Luke Swick

Coverage of the Chicago Cubs and founder of Wrigley Wire #cubs

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Cubs lose again 😔

PCA smashed 2 homers and Webb/Thielbar didn’t allow a run which is good, but man Shota is struggling. Series against Milwaukee starts up tomorrow. #cubs

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Tonight’s pitching matchup at Wrigley Field:

🔴 Chase Burns (CIN): 14-3, 2.77 ERA
🔵 Shota Imanaga (CHC): 8-9, 3.78 ERA

Shota Imanaga gets the start as the Cubs go for the series win against the Reds. Last night the Chicago offense exploded for 17 runs and look to stay hot this evening. First pitch coming at 6:20. #cubs

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Cubs win! An incredible game and incredible individual performance by Pete Crow-Armstrong. Pete going 4-6 with three bombs solidifies him as the NL MVP frontrunner with a month left in the season. Time to win a series tomorrow night. #cubs

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Another crazy pitching versus hitting stat.

The Cubs have hit 179 home runs this season.

Cubs pitchers have allowed 202 home runs.

Chicago ranks 3rd in MLB in HR hit while ranking 29th in HR allowed.

That pretty much sums up the 2026 Cubs. #cubs

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Today’s pitching matchup at Wrigley Field:

🔴 Andrew Abbott (CIN): 6-9, 4.15 ERA
🔵 Kevin Gausman (CHC): 7-11, 4.37 ERA

Chicago is spiraling right now with 3 straight losses and being completely out of the division race. Today is a great day to get back on track with Kevin Gausman on the mound and the offense finally getting hot again. First pitch coming at 1:20. #cubs

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PCA batting leadoff and Caden Sorrell batting second in 2028 is gonna be unstoppable. #cubs

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SORRELL SMASHES ONE!

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The difference between the Cubs offense and pitching this season is pretty crazy.

Offense:
• 1st in MLB in OPS (.762)
• 1st in OBP (.338)
• 3rd in SLG (.424)
• T-1st in runs/game (5.2)

Pitching:
• 14th in ERA (4.10)
• 26th in K/9 (7.71)
• 29th in HR allowed (197)

Imagine where this team would be with a top-10 pitching staff. #cubs

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Such a disappointing series and road trip. Going 2-4 over a 6 game road stretch just can’t happen at this point of the season. Especially hurts that we lost a series where our starting pitchers allowed a combined 1 run across 20 innings. Chicago gets the day off tomorrow then faces the Reds at home on Friday. #cubs

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@Cubs Can we go on one of those win streaks now????

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Today’s pitching matchup at Chase Field:

🔴 Eduardo Rodriguez (ARI): 13-4, 2.61 ERA
🔵 Matthew Boyd (CHC): 8-2, 4.15 ERA

Well after how demoralizing last night was, the Cubs have a chance to get back in the win column this afternoon. Matthew Boyd has been shaky lately, but gets the start today against the snakes. First pitch set for 2:40 this afternoon. #cubs

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You have to be kidding me. This is such a cruel sport. Webb my man what is going on? #cubs

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@_Cowboy_Town I was there last year and of the 13 ballparks I’ve been to it’s the worst and it ain’t close

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Is Chase Field the worst ballpark in the MLB? #cubs

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Tonight’s pitching matchup at Chase Field:

🔴 Brandon Pfaadt (ARI): 7-1, 3.39 ERA
🔵 Clay Holmes (CHC): 5-6, 2.49 ERA

Tonight marks game 2 of the 3 game set between the Cubs and Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Clay Holmes gets the start after a fantastic last couple of outings in Cubbie blue. Chicago is 5.5 games back from the NL Central lead and has a 3 game lead over the Phillies for the top Wild Card spot. First pitch coming at 8:40. #cubs

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Cubs win! Kevin Gausman shoved today and it was just an all-around great game from the guys. Chicago is now only 5.5 games back from the NL Central. #cubs

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Tonight’s pitching matchup at Chase Field:

🔴 Merrill Kelly (ARI): 8-11, 5.37 ERA
🔵 Kevin Gausman (CHC): 6-11, 4.58 ERA

Kevin Gausman gets the start tonight as the Cubs begin a series against the Diamondbacks. A rough series in Seattle concluded yesterday, but with a Brewers loss last night the Cubs can pull to 5.5 games back with a win this evening. First pitch coming at 8:40. #cubs

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Cubs win! A dominate 19-2 win definitely gives the Cubs something to be proud of before they kick off a series in Phoenix tomorrow. Also PCA is the MVP. #cubs

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Starting to feel like postseason baseball won’t be coming to Wrigley Field. #cubs

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Today’s pitching matchup at T-Mobile Park:

🟢 Bryce Miller (SEA): 4-7, 3.71 ERA
🔵 Shota Imanaga (CHC): 8-9, 3.77 ERA

I didn’t even have the heart to tweet anything after what happened last night. Good news is today is a new day and the Cubs have the opportunity to salvage the series this afternoon. Shota Imanaga gets the start and looks to help Chicago get out of Seattle with something to be proud of. First pitch set for 3:10. #cubs

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@aaron010983 Kelly dh and Seiya in right field. I also think Seiya should be moved down to 3 or 4 in the order

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I know that because I’m tweeting this the Cubs are going to put up like 10+ runs but I REALLY don’t like the lineup Council is trotting out this evening (I would love to be wrong though). #cubs