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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Chicago Cubs Lineup: PCA Batting Ninth, Busch Fifth

CUBS LINEUP — Matthew Boyd is back, the Phillies are reeling, and the Cubs are streaking. Let’s go win us another ballgame, eh? Here’s a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for Game 3 against the...

The Rundown: Cubs Roll Past Phillies, Hoerner Continues to Mash, Baseball America Names Ramírez and Alcántara Statcast Standouts

“Move ’em on (head ’em up), head ’em up (move ’em on), cut ’em out (ride ’em in), ride ’em in (cut ’em out)” — Theme from Rawhide by The Blues Brothers The Cubs have now won seven straight games,...

Luke Little is the Sacrificial Lamb for the Cubs To Activate Matthew Boyd

As expected, the Chicago Cubs have made a roster move before tonight’s game, activating this evening’s starting pitcher, Matthew Boyd, while making room for him on the roster by way of sending...

Shota Imanaga Got the Phillies a Very Different Way This Time Around

We talk often about how important it is for starting pitchers to have more than just one or two effective pitch offerings. Mostly, that’s because you don’t want hitters – especially once they’ve...

Boyd back on the bump as Cubs go for 8th straight win
Nico Hoerner (now with power!) leading red-hot Cubs amid seven-game winning streak

Hoerner was valuable enough to earn a $141 million extension in the spring. Now he's showing off

Lucas Giolito Has Signed with the San Diego Padres and I’m OK With That

Matthew Boyd is returning to the Chicago Cubs rotation tonight, and Justin Steele is expected to return in five to seven weeks. Hopefully there are no starting pitcher needs beyond that, and with...

It Only Took a Seven-Game Winning Streak, but the Cubs Playoff Odds Are Back on Top

Cubs Playoff Odds — Last night, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Phillies 7-4 at Wrigley Field. It was the Cubs seventh win in a row, which, as it turns out, tends to be pretty darn close to their...

Something is wrong with Cubs' Michael Busch

Busch's numbers aren't getting better.

Cubs Prospects Report | April 22nd, 2026: Ayers Debuts In Knoxville, South Bend Slugfest, More

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The Cubs are on a 7-game winning streak — just another red-hot team in a red-hot NL Central so far in 2026

All five teams in the NL Central are at least three games over .500, with the Cincinnati Reds (16-8) in first place, followed by the Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals (both 14-9), the three-time...

Something Made Last Night’s Win Extra … Impressive? I’m Not Sure That’s the Right Word, But a Thing Happened

Usually I don’t have the headline drive the entire boat for a post. I have a general idea of what the headline is going to be, then I write the post, and then I confirm what I want the headline to...

WGN Marcus Leshock captures viral video of Wrigley Field rat at Cubs-Phillies game

A large rat was spotted near the Phillies' dugout at Wrigley Field during Tuesday night's game, startling some of the players.

More Streaking, Missed Challenge, Hoerner, Martin, Rat, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Chicago Cubs have now won seven in a row, their longest winning streak since an eight-gamer three years ago. It was crazy to me that the Phillies didn’t challenge the ball four call on Moises...

Surging Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd vs. frustrated Phillies

Owners of the longest current winning streak in the majors, the Chicago Cubs will look to continue their dominant starting pitching when they face the

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Win Their Seventh in a Row!

The Cubs are hot, hot, hot. They beat the Phillies again last night 7-4, bringing their winning streak to seven games. Enjoy the highlights from the win:

MLB roundup: Cubs score 7, win 7th straight as Phils' skid hits 7

Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory

Cubs All-Star Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phils

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps strain, will start Wednesday against Philadelphia.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/21/26): Cubs 7, Phillies 4 – Shōta Shines as Win Streak Hits 7

The Cubs prevailed again on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field to extend their winning streak to seven games. They used a familiar formula, with a very good starting pitching performance and plenty of...

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win

Shota Imanaga pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in his fourth consecutive sharp start and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven games with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia...

7 runs lead to 7th straight win for Cubs as Phillies' losing streak hits 7

Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory

Imanaga continues mound mastery over Phils in back-to-back starts
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Phillies 4 – April 21, 2026

What a narrative-shifting end to the game that was, eh? Well, not the end-end, which was uglier than it needed to be after Scott Kingery threw a would-be double-play into right field and Jacob...

Seiya Suzuki’s First Homer of the Season Was a BIG One

Boy, that feels good. A bit of an exhale moment. The Chicago Cubs had nothing but traffic all night, but couldn’t cash in outside of a bloop single from Michael Busch and a bases loaded walk from...

Bona Fide SLUGGER Nico Hoerner Just Launched His Fourth Homer of the Season!

Nico Hoerner. What in the world are you eating for breakfast these days?! The Chicago Cubs second baseman has always been good, but he is on a whole new level this season, in large part because he...

