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Padres avoid Manny Machado injury scare after awkward exit vs. Cubs For a few moments April 27, the Padres got the kind of reminder nobody asks for this early in the season. Manny Machado was in the middle of...

2 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Alex Bregman - Getting first night off Tuesday Bregman is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Bregman started the first 29 games of the season for the Cubs, so this will be his first night out of the starting lineup. Matt Shaw is making the start at third base and batting ninth for Chicago. Bregman is 0-for-10 at the plate over the last three contests after hitting safely in 14 of the previous 16 games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cubs player just confirmed Dalton Rushing said what Dodgers fans were hoping he didn't Nico Hoerner confirmed Dalton Rushing directed an insult toward Miguel Amaya in Cubs-Dodgers matchup.

2 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Justin Steele - Suffers setback Steele (elbow) suffered a setback in his rehab program and was shut down from throwing Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The specifics of the setback or length of the shutdown aren't yet clear, but any shutdown of more than a few days will likely mean Steele won't return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in late May, at minimum. The left-hander is working his way back from the UCL revision surgery he underwent last April, but his return timeline is now murky.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ben Cowles - Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Cubs designated Cowles for assignment Tuesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Doug Nikhazy. Cowles has slashed .232/.333/.377 this season with Triple-A Iowa.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doug Nikhazy - Goes to Cubs via waivers The Cubs claimed Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox on Tuesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact It's the third organization this month for Nikhazy, who went from the Guardians to the White Sox via waivers three-plus weeks ago. The left-hander holds an 8.71 ERA and 10:4 K:BB over 10.1 innings in the minors this season and will report to Triple-A Iowa.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki offers hilarious BP impressions of Ballesteros, Swanson Seiya Suzuki \-\- he of past comedy fame for moments like saying his nickname is “Justin Bieber” or when teammate Nick Madrigal gifted him a...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Moisés Ballesteros - Will see more action at catcher The Cubs are "accelerating the catching program" for Ballesteros, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ballesteros made his second appearance and first start of the season at catcher in Monday's loss to the Padres. He remains the primary designated hitter and No. 3 catcher behind Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya, but Ballesteros will be worked in more behind the plate moving forward. Ballesteros needs eight more appearances at catcher in order to gain eligibility at the position in most fantasy leagues. It sounds like he should get there, which would be a boon for the fantasy prospects of a player who's slashing a ridiculous .387/.435/.710 with five home runs and a 6:12 BB:K.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: MLB's Home Run Leader is an Enigmatic Rookie

Munetaka Murakami doesn't hit often but he hits 'em real far, the Dodgers came back to walk it off, Cal Raleigh is back back, the Red Sox ha...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: MLB's Home Run Leader is an Enigmatic Rookie

Cubs get unfortunate injury update on 2.16 ERA rookie amid Padres series | Sporting News This is a disappointing development for Chicago.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable call helps Cubs end Mason Miller scoreless streak in Padres' win The San Diego Padres are fine with the way things turned out in Monday's 9-7 MLB victory over the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, though, close...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Deadspin | With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs Deadspin | With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

The Chicago Cubs are amongst the league's best, and they have not reached their full potential yet | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs are near the top of Major League Baseball, and they can get even better.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to Watch 2026 Cubs Games: Remaining First Half Schedule, Live Stream and More A quick 2026 Chicago Cubs first-half schedule and viewing guide. Learn how to catch your Cubbies on cable, streaming, and more.

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Cubs look to stop 3-game road slide, play the Padres

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Diego Padres

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams

The NL Central has reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moisés Ballesteros - Crushes grand slam in loss Ballesteros went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 9-7 loss against the Padres.

Impact Ballesteros, making his second appearance of the season at catcher Monday, put the Cubs back in the game with a grand slam in the fourth inning to give his club the lead, though it wouldn't hold in a high-scoring loss. It has been a monster start to 2026 for the 22-year-old, who's slashing .387/.435/.710 with five homers, five doubles, 16 RBI and 12 runs across 25 games. Chicago has maximized his opportunities against right-handed pitching, with 57 of Ballesteros' 62 at-bats coming against righties.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Boyd - Ambushed early in no-decision Boyd did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over four-plus innings against the Padres. He struck out four.

Impact Boyd struggled from the outset, as a leadoff walk to Ramon Laureano spiraled into a three-run first inning, though the damage could have been worse with two runners left in scoring position. It has been a rocky start to 2026 for Boyd, who dealt with a left biceps strain earlier in April and has been largely ineffective when on the mound, posting a 1-1 record with a 7.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 18 innings (four starts). The southpaw is tentatively scheduled to start Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs Deadspin | Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

France and Machado lead red-hot Padres to 9-7 victory over Cubs as Miller's scoreless streak ends

Ty France drove in four runs with a double and a triple to lead the surging San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 9-7

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scott Kingery - Reporting to Triple-A Kingery was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Kingery was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday, after he'll report to Iowa after going unclaimed on waivers. The 31-year-old hit .228 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, two stolen bases and 29 runs scored over 59 games a season ago at Triple-A Salt Lake.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miller's scoreless streak ends at 34 2/3 innings in win against Cubs SAN DIEGO -- Fresh off of claiming the all-time franchise record scoreless streak on Saturday in Mexico City, Mason Miller entered Monday ni...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

ABS woes overshadow Ballesteros' slam as Cubs drop opener SAN DIEGO – After pulling a fastball inside to Ramón Laureano in the first inning on Monday night, Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd walked off the mo...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Padres' Manny Machado Exits Monday's Game vs Cubs in Concerning Development San Diego Padres All-Star Manny Machado was removed from Monday night's game in the sixth inning.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Machado exits game with left leg injury SAN DIEGO -- Padres third baseman Manny Machado was removed from Monday night’s game against the Cubs in the seventh inning with an apparent...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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