chip' to Cubs, Braves

New York could sell big at the deadline.

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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