Podcast: It's Bregman's turn to walk off White Sox
Bregman walks it off for the Cubs | Morning Lineup.
Morning Digest
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
35 stories from 10 sources, 55 more held back.
Cubs — MLB.com
Gausman exits after 4 1/3 innings with left hand cramp
CHICAGO – Kevin Gausman removed his glove and inspected his left hand, while Cubs manager Craig Counsell emerged from the dugout and made his way to the mound. It was the second time the veteran starter had to pause due to the issue and Counsell opted against pushing Gausman any further.
PCA, again! Cubs star follows up walk-off blast with another leadoff HR
CHICAGO – In the hours leading up to Tuesday night’s game, Pete Crow-Armstrong flipped his hat around backward and headed to the dugout wearing a vintage Cubs jersey and shorts. A group of kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago was waiting in the dugout. The Cubs star center fielder took a seat, chatted them up and had the group smiling and laughing as he answered an array of questions.
Three iconic baseball franchises getting the comic book treatment
Calling all comic lovers and baseball fanatics: All Baseball Comics is debuting a collection of three officially licensed books to expand your collection. Centered on the thesis that baseball is “the story of America,” the trio of issues features one spotlight on each of the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs. They are available for preorder now on baseballcomics.com.
Podcast: From start to finish, PCA electrifies in epic Crosstown Showdown
Crosstown Classic or WS preview? | Morning Lineup.
RT
Russia warns UK over drones used in Ukrainian strikes
The UK will face consequences if it continues to supply drones used by Ukraine for strikes deep inside Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned. Moscow has accused Ukraine of targeting civilian infrastructure and carrying out indiscriminate strikes that kill civilians.
US abandons ‘hammer Iran ASAP’ strategy – CNN
The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually “strangle” the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz failed to yield the desired results.
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief Fedorov calls for wartime elections
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban. Ukraine’s former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov, whose surprise firing last month sparked weeks of protests, has called for the ban on wartime elections to be lifted.
‘AI slop’ is clogging US lawmaking – Politico
AI-written bills riddled with errors flooding US Congress – Politico. US congressional lawyers are struggling with a flood of error-ridden AI-generated legislation, forcing them to spend increasingly more time rewriting proposals produced by chatbots, Politico reported on Monday.
Relics of warrior-prince recovered at Kremlin cathedral (VIDEO)
The relics of one of Russia’s greatest heroes, Dmitry Donskoy, have been recovered at the Kremlin’s Archangel Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church announced on Tuesday. Grand Prince Dmitry of Moscow has for centuries been revered for his victory over the Mongols at the Battle of Kulikovo on the Don River in the year 1380, which earned him the epithet Donskoy.
EU food production down amid droughts
Agricultural producers across the EU have warned of sharp drops in yields after Europe has been hit by successive heatwaves this summer. Economists have said the losses are likely to push food prices higher in the coming months.
Danish conscripts deployed to Greenland amid Trump threats
Denmark has deployed a batch of fresh military conscripts to Greenland for the first time in modern history, as Copenhagen seeks to assert its control over the Arctic territory in response to threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. Around 100 conscripts from the Schleswig Infantry Regiment arrived in Nuuk in early August, Denmark’s military said in a press release on Tuesday.
Cubs — Sun-Times
Alex Bregman gives Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox with ninth-inning base hit
Another night, another dramatic Crosstown finish at Wrigley Field. After center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won the Cubs the series-opener with a walk-off homer in extra innings Monday, third baseman Alex Bregman delivered a two-out, walk-off single to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the White Sox, the 13th walk-off win at the Friendly Confines this season.
Tied Crosstown game between Cubs, White Sox goes into late weather delay
This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for everyone. A tied Crosstown tilt between the Cubs and White Sox went into a late weather delay Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.
Cubs’ trade-deadline acquisition Kevin Gausman leaves Crosstown bout early with hand cramp
The headlining addition of the Cubs’ trade-deadline haul made an early exit from Tuesday night’s tilt with the Crosstown-rival White Sox. Righty starting pitcher Kevin Gausman departed in the fifth inning, leaving with the trainer after facing two batters. The team announced his exit was forced by a cramp in his left hand.
Cubs’ late-inning bullpen puzzle: Daniel Palencia back soon, Jacob Webb dominates, Ryan Zeferjahn gets hit
Craig Counsell has already made it clear he plans to keep using Jacob Webb as the Cubs’ go-to reliever. “There’s nobody I’d rather have out there,” the skipper said after the righty stretched his streak of scoreless appearances to 22 games Monday.
