Jun 26, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Shota Imanaga returned from injury last week and immediately regained his star form on the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Imanaga, however, hopes…
Jun 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images In 2024, Matthew Boyd revived his career as a member of the Cleveland Guardians. He’s managed to build on that comeback this season with…
Jun 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Framber Valdez produced his fourth scoreless start of the season and Jose Altuve homered with two outs in the bottom of the fifth…
Jun 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith (11) celebrates after hitting a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith capitalized on his second opportunity to bat cleanup on Friday, and the…
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…
