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Monday, May 4, 2026
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.

Here's how PCA continues to take his Gold Glove defense to another level
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (May 4-7): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (22-12) continued to play excellent baseball with a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field this weekend. The offense and the starting pitching are playing well enough to...

Cubs Leveraging Friendly Confines’ Unique Environment During Win Streak

Wrigley Field has played host to its fair share of legendary players and games over the last century-plus, and all of them have had to deal with its quirks. From the dimensions — which have...

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Banking Wins, Wrigley Winds, Hoerner Spins, and Other Cubs Bullets

It’s a bummer how much less relevant Star Wars is compared to 10-15 years go. I know I’m just a sucker for nostalgia, but it’s a fun universe, man. And it used to be the case that May the Fourth...

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Complete the Sweep Over the Diamondbacks!

The Chicago Cubs clearly just love being on winning streaks. Who can blame them? The latest has seen them win five in a row, and eleven in a row at Wrigley Field. The most recent win, 8-4 over the...

Reds prospect Chase Petty tested in season debut against streaking Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up their No 7 prospect Chase Petty to face the red-hot Cubs on Monday in the first game of a four-game series in Chica

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Cubs maintain No. 4 spot in latest Power Rankings
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was activated from the 15-day injured list on Sunday after being sidelined by a left oblique strain. Palencia pitched five scoreless innings over...

Cubs Claim LHP Luis Peralta off Waivers from Cardinals

In their unending quest for emergency pitching depth, the Cubs have claimed left-handed reliever Luis Peralta off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated Peralta for assignment on...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/3/26): Cubs 8, D-Backs 4 – Busch Whacks Snakes to Complete Sweep

The Cubs stayed hot on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, scoring eight unanswered against the Diamondbacks. The avalanche of runs erased an early deficit and secured a three-game sweep for the...

Cubs Claim Luis Peralta From Cardinals

The Cubs have claimed left-hander Luis Peralta off the Cardinals’ waiver wire, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network.  St. Louis designated Peralta for assignment on Friday. ...

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 4 – May 3, 2026

A Matthew Boyd quality start and the steadily bouncing back bat of Michael Busch provided the Cubs a three-game series sweep of the Diamondbacks on a beautiful Sunday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs’...

Busch stars as the surging Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 8-4 for their 5th consecutive win

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch hit a three-run triple and a sacrifice fly, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Sunday for their fifth straight win. Moisés Ballesteros homered...

Michael Busch drives in 4 as Cubs win, sweep D-backs

Michael Busch drove in four runs to lead the host Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday.,Busch doubled and scored a run in t

Cubs extend home win streak to 11 with sweep over D-backs
Cubs get closer Palencia off IL; Hoerner in lineup...

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.

Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from IL

Prior to their Sunday afternoon home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured

Alex Bregman made best decision of offseason to join Cubs instead of Red Sox

Bregman avoided disaster with his free agency decision.

Cubs Activate Daniel Palencia, DFA Yacksel Ríos

I guess throwing 98 mph really doesn’t guarantee you a job… The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list (left oblique strain). In a...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/3/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Mo Baller DH, Boyd Bump Day

The Cubs have won 10 straight games at Wrigley and can earn their third sweep in a row there with another victory over the Diamondbacks. Today’s matchup is the best of the series, with Matthew...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner (Neck) is Back!

CUBS LINEUP — The wind is absolutely HOWLING out at Wrigley Field today, and we’ve got two starters with a combined ERA of 16.20. So. Smash that over, I reckon. Here’s a look at the Cubs lineup,...

Daniel Palencia is HERE! The Cubs Are Getting Their Closer Back!

There are a few candidates for “storyline of the season” here at the start of May, but the unifying theme is pretty obvious: Injuries. And while the hits in the rotation just keep coming, the...

Shota Imanaga Is Pitching Like an Ace Again

Shota Imanaga has been nothing short of spectacular this season. In fact, I’d argue that he looks even better than he did in his rookie season, providing a much-needed bounce-back from last year....

Cubs Reinstate Daniel Palencia, Designate Yacksel Rios For Assignment

Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia has been activated from the 15-day IL, the team announced. The closer missed three weeks with a lat strain. Fellow righty Yacksel Rios was designated for...

Another Streak, Shota’s Resurgence, Happ Appreciation, Trade Chips, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. While the Dodgers snapped the Cubs’ then 10-game winning streak last Saturday, their current home winning streak now stands at 10 after yesterday’s 2-0 win over the...

Cubs eager to continue home dominance in clash vs. D-backs

The Chicago Cubs will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd in an attempt to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon and bump their home winning

Saturday, May 2, 2026
'The Jaguar' prowls his way atop Minors' HR leaderboard
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/2/26): Cubs 2, D-Backs 0 – Happ Slugs, Shōta Shines in Shutout

The Cubs continued their dominance at Wrigley Field with a 10th consecutive home victory on Saturday afternoon. This win came in a low-scoring affair that featured a dominant starting pitching...

Shota Imanaga and Cubs end Ildemaro Vargas' 27-game hit streak as they blank Diamondbacks 2-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs ended Ildemaro Vargas' 27-game hitting streak while blanking the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday. Ian Happ...

Cubs win 10th straight at home with shutout of Diamondbacks

Ian Happ hit a 399-foot homer into the wind, Shota Imanaga pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 for

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Diamondbacks 0 – May 2, 2026

Shota Imanaga picked a great day to have his best start of the season. With Ian Happ scoring both of the game’s two runs, Imanaga outdueled Diamondbacks’ starter Ryne Nelson, who, besides a Happ...

No place like home! Imanaga's scoreless outing sends Cubs to 10th straight Wrigley win
Cody Bellinger's 4-hit day leads Yankees over Orioles

Cody Bellinger hit a pair of solo homers as part of a four-hit showing and drove in four runs, leading the New York Yankees to a 9-4 victory over the

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Busch Back to Leadoff

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are back in action this afternoon at Wrigley Field, with Shota Imanaga looking to bounce back after a rough outing in L.A. against Ryne Nelson and the Diamondbacks. Here’s a...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/2/26): Busch Leads Off, Shaw at 2B, Imanaga Facing Dude Named Ryne

The Cubs got their homestand off to a nice start on Friday, though they made it a little close for comfort after jumping out to a big lead. I really enjoyed it because I left the house as soon as...

Craig Counsell’s Managerial Masterclass Has Cubs Clicking

In 2024, the Cubs parted ways with franchise folk hero David Ross and inked Craig Counsell, whose contract with the Brewers had expired. The shockwaves from this bold move are still being felt...

Hurt Hoerner, Underpaid Rea, Webb Seals Win, Palencia Passes Test, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. The Cubs have won 14 of their last 18 games and continue to find ways to win amid all their injuries. Shota Imanaga starts today’s game two of three at Wrigley Field...

Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Vargas' 4-hit game

Arizona Diamondbacks (16-15, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-12, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 7.71 ERA,...

Red-hot Ildemaro Vargas, struggling D-backs gear up for Cubs

Arizona's Ildemaro Vargas is the top hitter in baseball now that he has reached the qualifying threshold, but that might not mean the kidding will sto

Cubs stay hot, edge Diamondbacks in series opener

Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks

Friday, May 1, 2026
Busch helps the Cubs top the Diamondbacks 6-5 in series opener

Michael Busch had two hits and two RBIs, helping Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs top the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday.

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/1/26): Cubs 6, D-Backs 5 – Bullpen Survives for 9th Straight Wrigley W

The Cubs returned home to Wrigley Field to begin the month of May on a winning note against the Diamondbacks on Friday. The offense raced out to a big lead early before grinding to a halt and...

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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