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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Cubs To Select Vince Velasquez

The Cubs will select the contract of righty Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa today, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports. Chicago also plans to bring righty Tyler Ferguson up from Des Moines to...

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting a Free Out After a Walk

Thank goodness it didn’t wind up mattering. That play last night at second base, with Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on a replay review after sliding into second base on a walk behind him, was...

MLB rumors: Twins' plan for Byron Buxton, the one Giant staying put and the Cubs' deadline targets

The trade deadline is barely six weeks away

Craig Counsell goes off on 'terrible rule' after Pete Crow-Armstrong tagged out -- but umps got it right

PCA was called out after advancing to second on a walk

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/24/26, Game 1): Conforto in RF, Ramírez at 3B, Assad Starting

Between Edward Cabrera leaving with a leg injury and Pete Crow-Armstrong being called out on a bizarre play, last night’s game was a doozy. Now the Cubs have a doubleheader due to Monday’s...

More on Edward Cabrera’s Injury, Fallout, Roster Moves

The Chicago Cubs were already going to need an extra pitcher today for the double-header, but with Edward Cabrera going on the Injured List with a hamstring/adductor strain, another pitcher will...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Pedro Ramirez Starts in Game 1 of the Doubleheader

CUBS LINEUP — Well, the Cubs won last night with another offensive explosion to enjoy (they’re really clicking lately). But also … Edward Cabrera was hurt … again. The day before we’re set to get...

Running Out of PCA Superlatives, Better Week, Giants, Kwan, Burns, and Other Cubs Bullets

There was a 45 minute stretch last night where things got nuts around here. Edward Cabrera was injured, the Bulls made two first round picks, and the Blackhawks made a significant trade. Spread...

Cubs navigating injuries ahead of doubleheader vs. Mets

Injuries to starting pitchers are putting the Chicago Cubs in a difficult spot, but manager Craig Counsell is optimistic his team can withstand it thr

Counsell ejected after arguing ump's ruling on stolen-base call
Phillies, Cubs, and Dodgers should be of interest after Red Sox’s starters latest comments
Cubs update on Joe Ryan, Reid Detmers, and Sonny Gray should be of interest to Chicago fans
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Jed Hoyer Discusses Cubs’ Pitching Needs

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said at the start of June that pitching was likely to be the team’s focus as they get closer to the August 3 trade deadline. That remains the case...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/23/26): Cubs 9, Mets 6 – Swanson Shines, Cabrera Injured In Win

After a second consecutive rainout, the Cubs started their series against the Mets on a high-note, with a decisive victory at Citi Field Tuesday night. The news wasn’t all good, however, as they...

Cubs' Cabrera injures leg, carted off field in N.Y...

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field Tuesday night after injuring his left leg stretching for a throw at first base against the Mets.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson carry Cubs past Mets

Pete Crow-Armstrong capped a five-run second inning off Kodai Senga by hitting a three-run homer and Dansby Swanson drove in four runs as the visiting

Cubs To Place Edward Cabrera On Injured List

The Cubs are placing starter Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list, skipper Craig Counsell told reporters after tonight’s win over the Mets (relayed by Bob Nightengale of USA Today). He’ll go...

Watch: Replay Review Calls PCA Out Following Slide into 2B on Walk

Well, this is something you don’t see every day. Or ever. Pete Crow-Armstrong was on first base following a leadoff walk in the top of the 7th with the Cubs leading 7-2. Alex Bregman popped out,...

Crow-Armstrong and Swanson homer off an ineffective Senga to power Cubs past Mets 9-6

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night despite an injury to starting pitcher...

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera carted off the field with a left leg injury

Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field Tuesday night after injuring his left leg stretching for a throw at first base against the New York Mets.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 9, Mets 6 – June 23, 2026

I’m in a bit of a daze after that one. The Edward Cabrera injury hangs like a cloud (up there with a storm of other Cubs injury clouds), and he’s going to be out for a while. Couple that with...

Mets watch Soto depart after 4 innings vs. Rockies...

The Mets' woeful season might have taken another turn for the worse Tuesday night when Juan Soto exited after four innings against the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs' Counsell perplexed by rainout in New York

After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one in New York.

Cubs RHP Edward Cabrera carted off with hamstring/adductor injury

Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field after the fifth inning due to an injury in Chicago's Tuesday road game against the New Y

Mets OF Juan Soto exits vs. Cubs with back tightness

New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto exited Tuesday's game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the fourth inning due to left side back tightness.,

Craig Counsell Ejected After the Most Absurd, Nonsensical Call You’ve Ever Seen

Pete Crow-Armstrong was attempted to steal second base as Michael Busch watched ball four. Although the throw to second base beat PCA and he was tagged, it didn’t matter, because Busch had walked....

