One of the decisions facing Cubs manager Craig Counsell was who to start on the mound for Saturday's contest against New York.

It's an interesting sight, as every team below the Cubs – except the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates – sit at an identical record of 19-19. Chicago jumped ahead in the division but has started to plateau,

The Chicago Cubs and manager Craig Counsell will get their first look at one of their top pitching prospects in the major leagues. Cade Horton is playing well in the minor leagues in 2025 and is getting his first big chance to step into the majors.

It was Lindor’s fourth leadoff home run of the 2025 campaign, a number that now marks a trend rather than a fluke. More than an individual feat, it’s becoming a reliable signal: when Lindor strikes early, the Mets find themselves in position to control the game.

Francisco Lindor led off with the first of New York’s four solo homers and the Mets rolled to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil went deep in the second while Juan Soto homered in the fourth to help the Mets improve to 14-3 at Citi Field.

Francisco Lindor led off with the first of New York’s four solo homers and the Mets rolled to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series