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Friday, June 26, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong Plays Hero Once Again, Even as the All-Star Voting Snubs Him

Pete Crow-Armstrong got to play hero last night with his double into the corner in the 10th to give the Cubs their winning run: CLUTCH PETE. pic.twitter.com/7QRaIr7SLa— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June...

Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Vaults Cubs Back Near 60% Playoff Odds

Winning four in a row and 10 of 13 has a way of turning things around just a wee bit, especially when most of the other teams in the division aren’t playing as well. Though the Brewers remain way...

Welp, Don’t Get Swept by the Cubs if You Want to Keep Your Job, I Guess

A four-game sweep at home against the Chicago Cubs was apparently the pot boiling over for Carlos Mendoza’s hot seat. The New York Mets (24-47) have fired their manager on the heels of their loss...

Thank the Mets, Peterson’s New Groove, Thornton, Bullpen, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Cubs are back to seven games over .500 for the first time since May 22, when they were in the midst of their 10-game losing streak. Funny thing? The Cubs are now 7-0 against the Mets, which...

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (June 26-28): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (43-37) are on a bit of a streak right now after sweeping the lousy Mets in four games at Citi Field. They have gone 10-3 in their last 13 games despite enduring what can only be...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/24/26): Cubs 4, Mets 3 F/10 – Boyd Returns as Cubs Complete Season Sweep of Mets

The Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Mets at Citi Field Thursday night. This was a much closer contest that required extra innings before the road squad emerged victorious in the 10th...

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Complete the Sweep in New York

It took 10 innings this time around, but the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets again, this time 4-3, completing the four-game sweep. Enjoy the highlights from the win, which the Cubs really...

What channel is Brewers vs. Cubs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game

NL Central rivals open a weekend series Friday. Here's where and when to tune in.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Crow-Armstrong haunts Mets as Cubs complete season sweep with 4-3 win

Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.

PCA drives in winning run in extras to cap Cubs' sweep of Mets
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Mets 3 – June 25, 2026

That’s a sweep! The Mets are one of the worst teams in baseball, but still; taking four games on the road, including a double-header? That’s really tough business. Matthew Boyd could only go about...

Hoyer: Urgency for Peterson trade amid injuries

The Cubs acquired veteran left-hander David Peterson from the Mets for a simple reason: They need healthy starting pitchers.

Ben Brown’s Neck Injury Similar to What Ended His ‘24 Season

Ben Brown was recently placed on the IL with what the Cubs initially called a neck strain, immediately conjuring thoughts of the issue that shut him down in 2024. That was a stress reaction...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Conforto and Ramirez Start Again, Boyd Returns

CUBS LINEUP — Tonight, the Chicago Cubs are going for a four-game sweep of the Mets on the road. And if you’re cool, we’ll be rooting for them together at our free watch party! I hope to see you...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/25/26): Conforto in RF, Ramírez DH, Boyd Returns

We could say the Mets are the cure for what was ailing the Cubs, but the offensive explosion in Queens actually started over a week ago. The Cubs have put up at least six runs in each of their...

The News on Ben Brown is Not Good

Knowing that Ben Brown missed half of a season back in 2024 with a neck issue that was ultimately found to be a benign grown on a bone in his neck, and knowing that he was dealing with discomfort...

MLB’s Proposal to Eliminate QO, Deferred Compensation Not Fooling Players

I’ll keep this brief because the negotiations between owners and players on a new MLB collective bargaining agreement are still in the very early stage and really can’t be analyzed too deeply just...

The MLB Players Association Has Already Responded to the Owners’ Latest CBA Proposal

As expected, it did not take long for the Major League Baseball Players Association to respond to the MLB Owners’ proposal for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the current version of which...

Cubs best trade target might be $56M Marlins righty, not Tarik Skubal

The Cubs need rotation help, and another Marlins starter might be their best option.

Revised CBA Proposal from MLB Includes Maximum Free Agent Contract Sizes

Yes, this proposal comes among other player-friendlier terms, but this is an enormous ask from Major League Baseball’s owners, all within a Collective Bargaining Framework where they’re also...

Cubs bring back veteran lefty Pomeranz on Minor League deal
Cubs part ways with former Reds reliever for David Peterson reason

Chicago has made a notable roster move.

3 key reasons Peterson should improve after trade to Cubs
Cubs Officially Announce David Peterson Trade, DFA Yosver Zulueta

News broke late last night or early this morning about the Cubs’ acquisition of lefty David Peterson from the Mets, and the club has now officially announced the deal. The 30-year-old has spent...

Cubs Officially Announce David Peterson Signing, DFA Yosver Zulueta

News broke late last night or early this morning about the Cubs’ acquisition of lefty David Peterson from the Mets, and the club has now officially announced the deal. The 30-year-old has spent...

