Ed. note: I’m tapping this out on my phone during a set break at at Umphrey’s McGee concert, so there might be some autofill mistakes. After winning the series opener behind a trio of homers, the Cubs played longball again Saturday afternoon in Miami to get back to the .500 mark. Seiya Suzuki got the party started with a solo shot in the 1st, then added a two-run job two … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/24/24): Cubs 14, Marlins 2: Blowout Gets North Siders Back to Even
Cubs DFA David Bote, Claim RHP Gavin Hollowell
The Cubs made a pair of personnel moves Friday, the most notable of which was designating David Bote for assignment. They also claimed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell from Arizona and optioned him to Triple-A. Bote’s Cubs tenure was highlighted by some massive hits in big moments, but his overall production made the extension he signed a few years ago look like a misstep … [Read more...] about Cubs DFA David Bote, Claim RHP Gavin Hollowell
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/23/24): Hendricks Starts in Miami
I should be high above the Great Plains when this goes out, so this will again be abbreviated even though Southwest’s wifi is probably the most reliable I’ve experienced. It’s really more about the Cubs facing a ragtag bunch of Marlins who aren’t even attempting to play competitive baseball after trading away whoever they could at the deadline. Several other players are … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/23/24): Hendricks Starts in Miami
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/22/24): Cubs 10, Tigers 2 – Amaya Slam Leads to Series Win
The Cubs offense finally showed up in a big way in the series finale against the Tigers on Thursday afternoon. Their 10-run outburst was more than enough support for Justin Steele, who was terrific on the mound as Chicago won the game and the series. The North Siders effectively ended the game after they loaded the bases against Kenta Maeda with two out in the 2nd inning. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/22/24): Cubs 10, Tigers 2 – Amaya Slam Leads to Series Win
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/21/24): Taillon Tossing, Tigers Going with Bullpen Game
The Cubs opened their series against the Tigers with a win that looked for a while like it was going to be another one of those stupid one-run losses with the offense failing to do anything at all. My big takeaway is that there’s no way in hell Detroit should even be within sniffing distance of the .500 mark, and this is from a guy who’s watched the Cubs all year. My second … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/21/24): Taillon Tossing, Tigers Going with Bullpen Game