As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Cubs find themselves in a precarious position: close enough to contend, but not quite there yet. With ace Justin Steele shut down for the season and the rotation pieced together on a weekly basis, the need for a proven arm has gone from optional to urgent. Enter Mitch Keller. The 28-year-old right-hander has emerged as one of the top arms … [Read more...] about Adding Pirates RHP Mitch Keller Would Boost Cubs Rotation
The Rundown Lite: Suzuki’s Power Surge, List of SP Targets Just Got Shorter, Barnhart Retires, Running Man Trailer
Have you ever felt like you’re trying to walk up an escalator that is moving just fast enough that you’re falling ever so slightly behind with each step? The effort and frustration make it seem at times like the best option is to simply let yourself fall back down to the ground level and seek out another option to move forward and upward. Well, I’ve got my toes on the lowest … [Read more...] about The Rundown Lite: Suzuki’s Power Surge, List of SP Targets Just Got Shorter, Barnhart Retires, Running Man Trailer
Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 381 – Matt Trueblood, Cubs Cardinals Recap, Shota Returns, Brown Struggles, & More
Matt Trueblood joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap the Cubs week against STL and Houston. Shota is back in the rotation, we look at what that means for Ben Brown as he struggles. We look at the roster needs for the Cubs at the trade deadline. We close the show with a profile of Bill Buckner. Enjoy….and Go Cubs! Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, … [Read more...] about Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 381 – Matt Trueblood, Cubs Cardinals Recap, Shota Returns, Brown Struggles, & More
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/28/25): Cubs 12, Astros 3 – Tucker Trashes Astros
The Cubs and Astros met in the second game of their series at Daikin Park Saturday night. Chicago fell behind early, but a massive 4th inning propelled them to a win. Houston starter Lance McCullers Jr. had major control problems in the top of the 1st, walking Michael Busch with the bases loaded to force in a run and give the North Siders a 1-0 lead. Cam Smith continued his … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/28/25): Cubs 12, Astros 3 – Tucker Trashes Astros
Cubs May Be Willing to Spend Big with Prospects in Pursuit of Pitching
The trade deadline is only a month away, but reports continue to suggest that the Cubs could pull the trigger on a new starting pitcher before the market really gets moving. Ben Brown has already been demoted to accommodate Shōta Imanaga‘s return, yet questions remain in Craig Counsell’s starting rotation. An argument could be made that the Cubs’ biggest issue in any … [Read more...] about Cubs May Be Willing to Spend Big with Prospects in Pursuit of Pitching