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USA Today
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- USA Today
Cardinals vs. Cubs Tickets, First Pitch Time for Monday, June 23
Cardinals vs. Cubs Tickets, First Pitch Time for Monday, June 23 Brendan Donovan and the St. Louis Cardinals square off against Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs on Monday, June 23 at 7:45 p.m. ET (broadcast on FDSMW and MARQ). Buy Cardinals Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Cardinals Tickets on StubHub Cardinals vs. Cubs Game Info Game day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Monday, June 23, 2025 Game time: 7:45 p.m. ET 7:45 p.m. ET TV channel: FDSMW and MARQ FDSMW and MARQ Live Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Watch LIVE with Fubo! Location: St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri Stadium: Busch Stadium Busch Stadium Cardinals Starter: TBA TBA Cubs Starter: TBA Cardinals vs. Cubs Tickets For Sale Cardinals vs. Cubs offensive insights The Cardinals' 52 home runs rank 23rd in Major League Baseball. Hitters for St. Louis have combined for a team rank of 11th in the majors with a .401 team slugging percentage. The Cardinals have a team batting average of .261 this season, which ranks second among MLB teams. The Cubs rank fourth in MLB action with 79 total home runs. So far this season, Chicago's .448 slugging percentage is third-best in the majors. The Cubs have the second-best batting average in the league (.261). Watch MLB on Fubo Cardinals' top hitters Donovan is batting .333 this season, with a .392 on-base percentage and a .476 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 11.6%, and his walk rate is 7.3%. He has four home runs and 24 RBI, plus 31 runs scored and three steals on four attempts. In 2025, Lars Nootbaar's batting average is .252, to go along with a .353 on-base percentage and a .417 slugging percentage. He has eight homers and 28 RBI, plus 35 runs scored and four stolen bases on six attempts. His strikeout rate is 18.8%, and his walk rate is 12.9%. Nolan Arenado is batting .236, with six home runs and 26 RBI, plus 24 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 11.7%, and his walk rate is 9%. He has a .698 OPS (.311 on-base, .387 slugging). The Cardinals' Masyn Winn is batting .271, with a .349 on-base percentage and a .428 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 22.6%, and his walk rate is 9.5%. He has six home runs and 20 RBI, plus 33 runs scored. Cubs' top hitters Kyle Tucker is hitting .277/.385/.518 this season with a walk rate of 15.3% and a K rate of 11.8%. Additionally, he's popped 12 homers while driving in 39 runs and scoring 42 times. Plus, he's stolen 15 bases on 15 attempts. In 241 plate appearances, Crow-Armstrong, who owns a .274/.303/.562 triple slash line this season, has racked up 43 runs, 50 RBI, and 15 bombs. As a basestealer, he's snagged 16 steals on 19 attempts. His walk rate is 3.7%, and his strikeout rate is 25.3%. So far this season, Seiya Suzuki has belted 14 bombs, driven in 51 runs, and scored 33 times while batting .272/.332/.568 in 238 plate appearances. His strikeout rate is 26.5%, and his walk rate sits at 8.8%. At the plate, Nico Hoerner is batting .288/.336/.370 this season with a walk rate of 6.2% and a K rate of 7.5%. In addition, he's launched no home runs while driving in 24 runs and scoring 35 times. Plus, he's stolen 11 bases on 13 attempts. Cardinals' injuries Zack Thompson: 60 Day IL (Lat) Cubs' injuries Miguel Amaya: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Shota Imanaga: 15 Day IL (Leg), Porter Hodge: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Tyson Miller: 60 Day IL (Hip), Justin Steele: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Javier Assad: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Eli Morgan: 60 Day IL (Elbow) Buy Cardinals Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Cardinals Tickets on StubHub
Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs meet in game 2 of series
Cincinnati Reds (29-29, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (35-22, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Pomeranz (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -160, Reds +135; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead. Chicago is 18-11 at home and 35-22 overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .448 slugging percentage to rank third in the majors. Cincinnati is 15-15 in road games and 29-29 overall. The Reds have the seventh-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .324. Saturday's game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 2-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Tucker has nine doubles, four triples and 12 home runs for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 16 for 40 with seven doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. Gavin