Chicago Cubs News
Cubs' Alex Bregman has gone from easy out to an elite clutch hitter in the second half
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman has flipped the switch in the second half, emerging as a lethal offensive threat in the middle of the lineup.
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Explaining why the Cubs keep sending a successful Javier Assad to Triple-A
Javier Assad has successfully filled a variety of roles for the Chicago Cubs this season. So why does the team keep optioning him to Triple-A Iowa?
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Players to Watch in Preseason Week 2, Roushs Path to Playing Time, and Other Bears Bullets
Its a later-than-normal start for yours truly on a Saturday. But with the Bears not playing until 6 p.m. CT, I figured I had some wiggle room to sleep in and make breakfast for a friend before…
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Cubs get brutal Mariners surprise with baseball's top pitching prospect
The Chicago Cubs are facing a daunting task on Saturday after the Seattle Mariners are set to call-up Kade Anderson.
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Top Center Options, NHL Expanding in Houston and Atlanta? and Other Blackhawks Bullets
Kalen Lumpkins at the Chicago Tribune made the cases for Anton Frondell and Frank Nazar to be the Blackhawks No. 1 center until Connor Bedard returns from injury. The one name Ill throw into the…
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A Lousy, Frustrating, Annoying Loss, Boyds Fastball, Missing Swanson, and Other Cubs Bullets
Knew I would be dragging this morning as a result of a West Coast night game. Didnt know Id be dragging this much, though. And yes, I put the blame squarely on the lousy, frustrating, annoying…
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Pete Crow-Armstrong catches jab from White Sox in latest exhausting Shohei Ohtani MVP case
The debate between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani is starting to reach an annoying level of discourse.
Source: Cubbies Crib
Bejlek vs. Gauff Prediction at the Western & Southern Open Saturday, August 22
On Saturday, Sara Bejlek (No. 35 in the world) meets Coco Gauff (No. 4) in the semifinals at the Western & Southern Open.…
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Phillies vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers Aug. 22
Luis Arraez and the Philadelphia Phillies square off against the St. Louis Cardinals and starter Quinn Mathews on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park.…
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Klay Joins Giannis in Miami, Kuminga to Minnesota? and Other Bulls Bullets
Although most of the NBAs biggest names have found their new homes over the summer, several key cogs (mostly veterans) remain available. But future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson just made his own…
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Enhanced Box Score: Mariners 6, Cubs 5 August 21, 2026
That game was quite the roller coaster, but ultimately the Cubs fell to the Mariners in the series opener, 6-5. Theyre now six games behind the Brewers in the NL Central race. More importantly, the…
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Guadalajara Chivas vs. Club Tijuana de Caliente Prediction, Picks, Live Odds Aug. 22
Guadalajara Chivas will play at home versus Club Tijuana de Caliente on Saturday, after each won their most recent match in Liga MX beating Club Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul, respectively. We…
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Charlotte FC vs. DC United Prediction, Picks, Live Odds Aug. 22
The upcoming fixture list in MLS includes 12th-place Charlotte FC hosting 22nd-place DC United coming off a draw and a loss, respectively on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Our game…
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Inter Miami CF vs. Toronto FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds Aug. 22
Inter Miami CF and Toronto FC, at opposite ends of MLS, will clash at Nu Stadium on Saturday. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below.…
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CF Montral vs. LA Galaxy Prediction, Picks, Live Odds Aug. 22
CF Montral, currently 27th in MLS, hosts 18th-place LA Galaxy (+219) on Saturday, in a battle of bottom-half teams. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.…
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Cubs' farm system has unsurprisingly cratered in MLB's post-deadline rankings
After an active trade deadline and a series of prospect promotions, the Chicago Cubs farm system has unsurprisingly taken a dip in MLB Pipeline rankings.
Source: Cubbies Crib
Marlins vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers Aug. 22
Griffin Conine and the Miami Marlins will take on CJ Abrams and the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series.…
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Saturdays WNBA Picks and Predictions Aug. 21
In one of the three compelling matchups on the WNBA schedule today, the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty hit the court at Barclays Center.…
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Diamondbacks vs. Reds: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters Aug. 22
The Arizona Diamondbacks (68-61) and Cincinnati Reds (61-68) will meet on Saturday at Chase Field, starting at 8:10 p.m. ET.…
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Mariners vs. Cubs: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters Aug. 22
On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners (61-68) are hosting the Chicago Cubs (74-55), at 7:15 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series.…
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