Cubs tally 15 hits and blow out the Phillies for the second straight night! Cubs are back to .500 headed back to Wrigley Field on Friday.

The Phillies had no shot tonight.🔥

The White Sox are calling up Sam Antonacci. The 23 year old slashed .291/.433/.409 in the minors in 2025 and has posted a .979 OPS in 14 games at Triple-A this season. He's ranked No. 9 in their system by @mlbpipeline.com.

"I will say, his delivery is reminiscent." @danbernstein.bsky.social sees a well known lefty in White Sox prospect Noah Schultz 👀 Schultz will make his major league debut tomorrow.

"I am watching him give so many uncompetitive at-bats right now and it feels like he's in his head." Cody, @mattabbatacola.bsky.social, and @danbernstein.bsky.social debate whether Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to sit a day or two for a mental reset on today's Off The Ivy👇

Infielder Lenyn Sosa has been traded to the Blue Jays for minor league OF Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Jordan Rich was taken in the 17th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft. He's been assigned to the White Sox Arizona Complex team.

Here are @danbernstein.bsky.social’s Top Five Worst Moves by AKME 🫩

White Sox top pitching prospect Noah Schultz will make his major league debut on Tuesday. This year, he's pitched to a 1.29 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 14 innings at Triple-A. He's ranked No. 23 on Baseball America's Top 100 prospects and No. 46 on MLB Pipeline.

You could say Shota Imanaga is back.

"One that is getting some attention for a bit of an outside the box possibility here..." @danbernstein.bsky.social shares a name he's heard that could lead the Bulls next front office 👀

Cubs moves before today's game against the Pirates, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic: Seiya Suzuki has been activated off the IL. To make room, Dylan Carlson has been DFA'd. Phil Maton was placed on the 15-day IL with right knee tendinitis. Ethan Roberts was activated to take his spot.

Never miss a mailbag, especially when it's Off the Ivy on @312sportschi.bsky.social. We also preview #Cubs/#Pirates, as the northsiders look to build on consecutive wins. Links in replies.

Nico Hoerner and Wilyer Abreu are the only two players in baseball who have accumulated 1.0 fWAR. He's on pace for 13.5 fWAR. That's really good.

"Nobody likes the process of preparation. I hate the prep process." @adamamin.bsky.social goes in depth on his preparation and lifestyle as a broadcaster for multiple sports with @danbernstein.bsky.social.👇

Nico Hoerner and Colin Rea lead the boys back to Wrigley Field on a two game winning streak! 🙌

Colin Rea steps in for Cade Horton and delivered. 🙌

"He will keep you in the game and pitch well enough to eat enough innings for you and it's something that's not appreciated enough by casual fans in my opinion." Cody on Javier Assad stepping up for the Cubs last night on the newest Off The Ivy👇

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PCA and Moises Ballesteros go deep in the Cubs bounce back win over the Rays! 🙌

Have a night, Javi. Great season debut for Javier Assad tonight!

Officially official. 😔 Craig Counsell announced Cade Horton will undergo season ending elbow surgery.

How worried should Cubs fans be about the rest of the season without Cade Horton? "Losing him isn't as bad as if you had lost a guy who plays everyday." @danbernstein.bsky.social, @mattabbatacola.bsky.social, and Cody Delmendo discussed on today's Off The Ivy.👇

The Bulls have got NOWHERE the last six years under AKME. So who would want the job? Jason and @danbernstein.bsky.social discussed on OWC👇

Cubs go 4-6 in their first 10 games of the season.

BREAKING: Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley have been relieved of their positions after six seasons with the Chicago Bulls Jason and @danbernstein.bsky.social's reactions on an emergency OWC! 👇 youtube.com/live/IOItEky...

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left bicep strain. Javier Assad has been recalled and will start tomorrow, per @sahadevsharma.bsky.social

"They had just one of those bad days, man. Missing layups, missing put backs. Just missing too many shots that they would otherwise make." @danbernstein.bsky.social on Illinois loss to UConn

"Brad Underwood I thought could have stepped up and done more to help his players out." @mattabbatacola.bsky.social on Brad Underwood and Illinois in the loss to UConn in the Final Four

"Just a disappointing weekend overall." Cody lists his Cubs frustrations to start today's Off The Ivy, which is now available!

Cubs drop the opener in Cleveland, but the bigger news is Cade Horton leaving the game. Cody and @danbernstein.bsky.social discussed Horton leaving with right forearm discomfort and what it means for the Cubs moving forward. WATCH: youtu.be/yfkPl9FJtYM

If Illinois is discipline defensively and hit enough shots, @danbernstein.bsky.social believes the Illini "are in good shape" against UConn. More on today's DBU.

Which of Ian Happ or Seiya Suzuki will be on the Cubs in 2027? Could both be out after 2026? @danbernstein.bsky.social, @mattabbatacola.bsky.social, and Cody Delmendo discussed on today's mailbag episode of Off The Ivy.

"We'll put you in charge of the FIC. The Full Irrational Command." - @mattabbatacola.bsky.social Cody is already annoyed of the Brewers after their 5-1 start. @danbernstein.bsky.social and the guys recapped the Cubs first series win of the season on today's Off The Ivy.

Cubs get their first series win of the season!

Bounce back start for Matthew Boyd at Wrigley Field. 😤

The Ivey fiasco is just the latest symptom of a larger #Bulls organizational crisis. What are they doing, and who is responsible? Also the NFL's dubious handling of Steve Tisch's Epstein connection, MJ's house saga and CB Bucknor's brutal blown call. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

"What is he doing here?" "I am surprised Dylan Carlson hasn't even got a plate appearance." @danbernstein.bsky.social, @mattabbatacola.bsky.social, and Cody Delmendo discuss Michael Conforto's role along with the rest of the Cubs bench on today's Off The Ivy.

"How do you trade for this? How? How have you not done your due diligence, if you're the Chicago Bulls?" @danbernstein.bsky.social on the Jaden Ivey being waived after playing just four games with the Bulls

"What he is saying is more appropriate to be ranted on a street corner." @danbernstein.bsky.social on Jaden Ivey

Solid debut for Cubs starter Edward Cabrera tonight.🔥

The Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey, per Shams Charania.

"Can Brad Underwood match wits with his counterpart?" @danbernstein.bsky.social opened DBU with his reaction to Illinois advancing to their first Final Four since 2005.

Cubs drop their first series of the season against the Nationals. @mattabbatacola.bsky.social and Cody Delmendo give their thoughts on today's Off The Ivy👇

"We're almost there. We'll get it done," says Kam Buckner about a #Bears deal for Arlington Hts. Kevin Warren's March "deadline" was a failed bluff. That, Dan Durkin's #Bears thoughts, and George Gervin challenging Caleb for "Iceman" on Forward Progress. Links below. @312sportschi.bsky.social

If the Illini defend like that, they can be champions. Also FFF that includes the quad-amputee murderer, my kind welcome from Ween fans, & my top 10 favorite "tournament guys" that includes a Lo Charles story I couldn't tell until now. Links below. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Off the Ivy: the #Cubs have locked in a core for the first time in a long time. What does that mean (other than an ecstatic marketing department)? Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

A #Bears fan should be pleased that Ryan Poles handled this question as well as he did. The NFL has to better respect draft prospects who are already pros. Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

I spent around an hour this morning talking about baseball, mental health, music, and bald, middle aged pharmacists with @danbernstein.bsky.social on @312sportschi.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgcx...

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