The Cubs have now lost two straight since activating Matt Shaw and they may never win another game as long as he’s around. Alas, they’ll try to get back to their winning ways against a split-squad version of the Padres that does not appear to be a reasonable facsimile of the real thing. That could be good for Shōta Imanaga, who gave up three runs on as many hits in his first … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/4/25): Potential Opening Day Preview, PCA Returns, Imanaga Starting
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/2/25): Reds 7, Cubs 3 – Shaw Returns in First Loss of Spring
The Cubs dream of an undefeated Cactus League season was shattered Sunday by the Reds at Sloan Park. The much more important part of this game, however, was the fact that top prospect Matt Shaw made his first appearance of the spring after suffering an oblique injury early in camp. Cincinnati got on the board in the 1st inning when catcher Tyler Stephenson hit an RBI double off … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/2/25): Reds 7, Cubs 3 – Shaw Returns in First Loss of Spring
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/2/25): Happ Leads Off, Shaw at 3B, Boyd Pitching
The Cubs are now 8-0-3 this spring after a pair of victories in their split-squad games yesterday, and the way their doing it lends credence to the record. No one is out here trying to claim that being undefeated in the Cactus League is indicative of future success, so let’s make sure we’re setting this up the right way. What matters is that players up and down the lineup are … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/2/25): Happ Leads Off, Shaw at 3B, Boyd Pitching
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/1/25; SS, Game 1) – Happ Leads Off, Tucker in RF, Rea Starting
The Cubs are splitting their squad today, with an afternoon game in Mesa against the Guardians and a rare evening affair with the Royals out in Surprise. The latter contest is far more interesting to me because Ben Brown is making the start, but the only coverage will be Royals radio. Awesome. Back at Sloan, it’ll be Colin Rea and presumably a stronger group of everyday … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/1/25; SS, Game 1) – Happ Leads Off, Tucker in RF, Rea Starting
Justin Turner, Kyle Tucker Offer Praise for ‘Good Baseball Group’ in Cubs Camp
I’ll save you the time of asking the question by admitting right off the jump that, yes, it’s a slow news day. Not only that, but I just got done purchasing my tickets to see the Wu-Tang Clan and Run The Jewels in Chicago as part of the Final Chamber tour. This is easily the most excited I’ve been in a long time, and I really wish I could muster the same optimism for another … [Read more...] about Justin Turner, Kyle Tucker Offer Praise for ‘Good Baseball Group’ in Cubs Camp