Today's Starting Pitchers PGH RHP Domingo German (4-2, 3.91) vs PHL LHP Ranger Suarez (1-4, 5.04) Last Ten Games (6-4) May 12 at PHL L 7-4 May 11 at PHL W 6-4 (10) May 10 at CIN W 5-4 May 9 at CIN W 2-1 May 8 at CIN L 11-8 May 6 vs COL W 3-2 May 5 vs COL L 7-6 May 4 vs COL W 2-1 May 3 vs CHC L 5-4 May 2 vs CHC W 10-6 What if MLB already had a "salary cap" where the most valuable franchises had a budget they couldn't exceed and the "cheaper" franchises had to spend more money. The Rise of the Jolly Roger highlights the ascension of the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of this unique MLB The Shift Universe. Notable Names in Different Places SP Shane Beiber (SDG) DH Kyle Schwarber (SF) CF Peter Crow-Armstrong (BOS) 2B Luis Arraez (KC) RF Juan Soto (MIN) SS Bo Bichette (MIN) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (LAA) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (OAK) RF George Springer (OAK) SP Jacob deGrom (SEA) C J.T. Realmuto (CLE) Recent Transactions PGH trades CF Michael A. Taylor, SS Llover Peguero and LF Connor Joe to the Cleveland Guardians for C Gabriel Moreno PGH trades C Henry Davis to the Detroit Tigers for RF Akil Baddoo Recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Indianapolis (AAA) Released 1B Carlos Santana' 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of May 8th 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Jose Miranda (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and Akil Baddoo (60) CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Jared Jones (37) RELIEF PITCHERS: Bailey Falter (26), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Scott Alexander (55) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)
Today's Starting Pitchers PGH LHP Max Fried (5-3, 2.86) vs PHL RHP Zack Wheeler (3-2, 4.43) Last Ten Games (6-4) May 10 at CIN W 5-4 May 9 at CIN W 2-1 May 8 at CIN L 11-8 May 6 vs COL W 3-2 May 5 vs COL L 7-6 May 4 vs COL W 2-1 May 3 vs CHC L 5-4 May 2 vs CHC W 10-6 May 1 vs CHC W 5-4 April 30 at ATL L 8-1 April 29 at ATL W 1-0 What if MLB already had a "salary cap" where the most valuable franchises had a budget they couldn't exceed and the "cheaper" franchises had to spend more money. The Rise of the Jolly Roger highlights the ascension of the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of this unique MLB The Shift Universe. Notable Names in Different Places SP Shane Beiber (SDG) DH Kyle Schwarber (SF) CF Peter Crow-Armstrong (BOS) 2B Luis Arraez (KC) RF Juan Soto (MIN) SS Bo Bichette (MIN) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (LAA) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (OAK) RF George Springer (OAK) SP Jacob deGrom (SEA) C J.T. Realmuto (CLE) Recent Transactions PGH trades CF Michael A. Taylor, SS Llover Peguero and LF Connor Joe to the Cleveland Guardians for C Gabriel Moreno PGH trades C Henry Davis to the Detroit Tigers for RF Akil Baddoo Recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Indianapolis (AAA) Released 1B Carlos Santana' 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of May 8th 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Jose Miranda (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and Akil Baddoo (60) CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Jared Jones (37) RELIEF PITCHERS: Bailey Falter (26), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Scott Alexander (55) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)
Welcome back to the Cubbies Crib Podcast! In this episode, we provide a full #chicago cubs #recap of their recent series loss to the Rangers and discuss the latest #cubs news, including a setback for Hunter Harvey. We also dive into the performance regression of players like #edward cabrera and Moises Ballesteros, and explore potential trade deadline targets for starting pitchers around #mlb.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, and third baseman Alex Bregman talk to the media after the Cubs' 6-0 loss over the Texas Rangers. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: YouTube ►► https://bit.ly/41Tgb7Q Marquee App ►► https://bit.ly/48hGTdY Cubs Now Podcast ►► https://bit.ly/3OPmy90 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/watchmarquee/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@watchmarquee | https://www.facebook.com/WatchMarquee | https://twitter.com/WatchMarquee Marquee Sports Network is your official home for Chicago Cubs baseball! POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: Counsell, Cabrera, and Bregman | Cubs Locker Room Sound (5/9/26) #cubs #chicagocubs #mlb #media #baseball
