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Friday, April 24, 2026
Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Sweep the Phillies

The fact that it was the Cubs’ 9th straight win and was a walk-off, well, that was always going to get the bulk of the attention yesterday. But by beating the Phillies 8-7, the Cubs also pulled...

What channel is Dodgers vs. Cubs on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game

Two of the NL's best open a weekend series. Here's how to watch all the action from Chavez Ravine.

Podcast: Cubs' winning streak hits 9
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Cody Bellinger's pinch-hit 2-run single propels Yankees past Red Sox

Cody Bellinger drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single to help the visiting New York Yankees extend their winning streak to six games by beating the

Cubs Acquire Nicky Lopez from Rockies for Cash

In a move that I can’t say I understand, the Cubs have acquired utility infielder Nicky Lopez from the Rockies in exchange for cash considerations. Lopez is a favorite of Craig Counsell because...

Thielbar (hamstring) adds to Cubs' injury woes on pitching side
A Little Bench Help on the Way? Cubs Acquiring Nicky Lopez from Rockies

He’s back! After Thursday’s walk-off win over the Phillies at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs announced that they’ve acquired old friend Nicky Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations. Nicky...

Cubs trade for versatile 31-year old infielder from Rockies
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/23/26): Cubs 8, Phillies 7 – Swanson’s Walk-Off Hit Makes 9 Straight Ws

The Cubs appeared to be on their way to another comfortable victory on Thursday afternoon with a four-run lead in the late innings. The Phillies made a major push to tie the game in the 9th, but...

Rockies Trade Nicky Lopez To Cubs

The Rockies announced they’ve traded minor league infielder Nicky Lopez to the Cubs for cash. He was on a minor league contract and will not immediately occupy a 40-man roster spot for Chicago....

Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory that extends both win streak and Phillies' skid to 9

Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings Thursday for their ninth straight win...

Caleb Thielbar Exits with Apparent Leg Injury

Already down three of their top relievers in Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey, and Phil Maton, the Cubs suffered another blow in Thursday’s walk-off win. Lefty Caleb Thielbar entered to close the...

Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss

Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend t

Busch's big breakout sets stage for Cubs' walk-off in 9th straight win
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Phillies 7 – April 23, 2026

That could’ve been a much less exciting win for the Cubs, but I’ll never say no to a walk-off! The Cubs loaded the bases in the bottom of the 10th, and Dansby Swanson played hero to send the Cubs...

Make it NINE WINS IN A ROW: Cubs Walk it Off in the 10th!

Well, today’s win, the Cubs’ ninth in a row, wasn’t without its flaws. Most notably, an already insanely depleted Cubs bullpen may have just lost its best remaining reliever, Caleb Thielbar, to an...

The Cubs Bullpen Just Got Dealt ANOTHER Blow: Caleb Thielbar Exits with Trainer

I like Caleb Thielbar quite a bit. He was great for the Cubs last season and has been good so far here in 2025. But frankly, it’s a little ridiculous that he has become the team’s highest leverage...

Watch: Seiya Suzuki Goes Deep in 8th to Give Cubs Late Lead

The Phillies managed to come back today against the Cubs after trailing 6-2. But, have no fear, Seiya Suzuki is here. Suzuki blasted a solo home run to left field, his third home run in as many...

SEIYA SUZUKI WITH THE GO-AHEAD BLAST!

For the third straight game, Seiya Suzuki has gone deep. And this time, it was especially beautiful. The Cubs had just lost a healthy lead, and went into the bottom of the 8th tied at 6. Then...

Ian Happ Just OBLITERATED His Team-Leading 7th Homer of the Season

My GOODNESS, Ian Happ. The power explosion this year is just so incredible. Today, while batting as a righty against one of the toughest left-handed pitchers in baseball (who also happens to be an...

Watch: Ian Happ Stays Hot, Absolutely Crushes His 7th Homer of the Season

Ian Happ has been scorching hot to start the season, and he’s keeping it going today. He just crushed his 7th home run of the season well onto Waveland Avenue. He’s a dude. Cubs lead 5-2 in the...

Watch: Michael Busch Just Pounded a Three-Run Home Run Against the Phillies

Michael Busch started the season very slowly and is still batting just .208. He hit his first home run of the season on Wednesday evening against the Phillies, going 2-for-4 in the game. He now...

Michael Busch Homers for the Second Straight Game AND it Was Against a Lefty!

