On Friday, the Chicago Cubs will open up a series with the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs are coming off a 23-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
MLB wrote: “The @Cubs: -Score 23 runs for the first time since 1995! -Tie a franchise record with EIGHT home runs! -Win their fifth straight game!”
-Score 23 runs for the first time since 1995! -Tie a franchise record with EIGHT home runs! -Win their fifth straight game!
UPDATE: The Cubs lost 17-1.
Chicago Cubs Sign Pitcher
GettyManager Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs walks to the dugout during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 10, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
Ahead of their series with the Cardinals, news came out that the Cubs had signed Jacob Wallace to a Minor League deal.
MLB.com wrote: “Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jacob Wallace to a minor league contract.”
Wallace had recently been released from the Atlanta Braves‘ organization.
MLB.com wrote (on June 22): “Columbus Clingstones released RHP Jacob Wallace.”
Looking At Wallace
Wallace was picked in the 3rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies.
He has spent time with the Minor League affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals (in addition to the Braves and Rockies).
While Wallace has yet to make his MLB debut, he has reached Triple-A.
@CubsCentral08 wrote: “Cubs signed RHP Jacob Wallace as a minor league free agent. Played in the Rockies and Braves system. Likely goes to Knoxville, we’ll see.”
At 27, Wallace could be an intriguing addition to the Cubs’ organization, as they are in need of pitching.
Over 241 Minor League games, he has gone 21-16 with a 4.41 ERA.
Looking At The Cubs
GettyPete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs hits a home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cubs are the second-place team in the National League Central with a 49-38 record in 87 games.
They have gone 9-1 over their last ten games (and are 26-17 in 43 games at home).
Following three games with the Cardinals, the Cubs will visit the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.
Braves Right Now
GettyMichael Harris II #23 reacts with Mike Yastrzemski #18 of the Atlanta Braves following the 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on July 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 50-35 record in 85 games.
They will open up a series with Juan Soto and the New York Mets on Friday night at Truist Park in Georgia.
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