Lux has 14 doubles, a triple, a home run and 22 RBIs for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz is 12 for 40 with four doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .290 batting average, 3.89 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs Reds: 5-5, .280 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs INJURIES: Cubs: Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (oblique), Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (oblique), Tyson Miller: 60-Day IL (hip), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Shota Imanaga: 15-Day IL (leg), Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow) Reds: Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (foot), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Jeimer Candelario: 10-Day IL (back), Christian Encarnacion-Strand: 10-Day IL (back), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Rhett Lowder: 15-Day IL (forearm), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Cubs-Cardinals Trade Idea Sends $275 Million Slugger to Chicago
The Chicago Cubs started the season with Matt Shaw at third base, but the top prospect was optioned to Triple-A Iowa after hitting .172 with a .535 OPS in his first 18 Major League Baseball games. Since then, multiple infielders have taken their turn at third, with Jon Berti, Vidal Brujan, Justin Turner, Gage Workman, and Nicky Lopez all receiving an opportunity. Advertisement Despite the Cubs' offense being just one run behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (257) for most runs scored in the league, there's potential for the front office to look for an offensive upgrade at the hot corner while Shaw improves his game in the minors. Garret Kerman of Clutch Points believes the Cubs' options for players they could target in a trade may be limited. One candidate Kerman does not rule out is St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. "For the Cubs, the fit is obvious. Their infield defense and offensive production at third base have lagged behind the rest of the roster, and adding Arenado would instantly transform a weakness into a strength," Kerman wrote about how a Cubs trade for Arenado could benefit the team. "Pairing Arenado with Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner would give Chicago arguably the best defensive infield in baseball, while his bat would lengthen a lineup already featuring Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki." St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) fields a ground ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Busch Curry-Imagn Images In the trade idea, the Cardinals receive three prospects: Second baseman James Triantos, right-handed pitcher Cade Horton, and right fielder Kevin Alcantara. The package of players the Cubs trade in this hypothetical deal is steep, but that may be the price point to acquire a future Hall of Fame player like Arenado. Advertisement "For the Cardinals, the return is exactly what they need. Triantos can step in as the third baseman of the future, Horton gives them a potential frontline starter, and Alcántara brings star potential to the outfield," wrote Kerman. "The salary relief allows St. Louis to reallocate resources and address other areas of need, all while restocking a system that's been thinned by years of contention." A trade between the NL Central division rivals is rare, but the Cubs may become desperate to improve at third base. Related: Cubs Outfielder Putting up Historic Team Numbers
Reuters
10 hours ago
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- Reuters
Cubs looking for better start from Ben Brown against Reds
May 31 - Ben Brown might look like a different pitcher when he takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon. For starters, the Cubs plan to use an opener before inserting Brown into the game. That's because Brown has struggled in the first inning this season, most recently walking the first two batters against the Reds last Sunday before surrendering four runs in the first inning of the eventual 11-8 win by Chicago. "I think there's things Ben can do better," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. "I think when you use an opener for a starter you're trying to get a better solution in the first inning, and then you're trying to probably get a better solution as you get to the back end of the appearance, with hitters 19 to 25, or something like that." Brown (3-3, 6.39 ERA) wasn't happy with his last performance, when he ended up allowing a career-high eight runs over 4 1/3 innings. Brown wasn't much better in his start before that either, but the second-year right-hander began the month with three straight solid outings, including six shutout innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in a 10-0 win on May 2. "I'm having periods of time where I'm the best pitcher I've ever been and then I'm having times where I'm