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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Evan AltmanApril 29, 2026

    Bregman, PCA Fulfill Sutcliffe’s Prophecies in Counsell’s 900th Win

    I’m not the biggest fan of guest broadcasters, but I like the occasional fill-in work by Rick Sutcliffe. He’s like…

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    Evan AltmanApril 29, 2026

    Riley Martin to Miss 8 Weeks with Flexor Strain, Compounding Cubs’ Injury Woes

    We somehow failed to get this up when it was announced, but lefty reliever Riley Martin has been diagnosed with…

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    Sean HollandApril 29, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/28/26): Cubs 8, Padres 3 – PCA Homer Helps Snap Losing Streak at 3

    The Cubs snapped their brief three-game losing streak at Petco Park on Tuesday night against the Padres. They put a…

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    Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

    Dansby Swanson Exits Early with Butt Cramp

    Dansby Swanson hit a two-run double against college roommate Walker Buehler in the top of the second, then stole third.…

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    Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

    Justin Steele Shut Down with Flexor Strain, Will Be Re-Evaluated Next Month

    There had been some low-level buzz about Justin Steele‘s rehab, but everything was kept hush-hush until Craig Counsell spilled the…

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    Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/28/26): Mo Baller Bats Second, Shaw at 3B, Cabrera Pitching

    The Cubs dropped their third in a row last night, but they at least made it interesting by scoring the…

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    Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

    Cubs Claim LHP Doug Nikhazy Off Waivers, DFA Ben Cowles Again

    We knew it was just a matter of time before the Cubs designated Ben Cowles for assignment yet again, and…

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    Michael CanterApril 28, 2026

    The Rundown: Cubs Struggling on West Coast, Ballesteros Hitting Everything, 2 Managers Axed in 3 Days

    “I see you got your list out. Say your piece and get out. Yes, I get the gist of it,…

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