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Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs history with second straight 30-30 season as MVP résumé grows

Crow-Armstrong was electric on Monday night, recording a leadoff home run and a walkoff home run in a win over the White Sox

PCA Maintains 30/30 Vision Even When Blacked Out

The inimitable Reese Bobby taught us that “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” though he later admitted that he was high on PCP when he said it. As those who were high on PCA last night understand,...

Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong commonly goes by his initials, PCA, but teammate Nico Hoerner prefers another abbreviation.,"He's been

All Baseball Comics Opens Presale for Chicago Cubs Issue

All Baseball Comics, the official comic book partner of Major League Baseball, has opened presales today for its Chicago Cubs issue, one of three flagship titles from Zero Zero Entertainment  The...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/17/26): Cubs 7, White Sox 5 F/10 – PCA Opens, Closes Game with Bangs

The Cubs and White Sox began their series at Wrigley Field Monday night with a highly charged atmosphere, and the game did not disappoint. Pete Crow-Armstrong started the game with leadoff homer,...

MVPETE: PCA makes Cubs history with walk-off homer
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs history in walk-off win over White Sox

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong added another moment to his personal highlight reel against the Chicago White Sox, and he made some history along the way. Crow-Armstrong led off...

MLB roundup: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to start, end Cubs' win

Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night and lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 vi

PCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers

Centerfielder and MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- to lead off the game and to walk it off hours later -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the...

Podcast: From start to finish, PCA electrifies in epic Crosstown Showdown

Crosstown Classic or WS preview? | Morning Lineup

PCA secures 2nd straight 30-30 season, boosts MVP case, in epic way
Monday, August 17, 2026
Key takeaways: Cubs 7, White Sox 5
Pete Crow-Armstrong ON THE FIRST PITCH … and Then Seiya Suzuki Goes Back-to-Back!

Pete Crow-Armstrong took as little time possible announcing himself as an impact player in the Crosstown Classic. I mean, we already knew that based on his season (and the attention paid to him on...

Daniel Palencia to 60-Day IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves

I just wrapped up a semifinal win in our softball league, so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. As such, I will not wax poetic about the massive oof that is Daniel Palencia going to the 60-day IL....

After latest trip to IL, could Cabrera shift to Cubs' 'pen?
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/26): Imanaga Facing Sox

It’s a rare occasion when both Chicago baseball teams are in playoff contention, but that’s exactly what’s happening over the next three days at Wrigley. The White Sox are up by 5.5 games in the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Your New Up-the-Middle Infield Defenders

CUBS LINEUP — Get up, rub some dirt on it, and get back out there. That weekend stunk, but there’s more baseball to be played and more games to win … starting tonight with the first of three games...

Cubs make several roster moves including Dansby Swanson to IL
The Cubs Are Making a WHOLE Lot of Moves Before Tonight’s Game

We knew a little roster maneuvering was coming today, but the Cubs are actually doing a whole lot. The full rundown of moves: Dansby Swanson to the 10-day IL (oblique) Edward Cabrera to the 15-day...

Cubs Place Edward Cabrera, Dansby Swanson On Injured List

The Cubs announced that right-hander Edward Cabrera has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister. Shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day IL with a...

Reports: Cubs SS Dansby Swanson out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, ESPN and MLB.com reported on Monday.,The injury, wh

Source: Cubs' Swanson (oblique) out 4-6 weeks

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has a Grade 2 oblique strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks, a source told ESPN.

Dansby Swanson Could Miss 4-6 Weeks with Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Dansby Swanson was in obvious discomfort following a swing and miss during the 3rd inning of Sunday’s loss, and the initial thought was that he’d suffered an oblique injury. The Cubs were...

Cubs get unfortunate 4-6 week injury update on Dansby Swanson

This injury update for the Cubs is not a good one, but there is some hope.

The Early Word on Dansby Swanson’s Injury is an Oblique-Half-Full Situation

You can probably read this news on Dansby Swanson in a couple ways, depending on the bent with which you entered into the conversation. For me, personally, it is merely what I expected: Cubs news:...

It Hasn’t Been a Good Time Lately for Kyle Tucker

A couple weeks ago, Kyle Tucker made his first return to Wrigley Field since his time with the Cubs ended in the 2025 NLDS. The reception was … not warm: "Let's see what kind of hand Kyle Tucker...

