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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Jose Urquidy, White Sox blank Cubs to salvage series finale

Jose Urquidy struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings and Braden Montgomery ripped a two-run double, fueling the visiting Chicago White Sox

Enhanced Box Score: White Sox 3, Cubs 0 – August 19, 2026

I won’t say it’s because of the back-to-back high-adrenaline, high-excitement, late-night wins, but it was fair to worry in advance about a possible little physiological letdown today in the...

14 best MLB players who competed in the Little League World Series, ranked from Cody Bellinger to Gary Sheffield

The Little League World Series was the starting point for these MLB stars.

'This is where I want to be': Behind Townsend's perfect marriage with Chicago
The Rundown: PCA’s Historic Season, Cubs Hope to Sweep Sox, Dodgers’ Partner Under Federal Investigation

“I’m a shooting star leaping through the sky like a tiger, defying the laws of gravity.” – Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen We had a discussion a while back about the best leadoff batters in team...

Bregman, Cubs find common ground in autism advocacy
Pete Crow-Armstrong Did NOT Homer to Lead Off the Game Today

In a twist that I don’t think anyone saw coming, Chicago Cubs leadoff man Pete Crow-Armstrong did not hit a home run in his first at bat today. Seeing as he had homered to lead off the first two...

A Massive Flurry of Injury Updates from the Cubs

The Cubs have been quite successful for a long time, but that doesn’t mean they’re fully healthy just yet. In fact, there are still a LOT of guys on the shelf about whom there are updates to...

Daniel Palencia Will Be Activated Friday as ‘Out-Getter’

Daniel Palencia was recently placed on the 60-day IL in what was merely a procedural move to clear a temporary spot on the 40-man roster. He was eligible to come off as of the 16th, but the Cubs...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/19/26): Holmes Starting with Sweep on Line

Monday’s opener felt like a game the Cubs should have won handily, but last night’s seemed like the kind of contest they’d lose due to a lack of offense. White Sox bulk man Erick Fedde baffled...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Moves Down to 8th, Taylor Starts

CUBS LINEUP — This Cubs team, man. It’s been an eventful summer. I’ll say that much! Let’s see if we can pull off the sweep today at Wrigley Field, perhaps sometime BEFORE the bottom of the ninth...

More Fun With Alex Bregman’s Clutch Night and Walk-Off Winner

Two outs, runner on second, Alex Bregman single to score a run. That was the story twice last night, as Bregman came through in the clutch to tie the game and then to walk it off. The first hero...

Cubs Prospects Report | August 19, 2026: Knoxville’s Wild Inning, Hartshorn Homers, More

The Cubs‘ minor league squads began their new series on Tuesday, and we most certainly had some noteworthy events. The Iowa Cubs got shelled in another rough outing by Braxton Garrett. Knoxville...

Two White Sox players believe Shohei Ohtani should be MVP over Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong

The Cubs outfielder is not an MVP favorite according to some of his crosstown rivals.

White Sox rookies take part in hilarious tradition at Wrigley Field

The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs have engaged in a classic crosstown series so far this week, and the Sox participated in another iconic tradition too. As many fans of the Cubs know, one of...

Yes, Ryan Zeferjahn Has Struggled So Far With the Cubs, But It’s Still Far Too Early to Panic

Ryan Zeferjahn’s time with the Cubs hasn’t exactly started out the way everyone expected, but it’s still way too early to panic about the trade that sent Moisés Ballesteros and Mason McGwire to...

Cubs and White Sox Fans Can Agree on the One Thing You Do Not Do at Wrigley Field

I should say that MOST Cubs and White Sox fans agree that you don’t fight at Wrigley Field, but only most. ALL Cubs and White Sox fans agree, however, that you do not come to Wrigley Field (or...

MLB players deliver overwhelming verdict in Shohei Ohtani-Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP debate

Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong appear locked in a close NL MVP race, but an ESPN survey of MLB players produced a surprisingly lopsided result.

Walk-Off Obsession, More PCA History, Just Give Assad the Ball, and Other Cubs Bullets

The boys are at it again. Walking it off every night. A new hero to celebrate. Making me split up Bullets content into separate posts. … I love them for it. That is to say, all things Alex Bregman...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/18/26): Cubs 4, White Sox 3 – Bregman Gets Clutch Hits to Tie, Walk Off

The Cubs and White Sox met in the second game of their series Tuesday night in a game that featured another dramatic finish. The home team had a second consecutive walk-off victory after waiting...

Bregman delivers as Cubs walk off the White Sox again
Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Bregman give Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox, 4-3

Yes, it may be a long time before any Crosstown Classic series produces the kind of drama that the 2026 edition has. There was plenty more of it Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in a game that...

