Cubs Insider

Evan Altman, from Cubs Insider, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the struggles of Ian Happ. Alzolay injured, Hendricks returs. Cubs lose 2 of 3 against the Padres, they split with the Pirates in weird ways, and they lost the first game in Atlanta. We close the show talking 84 Cubs, & More! …

“He’s the hairy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent. Lately, he’s been overheard in Mayfair. You better stay away from him, he’ll rip your lungs out, Jim. Huh, I’d like to meet his tailor.” – Warren Zevon, Werewolves of London. Shōta Imanaga struggled on Monday night but still put the Cubs in a position to …

Imaging on Adbert Alzolay‘s right forearm revealed a right flexor tendon strain, but the team has not yet said anything about a projected timeline for his return. The righty told reporters in Atlanta that the plan is to rest for five days and then see how it feels, at which point things may become a …

The Cubs were facing a very tough matchup on paper against Chris Sale and a stacked Braves lineup on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Sometimes things happen differently than expected in these situations, but that was decidedly not the case in this game as Atlanta went up big and coasted to a second consecutive shutout …

“Panic is spreading. God knows where we’re heading.” – Marvin Gaye, Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) The Cubs have hit a new low offensively, and though they’re playing one of baseball’s best teams, the complete lack of firepower against the Braves is concerning. Chicago’s North Side baseballers have yet to score a run …

The Cubs needed to avoid a sweep at Truist Park Wednesday night after two consecutive shutout losses. This was a much different contest right from the start as Chicago grabbed an early lead and never looked back, salvaging a win in the series finale. Leadoff hitter Mike Tauchman jumped on the first pitch he saw …

The Cubs (25-19) salvaged the final game of their matchup with the Braves on Wednesday to wrap up a 3-3 road trip. With a continuing rash of injuries affecting both the bullpen and the lineup, every day has been a battle for Craig Counsell‘s squad. Now they return home for four with the same Pirates …

The Cubs and Pirates battled on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field in what turned out to be a classic pitchers’ duel. Neither team got on the scoreboard through the first eight innings of the game, setting the stage for Chicago to pull off a dramatic victory in the final at-bat. Shōta Imanaga continued …

The Cubs looked to wake up their slumbering offense against the Pirates at Wrigley Field Sunday afternoon, but they sputtered again with just two total hits in the game. Pittsburgh was able to scrape together three runs, which was just enough to win the game and the series. Jameson Taillon got the start and had …

According to a report from ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, the Cubs are promoting middle infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa to Chicago. Castillo is Vázquez’s cousin and got the news from the player’s mother, so we can probably say it’s accurate. While it’ll be cool to see an MLB debut, this likely means Nico Hoerner is …