Moises Ballesteros tied a historic Cubs milestone with his first major-league home run, a line-drive shot that Rizzo literally snagged back for luck at Wrigley as the ceremony honored the beloved ex-Cub. Chicago built a 3-0 edge behind Rea, but Tampa Bay surged late, fueling a 5-4 comeback as the bullpen couldn’t hold. Busch answered with a homer for Chicago, Caminero and Keller supplied the late power, and the ninth offered a glimmer of hope that Chicago couldn’t convert. Imanaga prepares for Sunday.

Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale joined the Cubs as the playoff chase intensified, giving Chicago veteran depth and bullpen flexibility. Santana, a switch-hitter with post-season pedigree, slides onto Counsell’s bench and offers insurance for a potential lineup shuffle. Civale profiles as a bulk-relief option who could start if needed, preserving rotation options. Cubs promotions of Alcántara and Caissie add youthful upside as Pete Crow-Armstrong cools at the plate.

The moves underscore a pragmatic, veteran-flavored infusion to fortify a 28-man roster on the cusp of a championship push, with Santana eyeing a title before retirement and Civale aiming to leverage this fresh opportunity for impact in high-leverage moments.

Atlanta wraps a 10-game road trip in Chicago with a three-game set against the Cubs, NL Central rivals chasing a postseason spot. Cubs voters feature Pete Crow-Armstrong closing in on 30/30, Kyle Tucker at a 20/20 pace, plus Michael Busch, Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner driving the lineup. Atlanta leans on its bats while Chicago’s bullpen has shined, yet the rotation remains a relative weakness. Games run Monday through Wednesday with broadcast options on FanDuel networks and MLB.tv streams available.

Rockies 6, Cubs 5 at Coors Field: Happ’s eighth-inning three-run homer tied the game, but Daniel Palencia couldn’t seal the deal in the ninth as two Rockies hits quickly ended it. Chicago had jumped early with Busch and Suzuki driving runs, yet starter Matthew Boyd wiggled through six, leaving the bullpen exposed. The loss completes a 5-4 trip in Colorado, complicating the wild-card chase with 25 games left. Cubs now head home to host Atlanta in a pivotal series.