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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Cubs Activate Daniel Palencia, DFA Yacksel Ríos

I guess throwing 98 mph really doesn’t guarantee you a job… The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list (left oblique strain). In a...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/3/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Mo Baller DH, Boyd Bump Day

The Cubs have won 10 straight games at Wrigley and can earn their third sweep in a row there with another victory over the Diamondbacks. Today’s matchup is the best of the series, with Matthew...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner (Neck) is Back!

CUBS LINEUP — The wind is absolutely HOWLING out at Wrigley Field today, and we’ve got two starters with a combined ERA of 16.20. So. Smash that over, I reckon. Here’s a look at the Cubs lineup,...

Daniel Palencia is HERE! The Cubs Are Getting Their Closer Back!

There are a few candidates for “storyline of the season” here at the start of May, but the unifying theme is pretty obvious: Injuries. And while the hits in the rotation just keep coming, the...

Shota Imanaga Is Pitching Like an Ace Again

Shota Imanaga has been nothing short of spectacular this season. In fact, I’d argue that he looks even better than he did in his rookie season, providing a much-needed bounce-back from last year....

Cubs Reinstate Daniel Palencia, Designate Yacksel Rios For Assignment

Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia has been activated from the 15-day IL, the team announced. The closer missed three weeks with a lat strain. Fellow righty Yacksel Rios was designated for...

Another Streak, Shota’s Resurgence, Happ Appreciation, Trade Chips, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. While the Dodgers snapped the Cubs’ then 10-game winning streak last Saturday, their current home winning streak now stands at 10 after yesterday’s 2-0 win over the...

Cubs eager to continue home dominance in clash vs. D-backs

The Chicago Cubs will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd in an attempt to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon and bump their home winning

Saturday, May 2, 2026
'The Jaguar' prowls his way atop Minors' HR leaderboard
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/2/26): Cubs 2, D-Backs 0 – Happ Slugs, Shōta Shines in Shutout

The Cubs continued their dominance at Wrigley Field with a 10th consecutive home victory on Saturday afternoon. This win came in a low-scoring affair that featured a dominant starting pitching...

Shota Imanaga and Cubs end Ildemaro Vargas' 27-game hit streak as they blank Diamondbacks 2-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga pitched seven crisp innings and the Chicago Cubs ended Ildemaro Vargas' 27-game hitting streak while blanking the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday. Ian Happ...

Cubs win 10th straight at home with shutout of Diamondbacks

Ian Happ hit a 399-foot homer into the wind, Shota Imanaga pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 for

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Diamondbacks 0 – May 2, 2026

Shota Imanaga picked a great day to have his best start of the season. With Ian Happ scoring both of the game’s two runs, Imanaga outdueled Diamondbacks’ starter Ryne Nelson, who, besides a Happ...

No place like home! Imanaga's scoreless outing sends Cubs to 10th straight Wrigley win
Cody Bellinger's 4-hit day leads Yankees over Orioles

Cody Bellinger hit a pair of solo homers as part of a four-hit showing and drove in four runs, leading the New York Yankees to a 9-4 victory over the

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Busch Back to Leadoff

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are back in action this afternoon at Wrigley Field, with Shota Imanaga looking to bounce back after a rough outing in L.A. against Ryne Nelson and the Diamondbacks. Here’s a...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/2/26): Busch Leads Off, Shaw at 2B, Imanaga Facing Dude Named Ryne

The Cubs got their homestand off to a nice start on Friday, though they made it a little close for comfort after jumping out to a big lead. I really enjoyed it because I left the house as soon as...

Craig Counsell’s Managerial Masterclass Has Cubs Clicking

In 2024, the Cubs parted ways with franchise folk hero David Ross and inked Craig Counsell, whose contract with the Brewers had expired. The shockwaves from this bold move are still being felt...

Hurt Hoerner, Underpaid Rea, Webb Seals Win, Palencia Passes Test, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. The Cubs have won 14 of their last 18 games and continue to find ways to win amid all their injuries. Shota Imanaga starts today’s game two of three at Wrigley Field...

Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Vargas' 4-hit game

Arizona Diamondbacks (16-15, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-12, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 7.71 ERA,...

Red-hot Ildemaro Vargas, struggling D-backs gear up for Cubs

Arizona's Ildemaro Vargas is the top hitter in baseball now that he has reached the qualifying threshold, but that might not mean the kidding will sto

Cubs stay hot, edge Diamondbacks in series opener

Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks

Friday, May 1, 2026
Busch helps the Cubs top the Diamondbacks 6-5 in series opener

Michael Busch had two hits and two RBIs, helping Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs top the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday.

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/1/26): Cubs 6, D-Backs 5 – Bullpen Survives for 9th Straight Wrigley W

The Cubs returned home to Wrigley Field to begin the month of May on a winning note against the Diamondbacks on Friday. The offense raced out to a big lead early before grinding to a halt and...

