Kris Bryant Scratched Because of Wrist and Finger Soreness (UPDATE)

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Enhanced Box Score: Reds 3, Cubs 2 – June 7, 2024

Teaser rally. Tying run stranded. Disappointment abounds. Justin Steele pitched quite well, and with a little defense, his line would look even better. It's nice to see him clicking again, though it doesn't much matter when the bats do next...

Jun 07, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Reds (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Well ... the Cubs "easy" stretch in the schedule is not quite going how I envisioned. But they still have three games in Cincinnati to make up some ground. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for...

Michael Cerami

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Roster Moves: Wicks Returns, Hodge to Iowa

Today the Chicago Cubs activated lefty Jordan Wicks from the Injured List (forearm), and sent reliever Porter Hodge to Triple-A Iowa. What's interesting about the timing here is that Jordan Wicks is not starting tonight. And he's not scheduled to...

Jun 07, 2024

MLBits: Elly’s Anniversary Blast, In the Weeds with Bat Tracking Data, Comparing Judge-Soto to Greats of the Past, More

MLB Notes — On the one-year anniversary of his Major League debut, Elly De La Cruz ripped a three-run home run that erased a 2-0 deficit for Cincinnati, who went on to beat the Cubs 8-4 on Thursday at Great...

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | June 7, 2024: Jaxon Wiggins’ Strong Debut Leads Pelicans to Victory

CUBS PROSPECTS — Cubs second-rounder Jaxon Wiggins made his Myrtle Beach Pelicans debut on Thursday and looked excellent, as the Pelicans earned the only win for the Cubs down on the farm yesterday. That and more in today's Cubs Farm...

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Attached to a Top Prospect in the 2025 International Class

The 2024 Dominican Summer League kicked off this week, which means many of the top prospects from the 2024 International Free Agent class are beginning their professional careers (including top Chicago Cubs signing Fernando Cruz). It's good timing, then, to...

Jun 07, 2024

A Bit of Fun (Because We Need It), Amaya’s Development, Hodge’s Night, Edwards, Swanson, and Other Cubs Bullets

Surprise: the White Sox series did not magically fix all that ails the Cubs. They will have to fundamentally improve over a much, much, much longer trajectory for us to feel any kind of confidence that they can actually get...

Jun 07, 2024

An Early Lead? Wha? Seiya Suzuki With the Two-Run Shot

Maybe it's just my damaged heart, but it feels like weeks since the Cubs took an early, multi-run lead in a game. Thank you, Miguel Amaya for the third inning single, and thank you, Seiya Suzuki for the following homer:

Jun 06, 2024

Christopher Morel Puts the Cubs Back On Top

It's a game of homers so far, with Seiya Suzuki's two-run shot getting it started, then Elly De La Cruz's three-run homer giving the Reds the lead, and now Christopher Morel's two-run shot taking it back. That's a dozen on...

Jun 06, 2024

Nick Madrigal Broke His Hand In His First Game At Triple-A Iowa

[ankin_law] Whether you felt he should be sent back down to Triple-A Iowa or not, and whatever you think of his future role with the Chicago Cubs, I don't think you can feel anything but bad about what happened to...

Jun 06, 2024

Blue Jays vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Saturday at 4:07 PM ET, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (30-32) take on JJ Bleday and the Oakland Athletics (25-39) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.See how to watch the Toronto-Oakland matchup below.When is Blue Jays vs. Athletics...

Jun 07, 2024

Padres vs. Diamondbacks: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The San Diego Padres (32-34), led by Jurickson Profar, host Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (30-33) on Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.See how to watch the San Diego-Arizona matchup below.When is Padres vs. Diamondbacks and when does it start?This...

Jun 07, 2024

How to Watch Astros vs. Angels: Live Stream or on TV

On Saturday at 10:07 PM ET, Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros (28-35) play Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels (24-38) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.Keep reading to see how to watch the Houston-Los Angeles matchup below.When is Astros...

Jun 07, 2024

Picks

Dream vs Sky: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – June 8

The Atlanta Dream (4-4) square off against the Chicago Sky (4-5) at 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, June 8, 2024.Dig into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) in Saturday's game, before you make an informed wager on...

Jun 07, 2024

Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Atlanta Dream (4-4) face the Chicago Sky (4-5) on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on NBA TV, The U, and Peachtree TV.Watch the WNBA all season long on Fubo!How to Watch Dream vs....

Jun 07, 2024

Giants vs. Rangers: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The San Francisco Giants (30-33), led by Matt Chapman, visit Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (30-32) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.Find out how to watch the San Francisco-Texas matchup below.When is Giants vs. Rangers and when does it...

Jun 07, 2024

White Sox vs. Red Sox: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Chicago White Sox (15-48), led by Gavin Sheets, host Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (32-31) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday.The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Chicago play Boston.When...

Jun 07, 2024

Mariners vs. Royals: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Saturday, Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners (36-28) face Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals (37-26), with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium.The article below will provide you with everything you need to...

Jun 07, 2024

How to Watch Cardinals vs. Rockies: Live Stream or on TV

The St. Louis Cardinals (29-32), who will give the start to Kyle Gibson, host the Colorado Rockies (22-40) with Ryan Feltner on the mound, Saturday at 4:15 PM ET.See how to watch the St. Louis-Colorado matchup below.When is Cardinals vs....

Jun 07, 2024

Stats and News

Phillies vs. Mets: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies (44-19) are visiting the New York Mets (27-35), at 1:10 PM ET. The Phillies have taken three straight, and the Mets have taken three in a row.Curious about who's available to play for the Phillies...