Jordan Bastian
@bastianmlb
MLB.com senior reporter covering the Cubs (since 2019). Previously covered Cleveland (2011-18) and Toronto (2005-10). Michigan State alum. Liverpool fan. Runner. Also bastianmlb on Instagram and TikTok.
Cubs 10, Cardinals 2 35 runs in the last 4 games, giving Chicago 250 runs (6.4 per game) since June 11. That is the period since the Cubs’ last time losing 3 in a row. Have gone 27-12 since. Tonight’s book ⤵️
"I told Ian that’s the best defensive play I’ve seen him make in the three years I’ve been here. ... He’s on the warning track. The ball kind of takes him a little bit backwards. And to be that accurate with the throw from a very long distance, I thought it was an incredible play." --Counsell
According to Statcast's Weather Applied Metrics, this Ian Happ single with the bases loaded in the first was blown in 30 feet and pushed 26 feet to right. Credit Wrigley Field with an assist. h/t as always to @slangsonsports.bsky.social!
Fun fact: One of Cubs' second-round pick Caden Sorrell's grandfathers, Bill Sorrell, was on a 1966 Topps card with Cubs legend Fergie Jenkins.
Cubs out-homer the Orioles, 5-4, and hold on for a 9-7 win. Have won 18 of last 24 games. The book ⤵️
Pete Crow-Armstrong launches his 20th homer of the season. He now has a 20-20 season in back-to-back years. First Cub to do that since Sammy Sosa (1993-95). PCA is the 1st MLB player to go 20-20 before the All-Star break since Alfonso Soriano in 2002-03.
For those curious, only two Cubs have homered to Eutaw St. beyond the right-field stands here in Baltimore: Ian Happ on July 9, 2024 Jason Heyward on July 14, 2017
Through his first three at-bats tonight -- in which Dansby Swanson has two homers -- the Cubs shortstop now has a .326/.360/.826 slash line over his last 12 games.
Alex Bregman came into this game batting .195 with a .264 SLG and one homer in 110 PAs in June. In the 2nd inning tonight, he delivers a 3-run homer -- Bregman's first 3-run shot since July 28 of last season.
Cubs came into tonight leading the Majors in Fielding Run Value (35), Outs Above Average (38) and Runs Prevented (31). Plays like this one are why ⤵️
Pipeline's Top 100 list has been updated. Here's where the Cubs' prospects fall. Full list: www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
Cubs 3, Padres 2. Seiya Suzuki delivers MLB-leading 10th walkoff for the Cubs ⤵️
Cubs hold on for dear life, winning 4-3 in 10 innings in Milwaukee. The book ⤵️
Another change for PCA has been moving closer to plate. He's been 24.6 inches off plate on average dating back to May 14, when he made the move while facing Braves lefty Chris Sale. Had been 27.3 prior to that day. "He's stuck with it against lefties and it’s been pretty good," Dustin Kelly said.