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Sunday, May 24, 2026
Cubs eager to apply brakes on skid in finale vs. Astros

The Chicago Cubs know their losing streak won't go on forever, but the long string of defeats definitely is getting uncomfortable.,The Cubs will attem

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/23/26): Astros 3, Cubs 0 – Unlucky 7th Consecutive Loss at Wrigley

The Cubs’ skid showed no sign of stopping Saturday with a seventh consecutive loss. The Astros completely stifled the home team, shutting them out in front of the restless Wrigley Field audience....

Walker homers twice, Astros beat Cubs 3-0 as Chicago loses 7 straight for first time since 2022

Christian Walker homered twice with three RBIs, and the Houston Astros beat Chicago 3-0 Saturday to extend the Cubs' losing streak to seven, their longest skid in four years.

Blanked by Astros' Kai-Wei Teng, Cubs fail to score on starting pitcher for fourth straight game

Mired in a prolonged losing streak, Chicago's offensive struggles continued early Saturday.

Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs

Christian Walker homered twice and Kai-Wei Teng threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on

Lineup shuffle produces no results in Cubs' seventh straight loss
Boo birds rain down as Cubs spiral deeper into alarming free fall

It was another ugly game at Wrigly for the home team.

Enhanced Box Score: Astros 3, Cubs 0 – May 23, 2026

I guess Craig didn’t shake hard enough. The new-look lineup was as lifeless as ever today, achieving exactly zero runs for the seventh time this season. For a little reference, the Cubs were shut...

Watch: Nico Hoerner Makes Unreal Between-Legs Throw to First

The Cubs may be mired in an offensive funk, but Nico Hoerner‘s glove still works just fine. Houston’s César Salazar attempted to bunt for a hit to lead off the top of the 5th, and he might have...

Practice makes perfect: Hoerner pulls off no-look, between-the-legs toss
PCA Pulls Extra Bases Out of the Ivy!

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Outrighted To Triple-A: Slater, Blach, Brooks

Catching up on some players recently designated for assignment… The Mets outrighted outfielder Austin Slater to Triple-A Syracuse, as per Slater’s MLB.com profile page.  There isn’t yet any word...

Nico Hoerner Goes BETWEEN THE LEGS for an Out at First Base

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Happ gets day off, PCA batting leadoff for Cubs

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Marlins' forgettable $4 million decision includes Yankees, Cubs trade regrets

These were a weird string of decisions from Miami.

Alcántara returns to Cubs with goal to 'help in whatever is necessary'
Cubs have a serious Dansby Swanson offensive problem

The Cubs shortstop has a major red flag on his scouting report.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: A Total Shakeup, Including PCA Leading Off

CUBS LINEUP — With the lingering offensive funk, the hints of changes to the lineup, and not one (Pedro Ramirez), but TWO (Kevin Alcantara) of the Cubs top prospects arriving in Chicago in the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/23/26): PCA Batting Leadoff, Hoerner At Cleanup, Rea Starting

My son has a doubleheader to end the high school season and the Cubs are playing too poorly to merit much of my attention, so this will be light on analysis. With that in mind, I’ll go ahead and...

Cubs call-up .906 OPS outfielder, DFA veteran infielder amid six-game losing streak

The Cubs are trying to get out of the rut they've found themselves in.

Cubs Recall Kevin Alcántara, DFA Nicky Lopez

The Cubs brought up another top minor leaguer on Saturday, promoting Kevin Alcántara to provide a boost to the offense. He’s got 15 homers and has been striking out less lately for Triple-A Iowa,...

Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez, Promote Kevin Alcantara

The Cubs designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment, and called up outfielder Kevin Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa in the corresponding move.  Alcantara was already on the 40-man roster and the...

Gotta Have That Funk, Lineup Shakeup, PCA’s Promise, Prospect(s) Plan, and Other Cubs Bullets

As Carlos Zambrano once said, “we stinks.” To be this beat down as a fanbase after the pleasure of TWO 10-game winning streaks is something close to cruel, and it’s definitely unusual. It’s been a...

Cubs enter matchup against the Astros on losing streak

Houston Astros (21-31, fourth in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (29-22, third in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Kai-Wei Teng (2-3, 2.61 ERA, 1.10 WHIP,...

A Spark Arrives at Wrigley Field? The Cubs Are Calling Up Kevin Alcantara

I teased the move on X last night (and reported it exclusively in our private Discord, in case you want another reason to sign up for BN Pro!), but thanks to our personal scoop machine with a...