Dansby Swanson’s presence will be part of Cubs’ efforts to weather his absence: ‘He turns into another coach’
The Cubs will spend the next four weeks without their starting shortstop, no small thing in the middle of a playoff race. Dansby Swanson is a critical part of the Cubs’ championship puzzle, playing Gold Glove defense at one of the sport’s premier positions and, if at times quietly, providing ample offensive production. He came into Tuesday fourth on the roster with 18 home runs.
Man charged with sucker-punching fan at Cubs-Sox game at Wrigley Field
The fight, which Chicago police say is not connected to an eighth-inning brawl in the stands captured in a widely shared video, happened outside a restroom as the game was wrapping up, according to court records. The 26-year-old victim told police that a man “sucker punched” him with his right fist, causing his nose to bleed, according to a police report.
Triunfan los Cubs en clásico ante los White Sox con 2 jonrones del MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong
Es el mundo de Pete Crow-Armstrong y el resto del béisbol solo vive en él.
ESPN
Brewers tie largest shutout since 1900 with 22-0 win over M's
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers matched baseball's modern-era record for the biggest shutout, beating the Seattle Mariners 22-0 on Tuesday night behind three-run homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara and a two-run shot by Jake Bauers. The major-league-best Brewers (78-48) matched a franchise record for runs in a game.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 before sitting out 4th in Fever win
TORONTO -- Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory. Clark and Mitchell have each scored 20 or more in the same game 16 times this season, a WNBA record.
Padres' Tatis homers twice, robs Lindor of grand slam in win
Tatis hit the first pitch from Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field for his team-record 18th career leadoff homer. Tatis added a two-run homer off Thornton in the fifth. He has 15 homers after opening the season without a long ball in his first 238 at-bats.
Multiple brawls mar Saints-Cowboys joint practice session
Punches were thrown, helmets were tossed, and at one point, Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, grabbed a Cowboys player and body-slammed him to the turf. That scuffle happened after Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson punched Rechsteiner, who was then yanked around by the face mask as teammates poured in.
LIV players have mixed feelings after meeting proposed investor
Tuesday, every member of the LIV Golf League sauntered up to the Chatham Hills clubhouse, where CEO Scott O'Neil and the league's proposed new investor awaited.
Dodgers place Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw in bullpen
DENVER -- The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday put scuffling closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list because of inflammation in the right side of his neck, while four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani progresses toward a return to the mound.
Raw America
Breaking: GOP Congressman Caught Committing Federal Felony on Camera
A far-right Florida congressman was just caught on video rifling through a voter’s mailbox, which is a textbook federal felony. A Republican congressman in South Carolina is turning on Donald Trump for endorsing his primary opponent, accusing the president of abandoning his MAGA base.
Breaking: Hegseth ‘On the Verge of Losing His Job’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could soon be out the door, as Donald Trump is in need of a scapegoat for the failed Iran war and desperate sailors on an aircraft carrier trying to jump overboard. Disney and ABC just filed a lawsuit against Trump’s FCC over what they say is a retaliation campaign against the network’s coverage of his administration.
Simon Willison
Mojo🔥 is now open source
Mojo🔥 is now open source (via) Mojo🔥 is now open source. The Mojo programming language has been promising an open source release since May 2023. Last week they shipped their 1.0 and today they have followed through on that original promise, releasing the compiler and toolchain under an Apache 2 license.
The Robot Report
How to achieve high voltage in industrial systems without high complexity - The Robot Report
In industrial facilities where 400–480V three-phase power is standard, machine builders don’t have to ask themselves if they need to use high voltage; that’s a given. Instead, they need to figure out how to design motion systems to work effectively within that environment without introducing unnecessary complexity.
FORT Robotics to take safety stack public via SPAC merger - The Robot Report
As robots become more autonomous and enter more spaces with people, the need for a trustworthy safety technology stack has grown. FORT Robotics Inc. today said it is merging with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
Unichem acquires Loomia to accelerate entry into the humanoid 'skin' market - The Robot Report
Sensing “skin” is among the technologies in development around physical AI including humanoid robots. Materials company Uni-Chem Co. this month acquired Loomia Technologies Inc. to enter the market for “electronic skin” for humanoids, as well as the market for interior materials for smart mobility.
