CHC • 1B • #
Busch homered in each of his first two at-bats off Miles Mikolas as the Cubs set a franchise record with eight long balls. Seven of them were hit in the first three innings and Busch’s first two were absolutely crushed. They combined to travel 836 feet and each came against fastballs that were grooved right down the middle. Then, he hit a cheapie in the seventh inning off John King, but never got another plate appearance for a chance at what would’ve been a historic fourth homer. All four of his batted balls were hit at least 103 mph and he’s quietly been one of the best hitters in the National League to this point with 19 home runs, 59 RBI, and a .919 OPS. Overall, this has been an incredible breakout season for the 27-year-old first baseman.
about 8 hours ago
July 4, 2025 9:06 PM
CHC • P
about 8 hours ago
As the Cubs lineup knocked in seven runs with six homers over the first three innings of this game, Rea retired the first nine batters he faced. Literally the only blemish on his line was a solo home run by Brendan Donovan to start the fourth inning. Otherwise, he artfully worked the edges of the zone with his fastball and sinker to force plenty of soft contact. He’s lined up to face the Twins next week in his last start before the All-Star break.
CHC •
about 13 hours ago
Taillon is expected to miss at least a month with the injury, making him very droppable in mixed leagues. The veteran right-hander is 7-6 with a 4.44 ERA in 17 starts this season. The Cubs said they’ll use a bullpen game to replace him Saturday, but they did recall Jordan Wicks, who could ultimately take the open rotation spot.
CHC •
about 13 hours ago
Wicks had been sharp in three appearances for Iowa since returning from injury, allowing two runs and posting a 16/2 K/BB in 11 innings. He’s not officially sliding into the Cubs’ rotation, but he’ll probably work multiple innings in what was scheduled to be a Jameson Taillon start Saturday, and he’s worth keeping an eye on.
BAL • 1B
about 8 hours ago
The 29-year-old infielder has now been promoted to the big leagues, designated for assignment and sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk twice in the past month. He’ll continue to function as surplus infield depth for the O’s.
MIL • 1B
about 8 hours ago
There haven’t been any rumblings about any sort of injury for Hoskins, but this is the second time that he has found himself on the pine in the team’s last four ballgames. Jake Bauers will start in his place at first base and bat seventh against Marlins’ right-hander Sandy Alcantara.
Source: MLB
TOR • 1B
about 9 hours ago
Guerrero Jr. is not getting Independence Day off, but instead he’ll be out with discomfort in the foot. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now.
Source: Shi Davidi
