One day after having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Cubs will look to begin a new streak when they face the Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.
Seriously, the headline tells pretty much the story of the Cubs’ 6-0 loss to the Rangers, a defeat that ended their 10-game winning streak, the second such Cubs streak this season.
Today’s Reflections I would say, “Mr. Brown! You did an excellent job!”, but you would probably think I was talking to myself. So, ….. “Ben-nie, Ben-nie, Ben-nie and the Cubs!” Hmph, cheesy.
The Iowa Cubs sent the Columbus Clippers (Guardians) to Davy Jones’ Locker, 13-6. Jordan Wicks didn’t look great, but he did managed to keep the Clippers from scoring for four innings.
The Chicago Cubs‘ farm system has been loaded with prospects for quite some time now, and little by little, they have been moving some of their top youngsters for established talent.
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
The Chicago Cubs sit atop the Major League Baseball standings with a sparkling 27-12 record, powered largely by back-to-back 10-game winning streaks that have showcased their competitive edge this season.
The Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball at the moment (27-12) and a nice 3.5 game lead atop the NL Central Division. They’re also riding high on a 10-game winning streak, which matches an earlier 10-game winning streak that ended just three games prior to this most recent “W” run.
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed left-hander Charlie Barnes off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and transferred infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot.
The Dodgers announced the claim of left-hander Charlie Barnes off the Cubs’ waiver wire. Chicago designated Barnes for assignment earlier this week. To create room on the 40-man roster, Los Angeles shifted Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list.
The Chicago Cubs went all last season without a true fourth outfielder. As a result, starters Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong, especially, were forced to play almost every inning of the season.
The Chicago Cubs continued their winning ways Friday night, taking down the Texas Rangers 7-1 to complete their second 10-game winning streak of the season.
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
While it’s only May and the Chicago Cubs have a long way to go this season, fans are feeling special about the team. Some might compare the fun to the “Golden Era” of a decade ago, and the team that won it all.
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 27-12 record after a dominant performance in Arlington. In the last 24 hours, the Cubs achieved their second 10-game winning streak of the season.
Cubs vs. Rangers Game 2 carries a different kind of edge after Chicago came out swinging in Game 1. The Cubs dropped a 7-1 statement win behind a clean, controlled outing from Javier Assad, while the Rangers never really found rhythm against a lineup that’s been one of the most dangerous in baseball this season.
It hasn’t been an easy first six weeks for the Chicago Cubs pitching staff. On Wednesday, the group came across a block in the road. Matthew Boyd went on the 15-day injured list with a left meniscus injury before Wednesday’s game versus the Cincinnati Reds.
Seiya Suzuki belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch added a three-run double, fueling the red-hot Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta.
In an era in which offensive production can fluctuate wildly from year to year, Ian Happ has consistently provided value on both sides of the ball. His
One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.
The Chicago Cubs coasted to an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, extending their home winning streak to 15 and getting one step closer to history.
The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game.
The Cubs announced Thursday that righty Corbin Martin has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to fellow right-handed reliever Gavin Hollowell, who has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa.
The Cubs re-signed righty Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract, per the MiLB.com transaction log. The tracker also indicates that reliever Yacksel Ríos cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Sunday.