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Chicago is bursting with momentum after the Cubs evened the score with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. On Saturday, the Cubs have a chance to pull off a comeback from 2-0 and move on to the NLCS and face the LA Dodgers. Following their 6-0 Game 2 win at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker gave […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs’ backs were once again on the wall in their 2025 NLDS clash against division rival Milwaukee Brewers. They got the job done on Wednesday, taking a 4-3 win over the Brewers to stay alive in the series, but the job was far from over. So what better show of […]

The Chicago Cubs are fighting to save their season, and they started Thursday’s battle versus the Milwaukee Brewers the same way they have started every game of this National League Division Series. The home team applied pressure on two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta in the first inning, setting the table for a thunderous three-run Ian […]

When the Chicago Cubs ended a 100-plus year drought and won the World Series in 2016, Ian Happ was a top prospect in the organization’s farm system and therefore just missed out on the momentous celebration. The three-time Gold Glove outfielder has competed in the National League Championship Series just once since making his MLB […]

The Chicago Cubs are still alive! After going down 0-2 in their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers, fought back in Game 3. A tight 4-3 win over the Brew Crew meant that Chicago still has a chance to advance to the NL Championship Series. However, the Cubs had to fight through hell and back […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs climbed back into their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a thrilling 4-3 win in front of their home fans as the series shifted back to Chicago. The Cubs once again fell behind early in this one, trailing 1-0 in the first inning, but ended up scoring four runs […]

The Chicago Cubs have found a spark when it matters most. Facing elimination in the 2025 NLDS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs kept their season alive with a 4-3 win in Game 3 at Wrigley Field. The victory, fueled by another explosive first inning from the offense, reflected a simple but effective theme — […]

The Chicago Cubs are showing fight, but it may be too late. After dropping the first two games of the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs battled back with a gritty 4-3 win in Game 3 to stay alive and force a crucial Game 4 at Wrigley Field. For manager Craig […]

The Chicago Cubs enter Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series with their backs against the wall. Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched his pitching staff give up 16 runs across the first two games. Down 2-0, the team is back in Chicago to host the next two games of the playoff series. The health […]

The Chicago Cubs are now facing playoff elimination. After losing 7-3 on Monday night to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs are down 0-2 in the best-of-five NLDS series. With the team facing elimination, fans will point fingers. As the team hopes to stave off elimination on Wednesdays, these are the Cubs that need to take […]

The New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs are both struggling in their postseason quests this year. Both clubs face 2-0 deficits in their respective Major League Baseball division series. New York trails Toronto 2-0, while Chicago is down by the same margin to the Milwaukee Brewers. If the two teams are both eliminated before […]

This year’s NLDS is a bit personal for the Milwaukee Brewers, as they are not just facing division rival Chicago Cubs, they are also facing former manager Craig Counsell, who decided to leave his hometown ballclub for a sworn rival that resides just around 90 miles down south. And the Brewers are certainly playing like […]

In the MLB postseason, setting the tone early can be a huge key to success. After all, when the game is turned over to bullpen arms who throw heaters in the high-90s or even in the 100s, it gets tough for even the best hitters to try and get a rally going. This certainly was […]

The Chicago Cubs have stumbled into a 0-2 hole in the 2025 NLDS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, and their fanbase is reeling. After back-to-back losses in Milwaukee, the Cubs now face elimination as the series shifts to Wrigley Field for Game 3 on Wednesday. In both games, the Cubs jumped out to early leads—Michael Busch […]

The Chicago Cubs came out smoking in the first inning of Monday night’s Game 2 of their National League Division Series versus the Milwaukee Brewers. After Justin Turner lined out in the game’s first at-bat, Nico Hoerner got on base with a single to right off Milwaukee starter Aaron Ashby. That was followed by Kyke […]

The stage is set for one of the most compelling playoff matchups in recent memory as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers prepare to clash in the National League Division Series. This marks the first time these NL Central rivals have met in the postseason, adding unprecedented stakes to their already intense rivalry. The Brewers […]

The Chicago Cubs were hoping for a quality start from left-hander Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the NLDS versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Instead, the veteran failed to escape the bottom of the first inning and created a near insurmountable hole for the Cubs to climb out of. Boyd, pitching on three days’ […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers riding momentum from their Wild Card Series win over the San Diego Padres, but manager Craig Counsell’s decision to start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 quickly became the story of the night. Counsell’s explanation for turning to Boyd on short rest went viral as […]

The Chicago Cubs landed in the franchise history books again on Saturday thanks to first baseman Michael Busch. In the top of the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, Busch launched a leadoff home run on the fourth pitch he saw from Freddy Peralta, giving […]

In November 2023, the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as manager. This is after he spent eight seasons managing the Milwaukee Brewers. Fast forward to 2025, the Cubs and Brewers are duking it out for the NLDS. On Saturday, before the first game at Miller Park, Counsell didn’t get a friendly welcome from the fans […]