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Do It Again to the White Sox

Mini comeback late in the game? Check. Walk off winner? Check. The Cubs beat the White Sox 4-3 last night (deeeep into the night), once again in walk-off fashion, with Alex Bregman playing hero...

Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox

Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday a

Podcast: It's Bregman's turn to walk off White Sox

Bregman walks it off for the Cubs | Morning Lineup

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, White Sox 3 – August 18, 2026

That’s another walk-off win for the Chicago Cubs, their 13th of the season (which is the most in baseball)! What a game! After an hour-and-a-half rain delay, the Cubs were able to finish the job...

Cubs walk off White Sox for 2nd straight day on Alex Bregman's single

Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, to boost the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory against

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Walk PCA or Not! It Doesn’t Matter — Cubs Walk off the White Sox … AGAIN!

Does this team love its rain delays, or what? Tonight, the Chicago Cubs walked off the Chicago White Sox for the second consecutive game at Wrigley Field. But the best part is the way it happened....

Gausman exits with thumb cramp on non-pitching hand
PCA, again! Cubs star follows up walk-off blast with another leadoff HR
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch Both Go Deep in the First Inning!

This Cubs offense is so much fun to watch. As if hitting two home runs in the first inning yesterday wasn’t enough, they’ve done it again! Pete Crow-Armstrong led off tonight’s game with ANOTHER...

The Cubs Should Be Getting Some Help Soon (Great Updates on Daniel Palencia and Matt Shaw)

Well, this is a bit of welcome news! According to Cubs manager Craig Counsell (via multiple reports), right-handed reliever and Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has completed his rehab assignment and...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs White Sox (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs won a fun one last night over the White Sox at Wrigley Field. With another win tonight, the Cubs would guarantee themselves both a series win and at least a season-series...

Cubs vs. White Sox game delayed by rain

An exciting game between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox was delayed for more than an hour as heavy rain hammered the North Side of the city. The two teams were playing the second game of the...

Cubs vs. White Sox game enters rain delay

An exciting game between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox is being delayed as heavy rain is expected to hammer the North Side of the city. The two teams are playing the second game of the Crosstown...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/26): Gausman Tries to Bounce Back After Rough Second Outing

Monday’s series opener should have been a lopsided Cubs win, but that wouldn’t have been quite as exciting as the back-and-forth affair that featured yet another signature performance by Pete...

The Rundown: MVPete Powers Cubs Past White Sox, Ohtani Keeping Pace, Things Get Ugly in Wrigley Bleachers

“Now the race is on and here comes Pride up the backstretch.” – The Race is On by The Grateful Dead Pete Crow-Armstrong came into last night’s game against the White Sox hitting .128 with a .227...

Yankees reveal great Cody Bellinger injury update before Orioles series

Bellinger has been out since July 25 with a hamstring strain.

Edward Cabrera Expected to Work in Relief When He’s Ready to Return

With the Injured List move, the Chicago Cubs accomplished three things for Edward Cabrera (and themselves): (1) they are giving him another couple weeks to rest up the blister problem and try to...

Two Pieces of Extraordinary PCA Hype Content

These were both too good not to spotlight. Not that anyone is getting sick of Pete Crow-Armstrong content right now. After he put together a(nother) historic game, PCA came off the field to find...

Cubs have a big 3.5 fWAR pitching problem that could sink postseason chances

The Cubs have a great team, but there is a glaring weakness heading into October.

Hopefully Things Remain on Track for a Possible Ben Brown Return This Year

I may have missed it, but I don’t think we got an immediate update on how Ben Brown’s bullpen session at Wrigley Field went this weekend. There are still a lot of steps to go before he would be...

Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman Are Balancing the Cubs Lineup Exactly as Designed

A few years ago (oh dear god, I just checked and it was SEVEN years ago …), I published one of my favorite articles I’ve ever written here at Bleacher Nation, pointing out and lamenting the lack...

Cubs Minor League News: DSL Blue stays hot in playoff chase
Jacob Webb Showed Off Some Serious Stones in the 10th Inning Last Night

Getting through an extra-innings inning without allowing that free runner at second base to score is an ENORMOUS thing. Firstly, it’s hard to pull off, given that a groundball and a fly ball, even...

How Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong produced more WAR in 1 game than Kyle Tucker has all year

This is a wild feat for PCA that shows how incredible his August 17 performance was.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong joins just 5 players in MLB history with rare HR feat

This history for PCA is rare and incredibly interesting.

See it: Large fight breaks out in stands during Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field

A large brawl broke out in the stands between Cubs and White Sox fans Monday at Wrigley Field during the start of the Crosstown Classic. The fight broke out in the eighth inning of the game, with...

Trey Mancini Announces Retirement

Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini tells Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com that he’s decided to retire after playing in parts of eight major league seasons with the Orioles, Cubs, Astros and Angels....

Cubs among 3 iconic franchises getting comic book treatment
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