Apparently, all the Cubs needed to get them hitting again was to leave Wrigley Field. Chicago was able to put up 10 runs on the mighty Dodgers in Los Angeles Monday night to win the first game of the series 10-4. The big story in this one was first baseman Michael Busch getting revenge on the organization that traded him with four hits. Another ex-Dodger, Cody Bellinger, got … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/9/24): Cubs 10, Dodgers 4 – The Michael Busch Revenge Game
Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers – Series Preview (September 9-11): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (73-70) just completed a 2-4 homestand that put them almost completely out of the playoff race with less than 20 games to go in the season. Chicago’s offense managed 17 runs in the six games, 12 of which were in a single contest Wednesday. The road gets even tougher with a trip to Dodger Stadium for three games starting Monday night. The Dodgers (86-57) are well on … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers – Series Preview (September 9-11): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/7/24): Yankees 2, Cubs 0 – Second Consecutive Shutout as Offense Stalls
The Cubs’ offensive issues against the Yankees continued at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon. Chicago was shut out for the second consecutive game and third time in their last four as their playoff chances ebbed away. New York took an immediate lead on Javier Assad via an RBI groundout by catcher Austin Wells. The North Siders couldn’t figure out starter Clarke Schmidt and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/7/24): Yankees 2, Cubs 0 – Second Consecutive Shutout as Offense Stalls
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/6/24): Yankees 3, Cubs 0 – Cubs Blanked in Rizzo’s Return
It was a very emotional afternoon at Wrigley Field Friday with Anthony Rizzo making his return for the first time as an opposing player. The big first baseman received a rousing ovation before the contest and before his first at-bat. The actual game was very anticlimactic as the Yankees completely shut down the Cubs offense and breezed to a 3-0 victory. Chicago starter Jordan … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/6/24): Yankees 3, Cubs 0 – Cubs Blanked in Rizzo’s Return
Will Cody Bellinger Return to Cubs or Seek Bigger Payday in Free Agency?
Cody Bellinger was projected as one of the biggest free-agent targets last winter, with one prominent outlet predicting him to land as much as 12 years and $264 million. And while that was ludicrous to the tune of a nine-figure increase over other optimistic guesses, there were rumors that agent Scott Boras was seeking close to $200 million and/or 10 years for his client. … [Read more...] about Will Cody Bellinger Return to Cubs or Seek Bigger Payday in Free Agency?