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Alex Bregman issues warning to rivals despite Cubs' slow start to regular season Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs haven't started the season as expected, but the veteran third baseman didn't hesitate to put his MLB rival...

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Caleb Thielbar - Saddled with second loss Thielbar (1-2) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning of relief to take the loss Saturday against the Pirates in extra innings. He struck out three.

Impact Thielbar had a bit of a tough-luck loss, as he allowed the automatic inherited runner to score on a soft ground ball back toward the mound with two outs in the top of the 11th inning. The veteran lefty fielded the ball but threw low to first base, and his error allowed the Pirates to move ahead 4-3. On the bright side, Thielbar struck out the side, and he now has six strikeouts and a solid 3.38 ERA across 5.1 innings so far this season working in middle relief for the Cubs.

43 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Conforto - Reaches three times in loss Conforto went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.

Impact This was Conforto's first game action in three days, as the veteran has settled in as a reserve outfielder for the Cubs. With Seiya Suzuki now back in the fold, Conforto figures to remain in a reserve role, though he could eventually see more time at DH if he continues to show some life in his bat. Over his last five appearances, Conforto is slashing .385/.556/.462 with five walks, three RBI and three runs scored.

52 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins' deadline fire sale looks better as ex-Cubs prospect starts 2026 season strong The Twins traded Willi Castro to the Cubs for two pitching prospects last summer. One of those prospects has looked sharp thus far in 2026.

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Edward Cabrera - Limits damage in no-decision Cabrera came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Pirates, giving up three runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact Things could have been much worse for the right-hander, as Pittsburgh also went 4-for-4 on stolen-base attempts against Cabrera and had runners in scoring position in every frame he was on the mound. He still exited the game after 98 pitches (62 strikes) in line for his first loss of the season, before the Cubs forced extras in the ninth against Dennis Santana. Cabrera will take a 1.62 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB through 16.2 innings into his next outing, which is set to come at home next weekend against the Mets.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Oneil Cruz had four hits against the Cubs on Saturday

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Pirates nip Cubs on Caleb Thielbar's 11th inning throwing error Deadspin | Pirates nip Cubs on Caleb Thielbar’s 11th inning throwing error

8 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Messick's 6 2/3 scoreless innings propel Guards to shutout win ATLANTA -- After Parker Messick held the Cubs to one run over five innings on Sunday, his catcher offered a bit of an endorsement, if not a...

11 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Cubs sign talented shortstop prospect Alex Madera Talk about a signing that came out of nowhere, as the Chicago Cubs get back on the free agent...

12 HOURS AGO • TARHEELTIMES.COM

The Cubs REALLY Farted One Away Today, Man ... Yeesh Well. uh, yeah ... that sucked. The Chicago Cubs blew yet another game today, one we really could have used just in terms of our sanity.

15 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a...

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cubs' late rally forces extras, but frustrating 11th foils bid for win CHICAGO -- The Cubs mounted a late comeback on Saturday afternoon, but an errant throw from veteran lefty Caleb Thielbar in extra innings op...

16 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

First-place Pirates capitalize on Cubs' miscue in extras for series win CHICAGO -- The Pirates took advantage of a crucial Cubs mistake on Saturday afternoon to maintain their hold on first place in the National...

16 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB 2026 Buzz: Mets Activate 9-Time All-Star Reliever Craig Kimbrel, More

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19 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Mets Activate 9-Time All-Star Reliever Craig Kimbrel, More

Phillies expected to make big Adolis Garcia, Alec Bohm change for Cubs series | Sporting News This has been a long time coming this season.

20 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carson Kelly - Getting breather Saturday Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Kelly hit a single and walked three times during Friday's loss to extend his hitting streak to five games, but he'll remain on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Miguel Amaya will catch instead for starter Edward Cabrera and bat seventh.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Absent from lineup Suzuki isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Suzuki won't return to an everyday role immediately after coming back from his knee injury. The 31-year-old went 1-for-3 with a walk during his season debut Friday and will now sit Saturday as the Cubs look to ease him back into the lineup. Michael Conforto will start in right field instead and bat eighth.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ - Back in lineup Happ (heel) will start in left field and bat fourth Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact A bruised left heel kept Happ out of the lineup for two games, but he returned to the starting nine Friday and went 2-for-3 with a walk. The 31-year-old outfielder is off to a very strong start to the season, slashing .233/.327/.558 with four homers, seven RBI and seven runs scored through his first 11 games.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Starting Rotation Helping Team Stay Afloat Amidst Offensive Struggles The injury bug struck earlier and was much more severe than anyone expected, but that hasn't stopped Craig Counsell's starting rotation from...

22 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

It might be time for Cubs to start 'freaking out' | Sporting News The pitching injuries are adding up.

23 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates bring road win streak into game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pirates' Nick Gonzales wins an ABS challenge he didn't want to make

Pirates' Nick Gonzales wanted to challenge a strike call

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Shota Imanaga - Brilliant outing goes to waste Imanaga came away with a no-decision Friday as the Cubs fell 2-0 to the Pirates, striking out nine and walking one over six scoreless, no-hit innings.

Impact The southpaw was dominant, firing 68 strikes on 100 pitches while generating 30 called or swinging strikes, but Chicago's offense couldn't push any runs across against Carmen Mlodzinski. Once Imanaga left the mound, Pittsburgh immediately struck for two runs in the top of the seventh. Imanaga will take a 2.81 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB through 16 innings into his next outing, which is set to come on the road next week in Philadelphia.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Secret to Edward Cabrera's Success With Cubs? One of the Most Unique Pitches in Baseball In his first year with the Cubs, starting pitcher Edward Cabrera is off to a hot start thanks to one of the most unique pitches in baseball.

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Imanaga's six no-hit innings not enough as Cubs fall to Bucs CHICAGO – Shota Imanaga’s last pitch on Friday afternoon was a fastball at the bottom edge of the strike zone. The heater popped into the mi...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

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Pirates play the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

MLB 2026 Buzz: Mets Activate 9-Time All-Star Reliever Craig Kimbrel, More

Pirates bring road win streak into game against the Cubs

Pirates' Nick Gonzales wins an ABS challenge he didn't want to make