Third start in a row for Michael Conforto (5-for-7 last 2 games after belting PH walk-off homer earlier this week). Does Cubs manager Craig Counsell believe in riding the hot hand? “I’d say probably not,” Counsell said. “But Michael’s changed my mind.”

"That’s Nico. I mean, if there’s a play maybe that they show about Nico’s career, they should show that play, because that’s just who he is. That was a great play." -- Cubs manager Craig Counsell

Cubs 7, Rangers 1 That’s a W10 for Chicago, making this the first time since 1935 that the Cubs have had at least two winning streaks of 10+ games in the same season. The book ⤵️

Because I know this is what the fans want... Michael Busch is now hitting .313/.434/.567 with three homers, six doubles, one triple, 20 RBI and 13 walks since a goose landed in shallow left field during his at-bat in the 3rd inning against the Phillies on April 20.

Updates from Counsell: • Harvey dealing with stress reaction near right shoulder/triceps, following Thursday bullpen session. Shut down for 4 weeks. Moving rehab to AZ. • Thielbar doing well after bullpen today. Light mound workout Sunday, then next steps would be live BP followed by rehab stint.

Cubs bullpen move ⤵️ Ethan Roberts activated. Gavin Hollowell optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Off today. MLB.com’s Jackson Stone will have coverage from Wrigley as the Cubs go for their 15th straight home win. Catch you from Texas this weekend.

Cubs 7, Reds 6 (10) First time since 1943 the Cubs walked off the same team three games in a row.

Ian Happ's 2-run homer in the 1st inning extends his career-best on-base streak to 27 games. It's the longest such streak for a Cubs batter since Bryan LaHair's 30-game stretch in 2012.

Counsell: Matthew Boyd sustained a fluke knee injury at home with his left meniscus. Surgery looming. Being placed on IL. Timeline TBD. Reliever Trent Thornton will be added to a tive roster

Cubs 3, Reds 2 (10) W7 overall and W13 at Wrigley. Cubs start 16-5 at home for first time since 1984.

Very Important Update: With his homer in the 8th, Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is now batting .304/.412/.589 with three homers, five doubles, a triple, nine walks and 15 RBI in 68 PAs since a goose landed in shallow left while he was batting on April 20.

Cubs 5, Reds 4. A dozen straight W’s at home — won on a walkoff homer by Michael Conforto ⤵️

Seiya Suzuki's home run in 4th inning was... • The 2nd farthest (455 projected feet) of his career • Farthest Cubs homer this season • His farthest since 459-foot shot on Aug. 1, 2024 • The 4th-hardest (112.6 mph) of his career • His hardest-hit HR since 116.2 mph May 25, 2025

Ian Happ draws a walk in the 4th inning to extend his career-best on-base to 25 games. Longest for a Cubs hitter since Hoerner had a 26-game streak in April-May of '23. Second-longest on-base streak in MLB (Kurtz, 28 games, entering today). Seiya Suzuki follows with a game-tying, three-run homer.

After Pete Crow-Armstrong did this in the first inning...

Cubs-Reds first pitch time now estimated for 7:50 p.m. CT after rain, lightning and a DOUBLE RAINBOW moved through here this evening.

Pete Crow-Armstrong was historically good last year in center. So far, he’s even better this season ⤵️

Cubs-Reds game tonight has been moved up a half-hour to 6:10 pm CT due to forecasted weather.

Cubs’ home winning streak goes to 11 with 8-4 victory over D-backs ⤵️

Michael Busch has a .306/.414/.571 slash line (through 3 PAs today) since a goose landed in left field in the 3rd inning on April 20 while the Cubs first baseman was up to bat. Busch sent a single the goose's way, and hasn't stopped hitting since.

Ian Happ wins an ABS challenge in the 5th, flipping a would-be strikeout to a full-count. Draws a walk to load bases and extend his career-best on-base streak to 24 games.

Daniel Palencia activated from IL. Yacksel Rios designated for assignment.

Dansby Swanson's 9 assists this afternoon were the most by a Cubs fielder in a game since Nico Hoerner (also 9) on June 23, 2022. Swanson had the 2nd-most in an MLB game this season (Edmundo Sosa had 10 on March 30). (h/t Cubs PR man Jesse Feldman)

Cubs 2, D-backs 0. Wrigley win streak reaches 10 ⤵️

Ian Happ (today and May 19, 2018) joins Manny Trillo (July 10, 1976, and May 5, 1977) as the only Cubs player on record to have 2 career games with a homer, triple and double, but no single.

