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Monday, June 8, 2026
Cody Bellinger's big hit lifts Yankees over Guardians in 10

Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the 10th inning as the visiting New York Yankees opened a three-game series against the Cleveland G

Struggling Rockies, Cubs search for spark in three-game series

The Colorado Rockies are heading for their eighth losing season in a row, but there have been some bright spots for the franchise.,Catcher Hunter Good

Who should be the Cubs’ All-Star in 2026? Examining the Options

Believe it or not, the MLB All-Star Game is just around the corner. In a little over a month, the AL and NL teams will square off in the Midsummer Classic. So…who will be the Cubs’ All-Star?...

Two Cubs make Prospect Team of the Week
Your Favorite Chicago Cub is the NL Player of the Week!

It feels almost impossible, but the Chicago Cubs have gotten a nice little bit of recognition this week, and for one of their OFFENSIVE players, no less. After going 11-25 with four homers, plus a...

Yordan (.577 OBP), PCA (4 HRs) pick up weekly honors
Cubs to make unsurprising decision on top prospect amid bleak .311 OPS

This roster move should not come as a surprise for Cubs fans.

Jefferson Rojas Still Demands Our Attention

You know who is still awesome? Jefferson Rojas. The 21-year-old Chicago Cubs infield prospect was, not all that long ago, the brightest potential long-term shining star in the farm system, and got...

If the Cubs Do Become SELLERS at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, Who Might They Trade?

I’m still not giving up on this season — not in the era of three Wild Card teams, not with 96 games left, not when the Cubs have one of the weaker remaining strengths of schedule, and not with a...

Matt Shaw Reportedly Being Activated Tuesday, Kevin Alcántara’s Clock Ticking

As Jesse Rogers first reported, the Cubs are planning to activate utilityman Matt Shaw from the IL on Tuesday. Shaw has been out since May 19 with low back tightness and the Cubs probably would...

President Trump Expresses Support for a Salary Cap in Major League Baseball

Last week, we talked about how at some point, President Trump was likely to weigh in on the eventual Collective Bargaining Agreement fight between MLB’s owners and players. “Eventually” turned out...

The Rundown: Slumping Cubs Lose Another Series, Taillon Injured, PCA Posting Elite Numbers, Skubal Rehabbing

“Born under a bad sign. Been down since I began to crawl. If it wasn’t for bad luck, you know, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” — Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King Cubs president of baseball...

Cubs Claim RHP Eduarniel Núñez off Waivers from Orioles

It seems like the Cubs are adding a new pitcher every day, with the latest being old friend Eduarniel Núñez. The righty spent several years in the Cubs organization before signing with the Padres...

Help on the way for Cubs as Shaw (back) set to return vs. Rockies (reports)
Chicago Cubs Bring Back an Old Friend, Claim Eduarniel Nunez Off of Waivers

Hey, yet another arm to add to the mix. Cubs just keep on taking low-cost, low-risk chances. This one is an old friend, as the Cubs are bringing back hard-throwing righty Eduarniel Nunez, per the...

We know why Yankees actually won free agency with Cody Bellinger-Kyle Tucker decision

New York has to be happy about this.

Cubs claim 27-year-old righty pitcher off waivers from Orioles

This is another pitcher added to the Cubs' shaky room.

Cubs Claim Eduarniel Núñez

The Cubs have claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Cubs had two vacancies on the 40-man roster and don’t need to make a...

Matt Shaw Will Reportedly Return to the Big League Cubs Tomorrow, Which is Good News

You could argue that the Chicago Cubs haven’t been too much worse for the wear in the absence of Matt Shaw, who has been out with a back issue since May 19. The team covered him with a combination...

Cubs $68 million pitcher could be DFA'd despite injury and rotation issues

This expensive Cubs starter might not have a roster spot much longer.

Alex Bregman Is Right, He Has “Been Terrible” In the Biggest Moments

Alex Bregman wasn’t the only guy to come up short in last night’s extra-innings loss to the Giants at Wrigley Field, but he was the last one up with the game-tying run 90 feet away. And given that...

The Cubs Will Keep on Grabbing Pitching Options – Add Andrew Wantz to the Mix

The Chicago Cubs have signed righty Andrew Wantz to a minor league deal, and he’ll be yet another arm heading to Triple-A Iowa as a depth/reclamation option, a la Antoine Kelly, discussed earlier...