obviously struggling," Brown said. "There's two directions you can go. I can just have the worst season of all-time, or I can fix my attitude and my effort and really lock into what needs to be done, and I'm going to choose that route." Brown also faced the Reds in his final two starts last season and lost both before he went on the injured list with a left neck strain, which was later revealed to be a benign neck tumor. Overall, he's 0-2 in the three starts against Cincinnati with a 10.80 ERA. "There's definitely something I need to change," Brown added. "And I'm sure everyone here is aware that it's not a secret. So, whatever I have to do to do that, whatever the avenue is to do that, I'm willing to do it and just keep on going." Nick Lodolo is scheduled to start on Saturday for the Reds, who won the series opener 6-2 on Friday afternoon behind seven shutout innings from fellow left-hander Andrew Abbott. Lodolo (4-4, 3.39 ERA) and Brown matched up last Sunday, and Lodolo did not receive a decision after allowing three runs and six hits over five innings. He struck out six and walked two. "They put up good at bats, one through nine," Lodolo said about the Cubs, who came into the series leading the MLB at 5.9 runs a game. "Every guy over there has a good idea of what they are going to do at the dish." Lodolo and Brown also matched up last season on June 2 and Lodolo earned the win after allowing two runs and seven hits in six innings of the 5-2 victory. He then beat the Cubs again five days later. Overall, Lodolo is 2-2 in six career starts against Chicago with a 5.29 ERA. --Field Level Media
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Days of Our Lives Recap: John's Family Gathers Around Him
Days of Our Lives Recap: John's Family Gathers Around Him originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Days of Our Lives recap: University Hospital – John's Room: Paul and Marlena are sitting by John's bedside. He blames himself for John being in the hospital as he knows he should have talked him out of going to the lab. Marlena defends him saying there's no way he could have talked John out of going. Just then, John rouses and calls out for Marlena. Paul and Marlena talk to John about focusing on healing so they can go to a Cubs game. John gives them a thumbs up. Paul adds he's so glad they found each other and feels like the luckiest son in the world. Flashback: Paul talking to John after finding out they are father and son. In real-time, John says he is proud to be Paul's father. University Hospital – Lobby: Brady and Belle are chatting. He updates tink on Rachel. Brady says he now has three reasons for being at the hospital, including the board vote. Belle is grateful EJ will be keeping the hospital afloat. Brady isn't so sure EJ was the right man for the job, but Belle counters Xander wouldn't be any better. She wonders if Brady has forgotten him being arrested for beating up Philip. Brady is a wee surprised at the DA for not working on the assumption someone is innocent until proven guilty. Belle says there is evidence linking him to the assault and is certain he will be convicted. Brady gets it but just can't believe he wrote EJ's name down on the board ballot (Ok, so Brady cast his vote, and EJ won the bid for the hospital off screen?). Kristen and Rachel approach and Belle gives them some privacy. Kristen says Rachel has been given the all clear to go home. Rachel would like to see John, but Brady thinks another day would be better. Rachel realizes her mother told him about seeing Johnny the night of the shooting. Just then, Johnny walks up. Rachel gets very uncomfortable and she and Kristen quickly exit. Belle leaves a message for Shawn Douglas, checking on Bo. Just then, Will arrives, and they embrace. He says Sami and Sydney were able to get another flight and are on their way. He says he's also seen Carrie who will be along in a little while. Belle mentions Arianna Grace and Will says he's glad she's there even if it meant her missing her graduation ceremony (I wonder what happened?). With that, Belle walks Will over to see John. Horton Square: EJ calls Kayla and assures her the hospital is safe in his loving care, but she has no time. Just then, Eric arrives on the scene (squeal!). Eric wonders why EJ seems so happy and he informs him about the hospital purchase. He says a lot has changed since he left but Eric has no time as he's there to see John. EJ asks about Nicole and Jude but they stayed behind in Paris. He wonders if there's trouble in paradise and Eric makes a quick exit. EJ calls Dr Russell and makes plans to meet about the development of the Sepsis drug. He looks at Tom and Alice's plaque and tells them to stop looking at him like that (Ha!). University Hospital – John's Room: Will arrives and Marlena and Paul are thrilled to see him (I know it's not the time but do y'all remember how HOT Will and Paul were together?). Will