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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/27/26): Padres 9, Cubs 7 – Ballesteros Slam Not Enough in Third Consecutive Loss

The Cubs dropped their third consecutive game on Monday night against the Padres at Petco Park. A grand slam vaulted them into the lead in the early going, but the home team battled back to move...

Cubs drop 3rd in a row with 9-7 loss to Padres in the opener of a three-game series in San Diego

The Chicago Cubs' losing streak has now reached three games after a 9-7 loss to the Padres on Monday night — despite a grand slam from white-hot rookie Moisés Ballesteros — in the opener of a...

Where the Pitching Missed, Boyd, Maton, Martin, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Wife’s car has a bum headlight. The good news is that I’ve changed the other bulb once before, so I know how to do it; the bad news is that I only bought one bulb, like an idiot. So I have to...

The Chicago Cubs are amongst the league's best, and they have not reached their full potential yet

The Chicago Cubs are near the top of Major League Baseball, and they can get even better.

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,The A

Enhanced Box Score: Padres 9, Cubs 7 – April 27, 2026

The Cubs’ comeback was early enough in this one to not quite feel like a huge comeback, so letting it slip away thereafter didn’t have that particular brand of sting. But it still sucks overall to...

Cubs look to stop 3-game road slide, play the Padres

Chicago Cubs (17-12, second in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-9, second in the NL West) San Diego; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.73 ERA, 1.18...

Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs

Ty France knocked in four runs Monday night and Manny Machado doubled twice and singled before leaving the game as the San Diego Padres rallied for a

ABS woes overshadow Ballesteros' slam as Cubs drop opener
Monday, April 27, 2026
Moises Ballesteros GRAAAAAAAND SLAAAAAAM!

For a split second, I was annoyed that Alex Bregman wasn’t able to score from second on a two-out single from Seiya Suzuki. Then I saw who was at the plate – Moises Ballesteros. My confidence,...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Padres (8:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — More late-night Cubs action for you, courtesy of the West Coast. Tonight, Matthew Boyd will make his second start since coming off the IL, and he’ll do it against a red-hot Padres...

Seiya Suzuki Does a Great “Dansby Swanson”

I don’t know why this made me laugh so much. I think I just already thought Seiya Suzuki was funny *and* this is inarguably an incredible impersonation of his teammate, Dansby Swanson. Or maybe...

It’s Bad (But Not the Worst) News for Riley Martin, Who Will Be Out for a Good Long While

Like I said when Riley Martin first hit the Injured List, the volume of injuries this team has suffered is beyond parody. Also “funny” is the fact that losing Riley Martin, of all people, stings...

Cubs Roster Move: Some Relief Help is Finally Back Tonight!

Tonight, as expected, Phil Maton is coming off the Injured List to help supplement the big league bullpen. Well, what’s left of the big league bullpen, anyway. In his place, Charlie Barnes is...

Cubs add healthy Maton back to depleted bullpen
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/27/26): Happ DH, Mo Baller Catching, Conforto in LF, Boyd Bump Day

The Cubs left LA with a disappointing result after running their win streak to 10 games in the series opener, and they have no one to blame but themselves. They stranded 19 runners on base between...

Cubs Reinstate Maton, Option Barnes

It had already been announced that Phil Maton was going to be activated for the Padres series, so let’s just roll with the media release on this one. The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed...

Nico wins Play of the Week with heads-up grab

Nico Hoerner wins Play of the Week with heads-up grab

Former Cubs manager and Red Sox catcher tabbed as potential Alex Cora replacement

Boston cut ties with Cora over the weekend.

I Wonder if the Cubs Can Get This 53-Year-Old Knuckleballer on the Horn

Thanks to an avalanche of injuries befitting a ‘Three Stooges’ movie, the Chicago Cubs pitching corps is DEPLETED. Cubs President Jed Hoyer said this weekend that the organization “need[s] to keep...

Cubs Prospect Notes: Injuries and Promotions, Ramirez, Kirkpatrick, Brockett, Netz, Hartshorn, Kepley, More

The farm system is off today, but there’s a fair bit to discuss … Pedro Ramirez continues to turn heads not only with his .323/.396/.626/158 wRC+ slash line in his first 25 games as a 22-year-old...

I Really Hate West Coast Road Trips: Cubs vs Padres Series Preview

Cubs vs Padres — The Cubs winning streak came to an end over the weekend, and they’ve now lost two straight. Stupid Dodgers. Spoiling all the fun. Unfortunately, the schedule isn’t getting any...

Cubs’ LOB Woes Doom Them in Losses to Dodgers

Alley-oops passes for thunderous dunks are cool. Perfectly-spun wedge shots that stick inches from the pin are cool. But when LOB is not cool in the least is when it comes to squandering scoring...

Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Braves and Cubs enter conversation

Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.

