Brewers 7, Cubs 0 in a rain-soaked makeup at Wrigley. Chicago could muster only two hits and three walks while the pitching staff labored, with Cade Horton exiting early with a blister and the bullpen splintering after Luke Little’s sixth-inning appearance (even a pitch timer violation). Seiya Suzuki celebrated his 31st birthday with a patient at-bat, but Owen Caissie supplied the Cubs’ lone bright moment with his first big-league hit as Chicago failed to find offense in a lopsided day.

What looms now is a Tuesday doubleheader that could reshape the Cubs’ immediate plans. Jameson Taillon was listed to start the day game, with Jordan Wicks likely serving as the 27th man for the nightcap, while the weather forecast promises better conditions. The Brewers, meanwhile, used a steady attack and a weather-delayed rhythm to cruise to the win, leaving Chicago to reset during a pivotal late-season stretch.

Kyle Tucker sparked a late Cubs rally with a leadoff single in the eighth, then Suzuki delivered an RBI single to break a scoreless tie, followed by Hoerner driving in another on a double. The Cubs hung on for a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh, fueled by seven efficient innings from Shōta Imanaga and a clean, clutch bullpen finish from Brad Keller.

Chicago moved to 13-2 in games following a win after a stretch of frustration, and they tightened their grip on the NL wild-card picture. Javier Assad is set to start Sunday as the Cubs look for the series victory, while Carmen Mlodzinski draws the Pirates again in the finale. The game featured a rare Tucker burst of emotion and a bullpen sequence that kept Pittsburgh at bay late.

From a fantasy lens, Imanaga’s seven innings behind a low-yrmpathn bullpen arms his stock as a streamer, while Tucker, Suzuki, and Hoerner each delivered run-producing actions that can translate into short-term value when the Cubs rally in big moments.

Seiya Suzuki delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kyle Tucker kicked off the scoring sequence by singling and swiping second base before Suzuki’s grounder to center plated him. Nico Hoerner added a two-out RBI double after an intentional pass to Ian Happ. Shota Imanaga spun seven strong innings for the Cubs, and Brad Keller closed it out to seal the win.

The Cubs finally snapped a skid, getting three runs from a lineup that has often been held in check this month. Pittsburgh’s offense was limited to a Tommy Pham homer and a handful of opportunities, with rookie Mike Burrows going five innings and Evan Sisk exiting after one, leaving the Pirates to rue missed chances in a tight ballgame. The series concludes with Cubs ace-in-waiting Javier Assad taking the ball for Chicago and Carmen Mlodzinski opening for Pittsburgh, signaling more bullpen depth will be tested in game three.

Fantasy angles center on Suzuki’s late-game power and Tucker’s baserunning pace in a run-heavy back-end of the lineup, while Imanaga’s seven-inning gem underscores Chicago’s ongoing confidence in the lefty. For Pittsburgh, Pham’s homer provides a spark, but the offense will need more sustained production from the top of the order as the Pirates lean on Burrows’ five innings and a deeper bullpen to cover the rest of the series.

The Pirates ride a six-game skid into a ChI-Cubs showdown at Wrigley, with Chicago favored in a power-laden NL Central matchup. Colin Rea gets the ball for the Cubs, while Pittsburgh hasn’t named a starter yet. The betting board features Cubs at -202 and a nine-run total, but SportsLine’s model pegs value on one side and projects a low-scoring night around 8.6 runs. Reynolds and McCutchen pace Pittsburgh’s bats, while Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong anchor Chicago’s lineup. The Cubs’ post‑loss run line and home strengths are noted, as is Chicago’s favorable home cadence. New user promos and the model’s run-prop edge are highlighted.

In a deeper dive, the piece flags strong trends: Pittsburgh’s slump-tinged road underdog status (26-22 run line) contrasts with Chicago’s 34-17 run line after losses and 36-20 mark at home. The SportsLine projection has a disciplined posture, urging bettors to consider the Under and a single money-line edge, backed by a model that’s historically net-positive on MLB picks and homer props.

Owen Caissie is headed to the Chicago Cubs’ MLB roster in August 2025 after Miguel Amaya’s ankle injury opened a spot. At Triple-A Iowa this season, Caissie has posted a scorching .289/.389/.566 with 22 homers and 26 doubles, plus a 114:53 K:BB. His 2024 numbers at Triple-A were strong, underscoring upside for fantasy managers in deeper formats. With Cubs’ outfield crowded and Seiya Suzuki at DH, Caissie’s path will hinge on earned at-bats, likely rotating with Happ and occasional shifts in left and right field.

For fantasy, Caissie is worth a speculative add in all 12-team five-outfielder leagues before his MLB debut, but riskier in shallower formats where a full-time role isn’t guaranteed. The Cubs still rely on Tucker, Crow-Armstrong, Happ, and Suzuki, so expect Caissie to earn opportunities gradually rather than slide into a full-time starter role immediately. His upside, especially with power, makes him a notable stash once roster spots open.

The article suggests Caissie could debut in Toronto and notes August 14, 2025 as a milestone call-up. In the meantime, managers should monitor Cubs’ lineups and practice-squad depth charts, ready to pounce as Caissie seizes a consistent role. Overall, Caissie’s power and on-base ability give him genuine late-season fantasy upside if he grips daily at-bats.