Cubs RHP Edward Cabrera carted off with apparent leg injury

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field after the fifth inning due to an apparent leg injury in Tuesday's game against t

Cabrera carted off field after suffering apparent left leg injury 
Edward Cabrera Carted Away After Suffering Left Leg Injury

Edward Cabrera weathered an early rough patch to make it through five innings, but the last play might have been very costly. The pitcher hustled to first to get the out on a grounder to Nico...

What happened to Edward Cabrera? Injury hits Cubs pitching rotation at the worst time

Chicago can't handle this right now.

Edward Cabrera Carted Off the Field After Injury at First Base

We won’t know how serious this is for a little while, but I think we can safely say it’s not a mere blister issue or hand cramp this time. And that really, really sucks for both Edward Cabrera and...

Dansby Swanson Rips a Home Run to Left, and There Was Much Rejoicing

Heating up? Maybe? MAYBE?! After a well-struck sac fly earlier in the game, Dansby Swanson muscled one up a little more this time around to get it out of the park: dansby frozen rope homer,...

PCA torments Mets once again with 5th HR in past 6 games
PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG CANNOT HELP HIMSELF

This behavior cannot be stopped. Pete Crow-Armstrong can’t help it. He cannot stop hurting pitches. Another night, another homer for PCA, his fifth in his last six games. This one, a three-run...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/23/26): Finally Some Decent Weather, Cabrera Starting

Today is the 42nd anniversary of the Sandberg Game, so it sure would be nice if the Cubs actually get a chance to play baseball after having two games in a row postponed by rain. The weather...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Rain, Rain, Go Away …

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have had back-to-back games banged on account of rain, and there’s some precipitation expected AGAIN tonight in Queens. That said, it doesn’t figure to get too in the way of...

Cubs Officially Add That Reliever They Traded For Over the Weekend: Murray In, Hollowell Out

You may have missed it, but over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs traded for Astros right-handed reliever Jayden Murray. And today, they’re finally adding him to the roster, optioning Gavin Hollowell...

Cubs Add RHP Jayden Murray to Active Roster, Option Gavin Hollowell

After acquiring righty Jayden Murray from the Astros a few days ago, the Cubs have added him to the roster just in time to play four games in three days against the Mets. See the media release...

Remembering The Sandberg Game, 42 Years Later

Today is the 42nd anniversary of The Sandberg Game. Sadly, it is the first anniversary without Ryne Sandberg. The legendary Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer passed away last July, and, although we miss...

Why the Cubs Could Buy Big at the Deadline — and 6 Pitchers Who Fit the Plan

I’m not breaking any news here, but … the 2026 Chicago Cubs (40-37) are not having the season they – or we – expected they might. And with injuries to the rotation, a lack of impact in the...

Of Course Pete Crow-Armstrong Won Player of the Week Honors (and More)

You can’t have the kind of week Pete Crow-Armstrong had and not win league honors. Apologies to all the other dudes who had big weeks – Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, some Brewers pitchers, I’m...

'Unrealistic' to expect Steele starting for Cubs in 2026, Hoyer says
Cubs get bad news amid Justin Steele update for 2026 season

This is not what the Cubs needed this season.

Jed Hoyer Says it is “Unrealistic” to Expect Big League Starts from Justin Steele This Year

While it’s true that the Cubs have been cautious and intentionally vague about a return timeline for Justin Steele following his flexor injury – suffered back in April while rehabbing from last...

At 50 Years Old, Kyle Farnsworth is Gigantic (and Still Pitches a Little)

The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes of the Prospect League have an annual Cubs-Cardinals Legends Game, the fifth installment of which was this past weekend. It’s a mix of former players and...

Cubs best trade deadline fit is 2.99 ERA All-Star starter per MLB insider

This All-Star starting pitcher is the best fit for the Cubs at the trade deadline.

Underperforming Mets, Cubs want to build momentum ahead of break

The New York Mets will look to snap their latest skid Tuesday night when they host the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a four-game series.,The scheduled

Multiple Rainout Miscellany, Catcher Development, Comebacks and Walk-Offs, and Other Cubs Bullets

With back-to-back rainouts – shouldn’t have traveled East! – the Cubs didn’t have an opportunity to provide anything in the way of game action to discuss in the Bullets the last two days, which...

Justin Steele Throws Again for First Time Since Latest Setback

Justin Steele hasn’t pitched in a game since April 7, 2025, just his fourth start of the season, and he would have been back already under normal circumstances. His second elbow reconstruction was...

Monday, June 22, 2026
Here’s How Cubs Will Line Up Their Rotation with the Doubleheader (Plus a Matthew Boyd Update)

The Chicago Cubs have had back-to-back games rained out (yesterday and today). The former, against the Blue Jays, has been pushed back to the beginning of August. But the latter, against the Mets,...

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