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South Bend Cubs to host ‘Holiday Lights on the Diamond’ this Fall

Presented by Central Midwest Carpenters, the ballpark-wide display includes one million lights, with individual and group tickets available, plus free parking
July 26, 2026

SOUTH BEND, IN - In partnership with Central Midwest Carpenters and Visit South Bend Mishawaka, the South Bend Cubs are proud to present the debut of ‘Holiday Lights on the Diamond’ at Four Winds Field beginning November 13 and running through January 2. One million lights will be on display

South Bend Cubs Release 2027 Schedule

Cubs to host games at Four Winds Field on both Memorial Day Weekend and Independence Day Weekend
August 11, 2026

SOUTH BEND, IN – In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the South Bend Cubs have announced the team’s 2027 Midwest League schedule. The Cubs will begin the season on the road, and will play a three-game weekend series at Modern Woodmen Park against the Quad Cities River Bandits from April

Cepeda and Hartshorn Shine with Four-Hit Nights in 13-6 Cubs Victory Over ‘Rattlers

South Bend scores 10 or more runs in Appleton for fourth time this season
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Appleton, WI - Heading into Wednesday night at Fox Cities Stadium, the South Bend Cubs were looking for a rebound effort following the team’s series opening loss to begin the week. They got that and more, as Angel Cepeda and Josiah Hartshorn both mashed four-hit games, with Cepeda launching a

Hartshorn Makes History in 4-3 Cubs Loss at Wisconsin

Chicago Cubs number-one prospect hammers South Bend Cubs record 16th homer, drives in 100th total RBI
August 26, 2026

Appleton, WI - Despite a 4-3 loss for the South Bend Cubs Tuesday night to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to open up this week’s six-game series, team history is the big storyline. Chicago Cubs number-one prospect Josiah Hartshorn launched his 16th home run with South Bend this season, breaking the

Toyota Road Report: August 25-30

Last regular season six-game road trip scheduled between Cubs and ‘Rattlers in Appleton
August 24, 2026

As we prepare for the Midwest League Postseason, the regular season continues to dwindle down in anticipation of the first South Bend Cubs playoff appearance since 2022. We’ve reached the final six-game road trip of this season, with the Cubs heading back to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium

Cepeda’s Walk-Off Hit Powers 3-2 Victory, Series Win Over Whitecaps

The No. 24 Chicago Cubs prospect delivered South Bend’s second walk-off win of the year.
August 23, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (69-47) walked off the West Michigan Whitecaps (55-63) on Sunday afternoon at Four Winds Field, winning 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth. Shortstop Angel Cepeda delivered the winning hit, a single up the left-field line, for the Cubs’ second walk-off win of 2026. Click here

Hartshorn Makes History, Cubs Upend Whitecaps 4-3

Led by their top prospect, South Bend overcame a 3-0 deficit to take the series lead.
August 22, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (68-47) rallied to beat the West Michigan Whitecaps (55-62) by a 4-3 score on Saturday night at Four Winds Field. To start the comeback effort, top Cubs prospect Josiah Hartshorn belted his 20th home run of the year, becoming the first teenage Chicago Cubs prospect to

Memorable Home Runs Lead Cubs to 7-5 Defeat of Whitecaps

Alexey Lumpuy and Brennan Hudson each homered for the first time at Four Winds Field.
August 21, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (67-47) outslugged the West Michigan Whitecaps (55-61) on Friday night at Four Winds Field, winning 7-5. The game featured 22 combined hits, including a pair of key South Bend home runs from right fielder Alexey Lumpuy and first baseman Brennan Hudson. Click here to view Friday’s

Wild Pitches Wear Down Cubs in 5-2 Loss to West Michigan

Three Whitecap runs, including two in the ninth, scored on wild pitches.
August 20, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (66-47) coughed up a 5-2 result to the West Michigan Whitecaps (55-60) on Thursday night at Four Winds Field. South Bend lost a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, giving up four runs and the game to West Michigan. Click here to view Thursday’s box score.

Cubs Quieted by Jacobs in 9-0 Loss to Whitecaps

No. 7 Tigers prospect Ben Jacobs spun 5.1 scoreless innings to even the series.
August 19, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (66-46) dropped a 9-0 result to the West Michigan Whitecaps (54-60) on Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. West Michigan hit three home runs in the game and got 5.1 scoreless innings from its starting pitcher, No. 7 Detroit Tigers prospect Ben Jacobs. Click here to

Home Runs Help Cubs in 5-1 One-Hitter Against Whitecaps

Kade Snell and Josiah Hartshorn each contributed long balls in Tuesday’s win.
August 18, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (66-45) won their series opener against the West Michigan Whitecaps (53-60) by a 5-1 score on Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. Left fielder Kade Snell and center fielder Josiah Hartshorn each hit home runs for South Bend, augmenting an elite performance from the pitching staff.

