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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
You Couldn’t Possibly Remember Every Crazy Thing That Has Happened to the Cubs This Year

Every season has its narratives or milestones or memorable moments (both good and bad), but I think it’s fair to say the 2026 Chicago Cubs have been ESPECIALLY insane. And I think it’s even more...

Another Dominant Night from Clay Holmes, the Current Cubs Ace

With a multi-month break in the action (thanks to a break in the leg), it was not a lock that Clay Holmes would come back firing on all cylinders when the Cubs acquired him at the Trade Deadline....

About the Position Player Pitching Thing Last Night

Something can at once be (1) fully within the rules, (2) obviously a smart thing to do, and (3) completely and utterly annoying and worthy of scorn. Last night, after they’d just scored a couple...

Cubs' lineup will include BJ Murray Tuesday after team's roster expands

The Chicago Cubs were able to add two players to their 28-man roster on Tuesday, and prospect BJ Murray will make his MLB debut immediately. Murray, currently ranked the team’s No. 19 prospect...

Clay Holmes Throws Third Scoreless Outing in Last Four Starts

Clay Holmes could have had the worst night of his career and still won on Monday night, but his fourth straight excellent start ensured the Cubs’ nine home runs created a massive rout. After...

The Cubs’ Homer Explosion Set Two Records Last Night

Tyrone Taylor, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman again, Carson Kelly, Matt Shaw, Michael Conforto, and Alex Bregman again. That was the Cubs hitting nine home runs last night...

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman make MLB HR history not seen in 27 years

This is quite the feat of MLB history for the two red-hot Cubs hitters.

Taylor’s Arrival, Pitch-Tipping, Steele, Bregman, Ramirez, and Other Cubs Bullets

I am very glad that the Cubs got another dominant outing from Clay Holmes. I am also very glad the Cubs bludgeoned the Brewers with their bats. I am only very slightly wishing that they could...

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Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/31/26): Cubs 17, Brewers 3 – Bregman Leads Way as Team Blasts 9 Homers

The Cubs opened up their series against the Brewers with a bang on Monday night. The home team thrilled the Wrigley faithful with nine home runs en route to a comfortable victory. Chicago pounced...

Cubs ride momentum of HR onslaught into another clash vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs will try to carry their record-breaking month of August into September when they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of

Cubs make history with nine homers in 17-3 demolition of Brewers
Alex Bregman and the Cubs made history with a home run barrage vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs made a whole bunch of history at Wrigley Field on Monday night as they thrashed the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs teed off on Kyle Harrison and the Brewers, scoring 17 runs in an...

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Unload on the Brewers

The Cubs kicked off a critical series against the Brewers in the loudest possible way, lighting the Brewers up for 17 runs. Enjoy the full highlights from the game, and hope the Cubs have more of...

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman hits 3 of Cubs' club-record 9 home runs

Alex Bregman hit three of the Cubs' franchise-record nine home runs in Chicago's 17-3 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.,Tyrone Tay

Podcast: Cubs turn up the volume to 9 in homer-fueled rout

Cubs hit nine homers for club record | Morning Lineup

Monday, August 31, 2026
Historic NINE homers at Wrigley cap off Cubs' record-setting (62) August
Cubs rout Brewers, cap record month with 9 HRs

The Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in the 17-3 blowout of the Brewers on Monday night, capping a month where they hit 62 total.

Alex Bregman hits 3 home runs and Cubs set team record with 9 in 17-3 rout of Brewers

Alex Bregman hit three of Chicago's franchise-record nine home runs and the Cubs wrapped up their August power display with a 17-3 blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Cubs hit club-record nine homers, blow out Brewers

Alex Bregman hit three of the franchise-record nine home runs by the Chicago Cubs in a 17-3 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the opener o

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 17, Brewers 3 – August 31, 2026

I’m not sure tonight’s series opener could have gone better for the Cubs. Every time the Cubs’ offense explodes, it’s fun to watch. When it’s against the Brewers? Well, that’s just icing on the...

Key takeaways: Cubs 17, Brewers 3
Justin Steele to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

It’s been almost 17 months since Justin Steele last threw a pitch in a live game, but that will change when he joins the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday to begin his rehab assignment. That news came from...

The Cubs Just Hit Back-to-Back Home Runs for the Second Time Tonight!

The Cubs just won’t stop hitting home runs! They’ve now scored eight runs against Kyle Harrison in the first four innings. Their 58 home runs in the month of August not only lead the league, but...

Alex Bregman’s 10th Home Run of the Month Extends the Cubs’ Lead

The Cubs are putting a beating on Kyle Harrison, who is in the midst of his worst outing of the season. The Cubs have scored six against the southpaw in the first three innings. Harrison is...

Justin Steele … Coming Soon to a Corn Field Near You!

According to Taylor McGregor, Justin Steele — the Man himself – is getting very close to making his long-awaited return for the Chicago Cubs. Our friend Sam Olbur of the Locked on Cubs Podcast was...

