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The first game of the three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday sets the stage for an exciting pitching duel. The Braves will have right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (2-1, 1.53 ERA) facing off against Chicago left-hander Shota Imanaga (5-0, 1.08), two pitchers who rank among the league leaders in ERA….
The Chicago Cubs have opted to place shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. In addition, they have reintroduced outfielder Seiya Suzuki to the team. This determination was made on Friday as the Cubs embarked on a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Swanson’s placement on the injured list is…
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching rotation delivered an unprecedented performance against the Milwaukee Brewers in a series that made history. Throughout the weekend, the Cubs achieved a feat never before seen in modern MLB history, all while facing their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. The remarkable series began with a 3-1 loss on Friday at Wrigley…
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff wasn’t anticipated to falter this season, but the level of talent they’ve amassed has been a pleasant surprise. Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly noted Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga as the league’s ninth-best pitching duo. Imanaga, a 30-year-old rookie, has been a standout performer with an impressive 0.78 ERA in his…
With the Chicago Cubs showing strong performance early in the season, they’re poised to pursue additional quality players as the trade deadline approaches. Although the Cubs had a respectable offseason, there’s a sense that more could have been done to bolster the roster, which remains a potential target for improvement. Injuries, particularly among pitchers, have…
The Chicago Cubs’ list of injured players continues to lengthen with each passing day. Following the sidelining of stars like Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Justin Steele, and Julian Merryweather due to various injuries, Cody Bellinger has now joined their ranks on the injured list. The former National League MVP sustained rib fractures during…
Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger left Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros prematurely due to a right rib contusion. The injury occurred when Bellinger collided with the outfield wall while chasing a fly ball in the fourth inning. Entering the game with a seven-game hitting streak, Bellinger continued his impressive form early on by launching…
Following Adbert Alzolay’s fourth blown save of the season on Saturday, it became apparent that the Chicago Cubs needed to make a change in the closer role. With their sights set on reaching the postseason, there’s little room for error, especially in tightly contested games. The adjustment came when manager Craig Counsell entrusted Hector Neris…
The Chicago Cubs are potentially eyeing a trade with the Miami Marlins for a switch-hitter. Despite their strong start to the 2024 season, the Cubs remain just half a game shy of the division lead and are considering bolstering their roster through trades. While the Cubs currently have few gaps in their batting order, they…