Chicago Cubs Daily Recap Archive

MLB Wild Card race: Rays at Phillies, Diamondbacks at Padres

The Chicago Cubs are on a brief hiatus today as they prepare for an important final weekend against the Boston Red Sox, aiming to solidify their postseason hopes. With an 88-73 record, the Cubs are in the thick of the Wild Card race, but their recent struggles,3-4 in the last...

Red Sox 2, Cubs 0: Third wild card, anyone?

The Chicago Cubs’ playoff aspirations took a hit after dropping both games of a doubleheader against the Red Sox, leaving them with a precarious chance of landing in the third wild card spot. The loss in the nightcap, a 2-0 shutout, underscores the urgency of their situation...

Cubs 2, Marlins 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong gets to 40/40, and the postseason ticket is punched

The Chicago Cubs secured their spot in the postseason for the second straight year with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins, led by the electrifying Pete Crow-Armstrong, who became the seventh player in franchise history to join the 40-40 club. This win is a testament...

Cubs BCB After Dark: What’s the worst that can happen?

The Chicago Cubs' pursuit of a playoff spot took a hit with last night's disappointing 2-8 loss to the Miami Marlins, leaving them with an 87-70 record and a lingering sense of urgency as the season winds down. While the team remains in the hunt, the vibe is lukewarm,...

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who’s the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year?

The Cubs are on the brink of clinching a playoff spot, with their magic number resting at just one after a gut-wrenching 12-inning loss to the Marlins. Despite the setback, the offense has been lively, averaging 5.6 runs per game over the last seven days, and their run...