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Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 371 ā Sara Sanchez, Steele Injured, Cubs Stay Hot, PCA Contract, & More
Published: April 15, 2025 04:20
Sara Sanchez joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss Steele being out for the year, and the impact to the rotation. Cubs win 2 of 3 against Texas and the Dodgers! We talk about PCA contract talks. We close the show profiling former Cub Joe Pepitone.ā¦
Watch: Michael Busch Homers in Third Straight Game
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/14/watch-michael-busch-homers-in-third-straight-game/
Published: April 15, 2025 03:23
Michael Busch took advantage of the West Coast trip in April 2024, hitting a home run in five consecutive games. Now, heās homered in three straight as he looks to miraculously recreate that historic streak. Busch has four home runs this season andā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/14/25): Turner DH, Amaya Catching, Taillon Against Cease
Published: April 14, 2025 23:32
We caught a break with Sunday Night Baseball, but the Cubs are back to these godforsaken West Coast start times as they open their second series of the season against the Padres. At least their getaway game is an afternoon affair, but weāve got to sufferā¦
Pete Crow-Armstrong Appreciates Cubsā Extension Offer, Timing Not Right Yet
Published: April 14, 2025 20:26
A day after the report about the Cubs approaching Pete Crow-Armstrong with a multiyear extension that could have maxed out at $75 million, he popped his first two dingers of the season with his parents watching in the stands. He added a triple for goodā¦
The Rundown: Cubs Take 2 from Star-Studded Dodgers, Padres Next, PCA Tables Extension Talks
Published: April 14, 2025 18:51
āYou should never argue with a crazy mind (mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-), you oughta know by now (you oughta know by now)ā¦ā ā Movinā Out by Billy Joel Iām moving this week, so my posts will be shorter and slightly truncated (read: missing sections), but they wonātā¦
Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres ā Series Preview (April 14-16): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
Published: April 14, 2025 18:30
The Cubs (11-7) won their fourth consecutive series against the defending champion Dodgers in Los Angeles this weekend and are more than holding their own in the middle of a very difficult stretch of games to start 2025. It wasnāt all good news for managerā¦
Watch: Chicago Cubs Beat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to Take Series (Video Highlights)
Published: April 14, 2025 13:42
The Chicago Cubs pounded the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-0 Saturday night at Chavez Ravine. A win on Sunday would give them the series win and a good start to a difficult West Coast road trip. Pete Crow-Armstrong broke out big, hitting two solo home runs, andā¦
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/13/25): Cubs 4, Dodgers 2 ā PCA Stars in Cubs Series Win Over Dodgers
Published: April 14, 2025 03:17
The Cubs took down the Dodgers in the rubber-match of their series on Sunday night. Great pitching performances and a breakout night from a young star was enough to earn the win. Los Angeles took the lead in the bottom of the 2nd on an RBI single fromā¦
Sources Confirm Cubs Have Discussed Extension with Kyle Tucker
Published: April 14, 2025 02:54
Kyle Tuckerās contract situation has been a hot topic as of late, with fans wanting him extended as soon as possible. Sources have informed CI that contract discussions have indeed taken place, although nothing is imminent. Mike Rodriguez reported onā¦
Cubs Could Target These 2 Twins Pitchers if Minnesota Sells
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/13/cubs-could-target-these-2-twins-pitchers-if-minnesota-sells/
Published: April 13, 2025 22:17
The Twins are currently one of the worst teams in baseball, sitting at 5-11 after their victory on Sunday over Detroit. Their poor play is turning up the heat on conversations about whether the Twins will be selling this year. If they do indeed put some ofā¦
BREAKING: Justin Steele to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/13/breaking-justin-steele-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery/
Published: April 13, 2025 20:47
Justin Steele went on the injured list earlier this week with an elbow injury. He opted to get a second opinion, which usually indicates the first diagnosis wasnāt encouraging. Unfortunately, the second doctor didnāt have better news. Steele will undergoā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/13/25): Happ Leads Off, Turner DH, Rea of Sunshine Pitching
