The late-night spot for Cubs fans asks whether Nico Hoerner or Michael Busch is more likely to bounce back in 2027.

The Chicago Cubs have shifted gears into the offseason. They’d of course like to still be playing, but a futile hitting effort in the NL Wild Card Series at the San Diego Padres ended that hope. Instead, the Cubbies have to start considering what the roster will look like for next season. The expectation is […] The post Cubs’ Michael Busch Gets Value $5.4 Million Contract Update appeared first on HEAVY.

Tar Heel baseball fans will have a clear favorite Major League Baseball team as the 2026 postseason gets underway today. According to Baseball-Reference.com, nine former Tar Heels were active on MLB rosters during the 2026 season. However, only one player appears set to see October (or at least very late September) baseball. His Name is […]

In the Chicago Cubs' dominant offensive season spearheaded by the likes of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, Michael Busch's 2026 has flown under the radar.

With the 2026 postseason looming, slumping stars Michael Busch, Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki must ignite their bats to prevent a disastrous early exit for Chicago.

MILWAUKEE — Michael Busch tends not to dig too much into numbers. The Chicago Cubs’ first baseman does have a few metrics he checks in on over the course of the season, mainly focusing on his chase rate, strikeout percentage, walk rate and slugging production. Busch’s performance in those first three areas has been similar to last year’s performance, with a slight uptick in chase and a ...

The Cubs announced a sudden Michael Busch decision before the Cardinals series finale, making a notable change ahead of Sunday’s game. The post Cubs Announce Sudden Michael Busch Decision Before Cardinals Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Cubs removed first baseman Michael Busch from the lineup.

The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer in a 6-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo held it high in the air with a small boy on his shoulder. Rizzo, a three-time All-Star who played 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, took part in dedicating an arching, 31-foot wide “Champions Gate” on the west side of Wrigley Field before the game.