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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Kyle Schwarber just provided the Cubs with an annoyingly loud lineup reminder

The Cubs got an all-too-familiar reminder as Kyle Schwarber flexed his power, raising fresh questions about Chicago’s current lineup ceiling

Monday, April 13, 2026
With starting platoon battered, Cubs stick with Assad amid rough outing
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/13/26): Phillies 13, Cubs 7 – Schwarber, Phils Smash Assad

The Cubs had a rough evening at Citizens Bank Park Monday night as the Phillies buried them under an avalanche of runs. Starting pitcher Javier Assad was forced to wear it, eventually giving up...

Schwarber homers twice, Sánchez pitches six strong innings to lead Phillies to rout of Cubs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7 on Monday...

Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 13, Cubs 7 – April 13, 2026

At least the Cubs got a little annoying there at the end, forcing the Phillies to keep using real pitchers? Any takers on that? Yeah, that was a blowout. A rare clunker from Javier Assad, as the...

Cubs avoided disaster by passing on one free agent fans desperately wanted

Tatsuya Imai has gotten off to a concerning start with the Houston Astros, suggesting that the Chicago Cubs may have avoided a disaster.

Dansby Swanson Once Again Tries to Jumpstart the Comeback

Fresh on the heels of a big game in all phases, Dansby Swanson is at it again tonight. And he’s once again trying to kickstart a comeback. With the Cubs down 4-0 in the early going tonight against...

Poll: Which Team Has Been Most Impacted By Injuries This Year?

Every year, teams that are widely expected to succeed at the outset of the season stumble due to injury woes. Teams that look strong on paper can often perform much less impressively if even one...

Cubs' series against the Phillies marks a pivotal early flip in the schedule

The Chicago Cubs' schedule takes a scary turn, starting with their series against the Philadelphia Phillies this week.

MLBits: Jordan Walker Is Mashing, Rockies Financial Boost, Phil Garner Passes, More

Baseball lost one of its most beloved characters, the Rockies got a financial lifeline, and Jordan Walker is doing things only McGwire, Rolen, and Pujols have done before him in St. Louis. It was...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Phillies (5:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Phillies and Cubs are both a disappointing 7-8 to start the season, and I fear this series might offer more of an advantage to them than us. While the Phillies are sending three...

Cubs No. 9 prospect lands on Team of the Week
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/13/26): Kelly at 1B, Suzuki DH, Assad Starting

Things were looking really bleak for the Cubs through the first few innings of Sunday’s game, but they managed to fend off a sweep before heading out to Philly. The Phillies haven’t been playing...

Cubs vs. Phillies prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB picks for Monday, April 13 from advanced model

SportsLine's model simulated the Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions for Monday's matchup

What a Day for Dansby Swanson, and For Staying Heads Up on the Bases

Carson Kelly’s walk-off hit and Michael Busch’s game-tying hit will necessarily get most of the attention when there’s a big comeback, walk-off win, but I just wanted to make sure to spotlight the...

Dansby Swanson’s Heads-Up Baserunning Keys Cubs Comeback

Dansby Swanson opened the scoring for the Cubs on Sunday afternoon with a solo homer, but it was his heads-up baserunning that keyed their comeback. With his team down 6-3 in the bottom of the 7th...

Taillon, Busch Turn Frustration to Triumph in Sweep-Stopping Win

Three pitches into Sunday’s game, the Cubs were down 1-0. Six batters into the 2nd inning, the Cubs were down 5-0. Jameson Taillon surrendered a leadoff homer to Oneill Cruz on a hanging change...

Brewers facing another injury crisis that could leave door open for the Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers are preparing for bad Christian Yelich injury news, and are suddenly, facing an early crisis that the Chicago Cubs could benefit from.

The Rundown: Cubs Still Struggling Despite Big Win, Bullpen Hit With Injuries, White Sox Will Honor Pope Leo

“Came the last night of sadness, and it was clear she couldn’t go on. And the door was open and the wind appeared. The candles blew and then disappeared. The curtains flew and then he appeared.” –...

Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia Phillies – Series Preview (April 13-15): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (7-8) rallied back from a five-run deficit on Sunday at Wrigley Field to beat the Pirates and avoid a sweep. The first two games of the series featured a decided lack of hitting with...

Dansby drives Cubs' comeback thanks to this 'lost art'
Moises Ballesteros has quickly shaken off his cold start and is back to hitting

After a slow start to the season, Chicago Cubs rookie Moises Ballesteros is stacking up hits and doing his part to jump-start the team's offense.

