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Cubs Forge Franchise-Record 30 Unanswered Runs Across Three Games
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The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by scoring 30 consecutive unanswered runs over a three-game stretch against the Mariners and Diamondbacks, including a 19-2 win and a 7-0 shutout before a 5-4 comeback halted the streak. This surge surpassed the previous 29-run mark from 1969 and came as the Cubs held a strong position in the NL Wild Card race ahead of a three-game series with the Reds.
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Mariners Promote Kade Anderson for MLB Debut vs Cubs
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— Aug 20, 2026
Seattle Mariners calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson from Double-A Arkansas for his MLB debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at T-Mobile Park, after a dominant first pro season that saw him post a 1.06 ERA with 135 strikeouts in 93.1 innings across 18 Double-A starts. The 22-year-old, drafted third overall out of LSU in 2025 and listed as baseball’s top pitching prospect, has dazzled scouts and ranked among the game’s elite prospects as he joins Seattle’s rotation this season.
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Mariners walk off Cubs in 10th
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— Aug 22, 2026
Leo Rivas delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs, capping a drama-filled opener at T-Mobile Park highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s early three-run homer and Alex Bregman’s later two homers for the Cubs. The result keeps Seattle four games behind Houston in the AL West, while the Cubs extend their NL wild-card lead as Emerson Hancock steadied after a rough first inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman provided key moments on both sides.
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Waldschmidt Walk-Off Lifts D-backs Past Cubs
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Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt delivered a walk-off two-run homer as a pinch hitter in the ninth to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Chicago Cubs, making him the first rookie to hit two walk-off homers while trailing in the same calendar month. The win capped a four-run rally and highlighted the D-backs’ season of dramatic comebacks, with Waldschmidt’s late heroics following an earlier walk-off against the Dodgers and contributing to a broader momentum for the club.
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Babe Ruth Take Sparks Outrage Over Baseball Legend’s Legacy
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— Aug 7, 2026
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sparked a heated baseball debate after joking that Babe Ruth may have never existed, prompting an angry response from longtime sports commentator Chris "Mad Dog" Russo…
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Dodgers Eye Skubal in Deadline Push
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are positioning for a postseason run and weighing upgrades at closer, with Josh Hader among potential targets, while also exploring Michael Wacha to stabilize a rotation lacking depth. Injuries have strained the bullpen, prompting internal contributions from pitchers like Trent Thornton and Phil Maton and increasing urgency for bold trade-deadline moves to bolster pitching.
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Video Of Fan Interaction During National Anthem Goes Viral
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— Jul 21, 2026
A heated confrontation at Wrigley Field went viral after an older man slapped a younger fan in the back of the head for remaining seated during the national anthem. The incident happened Sunday before the Chicago Cubs played the Minnesota Twins. In a video shared widely on social media, the older fan can be seen […]
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MLB Star Skips Game To Honor Kirk
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— Sep 22, 2025
Matt Shaw wasn’t in the lineup Sunday as the Chicago Cubs faced off against the Cincinnati Reds — and it wasn’t for an injury, rest day, or roster shuffle. It was something much deeper. The 23-year-old infielder was in…
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Montero shines as Tigers beat Cubs in Chicago
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— Jul 23, 2026
Keider Montero anchored his return to Detroit’s rotation with 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball and eight strikeouts, helping the Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley as Hao-Yu Lee delivered a pivotal three-run homer. The victory capped a strong road trip for Detroit, moving them within 4 1/2 games of the AL Wild Card and highlighting their continued climb after the All-Star break alongside Torkelson’s contributions.
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Premier League Posts Tribute Video to Bruno Guimaraes’ Intensity and Leadership
The official @premierleague account shared a short hype video of Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes with the caption “What it means 💪”, focusing on his physical duels, passion, clean performances, and leadership qualities. The post is trending because it celebrates a high-profile summer signing’s quick integration and “warrior” style, sparking heavy engagement from Arsenal fans while drawing the usual rival banter.
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Brandon Johnson Praises Convicted Cop-Killer Who Fled To Cuba
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— Sep 30, 2025
Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago praised a woman who was convicted in the killing of a police officer during a 1973 traffic stop in a video posted to social media Monday. The Cuban government announced…
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Cubs Split Series: 11-0 and 3-2
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— Jul 25, 2026
The Cubs escaped in 10 innings to beat the Pirates 3-2, with Pete Crow-Armstrong's 22nd homer tying the game in the sixth and Dansby Swanson's RBI single followed by Seiya Suzuki's bases-loaded walk delivering the decisive two runs in the 10th. Matthew Boyd pitched seven strong innings for Chicago and Gavin Holliwell earned the save, while crucial Cubs defense by Hoerner and Happ stifled late Pittsburgh threats.
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Cubs Activate Shaw; Taylor Adds to Outfield
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The Cubs activated Matt Shaw from the injured list after a hand injury and a minor-league rehab stint, with the team preparing to reintegrate him into a lineup that could feature him at shortstop and in left field to balance Southpaw pitching matchups, while also noting Kevin Alcántara’s option to Triple-A. As Chicago chases a playoff spot, they sit seven games behind the Brewers in the NL Central and face a pivotal stretch against the Reds and Brewers as Shaw returns to bolster depth.
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