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I’ll be honest with you up front here, I’m half-assing this one because I really don’t care at all about this game. The Cubs have almost been officially eliminated from playoff contention and the Rockies might be the least interesting team in baseball. Others have worse records, but I find zero compelling about this squad with Kris Bryant on the IL. Jameson Taillon is on the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/14/24): Wisdom at 1B, Taillon Starting

For a second consecutive game, the Cubs battled back to erase a deficit only to see their opponent rally against the bullpen late and hand them a 9-5 defeat. The story of the game for the Rockies was light-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman, who absolutely went off for a pair of home runs and seven RBI Friday. The North Siders went ahead immediately when Cody Bellinger hit a … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/13/24): Rockies 9, Cubs 5 – Rockies Too Good…Man

The Cubs have gotten back to their winning ways with two victories in LA to win the series and breathe the tiniest whiff of life into their dying playoff hopes. They’re four games out of the Wild Card with 17 to play, so it’s still mathematically possible. And with their next 10 games after this one coming against the Rockies, A’s, and Nationals, the calculus could get really … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/11/24): Bethancourt Catching, Wicks Going for Sweep

The Cubs battled back from an early four-run deficit on Wednesday to tie their game against the Dodgers. Their bid for a three-game sweep fell just short, however, as Los Angeles rallied for three in their final two at-bats to earn a 10-8 victory. The North Siders grabbed a quick lead on Dodgers starter Bobby Miller in the opening inning with a single from Isaac Paredes and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/11/24): Dodgers 10, Cubs 8 – Comeback Effort Falls Short in Finale

The Cubs staged a rally in the late innings Tuesday night to stun the Dodgers and win the series. Los Angeles suffered a defensive meltdown in the 8th while Chicago benefited from three incredible catches by Pete Crow-Armstrong in center, including a game-ending home run robbery of Max Muncy. PETE. CROW. ARMSTRONG. pic.twitter.com/9c7u3pHcyg — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/10/24): Cubs 6, Dodgers 3 – Unbelievable PCA Defense Seals Comeback Victory