Published: April 13, 2025 19:42
My kingdom for an afternoon game. At least this Sunday Night Baseball Affair gets an earlier start than either of its predecessors. The Cubs tied up the series last night with a relentless 16-0 drubbing of the Dodgers that stands as the worst shutout lossā¦
Watch: Chicago Cubs Absolutely Buried Los Angeles Dodgers 16-0 (Video Highlights)
Published: April 13, 2025 13:33
The Chicago Cubs emphatically flipped the script, routing the Los Angeles Dodgers last night 16-0. The Cubsā bats exploded for 21 hits while holding the Dodgers to a mere six. Michael Busch went 4-for-6, including two doubles and a home run. He was robbedā¦
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/12/25): Cubs 16, Dodgers 0 ā Cubs Put Up Blockbuster Performance in Hollywood
Published: April 13, 2025 05:20
The Cubs came into Saturday nightās game hoping to respond to a series-opening loss to the Dodgers Friday at Chavez Ravine. Chicago exploded for double-digit runs in the late innings to win huge. Michael Busch got the scoring going when he had anā¦
Watch: Miguel Amaya Hits First Home Run of Season
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/12/watch-miguel-amaya-hits-first-home-run-of-season/
Published: April 13, 2025 03:35
The Cubs are destroying Dodgers pitching tonight, scoring 11 runs through eight innings. Carson Kelly hit a home run earlier, continuing the offensive dominance weāve seen from the Cubsā catching tandem throughout the first three weeks of the season.ā¦
Watch: Carson Kelly Drills Solo Home Run
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/12/watch-carson-kelly-drills-solo-home-run/
Published: April 13, 2025 02:59
Carson Kelly has done quite well to begin the 2025 season, entering Saturdayās game with a 1.304 OPS. Kelly has been splitting time at the catching position with Miguel Amaya, with both of them off to a hot start offensively. The two have combined for 18ā¦
Seiya Suzuki Leaves Game with Wrist Discomfort
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/12/seiya-suzuki-leaves-game-with-wrist-discomfort/
Published: April 13, 2025 02:37
Seiya Suzuki was removed from Saturdayās game due to a wrist injury, which he sustained during the recent series in Sacramento. Suzuki has been somewhat injury-prone in his short major-league career, with oblique issues often being the culprit. While itāsā¦
Watch: Kyle Tucker Makes Spectacular Diving Play
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/12/watch-kyle-tucker-makes-spectacular-diving-play/
Published: April 13, 2025 02:14
Kyle Tucker has been one of the best hitters in baseball to start the season, posting a 206 wRC+ over 16 games. He won a Gold Glove Award in 2022 and continued to flash the leather on Saturday night in Los Angeles, stealing an extra-base hit from Mookieā¦
Watch: Michael Busch Blasts Opposite Field Home Run
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/12/michael-busch-blasts-opposite-field-home-run/
Published: April 13, 2025 01:42
The Cubs didnāt score in the series opener against the Dodgers, but Michael Busch made sure that wasnāt the case on Saturday night. He launched a 2-2 fastball into the left-field bleachers, marking the first home run RÅki Sasaki has allowed in his rookieā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/25): Turner at 3B, Kelly Catching, Brown Bump Day
Published: April 12, 2025 22:21
Itās like deja vu all over again as the Cubs face the same pair of Dodgers starters in LA as when these teams met in Tokyo to open the season. Last night went about as well as those matchups in Japan, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto dealing over six scorelessā¦
Cubs Have Next-Man-Up Mentality Facing Justin Steeleās Potential Extended Absence
Published: April 12, 2025 18:45
The Cubs were facing a very challenging stretch of the season regardless, but their path to May and beyond may have gotten quite a bit steeper with news that Justin Steele is seeking additional opinions on his left elbow. Craig Counsell made thatā¦
Report: Cubs Recently Approached Pete Crow-Armstrong About Extension
Published: April 12, 2025 17:46
Several extensions have already been negotiated this season, with teams opting to lock up their young talent early. Jackson Merrill and Kristian Campbell recently signed long-term deals with their respective clubs, giving Cubs fans a possible blueprint forā¦
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/11/25): Dodgers 3, Cubs 0 ā Yamamoto, Dodgers Blank Cubs in Series Opener
Published: April 12, 2025 04:59
The Cubs began possibly their most difficult road trip of the season at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. It was an old-fashioned pitcherās duel at first, but in the end, Los Angeles came away on top after one big inning. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was razor-sharpā¦
