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Every pregame price the board took on Chicago Cubs, Aug 14 to Aug 16. These are facts about posted prices, not a rating of the team. Rates publish once 6 games have settled.
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All MLB →- MLBHow rare is a Cubs-White Sox World Series -- and will it happen in 2026?An all-Chicago Fall Classic this October is highly unlikely. But, historically speaking, it's practically a slam dunk!
- MLBWhy MLB teams -- and players -- want ballparks to keep getting louderNo, thinking it's too loud doesn't mean you're too old. Baseball games are noisier than ever these days -- by design.
- MLBWhite Sox visit the Cubs on 3-game road win streakChicago White Sox (65-58, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (72-53, second in the NL Central)
- MLB2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankingsThe ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
- MLBAlec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4— Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homered and finished with three hits and four RBI, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-4 on Sunday for a second straight win at Wrigley Field.
- MLBSt. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Highlights
- MLBChicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson exits in third inningVeteran shortstop Dansby Swanson, 32, left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs announced.
- MLBCubs' Edward Cabrera activated from IL, will start vs. CardinalsThe Cubs have activated Edward Cabrera from the injured list in time for the right-hander to start against the Cardinals.
- MLBSt. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Highlights
- MLBJoshua Báez first player to homer in first 3 at-bats in the majors, leads Cardinals past Cubs 8-4— Joshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
- MLBCubs shutout the Cardinals 3-0 at home
- MLBClay Holmes shines in his 1st home start, Seiya Suzuki hits 3-run homer as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-0— Clay Holmes and three Cubs relievers combined on a three-hitter, and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer Friday to send Chicago to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
- MLBCubs host the Cardinals in first of 3-game seriesSt. Louis Cardinals (61-60, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (71-51, second in the NL Central)
- MLBCade Cavalli takes no-hitter into 7th as Nationals rout CubsCade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
- MLBChicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
- MLBCade Cavalli takes a no-hitter into 7th inning as the Nationals rout the Cubs 7-0— Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
- MLBMLB Power Rankings Week 20: Brewers pass Dodgers for No. 1For the first time in nearly two months, the Dodgers aren't the top team in baseball.
- MLBMLB Rank 2026 in-season update: Ranking baseball's top 50 playersWe asked ESPN MLB experts for their updated top 50 to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down.
- MLBAlex Bregman's first 3-homer game helps Cubs rout NationalsAlex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
- MLBJackson Kent called up from Triple-A, to start for Nationals vs. CubsPitching prospect Jackson Kent was called up from Triple-A and will make his major league debut Wednesday for Washington against the Chicago Cubs.
- MLBPete Crow-Armstrong hits 27th homer and Cubs beat Nationals 8-6 to move 20 games over .500— Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki homered, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from an early deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday night.
- MLBChicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
- MLBFinal update: 2026 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teamsWho is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
- MLBTrade Deadline Chaos Hits Angels HardAngels’ Golf Course Massacre Story: Mike Trout’s team-bonding golf outing turned into a bloodbath when the Angels started shipping off teammates mid-swing. By the 18th hole, half the roster was gone—including key pieces like Max Scherzer (traded to the Yankees) and Taylor Ward (sent to the Giants). Trout’s private club looked more like a wake than a retreat. The Angels, already buried in the AL West, just waved the white flag in style. Numbers: 5 players traded in 6 hours. Angels’ playoff odds dropped from 12% to 3% in one afternoon. Scherzer’s new Yankees rotation spot? Cozy as hell—now paired with Cole and Cortes. Hot Take: Trout’s leadership just got a stress test. If the Angels don’t flip him by Opening Day 2027, I’ll eat my hat. NL MVP Race Heating Up Story: Shohei Ohtani’s two-way dominance is getting company. PCA (Paul Carter Jr.) is putting up video game numbers for the Cubs—42 HR, 12 SB, and a .980 OPS. The kid’s 22 and already outslugging prime Bonds in August. Meanwhile,
- MLBBaseball's Non-Dodger Stories Heat Up Late SeasonThe Other Guys Matter Now Story Forget the Dodgers for a second—yeah, that’s how loud they’ve been. The rest of baseball’s got real drama brewing as we hit the final stretch. Playoff Races Tighten: Wild card spots are up for grabs, with teams like the Phillies, Cubs, and Diamondbacks trading punches. The Braves and Orioles? Still scary good, but can they avoid late-season stumbles? Injury Watch: Shohei Ohtani’s elbow (again), Julio Rodríguez’s oblique, and Aaron Judge’s everything—big names are dropping like flies, and their teams can’t afford it. Rookie Surprises: Paul Skenes is dealing gas, and Jackson Holliday’s finally getting his shot. Rookies could swing October. Trade Deadline Fallout: The Yankees overpaid for Juan Soto (shocker), but did the Astros do enough? Contenders are still tinkering, and buyers’ remorse is setting in. Bottom line: The Dodgers are still the best team, but the rest of the league’s fighting for scraps—and the scraps matter. Watch the full breakdown here
- MLBPlayers returning from injury who could swing MLB's playoff racesThese injured stars expected to come off the IL could prove as good as any trade deadline blockbuster.
- MLBHapp and Amaya homer to help Boyd improve to 8-1 as the Cubs beat the Royals 10-2— Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday.
- MLBCubs cruise 10-2 as they take the series
- MLBCaglianone leads Royals against the Cubs after 4-hit gameChicago Cubs (68-50, second in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (49-69, fifth in the AL Central)
- MLBChicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights
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