Pirates Shut Out Again by Cubs | Chicago Cubs News

Pirates Shut Out Again by Cubs | Chicago Cubs News

Pirates get shut out 11-0 in a brutal second game against the Cubs, dropping to just over .500. Cubs’ Imanaga dominates with six scoreless innings, while Pirates’ Skenes strikes out 11 but surrenders five earned runs. Offense stays silent, managing only a few hits. One more chance to avoid the sweep Sunday at 1:35 PM. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/608c844283a149f4

Crow-Armstrong Shines as Cubs Dominate | Chicago Cubs News

Pete Crow-Armstrong exploded for a four-for-five night with a home run and three RBIs, nearly hitting for the cycle as the Cubs crushed the Pirates 11-0. Shota Imanaga dominated with six innings, four strikeouts, and zero runs allowed, while Paul Skenes struggled despite 11 strikeouts, giving up five earned runs. Crow-Armstrong’s three consecutive extra-base hits, capped by a two-run blast in the seventh, sealed the rout. The Cubs erupted for eight runs in the fifth and sixth innings, turning it into a complete team demolition. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a886f2fb6a553c3

Gavin Hollowell’s Funky Rise with Cubs | Chicago Cubs News

Gavin Hollowell is carving out a breakout season with the Cubs, turning his extended bullpen role into a dominant force after years of minor league limbo. With injuries clearing the path, he’s delivered elite stuff—striking out batters, limiting hits, and notching his first save in a clutch win. His ultra-low arm angle and newfound command of fastball and changeup make him a matchup nightmare, especially against lefties. Manager Counsell praises his improved strike-throwing, while Hollowell stays grounded, trusting his process and defense. As the bullpen heals, his experience becomes even more critical—pitching through the pressure of twenty-seven outs, one inning at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e6f3962f1953552f

Cubs Defense Steals the Show | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs are riding a wave of elite defense to victory, snagging a dramatic extra-innings win over the Pirates—thanks largely to standout plays from Nico Hoerner and a solid outing from Matthew Boyd, who praised the team’s defensive prowess as one of the best he’s ever seen. Hoerner’s lightning-fast, smart, and clutch infield stops are turning potential hits into outs, and his consistency this season suggests he might be the heart of a defense that’s propelling the Cubs toward the NL Central lead. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0204dbbdc44e9932

Cubs Eye Skubal Before Deadline | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs are reportedly going all-in for Cy Young-caliber pitcher Tarik Skubal, who’s been lights out this season with a 2.70 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 90 innings—especially dominant in his last four starts. With the Cubs sitting second in the division and leading the wild card race, they’re eyeing a rotation upgrade before the trade deadline. But here’s the catch: Skubal is a free agent at season’s end and could demand the biggest contract ever for a pitcher. The Tigers want young pitching in return, and Cubs’ top prospect Owen Ayers is on the table—though it’s unclear if that’s enough. Other contenders like the Dodgers, Brewers, and Rays are also in the mix, making this one of the most high-stakes trades of the deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/22a1cef790bef1ee