With the Aug. 1 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Chicago Cubs are amidst the season’s most important stretch. The team sits at 49-51, third place in the National League Central, and only five games out of a postseason spot. The Cubs have played well recently, which has put them in a position to buy at the trade deadline potentially. The …
The surging Chicago Cubs played two games in London, England, this weekend in front of 55,000 crazy fans. The Cubs took game one against the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 but ultimately lost 7-5 in the London series finale. Justin Steele continued his dominant 2023 campaign with six innings of one-run ball while throwing a season-high eight strikeouts during Saturday’s win. …
After struggling for all of May and most of June, the Chicago Cubs’ recent five-game win has skyrocketed the team back into contention. The Cubs’ offense had struggled for the better part of a month-and-a-half after starting the season exceptionally hot; Chicago’s offense averaged a measly 2.4 runs through the first 10 games of June. Since then, the team has …
In recent Cubs history, there have been some crucial swing-and-miss off-season signings by the front office. Signing Marcus Stroman to a three-year deal heading into the 2022 season was not one of them. Since joining the Cubs in 2022, Stroman has been one of the best pitchers in MLB. Stroman was great in ‘22, despite injuries reducing his production. Stroman …
The Cubs’ front office plan to put superb defenders behind pitchers has worked perfectly so far this season. Marcus Stroman, who started on opening day for Chicago, has taken full advantage of the newly-improved defense. Stroman has started the season with two consecutive shutout outings of 6+ innings. To find the last time a Cubs pitcher has done that, you …
The 2023 Chicago Cubs season is off and running. Opening Day is in the rearview and we find ourselves entering the second week of play. The Cubs find themselves 2-3 heading into the weekend series against the 4-2 Texas Rangers. At the moment, the Rangers record seems to be aided by an opening series sweep of last year’s National League …
The 2023 Cubs took the field for the first time on Thursday. They set out to make a statement against the Brewers and their ace Corbin Burnes and they did just in a 4-0 victory. Opening Day is the baseball New Year’s Day. The freshness of a new year provides excitement to fans. Attending Opening Day has long been a …
The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has dominated its competition Thursday-Saturday, allowing one run in 27 innings, including throwing the team’s first no-hitter Friday night against the San Diego Padres. A meaningless game in spring training or game one of the World Series, it’s incredibly difficult to throw a no-hitter at the highest level of baseball. The Cubs pitching staff did …
Pitchers and catchers report to Arizona next week for the start of Spring Training. The Cubs starting rotation is pretty much set barring any unforeseen injuries. Kyle Hendricks remains a question mark, however, as he continues his recovery from a capsular tear in his throwing shoulder. It has already been announced Hendricks will be “a little behind schedule.” That will …