Cubs Apparently Brought Drew Pomeranz Back on Minors Deal

Somehow lost in the shuffle was the fact that the Cubs have reunited with lefty Drew Pomeranz on a minor-league deal. Though no official announcement has been made and almost nothing exists...

David Peterson Trade Official and More Thoughts on All the Options the Cubs Didn’t Have

The Chicago Cubs today officially acquired lefty David Peterson from the Mets, in exchange for first base prospect Cole Mathis. Pitcher Yosver Zulueta has been DFA’d to make room for Peterson on...

PCA in awe of Swanson's breakout vs. Mets
Cubs Designate Yosver Zulueta For Assignment

The Cubs have designated right-hander Yosver Zulueta for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster goes to newly acquired left-hander David Peterson, who came over to Chicago in...

Old Friend Drew Pomeranz is Back with the Chicago Cubs

There was a fair bit of understandable sadness this past offseason when the Cubs elected not to re-sign lefty Drew Pomeranz after his comeback season in 2025. It was a feel-good story, and ALSO he...

Phase 1 of All-Star voting ends; finalists revealed tonight (6 p.m. ET on MLB Network)
Why Cubs' .942 OPS infield prospect is their as most 'logical' trade chip

This Cubs infield prospect is going to be a name to watch this summer.

Cubs Outright Luis Peralta

Left-hander Luis Peralta went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa, per the MLB.com transaction log. He hasn’t...

Dansby Swanson is Having a Much Better Week Than You

Got that big promotion at work? Found your long-lost lucky slipper? Reconnected with an old flame? Had a child? Sorry. You’re still having a worse week than Dansby Swanson. The much-maligned...

Mets' trade plan after David Peterson dealt to Cubs revealed by MLB insider

This trade plan for the Mets isn't the most exciting.

Cubs' 115 OPS+ top prospect named 'logical' trade candidate

The Cubs have a glaring need at the trade deadline.

The Rundown: Swanson Satisfies in Doubleheader Sweep, Hoyer Trades for Peterson, Cubs’ Footlong Wiener Takes Top Honors

“Two years, seven months and sixteen days. Now I’m back on the street in a purple haze… And I feel so good I’m gonna make somebody pay tonight.” – I Feel So Good by Richard Thompson I’ve never...

Head-Spinning 24 Hours, Crafty Bunting, LOLMets, Bullpen Mess, and Other Cubs Bullets

A random reminder to those of you with Prime who haven’t gone to Amazon this week – it’s their Prime Day event, so lots of extra sales on things you might want anyway. Worth checking out! #ad It’s...

Cubs Acquire David Peterson from Mets for 1B Prospect Cole Mathis

It looks like the Cubs have officially pushed the Mets into sell mode. Not long after the two teams wrapped up the second game of their Wednesday doubleheader, they completed a trade that will see...

Son Ranto Show: Let’s Play 3

Britt from Fanarchy and Uncle Mike join Waller and Rockett in the middle of a Double Header day. Brought to you by ⁠Penguin Imprints⁠, ⁠⁠Fanarchy⁠⁠ and our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ supporters. Watch! Listen!...

David Peterson trade reopens painful Cubs memory for Mets fans

David Peterson trade brings back PCA story that Mets regret all the time.

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/24/26, Game 2): Cubs 10, Mets 5 – Cubs Complete DH Sweep of Sloppy Mets

After putting up 10 runs in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader at Citi Field, the Cubs repeated the feat with 10 more in the nightcap. The Mets provided them with a lot of help, committing...

Dansby Swanson enjoys historic offensive day in Cubs' doubleheader sweep of Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson has the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with a game to spare. Swanson had a go-ahead RBI...

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Sweep the Mets Doubleheader

The Cubs are going to need their bats to really step up the rest of the way, and certainly yesterday – with some big assists from the Mets’ gloves – they did it. The Cubs swept the Mets in the...

Report: Cubs acquiring veteran LHP David Peterson from Mets in order to shore up injury-riddled starting rotation

David Peterson doesn't even need to leave Citi Field to join his new team. All he has to do is move from the home clubhouse to the visitors' clubhouse. In an effort to shore up a starting rotation...

Who did the Mets get for David Peterson? Meet Cole Mathis, New York's return in trade with Cubs

News emerged overnight of this deal.

Why Cubs traded for David Peterson, and what to know about Mets’ lefty pitcher coming to Chicago

Chicago pulled off the deal overnight.

Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series

Dansby Swanson had 11 RBI in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.

Sources: Cubs acquiring LHP Peterson from Mets

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Mets trade deadline plans could spoil Cubs chances of making postseason for one reason
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