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Cubs Drop 9-3 Series Opener to Chiefs on Major Two-Out Rally

Peoria scored six runs in the fourth inning, all with two outs.
July 17, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (49-35) lost in their return from the All-Star break on Friday night at Four Winds Field, dropping a 9-3 result to the Peoria Chiefs (41-46). The Chiefs used a monstrous two-out rally in the fourth inning to swing the game, scoring six runs in rapid fashion.

Ruoff Mortgage Homestand Preview: July 17-19

Cubs to host Chiefs this weekend in first series following All-Star Break
July 14, 2026

The dash to September is officially on! With the All-Star Break concluding, the South Bend Cubs are back. And the final road to the Midwest League postseason begins. The first-half West Division champions return to Four Winds Field this weekend to start a nine-game homestand, with the first three coming

Teagan's Home Run for Life

July 17, 2026

Teagan is a happy, loving child whose bright spirit carried her through an unexpected and difficult journey. Just before her 6th birthday, her family noticed something wasn’t right. After weeks of weight loss and a doctor’s visit that revealed a hard tummy, tests confirmed their worst fear: Teagan had Wilms

Leadoff Walks Help Cubs to 5-2 Win, Series Victory at Cedar Rapids

The Kernels issued five walks with nobody out, all turning into South Bend runs.
July 12, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (49-34) won their series finale against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (35-49) by a 5-2 score on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. South Bend enters the All-Star break with a 4-2 series victory and the best overall record in the Midwest League West Division. Click here

Cubs’ Comeback Doesn’t Hold in 11-7 Loss to Cedar Rapids

After the Cubs took a 6-5 lead in the seventh, the Kernels answered with six runs.
July 11, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (48-34) came out on the wrong end of a shootout against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (35-48) on Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium, dropping an 11-7 result. After blowing a 5-0 lead, Cedar Rapids used a six-run seventh inning to recapture control of the game and,

Big Innings Lead Cubs to 18-8 Beatdown of Cedar Rapids

South Bend jumped out to a 10-2 lead in the third inning and kept adding on.
July 10, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (48-33) picked up another high-scoring victory on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium, clobbering the Cedar Rapids Kernels (34-48) by an 18-8 score. South Bend scored at least three runs in an inning four different times, taking a 10-2 lead only three innings into the game.

Cubs’ Pitching Powers 9-1 Defeat of Cedar Rapids

South Bend’s bullpen faced the minimum across 5.0 innings.
July 9, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (47-33) returned to the win column on Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium, defeating the Cedar Rapids Kernels (34-47) by a 9-1 score. The Cubs only allowed three hits in the game, getting 5.0 scoreless innings out of their bullpen. Click here to view Thursday’s box

Late Cedar Rapids Home Run Hands Cubs 3-2 Loss

Yasser Mercedes changed the game with one swing in the eighth inning.
July 8, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (46-33) lost by a 3-2 score to the Cedar Rapids Kernels (34-46) on Wednesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Whereas the Cubs won Tuesday’s game with two late runs in the 10th inning, Cedar Rapids used a two-run, eighth-inning home run from right fielder Yasser Mercedes

Cubs Pull Out Extra-Inning Opener 7-5 in Cedar Rapids

South Bend overcame multiple deficits before taking over in the 10th.
July 7, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (46-32) outlasted the Cedar Rapids Kernels (33-46) in Tuesday night’s series opener at Veterans Memorial Stadium, winning by a 7-5 score in 10 innings. The Cubs overcame two different deficits in the middle part of the game before scoring twice in the 10th to earn the

Toyota Road Report: July 7-12

Cubs clash with Kernels for the first time this year
July 6, 2026

One more series remains for the South Bend Cubs before we hit the All-Star Break, and they'll spend it on the western end of the Midwest League. The Cubs (45-32, 6-9 second half) are set to visit the Cedar Rapids Kernels (33-45, 2-12 second half) for a six-game set this

Beloit Sweeps and Shuts Out Cubs in Sunday’s Doubleheader 1-0, 2-0

Rehabbing Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon starts game one of twin-bill, works 3.1 innings with two strikeouts
July 5, 2026

Beloit, WI - For just the third time this season, the South Bend Cubs have lost a six-game series. After being swept in Sunday’s doubleheader by the Beloit Sky Carp by final scores of 1-0 and 2-0, the Cubs dropped five of six games to Beloit this week. The Sky

South Bend Back in the ‘W’ Column, Cubs Win Resumption of Suspended Game 7-3

Jose Escobar mashes a four-hit game, Angel Cepeda picks up three-hits
July 4, 2026

Beloit, WI - The South Bend Cubs four-game losing streak has come to an end, in a game that took over a two-day span to complete. After the Cubs and the Beloit Sky Carp played a single inning on Friday night and then were suspended due to rain, the two

Lead Slips Away in Cubs 13-5 Loss to Sky Carp

Matt Halbach picks up two hits and two RBI in loss
July 2, 2026

Beloit, WI - For the second time this season, the South Bend Cubs have lost four straight games. And for the third time in the last four games, the Cubs fell despite holding at least one lead in the game. Thursday night at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit, the Sky