Cubs 25-year-old reliever to miss the year after 'arm surgery'

The Chicago Cubs will be without reliever Porter Hodge for the rest of the season after he underwent surgery to repair his UCL.

Well, I Like This “Optimistic Timeline” for Injured Cubs Closer Daniel Palencia

Before tonight’s Game 2 matchup against the Phillies at Wrigley Field, the Chicago media assembled and spoke to Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who had a lot of injury updates to share. Among the...

Injury report: Maton throws live BP; Palencia dealing with mild lat strain
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ Batting Third, Michael Busch Moves Down

CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs are rolling right now, riding a six-game winning streak into tonight’s matchup against Jesus Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies. Seeing as the Cubs destroyed...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/21/26): Bregman DH, Shaw at 3B, Imanaga Starting

These are two teams moving in opposite directions right now, with each either winning or losing six in a row dating back to April 14 in Philly. Last night brought us a rematch of starting...

Cubs' best newcomer this season is not Alex Bregman, but rather a 2.38 ERA starter

Alex Bregman hasn't been the best new face in Chicago this year.

The Rundown: Cubs Clicking on All Cylinders, Hoerner & McGwire Honored, MLB Drops All-Star Week Schedule

“Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind.” — Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John I get a lot of joy when the Cubs beat the Phillies, and it’s simply because of bygone grudges against...

Jed Hoyer Speaks: Ballesteros, Hoerner, Pitcher Injuries, More

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer was on 670 The Score this week (or do I have to call it 104.3 FM The Score now?) on the Spiegel and Holmes Show, getting into all things...

Cubs seemingly re-sign former Cardinals top prospect after free agency stint

The Cubs have brought back a veteran for outfield depth.

I’m So Happy the Cubs Have Dansby Swanson, Who is Swinging a Red-Hot Bat

When the Cubs were in the thick of their slow offensive start to the season, I had a hard time squaring the lackluster results with my belief in this particular roster. There are not many teams,...

Cubs Prospect Notes: Mathis, Ayers, Kepley, Ramirez, Alcantara, Hartshorn, Kipp, Santy, More

After the Monday off-day, some Cubs prospect notes for you today … The season is still so young, and yet it feels like we’ve been talking for weeks already about the monster seasons Owen Ayers and...

10 Years Ago Today, Jake Arrieta and the Cubs Completely Owned the Reds

Happy anniversary! Another 10-year anniversary. Gonna be a lot of those this year. Sure, it was Jake Arrieta’s no-hitter – his second in a very short time – that got most of the attention ten...

Craig Counsell Doesn’t Love the Special Shohei Ohtani Rule, But I Think He’s Probably Wrong

Shohei Ohtani is unlike any baseball player we’ve seen in a century, if not ever. There aren’t currently any other big leaguers who participate regularly as both a pitcher and a hitter, and, even...

Cubs play the Phillies on home winning streak

Philadelphia Phillies (8-14, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (1-3, 7.94 ERA,...

Complete With a New Nickname, Colin Rea Has Once Again Emerged as Unsung Hero for Cubs

It’s déjà vu all over again. The famous quote from Yankees legend Yogi Berra certainly applies to the early part of the 2026 season for Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs. The veteran right-hander...

Shohei Ohtani's roster spot an unfair advantage, claims Craig Counsell ahead of weekend Dodgers-Cubs series

As a two-way player, Ohtani is listed as a position player, which allows the Dodgers to roster 13 other pitchers

Cubs top trade deadline need is same position as last year despite offseason moves

This issue isn't going away for the Cubs.

Cubs Streaking, Bregman Turning, Hoerner Winning, Busch Goosing, Defense Shining, and Other Cubs Bullets

No team in baseball has a longer winning streak than the Cubs’ current six-game streak. That’s also one game longer than their longest winning streak all of last season. Alex Bregman doubled twice...

Ascending Cubs tap Shota Imanaga to face free-falling Phillies

Trending in opposite directions, the Chicago Cubs host the reeling Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series.,After

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Extend Their Winning Streak to Six Games

Eventually, the Chicago Cubs will have to play a team that isn’t the Mets or Phillies, and isn’t riding a long losing streak, but for now, might as well take advantage when facing a slumping...

Mets’ Devin Williams sticks up for Carlos Mendoza after blown save against Cubs

The Mets players seem to be sticking up for Mendoza.

Cubs trade idea brings in $45 million ex-Yankees starter to help with injuries
Cubs trade proposal would move on from one of top players in what would be the start of selling

Should the Cubs start looking to deal?

Monday, April 20, 2026
Every NL Central team is above .500. How rare is that??
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/20/26): Cubs 5, Phillies 1 – Swanson Homers in Sixth Consecutive W

The good times kept rolling for the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday night against the Phillies as they captured their sixth consecutive win. One big inning was more than enough support for Colin...

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