Michael Busch at the plate on Sunday | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs first baseman is too important to the offense to be in a platoon The Cubs have had one of the strongest offenses in baseball by just about any metric you care to use this season. Their wRC+ of 120 indicates that they are 20 percent better than the league and park adjusted … [Read more...] about The Short Porch thinks Michael Busch should face more lefties
There’s a game time change for Cubs vs. Braves on Labor Day
Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images It’s not for three months, but note it for future reference. MLB and ESPN announced Monday that the game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia Sunday, Aug. 31 will be the featured Sunday Night Baseball game that day, beginning at 6:10 p.m. CT. What does this have to do with the Cubs? The Braves are due … [Read more...] about There’s a game time change for Cubs vs. Braves on Labor Day
BCB After Dark: Might the Cubs need a Snake?
Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the team should be interested in a Diamondbacks starter. It’s another Monday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re so glad to see you. There are still a few tables … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Might the Cubs need a Snake?
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 58
Photo by George Gaza/MLB Photos via Getty Images Cubs pitching locks down the Reds in a 2-0 win. The Cubs also lost Shōta Imanaga during that stretch of games. The Cubs have answered just about every challenge. I fully expect them to play a competitive game today. I wish I’d gone just a little harder with this projection. Really, I don’t need any back pats. But I did … [Read more...] about 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 58
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 6/1, 1:20 CT
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win. Sunday notes... REDS SCORING AGAINST THE CUBS... AND NOT: In four of the Cubs’ last five games against the Reds at Wrigley Field, they have allowed no runs through nine innings. In the fifth, on Friday, they gave up a homer to the game’s first batter. The Cubs blanked the Reds, 1-0 and 3-0, on Sept. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 6/1, 1:20 CT