Moises Ballesteros is Doing Everything He Can to Create Runs for the Cubs

We’re still a very long way from starting to have serious discussions about end-of-year awards, and whether Moises Ballesteros might net the Cubs an extra draft pick by winning the NL Rookie of...

Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres – Series Preview (April 27-29): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

After reeling off 10 consecutive wins, the Cubs (17-11) finally returned to Earth a bit as they lost the final two games to the two-time defending champion Dodgers this weekend. The powerful LA...

Throwing 98 MPH Doesn’t Guarantee You a Job in MLB

Yacksel Ríos hadn’t pitched in the majors since June 30, 2023 with the A’s due to a diagnosis of Raynaud syndrome that required surgical correction. He also underwent a procedure to address an...

Shaw making impact early as Cubs' super sub
Containing Cubs' offense next quest for Padres' Randy Vasquez

After conquering Coors Field in his last outing, Randy Vasquez now looks to tame the Chicago Cubs' potent attack.,The San Diego Padres right-hander tr

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Cubs climb to fourth in latest Power Rankings
1 newcomer on each team making a strong early impression
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/26/26): Dodgers 6, Cubs 0 – Shutout Ends Series

The Cubs suffered consecutive losses for the first time in over two weeks on Sunday afternoon against the Dodgers. They could not make good on early scoring chances and the home team completed a...

Justin Wrobleski moves to 4-0 as Dodgers blank Cubs

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run in 13 games and Justin Wrobleski continued his strong start to the season with six scoreless innings as the Los A

Enhanced Box Score: Dodgers 6, Cubs 0 – April 26, 2026

What a difference a couple of days can make. After having their 10-game winning streak snapped last night, the Cubs put up a donut offensively in a series-deciding 6-0 loss to the Dodgers, leaving...

Rare early walks from Imanaga set tone in Cubs' loss to Dodgers 
Cubs Injury Updates: Palencia Throwing Pen Tuesday, Martin to Chicago for Imaging

Craig Counsell offered updates on two injured relievers, and it sounds like closer Daniel Palencia could be in line for a “soon-ish” return. The righty was shut down on April 17 following three...

Cubs' bullpen shuffle continues as Martin (elbow inflammation) hits IL
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner to Shortstop, But Dansby Swanson Is Still Playing

CUBS LINEUP — There’s nothing like a couple of national broadcasts to make you miss and appreciate Marquee Sports Network. Fortunately, we’re back to our familiar broadcast this afternoon for the...

You Have GOT To Be Kidding Me: Another Key Cubs Reliever Heads to the Injured List

We are so far beyond parody at this point, it’s not even funny. Today, Riley Martin, a young reliever who was ALREADY up with the big-league team only after a rash of injuries ravaged the rest of...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/26/26): Hoerner at SS, Swanson DH, Shaw 2B, Imanaga Starting

Most of our readers are probably old enough to remember Minesweeper, a rudimentary computer game that once competed with solitaire when it came to time-wasters included in PCs. Throughout much of...

Cubs Roster Moves: Martin to IL, Velasquez DFA, Barnes & Ríos Added

The hits just keep on comin’ for the Cubs, who have placed lefty reliever Riley Martin on the IL with elbow inflammation. They promoted lefty Charlie Barnes to take his place on the roster, but...

Cubs To Select Yacksel Rios, Designate Vince Velasquez For Assignment

In a series of moves relayed by Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, the Cubs are expected to select right-hander Yacksel Rios and recall lefty Charlie Barnes. Righty Vince Velasquez will be...

When To Wear It, MoBalling Out, Shota Day, Suzuki Hot, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. The winning-streak buzz we all got to experience came to an end last night, but the good feelings about this team should all still be intact. Winning 11 of 12 is on...

Cubs' Nico Hoerner is on pace to place himself in franchise history books

The Chicago Cubs rising star is making a name for himself in 2026

Dodgers, Cubs close series with potential pitching duel

A resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers' offense will take on the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,The Do

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/25/26): Dodgers 12, Cubs 4 – Blowout Loss Snaps Winning Streak

The Cubs’ winning streak finally came to an end at 10 on Saturday against the Dodgers. The home team got its powerful offense rolling in the middle innings and turned the game into a rout. Chicago...

Cubs may be getting key bullpen piece back sooner than expected

Some good news for a red-hot team.

Dodgers score 6 runs in 4th to snap the Cubs' 10-game winning streak with 12-4 victory

Roki Sasaki earned his second career victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied with six runs in the fourth inning to beat the Cubs 12-4 on Saturday night, snapping Chicago's 10-game winning streak.

Down early, Dodgers prove too strong, end Cubs' 10-game win streak

Max Muncy hit a two-run home run and Andy Pages had three RBIs in the host Los Angeles Dodgers' 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.,The Dodger

Enhanced Box Score: Dodgers 12, Cubs 4 – April 25, 2026

On Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Dodgers potent offense snapped the Cubs’ 10-game winning streak. Therefore, the 11-game winning streak in 2016 stands a win above. For now. Despite the...

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