Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Chicago Cubs hold a 22-12 record after completing a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their 8-4 victory at Wrigley Field yesterday extended the team’s winning streak to five games. It also moved them to a season-high 10 games over .500. All your Cubs News & Notes from Sunday, including all Minor League affiliates here!

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MLB Game Recap

Chicago secured the 8-4 win behind a two-run blast from Moisés Ballesteros and a bases-clearing triple by Michael Busch. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (2-1) tossed a quality start, recording 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 5 K, and 1 BB on 94 pitches. The bullpen survived a seventh-inning scare. Phil Maton struck out Ketel Marte with the bases loaded. Relievers Milner and Martin handled the final frames despite a late two-run homer by Arizona.

Standout Performer

Michael Busch led the offense with a stat line of 2-for-3. He had one triple, four RBIs, one run, one walk, and a sacrifice fly. His defining moment came in the fifth inning. He chased starter Merrill Kelly with a three-run triple into the right-field corner. Busch’s performance anchored a 12-hit attack that ensured Chicago’s 11th consecutive home victory.

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Farm Report

• Triple-A Iowa: Pedro Ramírez went 3-for-5 with a double and 2 RBIs in a narrow 8-7 loss to the St. Paul Saints. Iowa’s late ninth-inning rally fell just one run short in a tightly contested 10-hit effort.
• Double-A Knoxville: Carter Trice went 1-for-4. He hit a leadoff home run and scored one run. This performance, along with an RBI, secured a 1-0 shutout victory over Rocket City. Trice’s first-inning blast provided all the necessary support for a Smokies pitching staff that allowed only seven hits.
• High-A South Bend: Ty Southisene impressed with a 3-for-6 performance. He included a double, one run, and 3 RBIs. This was in an 11-10 loss to Fort Wayne. South Bend out-hit Fort Wayne but could not overcome surrendering a five-run first inning.
• Low-A Myrtle Beach: Michael Carico went 2-for-4 with a double. He had an RBI and a walk during a 7-3 loss to Columbia. The Pelicans were plagued by 14 strikeouts and struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position.