Justin Steele Seeking Second Opinion for Elbow Injury
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/11/justin-steele-seeking-second-opinion-for-elbow-injury/
Published: April 12, 2025 00:56
Justin Steele went on the IL earlier this week due to what was being called elbow tendinitis. Thatās the same injury he dealt with near the end of the 2024 season, and Steeleās initial comments were that this might only require a minimum stay on the shelfā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/11/25): Happ Leads Off, Tucker Second, Boyd on Bump
Published: April 11, 2025 23:14
Oh, how Iāve missed these late West Coast starts. And by that I mean itād be preferable to undergo another gum graft than toil through another string of games that could bleed into the following day. Thatās especially true for those of us on Eastern time.ā¦
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Head to LA with Nearly 60% Postseason Odds
Published: April 11, 2025 19:31
For those who havenāt been around for this column in the past, yes, I know itās early. The purpose of Quantifying Hope is to track the season on a weekly basis to look at how the Cubs are progressing toward the postseason. As things stand heading into aā¦
Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers ā Series Preview (April 11-13): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
Published: April 11, 2025 16:20
The Cubs (9-6) just wrapped up their first homestand of 2025, going 4-2 against a pair of contending teams in the Padres and Rangers at a chilly Wrigley Field. The offense was very productive despite the cold temperatures, scoring 36 runs across those sixā¦
Bleacher Bunch: Spanish Language Cubs Broadcaster Jorge Moreno
Published: April 11, 2025 16:05
Jorge Moreno from the Cubs spanish language radio broadcast joins Cotton and Rockett to talk Cubs wins at the cold confines. Plus, which Cubs players Rake, Flake, throw, and Blow? and Danny get hit in the head with an Ian Happ tossed ball. For early andā¦
Conflicting Reports About Cubs, Kyle Tucker āDiscussing Possible Contract Extensionā
Published: April 11, 2025 15:20
Iām not yet sure whether to file this one under āPlanting a flag in case something happens,ā āAmbiguous language that could mean anything,ā or āLegit smoke,ā so letās review a few things. Despite a mildly spotty track record, Mike Rodriguez has broken someā¦
Cubs Acquire Tom Cosgrove From Padres, DFA Caleb Kilian
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/10/cubs-acquire-tom-cosgrove-from-padres-dfa-caleb-kilian/
Published: April 10, 2025 23:56
The Cubs are trading for Tom Cosgrove, sources have confirmed to Cubs Insider. Cosgrove appeared in 18 games with the Padres last season, posting a 5.83 ERA in 14.2 innings. Heās a left-handed reliever with an odd arm angle, providing depth as the seasonā¦
The Rant ā Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs are Hot, Critical West Coast Swing, Swansonās Power Surge
Published: April 10, 2025 23:42
The Chicago Cubs are off to a 9-6 start to the season and currently sit in first place. Today, weāll break down their hot start and look ahead to the Cubsā critical West Coast swing. Weāre also discussing Dansby Swansonās recent power surge. Subscribe toā¦
The Rundown: Cubs Miss Chance to Sweep Rangers, Steele to IL, MLB Considering Salary Cap Ahead of 2026 CBA Talks
Published: April 10, 2025 18:33
āYou look at me, youāve got nothing left to say. I moan and pout at you until I get my way.ā ā Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie & The Blowfish A sweep, a sweep, my kingdom for a sweep. Why are they so hard to come by for Chicagoās North Side Baseballers?ā¦
White Sox Redefine Bad Loss, Make Cubsā Occasional Struggles Look Pedestrian
Published: April 10, 2025 13:59
The Cubs are a very nice 9-6 on the season, with most of their losses bearing at least a small measure of disappointment. They blew a lead in the series finale against the Diamondbacks in their first domestic series, then blew chances to sweep both theā¦
Dansby Swanson Appears to Have Rediscovered Power Stroke
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/10/dansby-swanson-appears-to-have-rediscovered-power-stroke/
Published: April 10, 2025 13:27
Whether fans are willing to realize it or not, Dansby Swanson has been a fantastic player for the Cubs. Heās put up a team-leading 9.6 fWAR during his time in Chicago (18th in MLB since 2023), hitting 42 home runs with 157 runs batted in. He also leads allā¦
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/9/25): Rangers 6, Cubs 2 ā Seager Homers Twice as Texas Avoids Sweep