Tyrone Taylor and Nico Hoerner Hit Back-To-Back Homers in the First Inning!

That was fun! The Cubs just put up a four-spot on Kyle Harrison in the first inning, giving Clay Holmes a nice cushion to begin Monday’s game. Harrison entered today with a 2.79 ERA, having thrown...

Cubs to call up No. 19 prospect BJ Murray Jr. Tuesday
Cubs To Select B.J. Murray

The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Tyrone Taylor Batting Cleanup

CUBS LINEUP — Because of their poor performance over the last week-and-a-half (or so), the Cubs enter this four-game series against the Brewers with a lot less to gain than we thought they might...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/31/26): Holmes Starting Hot One with Division on Line

It’s hot as hell across the Midwest, which is fitting since the Cubs’ chances of winning the division are about as strong as a snowball’s chance of remaining in solid form. They trail the Brewers...

Cubs Reportedly Promoting BJ Murray When Rosters Expand

As first reported by Amajahl Knowles, sports editor for the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, Cubs infield prospect BJ Murray will be the newest Bahamian in MLB. The move is expected to be...

Cubs Reportedly Promoting BJ Murray When Roster Expand

As first reported by Amajahl Knowles, sports editor for the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, Cubs infield prospect BJ Murray will be the newest Bahamian in MLB. The move is expected to be...

Cubs Releasing Rom-Com Called ‘Nine Innings to Love’ on TikTok

That headline reads like a Mad Lib, but it’s entirely true. As first reported by Variety, the Cubs have announced a September 4 release for “Nine Innings to Love,” a romantic comedy inspired by...

Cubs Release Hoby Milner

The Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, per his MLB.com transactions log. The club initially placed him on waivers last week, then designated him for assignment. Milner passed through waivers...

Cubs Utility Prospect BJ Murray Reportedly Getting the Call to the Big Leagues

Although the pitching side of the September roster expansion gets more of the attention these days, the Chicago Cubs also get to add another position player tomorrow (rosters expand from 13...

A Bonkers IFA Story Involving a Fake Gravesite is the Latest Black Eye for an Ugly System

It is not new information that the International Free Agent world is rife with corruption, fraud, and adults using children to make big money. There’s a lot of good in the system – life-changing...

The Chicago Cubs Are Releasing … a Rom-Com?

Well that’s not how I expected to be finishing that headline. Instead of releasing a player on September 4, the Chicago Cubs will be releasing a romantic comedy about finding love at Cubs games....

Shota Imanaga’s Home Run Troubles Bite the Cubs Yet Again

There are two things I want to make sure to say here at the top of this post. First: Shota Imanaga has often been an excellent big league starting pitcher, has the potential to be great on any...

Okay, Here We Go: Cubs vs Brewers — Pitching Matchups, What’s at Stake, Who’s Hot, Broadcast Info, More

Cubs vs Brewers — This is definitely not how I wanted to head into this series, man. For weeks, the Cubs were roughly five to six games back of the Brewers in the NL Central, which felt like a...

Counsell Provides Support After Imanaga Sets Ignominious Record in Loss

Not to be outdone by Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s three homers in Saturday’s win over the Reds, Shōta Imanaga added three dingers of his own in Sunday’s loss. The problem is that his counted against his...

Cubs' divisional fate rests on the results of their next 10 days
Cubs Minor League News: Assad throws gem, Triantos raking, Alvarez homers
Cubs Prospects Report | August 31, 2026: Assad Solid, Knoxville Rolls, More

We saw a whole lot of variety in the Cubs‘ four minor league games on Sunday. Iowa lost a tight, low-scoring game. Knoxville cruised thanks to a complete performance. Meanwhile, South Bend and...

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB HR history not seen in 32 years

This is a very impressive feat of history for PCA to accomplish this August.

The Chicago Cubs Have Apparently Now Released Lefty Hoby Milner

Despite the pitching being the way it is, the Chicago Cubs still didn’t feel there was anyone they wanted to bump in favor of Hoby Milner, whose rehab assignment ended on Friday. The veteran...

Crow-Armstrong hits 2 more HRs, but Cubs' pitching falters as Reds win, 7-5, to take three-game series

A day after his first career three-homer game, Pete Crow-Armstrong belted two more on Sunday night at Wrigley Field, including another leadoff blast, but the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the party with...

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers – Series Preview (August 31-September 3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (77-60) are scuffling right now, having gone 3-7 in their last 10 games with three consecutive series losses. The bullpen has been a big factor in those struggles, as evidenced by several...

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong rides power surge into key clash vs. Brewers

If the Chicago Cubs are going to make a run at the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, a four-game series at Wrigley Field beginning Mon

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/30/26): Reds 7, Cubs 5 – Two PCA Home Runs Not Enough to Avoid Series Loss

The Cubs recent struggles continued on Sunday night when they dropped a third consecutive series, this time to the Reds. Two more home runs by MVP front-runner Pete Crow-Armstrong were not enough...

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