Cubs Surrender Big Lead, Lose to Sky Carp 9-8 in 10 Innings

Former Ball State Cardinal Michael Hallquist makes Cubs organization debut, homering in first at-bat
July 2, 2026

Beloit, WI - With a 7-1 lead heading to the bottom of the 6th inning, the South Bend Cubs held all the momentum against the Beloit Sky Carp at ABC Supply Stadium. A late rally eventually led the Sky Carp to evening up the game, forcing extras. In the bottom

Beloit Blanks Cubs 4-0 to Open Series

Beloit Blanks Cubs 4-0 to Open Series Jostin Florentino spins together third straight start with at least six strikeouts
June 30, 2026

Beloit, WI - For the second time this season, Miami Marlins number-27 prospect Aiden May has worked six scoreless innings against the South Bend Cubs. Back on April 19, May started what turned into a no-hitter thrown against the Cubs. Tuesday night at ABC Supply Stadium, May helped whitewash the

Toyota Road Report: June 30 - July 5

South Bend begins final 2026 two-week road trip, heading to Beloit then Cedar Rapids
June 29, 2026

The second two-week long road trip of the 2026 is coming up for the South Bend Cubs starting on Tuesday, and with the Cubs tied for the most road wins in the Midwest League this season, they will look for more success on the team’s journey through the second-half. The

River Bandits Steal Sunday Finale Over Cubs 7-2

Quad Cities scores all seven runs in 9th inning to wrap up series
June 28, 2026

South Bend, IN - Heading to the 9th inning of Sunday’s series finale at Four Winds Field between the South Bend Cubs and Quad Cities River Bandits, the Cubs held a 2-0 lead in the hopes of taking five of six games away from QC. Quad Cities had one last

Cubs Crush River Bandits 11-1 in Front of Season-High Crowd of 7,114

Jaxon Wiggins throws 3.2 scoreless with four strikeouts, Jose Escobar and Drew Bowser each hammer two run homers
June 27, 2026

South Bend, IN - In front of the largest crowd of the 2026 season so far of 7,114 at Four Winds Field, the South Bend Cubs clobbered the Quad Cities River Bandits 11-1 to win their fourth game of the week, taking this six-game series between the two Midwest League

Cepeda’s Single, Brockett’s Brilliance Lead Cubs to 4-3 Defeat of Quad Cities

The Cubs battled back after falling behind 3-0 in the first inning.
June 26, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (43-26) came from behind to defeat the Quad Cities River Bandits (31-38) on Friday night at Four Winds Field, prevailing by a 4-3 score. For a second consecutive Friday, the Cubs fell behind by multiple runs in the first inning but rallied back to win. Click

Shields Shuts Down Cubs in 8-1 Loss to Quad Cities

South Bend didn’t record its first hit against the River Bandit starter until the fifth inning.
June 25, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (42-26) dropped an 8-1 result to the Quad Cities River Bandits (31-37) on Thursday night at Four Winds Field. Quad Cities starting pitcher David Shields, the No. 4 Royals prospect, held the Cubs to just one run across 6.0 innings in a quality start. Click here

Cubs’ Pitching Dominant in 8-1 Defeat of River Bandits

South Bend pitching struck out 14 in Wednesday night’s victory.
June 24, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (42-25) took down the Quad Cities River Bandits (30-37) by a 6-1 score on Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. In winning their second consecutive game to start the series, the Cubs struck out 14 River Bandits. Click here to view Wednesday’s box score. Just as

Escobar’s Big Night Leads Cubs to 6-2 Takedown of Quad Cities

Jose Escobar was 4-for-4 with three extra-base hits and three RBI.
June 23, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (41-25) began their first home series of the second half on Tuesday night at Four Winds Field, defeating the Quad Cities River Bandits (30-36) by a 6-2 score. The Cubs are now 10-2 in Tuesday series openers this season. Click here to view Tuesday’s box score.

Gianna Gaipa's Home Run for Life

June 23, 2026

If there is one word that defines Gianna, it is strong. Everything she has faced, she has handled with courage beyond her years. Gianna is silly and full of personality. She loves to dance and sing and brings joy wherever she goes. But above all, she is strong. Gianna was

Ruoff Mortgage Homestand Preview: June 23-28

Cubs set to host first homestand of the second-half against River Bandits
June 22, 2026

The second-half of the Midwest League season is officially underway, and the South Bend Cubs are set to return home for the first time since they clinched the West Division first-half playoff spot two weekends ago at Four Winds Field. The Cubs are back from Fort Wayne, where they just

TinCaps Mount Another Comeback, Defeat Cubs 6-2

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins makes rehab start with South Bend, tossing 2.2 innings with three strikeouts
June 21, 2026

Fort Wayne, IN - The rehab starts keep coming for the South Bend Cubs. After Chicago Cubs lefty and 2025 National League All-Star Matthew Boyd pitched for South Bend last night, top Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins was on the mound on Sunday. Wiggins, who pitched parts of both the