Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
•Apr 05, 2025
The Chicago Cubs hosted the undefeated San Diego Padres for the home opener yesterday, winning 3-1. It was windy, cold … and wonderful. Nothing beats watching the Cubs win at Wrigley Field, and when it kicks off the home slate against a very good team, it’s all the better. Enjoy the highlights from the win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hNxxdPhn_w
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
•Apr 04, 2025
It’s only April. It’s not supposed to be that stressful. After Shota Imanaga (7.1 IP) and Porter Hodge (0.2) delivered eight breezy innings, Cubs closer Ryan Pressly did not have it. Again. Sure, he technically got the job done (… on 33 pitches), but he was once again wild, got hit, and allowed the game-tying run to get into scoring position. It was the first time all day the Padres…
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
•Apr 04, 2025
[danleys] The entire Cubs defense is loaded with Gold Glove winners (or, at least, legitimate) candidates), but the outfield is something really special. The combination of Ian Happ (3x Gold Glove winner), Kyle Tucker (1x Gold Glove winner), and, of course, Pete Crow-Armstrong may just be the best defensive outfield in baseball when the season comes to an end. And that’s especially nice when you have a flyball pitcher, like…
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
•Apr 04, 2025
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have finally made it to Wrigley Field for their fourth and final “Opening Day” of the season. Shota Imanaga will get the honor for his third start of the season, and the following lineup will stand behind him, as the Cubs look to extend their winning streak to four. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ, LF Kyle Tucker, RF Seiya Suzuki, DH Michael Busch, 1B Dansby…
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
•Apr 04, 2025
Cubs vs Padres — Well, the good news is that the Cubs swept the Athletics in Sacramento, and they did so convincingly, outscoring the A’s 35 to 9 over three games. The bad news is that later this afternoon, the team will begin one of the toughest one-month schedules that I can remember. Seriously, this next stretch is just brutal: First, the Cubs will play the undefeated San Diego Padres…
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
•Apr 04, 2025
One of the best National Holidays of the year is here! THE HOME OPENER AT WRIGLEY FIELD! And who better to take us there than Ryne Sandberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq76lwALpYQ It’s Opening Day Number Four for the Chicago Cubs, and the final in the set. I’ll be heading out to enjoy the festivities shortly – it’s a holiday, after all – and then I’ll be in the bleachers for the game. I…
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
•Apr 03, 2025
There’s nothing quite like off-days after a series sweep, eh? Hopefully, Brett and I can make your Thursday even sweeter with a fresh episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs podcast. In this week’s chat, Brett and I dig into the A’s series in Sacramento, particularly on the pitching side, before gushing over Kyle Tucker’s sweet, loosey-goosey swing (… which Brett actually hates, because he’s a crazy person). Well, I’m slightly…
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
•Apr 03, 2025
Although Kyle Tucker has understandably received a lot of the early attention, as well as the Cubs’ offense as a whole, I do want to send some love Seiya Suzuki’s way after a monster week of baseball. The two games in Japan to open the season featured some particularly rough-looking Suzuki plate appearances, but hey, there was a lot of extra pressures, great pitchers, and a challenging ramp-up schedule. In…
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
•Apr 03, 2025
Thanks to our newest partner, Ivy Hall, we are hosting a CUBS WATCH PARTY at Gracie O’Malley’s in Chicago (Wicker Park) on Saturday, April 19! Space will be limited so RSVP now to secure your spot. From 11 am to 1 pm, there will be FREE beer, FREE food, and MASSIVE discounts to Ivy Hall. But wait there’s more: in connection with the Watch Party, we will be giving away…
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
•Apr 03, 2025
How about that bounce-back start for Jameson Taillon, eh? After a rough go in Arizona, Taillon put up 6.0 innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and three walks, and striking out seven. While that’s likely not a top half lineup in baseball, I still think the A’s are going to score some runs in that ballpark this season – look at what the Cubs did – and it made…
