The Cubs will attempt to avoid a sweep today against the Paul Skenes-less Pirates at Wrigley Field. What more is there to say? Well, there’s plenty to get into, both good and bad. To the bullets…
The Cubs had at least one runner on base in 10 of yesterday’s 11 innings. 16 runners were left on base, and the Cubs went 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position. Sometimes baseball does its baseball thing, and games like this happen to offenses that have been producing. In the Cubs’ case, yesterday felt like a crescendo of the struggles that have been taking place through nearly all of the 14 games played so far."I think everybody knows in here that we can play a lot better baseball, and we will."Alex Bregman addressed the media following today's loss. pic.twitter.com/TBRfELoZmo
"It's gonna turn, it's gonna happen."Craig Counsell is confident the Cubs will turn the corner offensively. pic.twitter.com/7F43cfXDPs
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 11, 2026 Offensive struggles the likes of which the Cubs are experiencing have an unfortunate domino effect, placing more pressure on the pitching staff and defense. That was on full display yesterday when Caleb Thielbar’s throwing error to 1st in the top of the 11th allowed what became the game-winning run to score. Between that play yesterday and the curveball Bryan Reynolds took him deep on Friday, the guy has had a tough series."It makes me sick. These guys battled back … gave us a chance to win, and it just makes me sick to throw it away on a play like that." Caleb Thielbar on the play that led to the Pirates' game-winning run. pic.twitter.com/TVWvwwQQGG
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 11, 2026 When it comes to avoiding a sweep today, Michael Busch’s struggles come to mind… Busch is 0-for-30 in his last eight games, and I don’t think it’s much more complicated than being behind the fastball and ahead of off-speed. However, Prehension Athletics on X thinks there’s more to it…Michael Busch is 0 for his last 27 and is hitting .125 with 0 HR’s through 48 AB’s….He hit .261 with 34 HR’s in 2025….Michael is currently using the muscles of motor tract 4 on his right side and motor tract 5 on his left side….He used MT3 and MT1 for most of last… pic.twitter.com/Ze1tYx2kWY
— Prehension Athletics (@tommym8) April 10, 2026 Michael Cerami: See, but this is where my optimism comes back into play. Because I just have a VERY hard time believing a healthy, 28-year-old Michael Busch who slashed .261/.343/.523 (140 wRC+) last year with 34 homers is suddenly this bad at hitting. He’s off right now, but he’ll figure it out. The Cubs have basically been playing without him and Seiya Suzuki, and the offense is the issue? Yeah, no kidding. Offense-fixing forecast?Today vs Pirates: 75° ? Wind blowing out to CF / LF at 18mph? Gusts up to 34mph #Cubs #Weather
— Wrigley Winds (@WrigleyWinds) April 12, 2026 The Iowa Cubs defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers, 7-3, at Principal Park in Des Moines last night. Depth signing Vince Velasquez got the start and went: 4.1IP, 4H, 2ER, 1BB, 3K. James Triantos and Jonathan Long both went 2-for-4 in the win and are hitting .315 and .321, respectively. Also of note, Long started in left field last night.Jonny Long with a run-scoring double! pic.twitter.com/gYasB4Tt5v
— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) April 11, 2026 Grant Kipp extended his scoreless innings streak at Double-A last night.Grant Kipp in Double-A tonight:5.0 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 0 BB | 4 KHe faced just one over the minimum. Up to 8.1 innings of scoreless baseball so far this season. pic.twitter.com/PzPUyskfFV
— Carson Wolf (@TheWrigleyWire) April 12, 2026 At High-A South Bend, an 8-run seventh inning led to a 9-3 comeback win over the Peoria Chiefs.Hello. We just scored 8⃣ runs in the seventh inning.Cameron Sisneros and Leonel Espinoza combined to flip the game with @hoosierlottery home runs!#SBCubs pic.twitter.com/0u71IKpaSi
— South Bend Cubs (@SBCubs) April 12, 2026 At Low-A Myrtle Beach, Josiah Hartshorn finished 2-for-4 with a double, triple and two RBI in a 10-8 loss to the Columbia Fireflies.Josiah Hartshorn is 2-for-3 today with a double and a triple, now batting .375 with a 1.168 OPS.He’s shown power, bat-to-ball, and an advanced approach this season, with 9 hits and a 10/1 BB/K over 24 at-bats.Moves well for his size too and has swiped a pair of bases so far. pic.twitter.com/vU795IXqb6
— Carson Wolf (@TheWrigleyWire) April 11, 2026 This isn’t going to be a Cardinals voodoo magic thing that keeps up all season, is it?Jordan Walker cranks his MLB-leading 6th HR of 2026!109.6 MPH EV26° LA429 FTHis turnaround this year has been astonishing pic.twitter.com/4EPSkzgs8u
— Adam Akbani (@AdamAkbani) April 12, 2026 A lengthy watch by today’s standards, but great baseball content.Umpire correctly calls a balk after noticing a slight difference in Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman’s delivery, a breakdown pic.twitter.com/ixdYMQ4tUv
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