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Cubs Designate Hoby Milner for Assignment

The Cubs signed lefty sidearmer Hoby Milner to a one-year, $3.75 million contract over the offseason, and he made 38 relief appearances before going on the IL due to an appendectomy. He began his...

Michael Busch With the Two-Run Blast

It hasn’t been the most powerful year for Michael Busch, but he’s nevertheless been a very productive hitter overall. Still has some power, though, obviously. Two-run blast right here: MICHAEL...

Shaw returns to Cubs after two-month IL stint

The Cubs activated utilityman Matt Shaw from the injured list after he missed two months with a sprained left hand.

Cubs Reportedly Designating Hoby Milner for Assignment (Which Sounds Harsh, But Might Be Procedural)

Usually, a rehab assignment doesn’t run out of time, but that is a thing that exists. If a pitcher is in the minors on a rehab stint for 30 days and is clearly healthy, a team – unless they want...

Cubs Designate Hoby Milner For Assignment

The Cubs have designated left-hander Hoby Milner for assignment, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s not currently known why Milner has been cut from the roster but the club has already started...

Shaw returns from lengthy stay on IL; Alcántara optioned
A Very Positive Visual Dansby Swanson Recovery Update

The Cubs are getting Matt Shaw back today, and have a number of very good, very interchangeable pieces to cover the positional group while starting shortstop Dansby Swanson is out. Most teams do...

Cubs activate INF/OF Matt Shaw from injured list

The Chicago Cubs activated utility man Matt Shaw from the injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa.,Shaw, 24, w

Taking a Look at Where a Hypothetical Cubs Playoff Rotation Stands at the Moment

The Cubs have plenty of bullpen questions right now, but let’s focus on another area of the pitching staff. After a big week for the starting staff, where would the Cubs playoff rotation stand...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Reds (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — I don’t know about you, but I’m having trouble focusing on this weekend’s series against the Reds with the Brewers looming on Monday. But that series might not even matter (for the...

Cubs vs Reds Series Preview: Gotta Win This Weekend with Milwaukee Looming on Monday

Cubs vs Reds — Before we jump into this next series against the Reds, here’s what you may have missed all morning that impacts this weekend’s set: Matt Shaw is back with the Cubs after two months...

Cubs Prospects Report | August 28, 2026: Ayers Walks Off, Pitching Problems Everywhere, More

It was just a 1-3 performance from the Cubs minor league squads on Thursday, but the win was a wild one that included walk-off heroics from Owen Ayers. Elsewhere, Knoxville and South Bend both...

Cubs Reinstate Matt Shaw, Option Kevin Alcántara

Matt Shaw has been out of action for two months with a sprained left hand, but he’s looked good in five rehab games with Triple-A Iowa and is now ready to return. The versatile defender went...

Cubs Tweak Their Rotation to Line Things Up Better Against the Brewers

At least the West Coast is in our rearview mirror, because that road trip suuuuuuuucked. Now, the Cubs head back home to Wrigley Field for their final three games (against the Reds) before the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/28/26): Wild Card Leaders Look to Quiet Lowder, Reds

The Cubs still lead the Wild Card race despite their poor results on the road over the last week, and now they begin what could be the most important stretch of their season. Though catching the...

The Chicago Cubs’ 150th Anniversary Weekend is Here!

The Chicago Cubs’ 150th anniversary weekend is here (did you forget about that celebration this year, IN ADDITION to the 10th anniversary of the 2016 World Series win? It’s a big year!). The...

Cubs activate Matt Shaw from IL, option Kevin Alcantara to I-Cubs
After Nearly Two Months Out, Matt Shaw Returns

As we speculated earlier, the move to send Kevin Alcantara back down to Triple-A Iowa did indeed presage the return of Matt Shaw. Shaw last played for the Cubs almost two months ago (June 28)...

Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Barely Impacted by Disappointing Road Trip

The Cubs dropped four of six during their recent road trip, losing three in walk-off fashion, but the disappointing results hardly put a dent in their postseason probability. After hovering around...

Alcantara Down, A Swap Coming, Hoerner, Happ, Smyly, and Other Cubs Bullets

Nobody claimed Eugenio Suarez on waivers, so here’s hoping he’s ticked and requests a few days to sit and rest and think. Because you KNOW that if he plays this weekend at Wrigley Field for the...

Cubs Minor League News: Franklin impressive, Cepeda with two homers, Hartshorn raking
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (August 28-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (76-58) had a disappointing road trip to the West Coast, where they lost series to both the Mariners and Diamondbacks. The 2-4 stretch featured three painful walk-off defeats, two of...

