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Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs go for the series sweep. Thursday notes... AS DIFFERENT AS NIGHT AND DAY: Last night’s game was the Cubs’ 898th under the lights at Wrigley Field since they were turned on for the first time, on Aug. 8, 1988. This afternoon’s game will be their 1,905th in daylight at Wrigley since then — and a win would be their 1,000th in those games. Their daytime winning percentage is .525. At night, they are .533, with 479 wins and 419 losses. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53) CUBS STARTERS ... AND OTHERS: Javier Assad and Shota Imanaga have pitched the same number of in ..read more

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer highlighted a four-run first inning that the Cubs made hold up for another win. It wasn’t the best of games. Cubs hitters struck out 12 times. Some sketchy defense helped lead to a Houston run. The Cubs had only one hit after the fourth inning. And yet, the Cubs put a large crooked number on the board in the first inning for the second day in a row, this time four, and made it hold up for a 4-3 win over the Astros on a very chilly night at Wrigley Field. Nico Hoerner started things up with a single. One out later, Ian Happ sin ..read more

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Cubs take second game from the visitors on the strength of a Dansby Swanson long ball. We predict a need for brooms in Chicago. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Mercury is in Gatorade or whatever, and the Cubs are facing a good deal of adversity. Seiya Suzuki is ..read more

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which injury hurts the most. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the trendiest afterparty for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come out of the cold. The music and conversation are warm in here. Let us check your coat for you. We still have a few tables available. There’s a two-drink minimum, but it’s bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within t ..read more

Jake Slaughter | Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Everyone chips in as the Pelicans win big. Iowa’s win over Buffalo was a “Slaughter.” Kevin Alcántara stays red hot. Outfielder Brennen Davis came off the injured list and reported to Triple-A Iowa today. Outfielder Alfonsin Rosario, the Cubs’ sixth-round draft pick last year, has been promoted to Myrtle Beach. Outfielder Jefferson Encarnacion went down to Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs slaughtered the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 8-2. Chris Clarke gave up a two-run home run to Will Robertson in the fourth inning, but he and the bullpen ..read more

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