Wing, Cubs' No. 12 prospect, stars in Single-A debut
Good and bad: Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks out, but Cubs lose sixth straight

The Cubs struggles are real right now.

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Houston Astros right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will try to continue fine-tuning his role as a starting pitcher when he faces the host Chicago Cubs on Saturd

Friday, May 22, 2026
Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory

CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Vazquez homered, Spencer Arrighetti threw five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros topped the scuffling Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Friday. Pete-Crow Armstrong hit his sixth...

At Long Last, Lineup Changes Are Coming for the Chicago Cubs

After yet another day of offensive futility at Wrigley Field — complete with their patented ability to get a lot of guys on base and unique inability to drive literally any of them … in no matter...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/22/26): Astros 4, Cubs 2 – Numerous Missed Chances in Sixth Straight L

The Cubs’ tailspin continued with a sixth consecutive loss, this one coming to the Astros on Friday afternoon. Once again, the story was missed opportunities with runners in scoring position. As...

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

Christian Vazquez homered, singled and drove in two runs for the visiting Houston Astros in a 4-2 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their

We Stink and This Stinks: Astros 4, Cubs 2 – May 22, 2026

As extremely unfun, uninspiring, and just generally frustrating as any Cubs loss in the last two weeks. This team is brutal right now, and they’re losing these games the same way over and over and...

Missed opportunities sink Cubs as skid reaches 6 games
PCA Connects for a Two-Run Homer Off a Lefty!

Well, at least that feels good. The rest of this game has been a mess of hot GARBAGE for the Chicago Cubs. But in the bottom of the sixth inning, with a runner on and one out, Pete Crow-Armstrong...

Why Astros should follow 2021 Cubs blueprint with trade deadline sell-off

The Astros should use this season to soft reset the team.

Cubs place Shaw (back) on IL, call up Ramirez

The Cubs have placed Matt Shaw (back tightness) on the injured list and called up infielder Pedro Ramirez, who was hitting .312 with nine home runs in Triple-A.

MLBits: Gerrit Cole’s Return, J.P. Crawford Ready For Whatever’s Next, More

Gerrit Cole is back. The Yankees ace is ending his rehab assignment early and will make his 2026 season debut tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays, marking his first big-league appearance since Game...

The Chicago Cubs Are Reportedly Scouting Japanese Slugger Teruaki Sato

The Chicago Cubs have for years been trying to build out a pipeline into Japan, where they could benefit from the tremendous talent that frequently comes over from the top league there, the NPB,...

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Plummet to 64% Playoff Odds as Brewers Surge

Two weeks after topping out at a little better than 91% odds of making the playoffs, the Cubs are down to just 64.1% heading into their series with the Astros. That’s the lowest they’ve been since...

MLB insider doesn't believe Cubs are good trade fit for 3.02 ERA Twins All-Star

This is not what Cubs fans will like to hear.

Astros vs. Cubs prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, May 22 from advanced model

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

The Rundown: Softer Upcoming Schedule Offers Chance at Redemption, Ramírez Promoted, Schwarber Gets Funky

“Now the sun’s gone to hell, and the moon’s riding high. Let me bid you farewell; every man has to die.” — Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits Bring on the Astros! I thought today was Saturday and...

Cubs promote INF Pedro Ramirez, place Matt Shaw on IL

The struggling Chicago Cubs called up top infield prospect Pedro Ramirez from Triple-A Iowa on Friday.,Infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw landed on the 10

What to expect from Ramírez in big leagues
Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/22/26): Happ Batting Cleanup, Conforto DH, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs have been playing like hot trash over the better part of two weeks, but the Astros have been doing so all season. Rather than belabor that point any further, I’ll just get into what will...

Cubs recall No. 2 prospect Ramírez with Shaw (back tightness) going on IL
Chicago Cubs Lineup: That Looks Familiar

CUBS LINEUP — You know the deal. The Cubs have lost five games in a row, four series in a row, and their hold on first place in the NL Central. And although the Astros are not a particularly good...

Cubs Place Matt Shaw on IL, Promote Pedro Ramírez

The Cubs made a roster move on Friday, placing Matt Shaw on the injured list with mid-back tightness and promoting No. 2-ranked prospect Pedro Ramírez. The 22-year-old Ramírez has been tearing up...

Matt Shaw is Headed to the Injured List with a Back Issue

We knew utility prospect Pedro Ramirez was coming up to the big league team today, but we didn’t know (1) what the corresponding roster move would be, and (2) what Ramirez’s role would look like....

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