Surging Cubs top Padres on Seiya Suzuki's walk-off single
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Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby wasn't scheduled until Monday, July 13, in Philadelphia. The Chicago Cubs decided they'd use Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres as an early preview of what fans may see 12 days from Wednesday.
Even as they juggle various pitching injuries, the Cubs are trying to focus on internal solutions until the draft and trade deadline.
Swanson’s hot streak has also propelled the Cubs in the standings. Chicago has won 11 of their last 13 games. They still sit five games back of first place in the National League Central, a lead that isn’t necessarily insurmountable.
The Chicago Cubs never announced a formal move but they have brought back a World Series champion on a new deal.
Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday's matchup against the San Diego Padres looking to complete the three-game sweep. On a four-game winning streak, the Cubs still sit 5.5-games back from the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central lead.
Jed Hoyer's Cubs are in need of arms at the deadline, both starters and relievers. Geoff Stellfox / MILWAUKEE — The boos still ring out whenever manager Craig Counsell’s name is announced during pregame introductions at American Family Field.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson explained his hot streak after capping off Wednesday's sweep of the Padres with a three-homer game.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong just joined some rare company.
