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The Blue Jays have won 69 games, which makes the timing of this series anything but nice for a Cubs team that just dropped two of three in St. Louis and is 10-11 since the break. The North Siders will be north of the border for three games before coming home for three against the Pirates, then they host the Brewers for five games. With a 6.5-game divisional deficit, the Cubs … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/12/25): Busch Leads Off, Kelly Catching, Assad Starting

In this age of quick fixes and the need to get results yesterday, it’s easy to forget that the answer may be as simple as slowing down. Rather than dive headfirst into a bunch of mechanical tweaks during the All-Star break, Matt retreated to a quiet family lake house and took a little time to relax. When he got back to work, it was a matter of putting himself in a better … [Read more...] about After Several Adjustments at Break, Matt Shaw Proving Hot Stretch Isn’t Fluke

The Cubs and Cardinals met in the second game of their series on another very hot night at Busch Stadium. Saturday was a much different story than Friday, with Chicago dominating from the opening inning and winning easily. The North Siders put immediate pressure on St. Louis starter Andre Pallante in the top of the 1st with an RBI single by Kyle Tucker. They scored another run … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/9/25): Cubs 9, Cardinals 1 – Offense Crushes Cards

The Cubs and Cardinals renewed their rivalry at a hot and steamy Busch Stadium Friday night. Chicago’s offense struggled to produce yet again and the home team won rather easily. Matthew Boyd found himself in a major jam in the bottom of the 2nd, giving up an RBI infield single to Jordan Walker. He then used a double play to escape a bases-loaded, nobody-out situation and limit … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/8/25): Cardinals 5, Cubs 0 – Blanked at Busch