Son Ranto Show: The Bullpenis Terrible Blues

The Bullpen blows a couple games on a disappointing west coast road trip, and Billy Devore of the New Nasty Boys Reds podcast previews this weekends series at Wrigley. Brought to you by ⁠Penguin...

Pete Crow-Armstrong's Temper Will Cost the Cubs at the Worst Possible Time

Pete Crow-Armstrong's emotional outbursts have become a concern for the Cubs, and his temper could cost Chicago when the stakes are highest.

All-dirt fields, swinging with one hand and screaming at teammates: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors

In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.

Wake Up and Watch Owen Ayers Walk It Off for the I-Cubs

No big league Cubs yesterday as they licked their wounds and headed on home. Here’s hoping they have a great weekend at Wrigley Field against the Reds. In the absence of the big league team...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
From inspired White Sox to MVPCA, the most shocking developments of 2026
MLB Proposes Free Agency Dead Periods to Compress Signing Windows

Rob Manfred has long been jealous of the way other leagues are able to essentially weaponize free agency to generate huge media buzz, which stands in stark contrast to baseball’s drawn-out winter...

MLB Has Made a New Proposal to the Players, Including a Transaction Deadline, Big Rule 5 Draft Changes, and More

Despite the dubious financial shenanigans taking center stage in all conversations about the Los Angeles Dodgers and the upcoming MLB CBA fight, the league is not stepping back from continuing to...

Chicago Cubs Announce Moves in the Scouting Department

The Chicago Cubs have announced two moves in their scouting department, bringing in a significant new hire, and making a notable promotion to help with day-to-day operations and draft...

REPORT: Chicago Cubs Scouting Japanese Pitcher Kaima Taira

This offseason is shaping up to be a big one, not only for the Cubs, but for baseball in general. Teams are going to battle a lot of uncertainty ahead of the inevitable work stoppage, which may...

Cubs Prospects Report | August 27, 2026: Iowa’s Little League Homer, Four Hits For Hartshorn, Cepeda Two Blasts, More

It was another 2-2 day for the Cubs‘ minor league squads. The Iowa Cubs used one big inning to earn a victory in their matchup, while South Bend had a big day at the plate up and down the order,...

Pete Crow-Armstrong Explains Frustration, Laments How Umps ‘Find New Ways to Screw Something Up’

If you’ve ever snapped at someone, whether in person or online (as is probably more often the case these days), you probably realized after the fact that it wasn’t about that moment. I’d say the...

Back home, Cubs look to regroup vs. last-place Reds

The Chicago Cubs have been spinning their wheels of late and hope that their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds can get them back

Here are 6 fun facts in celebration of Cubs' 150th anniversary
Pete Crow-Armstrong Discusses Egregiously Bad Missed Balk Call, Spares No Words

Yes, Pete Crow-Armstrong runs a little hotter out there than most. But still. The level to which he erupted yesterday suggested to me that he’d seen something egregious when he was trying to throw...

Burn That Road Trip to the Ground and Other Cubs Bullets

The non-balk call will get its own post later this morning, because there’s still a lot to say. Until then, other bullets … Short of being swept in both series, that was about as bad as a road...

'We're spoiled and we know it': Happ reflects on being a Cub ahead of 150th celebration
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands as final month approaches

As we enter September, one NL team makes its top-3 debut as a number of AL wild-card contenders move up and down our list.

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown, on IL since June, suffers setback in rehab for neck injury

Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown, who was having the best season of his three-year career before going on the injured list in June, suffered a setback in his rehab for a neck injury that puts...

Cubs waste strong Matthew Boyd start in loss to D-backs
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'

The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

Eduardo Rodriguez strikes out 9 in 7 innings as Diamondbacks beat Cubs 2-0

Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven innings, Jordan Lawlar homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/26/26): D-Backs 2, Cubs 0 – Missed Balk Call Proves Costly in Shutout

The Cubs squandered another excellent starting pitching against the Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon in the deciding game of the series. The road team did not dent the scoreboard and were shutout...

Crow-Armstrong, Cubs upset by missed balk call in shutout loss
Pete Crow-Armstrong furious as controversial missed balk call costs Cubs a run in close loss to Diamondbacks

The umpiring crew missed an obvious balk with Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game

These are the hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each club
Eduardo Rodriguez helps Diamondbacks blank Cubs

Jordan Lawlar homered, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 to win the rubber gam

PCA Livid, Nearly Ejected After Egregious Balk No-Call

It may not have mattered in the end, but it sure was big at the time. Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the 6th inning with a double, then advanced to third on a grounder by Seiya Suzuki and remained...

Enhanced Box Score: Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0 – August 26, 2026

What a nightmare of a road trip. Not only did the Cubs lose four of six games, there were several of them that EASILY could’ve/should’ve flipped the other way. Tough to take. Today’s game saw the...

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