CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

McCoy: Reds waste perfect game by Martinez, fall to Cubs It was not batter versus pitcher Friday afternoon in Wrigley Field.

SEPTEMBER 27 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Cubs Down Reds 1–0 in Fastest Nine-Inning Major League Baseball Game Since 2010 Chicago won a pitch clock-era special Friday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jameson Taillon finishes strong as Cubs shut down Reds Jameson Taillon scattered four hits across seven scoreless innings as the host Chicago Cubs blanked the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Friday aftern...

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Taillon deals on windy day as Cubs secure winning record CHICAGO -- Jameson Taillon finished his season on a high note, logging seven shutout innings to guide the Cubs to a 1-0 victory over the Red...

SEPTEMBER 27 • MLB.COM

Taillon pitches 7 crisp innings as the Cubs blank the Reds 1-0

Jameson Taillon pitched seven crisp innings in his second straight win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in the opener of their season-ending series

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28

Preview the Sept. 28 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 27 • DATA SKRIVE

Seiya Suzuki - Expected back in lineup Saturday Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Suzuki's right ankle is "much improved" and he's optimistic Suzuki will be back in the lineup Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-T...

Impact Suzuki is missing a second straight start Friday after departing Tuesday's game versus the Phillies with a sprained ankle. However, he hit in the batting cages pregame and will be available off the bench before likely returning to the lineup Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Busch - Back in action Friday Busch (triceps) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's contest against the Reds.

Impact Busch missed one game with a sore triceps as a result of a hit-by-pitch, but he's feeling well enough to play after Thursday's team off day. Cody Bellinger is at first base in this one while Kevin Alcantara handles right field.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Still out Friday Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact This will be the second straight start Suzuki has missed after he sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's game versus the Phillies. The Cubs have not ruled out him playing at some point this weekend, but he's day-to-day. Michael Busch is at designated hitter in Friday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes leads Cubs against the Reds after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds after Isaac Paredes' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Cubs vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 27

Preview the Sept. 27 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 27 • DATA SKRIVE

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 27

Preview the Sept. 27 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE

Cubs host Reds in Cody Bellinger's potential final series with Chicago Cody Bellinger is preparing for what could be his final series with the Chicago Cubs.Bellinger will have a big decision to make following Ch...

SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLB roundup: Phillies top Cubs, clinch first-round bye Brandon Marsh hit a three-run double, Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott each collected three hits, and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the...

SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Faster-paced MLB games being embraced by fans and players, no longer 'too much of a time commitment'

Major League Baseball is finishing its games more quickly these days

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a jolt

Major League Baseball is thriving two years after introducing sweeping measures to make the game more exciting

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To return or not to return - that is up to Bellinger PHILADELPHIA -- Cody Bellinger will have all of October to mull how he wants to handle his offseason. He has the choice of staying with the...

SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM

Phillies power past Cubs, secure first-round bye Brandon Marsh hit a three-run double, Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott each collected three hits and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the v...

SEPTEMBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM

Isaac Paredes - Collects four hits, stolen base Paredes went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He also stole a base.

Impact Paredes collected his first four-hit game of the season along with his first stolen base. The 25-year-old isn't known for his speed, as he now has just two career MLB steals, but he is also only one long ball shy of reaching the 20-homer plateau for the third straight year. Heading into 2025, Paredes should continue to derive much of his fantasy value from his ability to hit with power.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner - Goes deep twice Wednesday Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four total RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact This was an unexpected power surge, as Hoerner came into the contest with only five home runs all season through 147 games. The infielder went deep with two runners on in the fourth inning, then added a solo shot in the sixth. It was the first multi-homer effort of the 27-year-old's career. While it was a pleasant surprise, fantasy managers should still expect more speed than power from Hoerner moving forward based on his MLB track record.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Assad - Serves up three homers in defeat Assad (7-6) took the loss Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing eight earned runs on eight hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Assad's final start of the season turned out to be his worst, allowing a season-worst eight earned runs on six extra-base hits, including three home runs. Assad limped to the finish line in 2024, allowing three or more earned runs in five of his final six starts, posting an ugly 5.82 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB during that span. Although he ended on a sour note, the 27-year-old set career-highs in innings pitched (147) and strikeouts (124), finishing the season with a respectable 3.73 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 124:63 K:BB in 29 starts.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 9-6 and clinch first-round bye in playoffs

Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Kody Clemens homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-6 and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' No. 6 prospect Alcántara joining team for final 4 games PHILADELPHIA -- The Cubs had been weighing the value of bringing outfield prospect Kevin Alcántara up to the big leagues for the last handfu...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Seiya Suzuki - Not in Wednesday's lineup Suzuki isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Suzuki suffered a sprained ankle during the sixth inning of Tuesday's game, and it seems to be bothering him enough to warrant a day off Wednesday. The Cubs don't play Thursday, so the 30-year-old outfielder will have to wait until Friday for his next chance to return to action. In the meantime, Patrick Wisdom will step in to serve as Chicago's designated hitter and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Busch - Remaining out Wednesday Busch (triceps) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.

Impact Busch departed Tuesday's game early after getting hit in the arm by a pitch, and he'll now take a day off to recover during Wednesday's series finale. His absence will put Cody Bellinger at first base, opening up right field for Kevin Alcantara to make his MLB debut while batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE