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Nats’ grind to playoff contention continues as Cubs come to town

Nats’ grind to playoff contention continues as Cubs come to town

Washington rides a weekend sweep into 3-game set versus Chicago
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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Nationals series preview

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Nationals series preview

The Cubs head to the nation’s capital for a three-game series.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 27th homer and Cubs beat Nationals 8-6 to move 20 games over .500

Pete 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
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2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 20

2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 20

Brewers, Cubs prove they’re two of the best in the league
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Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Tuesday 8/11, 5:45 CT

Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Tuesday 8/11, 5:45 CT

The Cubs open a three-game series at Nationals Park.
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Chicago Cubs Release Pitcher Koen Moreno Ahead of Nationals Series

Chicago Cubs Release Pitcher Koen Moreno Ahead of Nationals Series

Chicago Cubs Release Pitcher Koen Moreno Ahead of Nationals Series
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SB Nation Reacts survey: Who starts the Cubs’ postseason opener?

SB Nation Reacts survey: Who starts the Cubs’ postseason opener?

Matthew Boyd would seem to have earned it. But there are other good candidates. Who’s your choice?
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Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Jacob Webb

Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Jacob Webb

Here’s who was hot and not for the Cubs over the past week.
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Cubs 10, Royals 2: The story of Matthew Boyd’s pitching and good RISP hitting

Cubs 10, Royals 2: The story of Matthew Boyd’s pitching and good RISP hitting

The Cubs played well on all sides of the ball Sunday and won in a blowout.
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MLB roundup: Phillies walk off Blue Jays in 12 to avoid sweep

MLB roundup: Phillies walk off Blue Jays in 12 to avoid sweep

Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep. Kyle Schwarber hit two homers for the Phillies to give him 35 on the season after he was homerless in the prior 17 games.
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Cubs to Restructure Pitching Rotation Post-Trade Deadline

Cubs to Restructure Pitching Rotation Post-Trade Deadline

Cubs to Restructure Pitching Rotation Post-Trade Deadline
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Forget September. The Reds are already being pushed by their August schedule

Forget September. The Reds are already being pushed by their August schedule

No one mentioned August 2026 as an especially treacherous month, and for about a week, it wasn't. But it turns out August was no slouch.