Jordan Bastian

Cubs Beat Reporter at MLB

https://t.co/ra8OhzxEaS’s Cubs reporter. Find me at bastianmlb on IG, Bluesky.

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Frustrations boil over in Cubs' series finale loss to Tigers

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Jordan Bastian
Frustrations boil over in Cubs' series finale loss to Tigers

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jordan Bastian

DETROIT -- Nico Hoerner watched a two-strike fastball from Tigers righty Jack Flaherty zip low and inside, and the Cubs second baseman was caught by surprise when the pitch was called for an ill-timed strikeout. Hoerner turned to home-plate umpire Derek Thomas and offered some parting words as he began to exit the batter’s box.
Cachorros explotan con cinco HR e igualan serie de contendientes en Detroit

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jordan Bastian

Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstrong y Matt Shaw también la desaparecieron contra el derecho de los Tigres, el venezolano Keider Montero, quien trabajó 5.2 innings como relevista. Los cinco bambinazos igualaron una marca de la temporada para los Cachorros, quienes también habían conectado cinco contra los D-backs el 18 de abril.
Cubs (5 HRs) put on power show to even Motor City set

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jordan Bastian

Busch launched a first-pitch offering out to right in the fifth inning for a two-run shot, which rocketed off the first baseman’s bat at 110 mph for the hardest-hit homer of his career. Crow-Armstrong connected for a leadoff blast in the seventh for his 17th home run of the season, while Shaw’s solo shot later in the inning marked the rookie’s first homer since March 29.
Brown gets taste of playoff atmosphere in 'electric' duel with Skubal

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Jordan Bastian
Brown gets taste of playoff atmosphere in 'electric' duel with Skubal

3 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jordan Bastian

DETROIT -- Ben Brown hopes to experience a postseason atmosphere in the fall with this Cubs team. When he took the mound at Comerica Park on Friday night -- facing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in front of a packed, rowdy audience -- the young starter could imagine this was an early taste of October. “That was definitely the most high-leverage, intense game I’ve ever pitched in my life,” Brown said.
Cubs prospects put up impressive numbers in May

3 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jordan Bastian

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CHICAGO -- The biggest story on the player development side for the Cubs in May was Matt Shaw’s return to the Majors. After a stint back with Triple-A Iowa to take a deep breath and iron out some mechanical issues, Chicago’s top prospect rejoined the North Siders and has already looked improved.
Resilient Cubs overcome Tucker's early exit due to jammed finger

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Jordan Bastian
Resilient Cubs overcome Tucker's early exit due to jammed finger

3 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jordan Bastian

In the first inning, Tucker was hit on the right foot by a pitch in his first trip to the plate and was then thrown out trying to steal second. That ended a streak of 29 consecutive stolen bases for Tucker without being caught -- a run that stretched back to September 2023. The Cubs outfielder had two more plate appearances before leaving the game. CHICAGO -- The Cubs have shown an ability to overcome some of the unexpected in-season obstacles that have arrived so far this year.
Seiya's clutch knock, Brown's 9 K's cap Cubs' tight win vs. Reds

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Jordan Bastian