thanks Paul for bringing John home but he gives all the credit to Andrew. With that, Paul steps out to call his fiancée. Marlena thinks Will should have some time with his grandfather and exits with Paul. Flashback: John tells Will he knows he is out of the closet and he is proud of his grandson. In real-time, Will says John was the one to teach him about being courageous. University Hospital – Lobby: Eric arrives, and Rachel immediately runs to him. He sees Kristen and asks about John. She quickly takes Rachel and makes her exit. Eric walks over to Brady and Johnny and asks about Marlena, just as she walks up with Paul. Just then, Belle joins the party and Eric shows everyone a video of Jude. Johnny distances himself as he doesn't feel a part of the family. University Hospital – John's Room: Will tells his grandfather he knows he's going to bounce back like he always does. He goes on to tell John about strong-willed Arianna Grace when Johnny and Eric arrive. Eric decides he needs to say a prayer which is Will and Johnny's cue to exit. Eric says John has been a father figure and role model to him. Flashback: John asks Eric to watch over Marlena. University Hospital – Lobby: Will asks Johnny what's going on as he seems to be in a funk. He explains he's having an identity crisis since he learned about his father raping their mother. Will says he's sorry for keeping the secret but Johnny gets it. He just isn't certain how he fits into the family. Will says he loves him and is there to support him in any way he can. Just then, Will gets a call from Sonny. Marlena walks up and Johnny tells her that he and Chanel are back together. They embrace and she asks about any updates in his relationship with EJ. DiMera Mansion – Living Room: Kristen and Rachel arrive home to find EJ already there. She sends Rachel upstairs and Kristen tells EJ what Rachel witnessed with Johnny. He appreciates the information but says both she and Rachel will be keeping their mouths shut. Kristen gets it and promises to keep Rachel quiet if he tells her where her mother is. EJ wants to make sure Mama Blake will never set foot in Salem again and Kristen agrees. University Hospital – John's Room: Brady sits with his father and thanks him for being supportive and loving him through all his trials and tribulations. Flashback: John tells Brady that Venice was Isabella's favorite city in the entire world and tells him about their last trip before she died. In real-time, Brady thanks John for keeping the memory of his mother alive for him all these years. He wants to try and be the type of father to his children that John was to him (Martsolf is killing me). Belle arrives and they agree how hard it is to see their father in this position once again. Brady knows he's been to hell and back and they both are grateful for all the friends and family who have arrived to show their support and love. Brady exits to give Belle time alone. Flashback: Belle sits in the hospital with John begging for a sign he can hear her. Just then, his pinky grabs hers. In real-time, John's pinky moves to touch Belle's hand. She says she just knows her father is going to make it through. John then utters, 'that's a fact, tink.' University Hospital – Lobby: Brady asks Paul about his upcoming wedding. Eric inquires and Paul says they are getting married in town as soon as they know John can attend. Brady thinks Eric should be the officiant and he excitedly agrees. They ask about Andrew and Paul says he'll be back in town soon. He is thrilled to think how their wedding will be a time for everyone to celebrate! Johnny tells Marlena about seeing EJ on the ground in Horton Square. In retrospect, he feels ashamed for being as icy cold as his father. Marlena promises her grandson his choices are not his father's. She hopes he will make choices about which he can be proud. Belle, Paul, Eric and Brady listen in as Marlena provides them a report from the burn specialist saying John's progress is nothing short of miraculous. Marlena tells the kids to head home and they think she should do the same. She says she's not going anywhere and they all agree to meet up again in the morning. Horton Square: Johnny tells Will he isn't certain he will be able to live up to John's example. Will says there is only one John Black but things John Roman is a pretty good guy. Endings Marlena lies in the bed with John. She hopes he is touched by all the loved ones who returned to be by his side. Marlena says, no matter what, they have always ended up together. We flashback to Marlena telling John they will always believe in each other and will never be apart. They exchange I love yous before John throws a penny in a fountain and the two engage in a passionate kiss. In real-time, Marlena lies beside her beloved with a smile on her face. Keep checking back for the latest Days of Our Lives recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