Lucas Bradshaw's Home Run for Life

August 18, 2026

Lucas is a determined, caring, and dependable young man who brings heart and grit to everything he does. He loves agriculture, animals, and baseball, and is the kind of person others can always count on. On May 8, 2025, Lucas’s life changed in an instant. He was riding a mini

Ruoff Mortgage Homestand Preview: August 18-23

Cubs and Whitecaps renew old division rivalry at Four Winds Field
August 17, 2026

Down to the final 18 regular season games in the Midwest League, and the last 12 at Four Winds Field, the South Bend Cubs return home this week to battle an old rival. The defending Midwest League Champions, the West Michigan Whitecaps are in town, as the Cubs look to

Late Comeback Effort Propels Cubs Over Loons 7-4

Brennan Hudson crushes first professional home run, finishes with four RBI game
August 16, 2026

Midland, MI - After six innings of play on Sunday afternoon at Dow Diamond, the South Bend Cubs trailed the Great Lakes Loons by a 4-0 score. Loons starting pitcher Tyler Gough had just finished off six scoreless innings on the mound, and it looked like Great Lakes was going

Cubs Lead Early, but Can’t Surpass Loons in 7-4 Loss

Great Lakes takes series with fourth win of the week
August 15, 2026

Midland, MI - Despite holding a lead in the top of the 1st inning for the third consecutive game, the South Bend Cubs couldn’t find a way to topple the Great Lakes Loons for a second straight day on Saturday night. South Bend needed to win on Saturday to have

Cubs Earn First Win of Series, Top Loons 6-2

Alfredo Romero earns victory with five shutout innings on the mound
August 14, 2026

Midland, MI - For the first time this week, the South Bend Cubs picked up a victory over the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond. Nearly capping off a shutout, South Bend finished off the 6-2 win after dropping the first three games of series on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Cubs Fight Back Late, Come Up Short in 8-6 Loss to Loons

Logan Poteet and Matt Halbach both launch solo home runs
August 13, 2026

Midland, MI - In their third straight loss this week, the South Bend Cub just came up short against the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday night at Dow Diamond. The Cubs, who trailed the game by five runs at the end of the 2nd inning, closed the gap late, and

Great Lakes Powers Past South Bend 11-3

Nate Williams and Luis Rujano combined for four innings of shutout relief
August 13, 2026

Midland, MI - Following a nearly 90-minute rain-delay at Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday night, the South Bend Cubs couldn’t match what the Great Lakes Loons brought to the table in the second game of this week’s series. In an 11-3 defeat, the Cubs have dropped both games

Loons Late Surge Enough to Top Cubs 6-3 in Opener

August 11, 2026

Midland, MI - Despite jumping into a 3-0 lead after three innings, the South Bend Cubs couldn’t finish a series opening victory over the Great Lakes Loons on Tuesday night at Dow Diamond. Great Lakes scored the final six runs of the game, and utilized a highly effective bullpen performance

Toyota Road Report: August 11-16

Cubs and Loons squared for Midland matchup in battle of best Midwest League records
August 10, 2026

For the first time since April of 2023, the South Bend Cubs are set to head north to Midland, Michigan to face off against the Great Lakes Loons. It has been a while since the Cubs and Dodgers Midwest League affiliates met at Dow Diamond, as the Loons have traveled

Cubs Get Back on Track With 13-1 Beatdown of Kernels

South Bend earned a split of the six-game series with Sunday’s victory.
August 9, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (63-41) snapped their three-game losing streak against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (41-65) on Sunday afternoon at Four Winds Field, winning 13-1. The Cubs walked away with a split of their six-game series with Sunday’s blowout victory. Click here to view Sunday’s box score. Before the Cubs

Cubs Blanked 7-0 by Mitrovich, Kernels in Game Five

Cedar Rapids starting pitcher Justin Mitrovich shut down the Cubs with 6.0 scoreless innings.
August 8, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (62-41) lost in shutout fashion to the Cedar Rapids Kernels (41-64) on Saturday night at Four Winds Field. With their 7-0 victory, the Kernels now have a 3-2 series lead heading into Sunday. Click here to view Saturday’s box score. Left-hander Pierce Coppola made the start

Big Innings Burn Cubs in 15-2 Loss to Kernels

Cedar Rapids scored four runs in the sixth and nine in the ninth, tying the series.
August 7, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (62-40) dropped a 15-2 result to the Cedar Rapids Kernels (40-64) on Friday night at Four Winds Field. Cedar Rapids used massive sixth and ninth innings to blow out the Cubs and even the series at two wins apiece. Click here to view Friday’s box score.

Cubs Win Suspended Game 4-1, Lose Scheduled Game 4-2 Against Kernels

South Bend leads the series 2-1 after playing 13 innings on Thursday.
August 6, 2026

The South Bend Cubs (62-39) split the two games they finished on Thursday at Four Winds Field against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (39-64). The Cubs won Wednesday’s scheduled game, which was suspended into Thursday, by a 4-3 score, and they dropped Thursday’s scheduled contest 4-2 in seven innings. Click here

Cubs and Kernels Suspended Due to Rain In Third Inning Wednesday Night

Suspended game will be picked up Thursday night at 5:35 PM EST, followed by regularly scheduled seven-inning game
August 5, 2026

SOUTH BEND, IN - Due to the inclement weather, tonight's game between the South Bend Cubs and Cedar Rapids Kernels has been suspended in the bottom of the 3rd inning. The rest of game will be made up on Thursday night at Four Winds Field at 5:35 PM, with the