Cubs Minor League News: Palencia dominant, Kepley and Hudson homers, Wick impressive
As Expected, the Chicago Cubs’ Farm System Ranking Has Taken Another Nose Dive

If you combine years of promotions with years of buying at the deadline with not enough top-tier breakouts with some injuries, you get a club’s farm system taking a big step back in the eyes of...

Chicago Cubs' roster moves place Dansby Swanson, Edward Cabrera on IL

The Chicago Cubs have made a series of roster moves prior to their series against the Chicago White Sox. On Monday, the Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list after he...

Cubs vs White Sox Pitching Probables, Broadcast Info, Injury Report

Cubs vs White Sox — That was not a particularly fun weekend of baseball. Not only did the Cubs drop each of their last two games against the Cardinals, but the Brewers also took their last two...

Dansby Swanson headed to IL after hurting himself on a swing in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said shortstop Dansby Swanson is likely headed to the injured list following Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, during which Swanson...

Two Losses That Were Much Bigger Than the Loss of a Game

From where I sit, the Chicago Cubs suffered two very significant losses yesterday, and neither was a baseball game. Don’t get me wrong, it was frustrating to watch the Cubs get pantsed again by...

Cubs Prospects Report | August 17, 2026: Palencia Ks The Side, Kepley’s Big Blast, More

The Cubs‘ minor league squads finished off their series on Sunday with a trio of close games and one that barely even got started. The Iowa Cubs dropped a close one, but had a very positive outing...

Ethan Conrad Reportedly Getting the Bump to South Bend

A prospect being held out of Sunday’s game does not always mean something looms, but it is occasionally tied to a promotion. Since the full-season leagues are off on Monday, you can get the player...

Cubs' rotation looks braced for October push
Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox – Series Preview (August 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (72-53) had a disappointing weekend, dropping two of three to the rival Cardinals at Wrigley Field after a successful road trip. The culprit in the two losses was the starting pitching,...

Edward Cabrera Put Cubs in Dire Straits by Concealing Blister Issue

Edward Cabrera had looked so good in his last two rehab starts that the Cubs were excited to get him back into the rotation before eventually moving him into the bullpen down the stretch. That...

White Sox, Cubs playing for more than Chicago bragging rights

On this date two years ago, the Chicago White Sox were 64 games under .500 and headed toward the losingest season -- 121 defeats -- in the modern era

Eventful Game, Cabrera’s Blister, Swanson’s MRI, Optioning Assad, and Other Cubs Bullets

Under six weeks left in the regular season … Yesterday’s game was a tremendously eventful one, in the worst possible ways. The Cubs lost, badly, in a home game against the Cardinals when they...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/16/26): Cardinals 11, Cubs 4 – Cabrera Crushed by Cards

The Cubs and Cardinals met in the deciding game of their series at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon. Edward Cabrera‘s return to the starting rotation was a complete disaster and the road team won...

A Cubs-White Sox World Series? Why this could be the best chance since 1906

An all-Chicago Fall Classic this October is highly unlikely. But, historically speaking, it's practically a slam dunk!

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Where do Cubs stand in latest Power Rankings?
Cabrera shows rust, deals with blister issue in return from IL
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homered and finished with three hits and four RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-4 on Sunday for a second straight...

Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson left today’s game with what was initially described as left side discomfort, and he’ll now miss an extended period of time.  Manager Craig Counsell told the...

Cabrera struggles in return, Swanson exits as Cubs fall to Cards
Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker help Cardinals rout Cubs

Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both had three hits, a home run and four RBIs on Sunday afternoon to help the visiting St. Louis Cardinals breeze past

Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 11, Cubs 4 – August 16, 2026

After a rough (and deflating) first inning, Edward Cabrera’s return from the IL went absolutely haywire in the fourth as the Cardinals scored six times. Perhaps most concerning with Cabrera’s...

Dansby Swanson Exits the Game with an Apparent Injury After the Swing (UPDATE: Headed to the IL)

There are updates to this story at the bottom of the post. Not ideal. The Cubs starting shortstop (and the heartbeat of their league-leading infield defense), Dansby Swanson, exited Sunday’s game...

Cubs' Swanson exits in 3rd inning with discomfort

Veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson, 32, left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cadinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning at Wrigley...

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