When Shota Imanaga and four relievers teamed up to shut out the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afternoon, they pushed the Chicago Cubs’ record to 48-33 at the MLB midpoint. If being on pace for the franchise’s most wins since the 2016 World Series champs doesn’t scream legitimate title contender, then what does? Perhaps the…
Jun 26, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images The two teams tied for the third-best record in the majors will begin a three-game series on Friday night when the Chicago…
Jun 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Nolan Gorman (16) is congratulated by center fielder Victor Scott II (11) after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images For two nights, the St. Louis Cardinals have beaten…
Jun 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Alec Burleson (41) is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals hope to tighten the National League Central race while facing the first-place…
Jun 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) pumps his fist after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ was averaging one home run per month this season at the start of…
Jun 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hits a two run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Ian Happ likes to think of himself as a table setter for the Chicago Cubs, but he’s performed more like their…
Jun 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8)is greeted by designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) after hitting a home run Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Ian Happ homered in each of the first two innings and the Chicago Cubs held on for…
Jun 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 28th and 29th home runs of the season to help the…
Jun 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) high fives Seattle Mariners third base coach Kristopher Negron (45) after he hits a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 28th and 29th home runs of…
Jun 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6) points after he hits a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Rhys Hoskins, Caleb Durbin and Isaac Collins homered and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for an 8-7 win…