Fresh off a three-game NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs now have an NL Division Series (NLDS) date with the Milwaukee Brewers. After beating the Brewers 7-6 in their regular season series, the Cubs jumped out to an early 1-o lead over Milwaukee, thanks to first baseman Michael […]

Eddie Vedder didn’t hold back from celebrating the Chicago Cubs’ elimination of the San Diego Padres. The Pearl Jam singer and guitarist partied alongside the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Ricketts, who was photographed dumping a beer on the artist. “Tom Ricketts dumping a beer on Eddie Vedder,” the X post read. “Only at […]

The Chicago Cubs have named left-hander Matthew Boyd as their starter for Saturday’s Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Boyd will take the mound on just three days’ rest, jumping back into the fire after his Wild Card Series outing against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old’s performance in […]

Fresh off a dominant 3-0 Wild Card Game 3 win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs’ priority is now the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs’ NL Division Series (NLDS) opponent is also the NL’s top seed, in addition to being the NL Central champions. The Brewers won the division by five games. As Chicago […]

The Chicago Cubs will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Divisional Series after eliminating the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. Ultimately, this will be a tough battle against a divisional rival. This Cubs-Brewers NLDS will also determine who makes it to the NLCS. Overall, many players can help […]

Former MLB player Craig Counsell managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015-2023, establishing himself as one of the better coaches in the sport along the way. In 2024, Counsell signed a historic contract to manage one of the Brewers’ NL Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs. With the Cubs and Brewers set to play in the 2025 […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the NLDS after securing a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. This game was very smooth-sailing for the Cubs for the most part, but the thousands of fans in attendance at Wrigley Field had to hold their breath for portions of the ninth inning, […]

Jed Hoyer didn’t hesitate to name the MVP of the Chicago Cubs’ series win over the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card round on Thursday evening. Chicago had an excellent 2025 campaign, finishing with a 92-70 record. They finished second in the NL Central Division, only trailing the Milwaukee Brewers. They took Game […]

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 season ended in heartbreak, as the team fell to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series finale. After the decisive Game 3 defeat, Padres manager Mike Shildt offered candid reflections on his team’s effort, the pain of elimination, and the lessons from a hard-fought October. After the Game […]

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 postseason ended in familiar fashion: disappointment. Despite forcing a decisive matchup after a 3-0 shutout win in Game 2, they lost 3-1 to the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series on Thursday evening. San Diego third baseman and shortstop Manny Machado, who went just […]

The Chicago Cubs advanced to the NLDS after defeating the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell immediately set the tone for a rivalry matchup to move on to the NLCS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. The series brings together two NL Central rivals on October’s biggest stage. In a […]

The Chicago Cubs are back on the postseason stage this October, and veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson made sure to thank the city that has rallied around them. After the Cubs knocked off the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series, Swanson delivered an emotional message to Chicago fans who packed […]

The San Diego Padres forced a Game 3 in their NLWCS matchup against the Chicago Cubs with a huge win Wednesday. The Padres gave the ball to Yu Darvish for the winner-take-all finale. But the 13th-year veteran ran into trouble early. After an uneventful first inning, the Cubs hit Darvish hard in the second frame. […]

After a strong 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Tuesday’s Game 1, the Chicago Cubs dropped Game 2 to those same Padres on Wednesday, 3-0. The Cubs’ bats went almost completely silent, only notching four hits and one walk in the shutout loss. Despite the lineup’s performance on Wednesday, Chicago manager Craig Counsell […]

All hands on deck for the postseason. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are set to meet at Wrigley Field for the finale of a three-game NL Wild Card series. The Padres forced a Game 3 on Wednesday after their 3-0 shutout win thanks to an all-around effort from the pitching staff. Manny Machado […]

The San Diego Padres forced a crucial winner-take-all finale on Wednesday when they defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0. A major reason for the win was due to a masterclass pitching performance from the entire staff, and a two-run home run by Manny Machado in the 5th inning to put the icing on the cake. For […]

Through two days of the MLB Wild Card Round in the 2025 playoffs, only one team has clinched a spot in the next phase, and that’s the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took care of business against the Cincinnati Reds. While the Dodgers are already on their way to a date in the National League Division […]

The San Diego Padres head into a winner-take-all clash with the Chicago Cubs after splitting the first two games of the 2025 National League Wild Card series at Wrigley Field. Padres manager Mike Shildt made it clear that his team’s pitching staff will be tested to the limit. Following Tuesday’s 3-0 shutout victory in Game […]

The 2025 San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs NL Wild Card series comes down to a decisive Game 3, with Yu Darvish starting at Wrigley Field. The winner moves on to the NLDS, the loser goes home. After splitting the first two games, both teams confirmed their starters late Wednesday. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers posted on […]