The Chicago Cubs dropped to 38-36 on Tuesday after losing to the Colorado Rockies 5-2. The offense struggled, leaving nine runners on base and going 0-8 with runners in scoring position.
Another day, another disappointing Cub performance. If you didn’t understand the concept of momentum and the next day’s starting pitcher, this season is hammering it into you.
Stop me if you heard this before. The Chicago Cubs had a lead, they lost the lead, and were unable to regain the lead. Pete Crow-Armstrong once again led off the game with a home run on Tuesday night.
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
The Chicago Cubs need all sorts of help right now, but their most pressing area of weakness is absolutely their starting rotation. The Cubs have had one of the worst pitching staffs in all of baseball this season, and it’s becoming more and more clear that their offseason trade for Edward Cabrera was a bust.
The Chicago Cubs current record stands at 38-36 following a series-evening loss at home. Chicago lost 5-2 to the Colorado Rockies. The game was on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.
Despite another leadoff home run from Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs were unable to find the same magic as Monday night's walk-off winner, losing 5-2 to the Rockies Tuesday night.
Catcher Owen Ayers was named Southern League Player of the Week. Outfielder Josiah Hartshorn was named Midwest League Player of the Week. The Cubs acquired right-hander Yosver Zulueta from the Mariners for cash.
Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Cabrera left Tuesday's home game against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning with what the team called a cramp in his right hand.
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
The Chicago Cubs have endured a challenging season. One player who has especially struggled is shortstop Dansby Swanson. While Swanson is still more than capable of making a significant impact from an offensive standpoint, the 32-year-old is currently hitting just .176/.280/.308 across 69 games played so far.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is playing out of his mind right now, and it's landing him in conversations that perhaps seemed out of reach only a month ago. After Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle on Monday night, it only put the baseball world more on notice than it already was — like it or not, we are witnessing an MVP-caliber baseball player.
The Chicago Cubs are hoping to build off of their exciting walk-off victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night by taking a second consecutive game on Tuesday.
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is taking the next steps in his recovery from left elbow surgery and a subsequent flexor strain setback, with the team providing a relatively positive update on Monday.
The Cubs have placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Right-hander Gavin Hollowell has been recalled to take his place on the roster.
The Chicago Cubs entered this past offseason generating belief that their starting rotation would be a strength as it pushed towards a deep playoff run.
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a piece of Chicago Cubs history at Wrigley Field, hitting for the cycle in a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs center fielder became the first player at his position for the franchise since Hack Wilson, back on 23 June 1930, to complete the feat.
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 38-35 record after a dramatic series opener at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured its MLB-leading ninth walk-off win of the season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong went from hitting for the cycle to walking back to the dugout in shame in a matter of seconds. The Chicago Cubs center fielder needed just a single to complete the cycle against the Colorado Rockies when he came up to the plate to lead off the bottom of the 7th inning Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 37-35 record following a series-ending loss in San Francisco. The club was unable to complete the sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Seiya Suzuki has been one of the most consistent hitters in the Chicago Cubs lineup since his arrival from Japan ahead of the 2022 season. The 31-year-old is set to become a free agent after this season, currently in the final year of his five-year, $85 million contract.