Addison Russell Back with the Team, Available Off of the Bench Today (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

Mariners vs. Royals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

In the second game of a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium, the Kansas City Royals (38-26) take on the Seattle Mariners (36-29), Saturday at 4:10 PM ET.Looking to see who's playing for the Mariners and the Royals? Continue scrolling for...

Jun 08, 2024

Braves vs. Nationals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (35-26) are visiting the Washington Nationals (28-35), at 4:05 PM ET, in the third game of a four-game set.Want to see who's in and who's out for the Braves and the Nationals? Keep scrolling to...

Jun 08, 2024

Giants vs. Rangers: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

At Globe Life Field on Saturday, the Texas Rangers (30-33) take on the San Francisco Giants (31-33), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET.Looking to see who's playing for the Giants and the Rangers? Keep reading for full injury reports...

Jun 08, 2024

White Sox vs. Red Sox: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

The Boston Red Sox (32-32) and Chicago White Sox (16-48) will meet on Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field, starting at 4:10 PM ET.Curious about who's in and who's out for the White Sox and the Red Sox? Continue reading for...

Jun 08, 2024

Cardinals vs. Rockies: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

In the third game of a four-game set at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals (30-32) play the Colorado Rockies (22-41), Saturday at 4:15 PM ET.Curious about who's available to play for the Cardinals and the Rockies? Read on for...

Jun 08, 2024

Guardians vs. Marlins: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

In the second game of a three-game set at LoanDepot park, the Miami Marlins (22-41) face the Cleveland Guardians (40-22), Saturday at 7:35 PM ET.Hoping to find out who's in and who's out for the Guardians and the Marlins? Read...

Jun 08, 2024

Yankees vs. Dodgers: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

In the second game of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers (40-25) face the New York Yankees (45-20), Saturday at 7:35 PM ET.Curious about who's available to play for the Yankees and the Dodgers? Continue scrolling...

Jun 08, 2024

Twins vs. Pirates: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

The Minnesota Twins (33-30) will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (30-33), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, with the Twins on a four-game losing streak.Hoping to find out who's available to play for the Twins and the Pirates? Continue scrolling to get...

Jun 08, 2024

Reds vs. Cubs: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

At Great American Ball Park on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds (six consecutive victories) at 4:10 PM ET.Curious about who's playing for the Reds and the Cubs? Continue reading to see full injury reports for both...

Jun 08, 2024

Orioles vs. Rays: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

The Baltimore Orioles (40-22) will visit the Tampa Bay Rays (31-32), in the second game of a four-game series, Saturday at 4:10 PM ET.Want to see who's available to play for the Orioles and the Rays? Continue reading to see...