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Did Craig Counsell Make Right Call With Justin Steele in 7th on Wednesday?

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Wednesday night. However, it was a huge offensive outburst in the seventh inning that allowed the score to look so lopsided.

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Win the Game, Win the Series

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the finale against the Braves at Wrigley Field.

Justin Steele News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Steele is Feeling Really Good Overall, Offensive Lull, Pitcher Updates, and Other Cubs Bullets

Justin Steele is feeling good, and that's awfully important going forward.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 38 minutes ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 50

The Braves bury the Cubs 9-2. This is the point in the season where I insert a Bobby Knight-like rant about coming here to write about blowouts on a Thursday morning in June.

Adbert Alzolay News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Key Cubs reliever shut down at least another two weeks

Cubs righty Adbert Alzolay has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a flexor strain, and it seems a return in the near future isn’t likely.

Kyle Hendricks News / Bleacher Nation / 57 minutes ago

Kyle Hendricks Takes His Bullpen Demotion Like an Absolute Champ

Kyle Hendricks addressed his recent bullpen demotion with all the poise and responsibility you'd expect of him.

Porter Hodge News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

At Least Porter Hodge’s Debut Was Incredible

One pitch away from being literally as good as it can possibly get.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 20 minutes ago

Braves 9, Cubs 2: Sometimes it’s just not your day

There was, though, a very nice MLB debut for a Cubs pitcher. Look at it this way. The way Max Fried was pitching Wednesday at Wrigley Field, the Cubs likely weren’t going to win this game anyway, even if they had better pitching themselves.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Cub Tracks needs the loaf

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week. Cubs go for the meatloaf in an afternoon game after Wednesday’s loss. Luis Vázquez* got into the game.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / 8 hours ago

Braves Bash Their Way to Big Win Over Cubs in 9-2 Affair

The Chicago Cubs were coming off an exhilarating win on Tuesday night to the tune of a Nico Hoerner walk-off hit. Entering Wednesday's game with ace Justin Steele on the bump, the Cubs had a real chance of capturing a series win over the Atlanta Braves. Things started off well for both sides.

Ben Brown News / On Tap Sports Net / 4 hours ago

Ben Brown Named Starter for Cubs on Thursday

Following a 9-2 beatdown from the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs informed the public regarding who will start on Thursday. When starters were originally announced prior to the series, Thursday was left as an open slot on the probable pitchers list.

Haydn McGeary News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 27 minutes ago

Minor League Wrap: Hadyn McGeary’s home run leads Smokies past Blue Wahoos, 6-5

Cade Horton looked like a top prospect and Haydn McGeary’s 9th inning home run won it for the Smokies. Right-hander Nick Dean was promoted to High-A South Bend from Myrtle Beach.

Kyle Hendricks News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks breaks silence on bullpen demotion

A tough season so far for Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks just got a new twist when the team decided to demote the World Series champion to the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

What Nico Hoerner's walk-off vs. Braves meant to Cubs

During Tuesday's home game against the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of a victory.

Cubs top Braves in 10 on Nico Hoerner's infield hit

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

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MLB News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Cubs top Braves in 10 on Nico Hoerner's infield hit

Nico Hoerner's infield single drove home the winning run with one out in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

The Chicago Cubs are making a tough decision with one of their veteran pitchers.

Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Cubs Activate Shortstop All-Star from the Injured List

Per a team announcement, the Chicago Cubs activated shortstop Dansby Swanson from the injured list on Tuesday. Swanson landed on the injured list on May 10 with a right knee sprain but will return as the Cubs start a series against the Atlanta Braves, his former team.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 21

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm 5/13-5/19

The Chicago Cubs‘ top prospects and all minor league affiliates took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.

Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad will try to duplicate his most recent outing against the Atlanta Braves when the teams open a three-game series on Tuesday night in Chicago.

Craig Counsell News / Viral Sports News / 13 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Craig Counsell Puts Veteran Pitcher On Notice

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is relatively pleased with his team’s start in 2024. They are 26-22 on the season, only two games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central.

Luis Vazquez News / ChiCitySports / 17 hours ago

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Luis Vazquez called up from Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs promoted infield prospect Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. The move comes as fellow infielders Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson have been hampered by injuries.

Mike Tauchman News / Just Baseball / May 19

Mike Tauchman Making a Case to be an Everyday Player for Cubs

Heading into this season, it was unclear what role Mike Tauchman would play on the Chicago Cubs. That role is starting to become very clear as the season continues.