Plane That Had Been on Its Way to Pick Up Yadier Molina Crashed in the Dominican Republic

Just a horrible story out of the Dominican Republic, where a plane crash left two people dead. All the more haunting is that the plane was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals star...

Cubs Prospects Report | June 8, 2026: Rojas Homers, Rainouts, More

There wasn’t the normal amount of action in the Cubs‘ minor league system on Sunday as both the Iowa Cubs and South Bend Cubs saw their series finales cancelled due to bad weather. However, the...

'I need to figure it out': Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' offensive woes
Chicago Cubs Acquire Yet Another Relief Arm, Trading for Big Lefty Antoine Kelly

The Chicago Cubs have added another arm to Triple-A Iowa, this one via trade – sending cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for hard-throwing lefty Antoine Kelly. The big league bullpen is...

Alex Bregman admits he's been 'terrible' but he's not the only reason the Cubs are failing

Chicago is reaching new heights (or lows, if you will) with runners in scoring position

Cubs trade idea for Tarik Skubal from ESPN is one Tigers 'could accept'

This trade idea is not a terrible one.

Cubs may part ways with Matt Shaw in trade to solve major issue

Chicago likes Shaw, but it has bigger needs.

Three Cubs in need of a midseason turnaround
Alex Bregman Owns Lack of Execution, Understands Fans Booing Performance

No one believed Alex Bregman was going to recapture the offensive prowess of his first five seasons, but the Cubs were willing to pay for his leadership and professionalism. Even putting up...

Magical Month, Inexcusable Baserunning, Assad’s Wasted Brilliance, and Other Cubs Bullets

People want to say it’s all this guy, or that guy, but it takes a village to go more than a month without winning a series. With precious few exceptions, the entirety of the Cubs’ big league...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/26): Giants 2, Cubs 1 F/10 – Big Effort by Assad not Enough in Extra Innings Loss

The Cubs played another game in which they sputtered badly with runners in scoring position as they dropped the series to the Giants on Sunday night. The extra innings loss wasted a tremendous...

Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would...

Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.

Cubs' three-time All-Star gives blunt critique on his play

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman gave an honest assessment of his play this season, putting it bluntly, "I've been terrible."

Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon headed to IL with hamstring strain

The Chicago Cubs don't yet know the extent of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon's hamstring injury. But one thing all parties seem to be certain of: th

'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes

Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in...

Sunday, June 7, 2026
Matt Chapman, Giants come up big to edge Cubs in 10th

Matt Chapman opened the 10th with a go-ahead single, Dylan Smith capped a five-inning shutout effort by the San Francisco bullpen with a 1-2-3 bottom

Enhanced Box Score: Giants 2, Cubs 1 – June 7, 2026

I feel like we’re owed our Sunday night back after that game. Yet again, the Cubs let an opportunity to finally win a series slip away and squandered momentum to build off an exciting win the...

Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain

Jameson Taillon‘s start tonight was cut short in the second inning, as the right-hander was removed due to what the Cubs later revealed as a left hamstring strain.  Taillon allowed a run on a walk...

Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon exited Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain after walking the lead-off hitter in the top of the second inning.

Cubs lose Taillon after 1 inning with left hamstring strain
1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline
Boyd expected to return to Cubs rotation on trip

Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend.

Unreal, Truly Unreal: Jameson Taillon Exits with the Trainer

Tonight, after walking the first batter of the second inning (and looking uncomfortable throughout that entire plate appearance), Cubs starter Jameson Taillon signaled to the dugout and left the...

Jameson Taillon Leaves Sunday Start Early with Injury

There have been several starts this season when fans would have preferred to see Jameson Taillon lifted early, but Sunday night saw him exit in the 2nd inning after just 35 pitches. The righty...

Healthy Swanson remains out of Cubs' lineup amid struggles
Cubs vs. Giants prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Sunday Night Baseball from advanced model

SportsLine's model simulated Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions and Sunday Night Baseball picks

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Another Night Off for Swanson

CUBS LINEUP — If the Cubs didn’t get absolutely dogwalked on Friday, I’d probably be feeling pretty great about this team after two come-from-behind wins in the last three games. As it stands, I’m...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/7/26): PCA Leads Off, Mo Baller Bats Second, Taillon Tossing

I’m still taking a brief hiatus from in-depth matchup analysis because it’s been a really busy weekend and I’d rather replenish my energy stores so that I can be better for you all moving forward....

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