Published: April 9, 2025 21:11
The Chicago Cubs had a chance to sweep the Rangers on a cold, cloudy day at Wrigley Field Wednesday. Unfortunately for Chicago, their offense never got going, and they dropped the final game of the series. Texas went ahead early when Corey SeagerĀ lofted anā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/9/25): Familiar Batting Order, Imanaga on Bump
Published: April 9, 2025 16:28
The Cubs enter Wednesdayās game tied for the MLB lead with nine wins and theyāre up a game and a half in the division. This despite an 0-2 start in Japan that doomed their season. Did I mention they also have a +32 run differential that is 10 runs betterā¦
Justin Steele Placed on 15-Day IL with Left Elbow Tendinitis, Ethan Roberts Recalled
Published: April 9, 2025 15:33
Just went it felt like everything was going just right for the Chicago Cubs, suddenly itās not. The Cubs just announced that RHP Justin Steele was placed on the 15-Day Injured List with left elbow tendinitis, retroactive to April 8. Que the haunting music.ā¦
Chicago Cubs Stay Hot with 10-6 Win Over Texas Rangers (Video Highlights)
Published: April 9, 2025 15:18
The Chicago Cubs just keep winning. Theyāre 8-2 over their last ten games, including Tuesday nightās 10-6 victory over the Texas Rangers. Theyāll go for the series sweep today, Wednesday, in a 1:20pm CT matchup. Day baseball at Wrigley Field, the way Godā¦
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/8/25): Cubs 10, Rangers 6 ā Swanson Leads Cubs to Series Win
Published: April 9, 2025 02:57
The Cubs came into Tuesdayās game against the Rangers with a chance for a third consecutive series victory at a frigid Wrigley Field. It turned out to be a wild back-and-forth game, but Chicago got a clutch hit in the 8th inning to pull out the victory andā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/8/25): Turner at 1B, Shaw at 3B, Taillon Tossing
Published: April 8, 2025 20:35
The Cubs bounced back in a big way for the second consecutive Monday, trouncing the Rangers at a frigid Wrigley Field. They have now outscored their opponents 25-3 following Sunday bullpen implosions, which would be a great trend if it didnāt necessitateā¦
Kyle Tucker Will āSee Where Everything Goesā as $500M Contract Comps Continue
Published: April 8, 2025 20:10
New deals for Garrett Crochet, Ketel Marte, Jackson Merrill, and Kristian Campbell all grabbed their share of headlines, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr.ās 14-year, $500 million deal with the Blue Jays made an even bigger splash. The ripples were seen washingā¦
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/7/25): Cubs 7, Rangers 0 ā Steele Outstanding as Cubs Display Speed
Published: April 8, 2025 02:32
The Cubs were battling not only the Rangers but also the conditions at Wrigley Field Monday night with temperatures hovering around freezing. Chicago got a great effort by their starter and manufactured runs all night long to earn the victory. Michaelā¦
Keys to Game (4/7/25): Take Advantage Of Frigid Temperatures
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/07/keys-to-game-4-7-25-take-advantage-of-frigid-temperatures/
Published: April 7, 2025 23:40
The Cubs play their first night game at home this season, with the red-hot Texas Rangers coming to town. Sundayās defensive mishap by Justin Turner cost the Cubs a chance at sweeping the Padres, but vibes are still high after a solid series win. With theā¦
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/7/25): Berti at 2B, Workman at 3B, Steele Starting
Published: April 7, 2025 20:06
The Cubs snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the second straight Sunday, blowing a 7-3 lead at home a week after giving up a snowman in the 8th inning of their finale in Arizona. And thatās with Craig Counsell putting out real lineups rather thanā¦
Donāt Walk This Way: Cubs Relievers Need to Curb Free Passes
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/07/dont-walk-this-way-cubs-relievers-need-to-curb-free-passes/
Published: April 7, 2025 19:59
The Cubs have blown late leads in each of their Sunday games this season, and walks have been at the heart of the issue. Of their 17 combined free passes in those two losses, the bullpen was responsible for 10 despite pitching only eight innings. For theā¦
Kyle Tucker Named NL Player of Week
https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/07/kyle-tucker-named-nl-player-of-week/
Published: April 7, 2025 19:21
Kyle Tucker has been on fire lately, hitting his first home run at Wrigley Field on Sunday against the Padres in what ended up being a disappointing loss. His hot hitting was enough to lead the Cubs to a 5-1 record on the week, however, and it earned himā¦