Cubs edge D-backs to pull within half-game of first

Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks

Cubs' Hoerner exits early with neck tightness

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks because of neck tightness.

Busch, PCA provide signs of snapping out of early funk as Cubs hang on
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 5 – May 1, 2026

Another WHEW kind of ending, with the Cubs hanging on to win. Both teams threatened in the first, but, while Colin Rea was able to pitch out of it, Zac Gallen gave up a two-run single to Michael...

Nico Hoerner Exits Early with Neck Stiffness

Nico Hoerner started Friday afternoon’s game and doubled to lead off the bottom of the 1st, but he was lifted for pinch-hitter Matt Shaw in the bottom of the next inning. The Cubs later explained...

Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner departs vs. D-backs with neck tightness

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner departed Friday's home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness along the left side of his neck.,

Hoerner exits for pinch-hitter in second with tightness in neck
Make It Stop: Nico Hoerner Leaves the Game Early (UPDATE: Neck Tightness)

No idea yet of the issue or the severity, but Nico Hoerner has been pulled from today’s game for pinch-hitter Matt Shaw. Hoerner had a solid double in the first inning and later scored. He came...

What happened to Nico Hoerner? Cubs star exits game with tricky injury

Chicago had to make an early change.

Why Cubs are in 'perfect spot' to trade for Phillies' Bryce Harper

Chicago's first base leash should be 'short'.

Daniel Palencia Making Rehab Outing with I-Cubs Friday

There was some hope that closer Daniel Palencia could be activated on Friday without first making a rehab appearance, but the Cubs still want him to pass one more test before taking him off the...

Daniel Palencia Begins a Rehab Stint at Iowa

Hey, holding myself to it: I said earlier this week, upon hearing reports that Daniel Palencia could be activated as soon as today, that I would be surprised if he didn’t have a little rehab stint...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Back to Wrigley and Swanson Returns

CUBS LINEUP — This afternoon, fresh off a succesful West Coast road trip, the Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field to host the Diamomdbacks at the start of a seven-game homestand. Colin Rea is on...

So Far, the Cubs Have Had a Big Roster Advantage When It Comes to Pinch-Hitting

Some chatter recently at Cubs.com and on The Score about the success of the Chicago Cubs’ bench and, in particular, when pinch-hitters come to the plate. I thought it worth spotlighting and...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/1/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Swanson Returns, Rea Facing (Almost Cub?) Gallen

The Cubs are back at Wrigley after six games in California, and I don’t think I’ve been more pleased to see three consecutive afternoon games. If asked to rank start times, I think I’d go:...

Cubs open 3-game series with the Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks (16-14, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (19-12, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.14 ERA,...

Sweet Home, Chicago: Cubs Come Home to Face the Diamondbacks

Cubs vs Diamondbacks — The Cubs may have escaped the West Coast with an impressive 3-3 record, but I’m still very glad for that trip to be over. Not only are the Cubs back at Wrigley for the next...

The Rundown: Cubs Enter May Just Outside First, Ballesteros Snubbed by Baseball Execs, Schwarber Reaches HR Milestone

“She doesn’t know her name. She doesn’t know her face.” — Lady Picture Show by Stone Temple Pilots My morning and weekend are jam-packed, so please don’t confuse a truncated version of this daily...

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Near 75% Playoff Odds Entering Weekend

Though dropping two of three in LA hurt them a little, the Cubs shook off the losses to get out of Southern California with an even record on the road trip. Now they’re back in Chicago with a...

May Begins With a Crowded NL Central, Gallen, Imanaga, Schwarber, and Other Cubs Bullets

Today could bring the return of Dansby Swanson and Daniel Palencia, which would be very happy news for the start of this home stand … The NL Central is still entirely .500 or better as we enter...

Cubs vs. Diamondbacks prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, May 1 from proven model

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

Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (May 1-3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (19-12) bounced back from dropping a series against the Dodgers by taking two of three from the Padres in San Diego. Winning that set at Petco Park gave Craig Counsell‘s team a 3-3 record...

Son Ranto Show: Fat F@*K

A buncha Fat F@*K Cubs fans recap the Cubs 3-3 west coast road trip and preview the D’Bags series. Plus a couple spins of the B-Clock and Cubs news from a century and a half ago. Brought to you by...

Zac Gallen attempts to steady D-backs' staff in opener vs. Cubs

Zac Gallen will start the opening contest of the Arizona Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon with a purple, b

This team just played in a prison yard in front of 5,500 fans -- including part-owner Bill Murray
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Former Cubs reliever elects free agency following roster move

After being outrighted earlier in the week, Vince Velasquez has made up his mind regarding his time with the Chicago Cubs.

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