Please, oh PLEASE let Michael Busch be heating up for real. After launching his first homer of the season last night, Michael Busch came back with another today. And this one was against a lefty....

PCA out of Cubs' lineup in Thursday's finale vs. Phillies
Cubs trade proposal wouldn’t land a star, but it would help Jed Hoyer fix his injury issue

This may be worthwhile for Chicago.

The Rundown: Cubs Cruise to 8th Straight Win, Counsell Due Extension, Murakami Mashing, Giolito Joins Padres

“Sitting ’til the sun goes down. In dreams, the world keeps going ’round and ’round.” — Can’t Get It Out of My Head by ELO I’d like to thank the Cubs and the MLB schedule maker for today’s...

Good Pals Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Seiya Suzuki Have All Raked During the Winning Streak

Although none of the three is exclusively to blame for the Cubs’ slow start to the season, nor are any of the three exclusively to credit for the current eight-game winning streak, it’s been...

Cubs Prospects Report | April 23rd, 2026: Pedro Ramirez’s Record Day, Ayers On The Board, More

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Matt Shaw in CENTER Field

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs may be catching a lucky break this weekend against the Dodgers, but it’s still the Dodgers in L.A. So, let’s maybe win this game too and extend that winning streak to nine...

The Cubs Are Catching a VERY Lucky Break in This Weekend’s Series Against the Dodgers

Alternate Title: The Best Dodgers Pitchers Are Scared to Face the Cubs Lineup. Last night on X, after the Cubs took down the Phillies for the third straight game, extending their winning streak to...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23/26): Shaw in CF, Amaya DH, Cabrera Starting

Eight wins in a row, huh? The Cubs were 7-9 after their loss to the Phillies last Monday. Since then, they’ve gone 8-0 against NL East bottom-feeders while outscoring them 58-20. That includes the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23/26): Ballesteros Gets More Experience Against LHP, Cabrera Starting

Eight wins in a row, huh? The Cubs were 7-9 after their loss to the Phillies last Monday. Since then, they’ve gone 8-0 against NL East bottom-feeders while outscoring them 58-20. That includes the...

Pedro Ramirez Might Be a Completely Different Hitter Now

Earlier this week, we discussed a number of Chicago Cubs prospects, including a guy who has been getting outsized attention since Spring Training: switch-hitting infield prospect Pedro Ramirez....

Ballesteros' confidence, baseball IQ stand out with Cubs 
Boyd is Back, Brown is Good, Busch is Improving, Streaks Are Nice, and Other Cubs Bullets

I know enough by now not to take these long winning streaks for granted. When things are down, you wake up feeling like the Cubs just have no chance on a given day. When things are up, you wake up...

Cubs Well Represented in Early ABS Stats, Which Could Be Precursor of More Automated Umps

The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is in its first year, and I predict that the stats will be a big hit. They’re easy to calculate, needing only simple math, and have a nice little acronym...

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one month into the season?

A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies

Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to

The Cubs Won Their First Walk-Off ABS Challenge!

We knew this moment was coming, and although it’ll be quite a bit more exciting when it happens in a closer game, it’s still pretty wild. The Chicago Cubs won their 8th straight last night … a...

Frustrated Phillies drop 8th straight: 'It sucks'

The Phillies lost their eighth consecutive game, 7-2 to the Cubs on Wednesday night, for their longest losing streak since 2018.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/22/26): Cubs 7, Phillies 2 – Boyd Returns as Win Streak Reaches 8

The Cubs’ winning streak reached eight on Wednesday night as they secured a series victory over the Phillies. The hitters kept rolling and the return of Matthew Boyd to the rotation got them...

Busch and Suzuki homer as the Cubs beat the sliding Phillies 7-2 for their 8th straight win

Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive win.

Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory

Cubs Notes: Assad, Palencia, Hodge

The Cubs are moving Javier Assad to the bullpen, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Jordan Bastian of MLB.com). He makes way in the rotation for Matthew Boyd, who was activated from...

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Phillies 2 – April 22, 2026

The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball, winning their eighth straight game on Wednesday night. The team is firing on all cylinders, with both the pitching and the offense coming through...

Cubs put together another complete performance, extend streak to 8
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/22/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Ballesteros DH, Boyd Returns

The Cubs can seemingly do no wrong these days, with everything breaking their way during a seven-game winning streak that now includes four victories over the Phillies. They’ve moved into a tie...

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