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Cubs Roster Moves: Cuas DFA’d, Roberts Added to 40-Man

Ah ha! So Ethan Roberts WAS going to opt out of his minor league deal! That's the explanation for the timing of tonight's moves, which saw the Cubs add Roberts to the 40-man roster, option him to Iowa (where he...

Jun 16, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 2, Cubs 1 – June 16, 2024

The Cubs lose another series. They have still not won a three-game series in over a month. And it was another just completely meh, blah, un-fun game. Patrick Wisdom tried to do the thing in the 9th - fake rally...

Jun 16, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cardinals at Cubs (12:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — What do you know, another rubber match. That makes 12 of 16 three-game series. The Cubs have lost (6) more of those games than they've won (5), but they can even that up today. Miles Mikolas vs...

Michael Cerami

Jun 16, 2024

Mike Imanaga II Dominates, Wicks’ Injury, Nice Prospect Bits, Old Friend Alert, and Other Cubs Bullets

To the fathers out there, and to the folks with fathers in your life, a very happy Father's Day. Cliche but true: being a dad is the most important, hardest, and happiest part of my life. The call was bad,...

Jun 16, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Actually Succeed in All Phases

Good starting pitching, good offense, good defense, good baserunning, and good bullpenning? All in one game? This cannot be legal. But the Cubs did it in their 5-1 win over the Cardinals yesterday. Enjoy all the phases if you missed...

Jun 16, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Cardinals 1 – June 15, 2024

Although it looked like the Cubs were about to follow The Script once again today, they finally made some critical edits. They did get the great starting pitching performance that has frequently been available to them, with Shōta Imanaga pitching...

Jun 15, 2024

Cubs Roster Move: Wicks to the IL, Thompson to the Bullpen

As expected, lefty Jordan Wicks goes back on the Injured List today, this time with an oblique issue. It has to be frustrating for him to only have just returned from the forearm strain, and then go right back on...

Jun 15, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cardinals at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are now a season-low four games under .500 and a season-high 7.5 games out of first place. And it's mid-June. If the turnaround doesn't happen soon, it's probably not going to happen at all. But...

Michael Cerami

Jun 15, 2024

Wicks Becomes Hendricks, Roberts and Roster Decisions, Wisdom Versus the Wind, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Cubs should just start cheating at this point. I'm not 100% on the how, but just figure it out. Craig Counsell says Jordan Wicks will get imaging on his oblique today and is likely to be placed on the...

Jun 15, 2024

Moises Ballesteros Hit For The Cycle!

Starting the day with something positive, since so much of what else is going on is ... not. Chicago Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros, for whom you could make a strong argument as the best hitting prospect in the org, had...

Jun 15, 2024

Where to Watch Austria vs. France: UEFA European Championship 2024 TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

On Monday, June 17 at 3:00 PM ET, France challenges Austria at Merkur Spiel-Arena in its first match of the 2024 UEFA European Championship's group stage.You'll want to head to FOX for the upcoming game featuring France and Austria.Watch the...

Jun 16, 2024

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Series June 17-19: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the first of a three-game series, on Monday, June 17 at 8:05 PM ET, the Chicago Cubs are hosting the San Francisco Giants.Cubs vs. Giants Series Info Giants @ Cubs Time: Monday, June 17 at 8:05 PM ET Cubs...

Jun 16, 2024

Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets Series June 17-19: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the opener of a three-game series, on Monday, June 17 at 8:05 PM ET, the Texas Rangers are hosting the New York Mets.Rangers vs. Mets Series Info Mets @ Rangers Time: Monday, June 17 at 8:05 PM ET Rangers...

Jun 16, 2024

Los Angeles Angels vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series June 17-19: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Milwaukee Brewers will be on the road, opening a three-game series versus the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, June 17 at 9:38 PM ET.Angels vs. Brewers Series Info Brewers @ Angels Time: Monday, June 17 at 9:38 PM ET...

Jun 16, 2024

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Series June 17-20: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Monday, June 17 at 8:40 PM ET, a four-game series featuring the Colorado Rockies and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will get underway.Rockies vs. Dodgers Series Info Dodgers @ Rockies Time: Monday, June 17 at 8:40 PM ET Rockies...

Jun 16, 2024

Brewers vs. Angels: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

Carlos Rodriguez takes the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers (42-29) when they visit starter Jose Soriano and the Los Angeles Angels (28-43) at 9:38 PM ET on Monday.The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch...

Jun 16, 2024

How to Watch Rangers vs. Mets: Live Stream or on TV

On Monday at 8:05 PM ET, Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (33-38) play Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (33-37) at Globe Life Field.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for...

Jun 16, 2024

How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV

On Monday at 7:07 PM ET, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (35-36) play Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (37-35) at Rogers Centre.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options...

Jun 16, 2024

How to Watch Cubs vs. Giants: Live Stream or on TV

In a series opener on Monday, Javier Assad will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs (34-38) against Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants (35-37), with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 PM ET at Wrigley Field.The article below will...

Jun 16, 2024

Dodgers vs. Rockies: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers (44-29), led by Mookie Betts, visit Ezequiel Tovar and the Colorado Rockies (25-46) at 8:40 PM ET on Monday in a series opener.Keep reading to see how to watch the Los Angeles-Colorado matchup below.When is Dodgers...