Ian Happ has a homer (2nd inning), double (6th) and triple (8th) this afternoon. The Cubs have actually had four instances in which a player was a single shy of a cycle in the last three years: Happ (today) Michael Busch (Sept. 27, 2025) Seiya Suzuki (April 29, 2025) Garrett Cooper (April 2, 2024)

Michael Busch doubles into the RF corner in the 3rd inning here this afternoon. ICYMI, wrote about him showing signs of life at the plate lately ⤵️

When Ian Happ hit HR No. 8, last six seasons ⤵️ 2026: May 2 2025: June 19 2024: June 17 2023: July 17 2022: June 22 2021: June 12

Daniel Palencia threw 19 pitches in two-thirds of an inning with Triple-A Iowa. Fired 13 fastballs, averaging 100.4 mph with a max velo of 102 mph. Back with Cubs today and could be activated in next day or two, per Counsell.

Nico Hoerner (neck tightness) remains out of the lineup today as a precaution, per Counsell. Said Hoerner feels improved, but still some lingering discomfort during morning workout. Shaw gets the nod at 2B.

Michael Busch had exit velocities of 101.6, 101.7 and 108.7 in today's win. It's only the 2nd game this season a Cubs batter has had three balls in play with 101+ exit velos (Moisés Ballesteros on April 7).

Cubs 6, D-backs 5 The book ⤵️

Ildemaro Vargas, who had 8 hits in parts of three seasons with the Cubs, has four hits today and is now batting .404 on the year with a 27-game hitting streak going back to last year. Wild.

This is a single from Pete Crow-Armstrong, but he used his speed/instincts to add an extra 90 feet. Kelly going 1st->3rd drew throw to shortstop, and the Cubs CFer was in position to take advantage.

"I just love the aggressiveness and I love seeing Old Man ‘Forto getting down like that." -- Pete Crow-Armstrong, on Michael Conforto scoring from third on his grounder to first in the 6th

Cubs 5, Padres 4 The book ⤵️

Ben Brown took over with bases loaded, no outs in the 8th with Cubs holding a 5-3 lead. Gave up a sac fly and then escaped with this inning-ending double play. And did so with the sinker he added over the offseason.

PCA Tuesday night: "I’ve been lucky enough to have a coaching staff that wants me in there every day. They've just given me opportunities to fail over the last few weeks and I think to repay them I’d like to turn it around here shortly." Hits 2-run homer in 4th today (2nd day in a row with a shot).

Swanson given day off today. Combined with off-day tomorrow, just made sense after the Cubs shortstop exited early Tue with glute cramp (he described it like a bad charley horse). Palencia feeling good a day after bullpen. Cubs discussing next step still. Activation as soon as Friday not ruled out.

Cubs 8, Padres 3 The book ⤵️

Nico Hoerner's 2-run double in the 6th inning makes him only the second Cubs hitter on record with 25+ RBI and 35+ hits in a March-April period. Derrek Lee also achieved the feat in his incredible 2005 campaign.

Counsell said Palencia had a good bullpen session and did some testing with running/agility work. All went well. Will monitor his recovery Wednesday. If good, activation could be looming.

Counsell: Justin Steele dealing with left flexor strain. Shut down from throwing until he’s asymptomatic. Will be rechecked by Dr. Meister in a month. Potential return this season likely pushed to second-half.

Bregman out of lineup today to give him a rest day after fouling pitch hard off his left foot/toes on Sunday. Was sore during Monday’s game. Improved today, but Counsell opted for conservative approach.

The Cubs have claimed LHP Doug Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. INF Ben Cowles was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot.

Cubs dropped the opener in San Diego, 9-7. Here’s a look at how a first-inning ABS mistake came back to bite Chicago: www.instagram.com/reel/DXqojqb...

Moisés Ballesteros launched his first career grand slam in the 3rd inning. Strolled out of the box and I counted eight revolutions on the bat flip. Kid is hitting an even .400 on the season right now.

Counsell: Riley Martin has a left flexor strain. Estimated timetable of 8 weeks. No surgery. Categorized as “good news” given possible outcomes with an elbow injury.