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  • Postgame PonderingChicago Cubs score
    Sean HollandMay 1, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/1/26): Cubs 6, D-Backs 5 – Bullpen Survives for 9th Straight Wrigley W

    The Cubs returned home to Wrigley Field to begin the month of May on a winning note against the Diamondbacks…

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  • Chicago Cubs News
    Evan AltmanMay 1, 2026

    Nico Hoerner Exits Early with Neck Stiffness

    Nico Hoerner started Friday afternoon’s game and doubled to lead off the bottom of the 1st, but he was lifted…

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  • Chicago Cubs News
    Evan AltmanMay 1, 2026

    Daniel Palencia Making Rehab Outing with I-Cubs Friday

    There was some hope that closer Daniel Palencia could be activated on Friday without first making a rehab appearance, but…

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  • Chicago Cubs NewsChicago Cubs Lineup
    Evan AltmanMay 1, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/1/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Swanson Returns, Rea Facing (Almost Cub?) Gallen

    The Cubs are back at Wrigley after six games in California, and I don’t think I’ve been more pleased to…

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  • Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
    Michael CanterMay 1, 2026

    The Rundown: Cubs Enter May Just Outside First, Ballesteros Snubbed by Baseball Execs, Schwarber Reaches HR Milestone

    “She doesn’t know her name. She doesn’t know her face.” — Lady Picture Show by Stone Temple Pilots My morning…

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    Evan AltmanMay 1, 2026

    Quantifying Hope: Cubs Near 75% Playoff Odds Entering Weekend

    Though dropping two of three in LA hurt them a little, the Cubs shook off the losses to get out…

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    Sean HollandMay 1, 2026

    Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (May 1-3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

    The Cubs (19-12) bounced back from dropping a series against the Dodgers by taking two of three from the Padres…

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  • Son Ranto
    Danny RockettMay 1, 2026

    Son Ranto Show: Fat F@*K

    A buncha Fat F@*K Cubs fans recap the Cubs 3-3 west coast road trip and preview the D’Bags series. Plus…

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  • Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
    Evan AltmanApril 30, 2026

    Ian Happ Integral as Cubs Keep Winning War of Attrition

    If it seems like the Cubs have been doing a poor job of capitalizing with the runners in scoring position…

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  • Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
    Michael CanterApril 30, 2026

    The Rundown: Counsell Pushes Right Buttons, Conforto Clicking, Steele Expresses Disappointment, Hoerner Regrets Not Confronting Rushing

    “I see the strings that control the system. I can do anything with no resistance.” – Handlebars by Flobots The…

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  • Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
    Evan AltmanApril 30, 2026

    Ben Brown Outpitching Mason Miller Over Last 2 Weeks

    Much has been made about all-world Padres closer Mason Miller, but what if I told you Cubs reliever Ben Brown…

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  • Chicago Cubs News
    Evan AltmanApril 30, 2026

    Cubs Baseball Card Plaque Giveaway to Celebrate Moms, Dads

    It’s been a little while since we ran anything like this, so I was excited when the owner of FreshDCards…

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  • Postgame PonderingChicago Cubs score
    Sean HollandApril 29, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/29/26): Cubs 5, Padres 4 – Brown Escapes Bases-Loaded Jam in Win

    The Cubs finished their West Coast road trip on a high note with a one-run victory over the Padres at…

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  • Chicago Cubs News
    Evan AltmanApril 29, 2026

    Daniel Palencia Could Be Activated Friday

    As Patrick Mooney tweeted prior to Wednesday’s game in San Diego, closer Daniel Palencia has made significant enough progress that…

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  • Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
    Michael CanterApril 29, 2026

    The Rundown: Cubs End 3-Game Losing Streak, Steele Suffers Setback, Happy Lee Elia Day

    “Gloves of stainless steal, bats carved out of brick, will knock you down and push you up and give your…

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  • Cubs News, Rumors & AnalysisChicago Cubs Lineup
    Evan AltmanApril 29, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/29/26): Hoerner at SS, Conforto in RF, Taillon Tossing

    Cue Justin Timberlake, because it’s gonna be May the next time the Cubs have a game after today. Getaway Day…

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