Cubs fans are already calling for a major lineup change from Craig Counsell

Pete Crow-Armstrong has gotten off to a slow start and, already, some Chicago Cubs fans are ready to pull the plug on the recently-extended outfielder.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Cubs Actually Win a Game!

I had a much more pleasant experience listening to this game on the radio at work. Things I liked: Onward!

Busch snaps 0-for-30 drought to help Cubs rally, then Kelly walks it off
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/12/26): Cubs 7, Pirates 6 – Kelly Walks Off Comeback Victory

The Cubs fell behind immediately on Sunday and looked like they were headed for a third consecutive defeat, but the result was different this time. The home team clawed back to tie the game and...

Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch ended an 0-for-30 slide with a tying, two-run single in the eighth inning and Carson Kelly had a winning single in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run...

Harvey (triceps) lands on IL; Cubs select Barnes from Triple-A
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/26): Ballesteros Bats Second, Shaw at 1B, Taillon Trying to Avoid Sweep

It’s never a good thing to go into the last game of a series trying to fend off a sweep, and it’s worse to be doing so against a divisional opponent. The Pirates have looked like the more dynamic...

Former Cubs trade deadline addition is already making fans second guess Jed Hoyer

Chicago Cubs fans won't love to hear how Michael Soroka, Jed Hoyer's failed trade deadline addition from last summer, is performing with his new team.

Cubs Promote LHP Charlie Barnes, Place RHP Hunter Harvey on IL

I hope you’re all prepared for the shock of learning that yet another Cubs pitcher has hit the IL. It’s even more shocking that Hunter Harvey is the pitcher in question, what with his spotty track...

Cubs call up unheard of lefty reliever as Hunter Harvey hits the injured list

The Chicago Cubs placed Hunter Harvey on the 15-day IL with triceps inflammation and called up left-hander Charlie Barnes to take his spot in the bullpen.

Cubs Place Hunter Harvey On 15-Day Injured List

The Cubs have placed right-hander Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation.  Left-hander Charlie Barnes‘ contract was selected from Triple-A to take Harvey’s spot...

Cubs' most important offensive player has looked lost in a brutal start to the season

Coming off a huge sophomore season, Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is spinning his wheels offensively to begin the 2026 campaign.

2 Cubs players to start worrying about after slow starts and 2 that will be just fine

The Chicago Cubs haven't found their stride yet and need players like Michael Busch and Alex Bregman to lead the charge offensively.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Cubs’ late rally forces extras, but frustrating 11th foils bid for win
Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10, 11th inning, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a...

Jed Hoyer defends Cubs' Cade Horton blueprint while injury creates false narrative

Jed Hoyer defended the Chicago Cubs' development man for Cade Horton in the aftermath of Horton's injury.

Written off heading into 2026, Shota Imanaga is anchoring a shorthanded Cubs' staff

Shota Imanaga is locking down an injury-hampered Chicago Cubs starting rotation, ready to prove his rocky 2025 sophomore season was a fluke.

Cubs look to break Pirates' road win streak

Pittsburgh Pirates (8-5, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (6-7, fifth in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (1-1, 2.25 ERA,...

Cubs News: Jaxon Wiggins injury scare, Matthew Boyd rehab assignment, and Seiya Suzuki

The latest Chicago Cubs news including an injury scare for top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins and Matthew Boyd's timeline.

Friday, April 10, 2026
Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Friday.

Imanaga pulled after 6 no-hit innings; 'It was the right decision'
Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches no-hitter through 6 innings against Pittsburgh

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched a no-hitter through six innings of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Imanaga pitched before Ryan O’Hearn led off the...

Cubs To Activate Seiya Suzuki, Designate Dylan Carlson For Assignment

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is back from the injured list after missing the first two weeks of the season with a knee sprain, according to multiple reports. Dylan Carlson was designated for...

Cubs may have finally identified the cause of Phil Maton's early-season struggles

The recipient of the first Chicago Cubs multi-year contract for a reliever in years, Phil Maton hasn't been sharp - and we now may finally know why.

Seiya Suzuki return leaves Cubs with roster move that was always inevitable

Seiya Suzuki is set to make his 2026 debut after the Chicago Cubs activated him off the IL on Friday.

Cubs vs. Pirates prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, April 10 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Friday's matchup

Craig Counsell quiets fears about Cubs offseason addition raising alarms

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell doesn't sound too concerned about the early struggles of Phil Maton.

Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 3-game series

Pittsburgh Pirates (7-5, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (6-6, fifth in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (0-0, 4.00 ERA, 1.56...

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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