Edward Cabrera has his worst start as a member of the Chicago Cubs and their 10 game win streak ends after a 6-0 loss to the Rangers. Craig Counsell's lineup set the table in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd but the Cubs couldn't get that clutch hit in the loss. #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #MLB Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
The hottest team in baseball is looking for more! After a dominant 7-1 series-opening win in Texas, the Chicago Cubs are aiming for their 11th consecutive victory tonight. With the bats on fire and the division lead growing, the North Side is officially on "Triple Platinum" watch! Tonight, the Cubs turn to the unbeaten Edward Cabrera (3-0, 3.27 ERA). Cabrera has been a model of consistency this year, fanning 37 batters over 41.1 innings and providing the length this rotation needs. Interestingly, this is Cabrera’s first time ever facing the Texas Rangers, giving him a "mystery man" advantage as he looks to keep his perfect record intact. He’ll be squaring off against Rangers top prospect Jack Leiter (1-3, 5.45 ERA). If the Cubs' offense—led by the surging Michael Busch and the "iron man" Ian Happ (who is looking to extend his 29-game on-base streak) — can jump on Leiter early, the 11th straight win is within reach. Can Cabrera keep his perfect 3-0 record going? Drop a ⛽️ in the comments for 11 in a row! SUBSCRIBE for the post-game recap! #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #EdwardCabrera #JackLeiter #CubsVsRangers #NLCentral #FirstPlace #MLB2026 #CubsNation #NorthSide #ChicagoSports #BleedBlue #CubbieBlue #GoCubsGo #Wrigleyville #DiamondKings #FantasyBaseball #MLBPredictions #SportsNews #BaseballIsBack #MajorLeagueBaseball #Chicago #WinningStreak #DoubleDigits #IanHapp #MichaelBusch #NicoHoerner #DansbySwanson #SeiyaSuzuki #RoadTrip #SportsShorts #ViralSports #TrendingNow #BaseballSeason #CubsBaseball #BaseballRecap #DailyMLB #CubsFans #GlobeLifeField #MLBUpdate #BaseballLife #NextManUp #OnBaseStreak #11InARow #PitchingMatchup
0:00 Watch the 9th inning (if you dare) 14:00 Post Game Show Trace and Craig will be LIVE in the 9th inning. A crucial National League Central series opener kicks off at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 4, 2026, as the first-place Chicago Cubs (22-12) host the second-place Cincinnati Reds (20-14). The Cubs are riding high after a series sweep of the Diamondbacks, seizing a two-game lead over Cincinnati, while the Reds look to break a three-game skid after being swept by the Pirates. ----------------------------------- Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-... Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org ----------------------------------- Pitching Matchup: Young Arm vs. Veteran Stability The Reds are recalling top prospect Chase Petty to make his 2026 debut, a high-stakes spot against their biggest rival. Petty, who had a challenging 2025 appearance, started 2026 with a 4.38 ERA over six starts in Triple-A. He faces a tough assignment against the Cubs' Edward Cabrera, who has been a standout in 2026. Cabrera (3-0, 3.06 ERA) has provided stability to the Cubs' rotation, bringing a 1.19 WHIP and strong strikeout numbers into this matchup. Top Performers & Keys to the Game The Cubs’ offense has been clicking, led by Nico Hoerner (.280+ AVG, 26 RBI) and Seiya Suzuki, who has been hot over the last 10 games. The Cubs have won 16 of their last 20 games and are 14-5 at home. For Cincinnati, the offense revolves around Elly De La Cruz, who has showcased elite power with 10 home runs early in the season. However, the Reds' offense has struggled recently, scoring 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 10 games. The team, managed by Terry Francona, needs to find consistent production outside of De La Cruz to break their road losing streak. Weather & Betting Trends Inclement weather threatened the game, with thunderstorms expected, causing the first pitch to be moved up to 6:10 p.m. CT. Betting analysts strongly favor the Cubs (-210) due to the pitching mismatch and home-field advantage. While the over/under is set high (11.5 runs), the Under has been profitable in recent head-to-head matchups. What's at Stake A win for the Cubs could extend their lead in the NL Central and continue their momentum. For the Reds, a win for Petty in his return would provide a massive morale boost and shrink the gap to one game, proving they can compete with the division leaders despite their recent slump.