Chicago Cubs Facing Backlash for Owen Caissie Decision Before Pirates Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A heartbreaking loss for the Chicago Cubs on Friday wasn't enough to change things up. Craig Counsell continued with his daily routine as the Cubs lineup was released ahead of the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

THE SUN WILL COME OUT, MAYBE: Game 1 of today’s doubleheader will be the Cubs’ 27th weekday afternoon game of the season, but their first on a Tuesday. They are 15-11 in the previous weekday matinees, including 8-8 at home. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)

The Chicago Cubs have started up a key series against the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers to begin the week with the hope of building some momentum.  It has been a to

Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton left Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning with a blister.

Fresh off the loss of their 14-game winning streak, the Milwaukee Brewers just kept winning, taking a 7-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley.

The Cubs are set to host the best team in baseball, the Brewers, for a five-game series this week at Wrigley Field. It starts with a doubleheader on Monday. Several weeks ago, it looked like this would be a huge series to shape how the division race for the NL Central title would shake out.

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series.

The Chicago Cubs no longer sit at the top of their division and it is unlikely they will find their way back as they are unfortunately now looking up at the No.