IEEE Spectrum — Robotics
Spider-Like Drone Grips Steep Glaciers With Tiny Ice Spines
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Microspines are one of many ways to enable robots to latch onto surfaces like walls and ceilings. Now roboticists in Canada are using the mini spikes to get drones to land on a more challenging, remote surface: icebergs.
Manufacturing Dive
Raytheon gets $23B Navy contract to boost Tomahawk missile production
The seven-year contract follows a handful of agreements between Raytheon and DOD signed at the beginning of 2026, supporting the company’s yearly production rate of more than 1,000 Tomahawk missiles. In January, Raytheon was awarded an additional $380.8 million for an existing contract for recertifying and upgrading Tomahawk missiles.
New materials are key to manufacturing innovation: Z Polymers
It's easier to develop new manufacturing processes and equipment than to develop new materials for manufacturing that have unique chemical and other properties, according to Z Polymers CEO Mike Zimmerman. However, innovative materials are what really drives product development, he said. “These things have typically taken a long time.
The Rundown AI
Cursor's Origin hits GitHub on its worst day
If you were picking a day to launch a GitHub competitor, you couldn't script a better one than the morning the legacy platform suffered a massive outage. Cursor just managed to hit that window, launching Origin as an alternative to the place the world has held its code for two decades.
RT
Russia warns UK over drones used in Ukrainian strikes
The UK will face consequences if it continues to supply drones used by Ukraine for strikes deep inside Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned. Moscow has accused Ukraine of targeting civilian infrastructure and carrying out indiscriminate strikes that kill civilians.
US abandons ‘hammer Iran ASAP’ strategy – CNN
The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually “strangle” the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Strait of Hormuz failed to yield the desired results.
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief Fedorov calls for wartime elections
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban. Ukraine’s former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov, whose surprise firing last month sparked weeks of protests, has called for the ban on wartime elections to be lifted.
‘AI slop’ is clogging US lawmaking – Politico
AI-written bills riddled with errors flooding US Congress – Politico. US congressional lawyers are struggling with a flood of error-ridden AI-generated legislation, forcing them to spend increasingly more time rewriting proposals produced by chatbots, Politico reported on Monday.
Relics of warrior-prince recovered at Kremlin cathedral (VIDEO)
The relics of one of Russia’s greatest heroes, Dmitry Donskoy, have been recovered at the Kremlin’s Archangel Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church announced on Tuesday. Grand Prince Dmitry of Moscow has for centuries been revered for his victory over the Mongols at the Battle of Kulikovo on the Don River in the year 1380, which earned him the epithet Donskoy.
EU food production down amid droughts
Agricultural producers across the EU have warned of sharp drops in yields after Europe has been hit by successive heatwaves this summer. Economists have said the losses are likely to push food prices higher in the coming months.
Danish conscripts deployed to Greenland amid Trump threats
Denmark has deployed a batch of fresh military conscripts to Greenland for the first time in modern history, as Copenhagen seeks to assert its control over the Arctic territory in response to threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. Around 100 conscripts from the Schleswig Infantry Regiment arrived in Nuuk in early August, Denmark’s military said in a press release on Tuesday.
ESPN
Brewers tie largest shutout since 1900 with 22-0 win over M's
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers matched baseball's modern-era record for the biggest shutout, beating the Seattle Mariners 22-0 on Tuesday night behind three-run homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara and a two-run shot by Jake Bauers. The major-league-best Brewers (78-48) matched a franchise record for runs in a game.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 before sitting out 4th in Fever win
TORONTO -- Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory. Clark and Mitchell have each scored 20 or more in the same game 16 times this season, a WNBA record.
Padres' Tatis homers twice, robs Lindor of grand slam in win
Tatis hit the first pitch from Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field for his team-record 18th career leadoff homer. Tatis added a two-run homer off Thornton in the fifth. He has 15 homers after opening the season without a long ball in his first 238 at-bats.
Multiple brawls mar Saints-Cowboys joint practice session
Punches were thrown, helmets were tossed, and at one point, Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, grabbed a Cowboys player and body-slammed him to the turf. That scuffle happened after Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson punched Rechsteiner, who was then yanked around by the face mask as teammates poured in.
LIV players have mixed feelings after meeting proposed investor
Tuesday, every member of the LIV Golf League sauntered up to the Chatham Hills clubhouse, where CEO Scott O'Neil and the league's proposed new investor awaited.
Dodgers place Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw in bullpen
DENVER -- The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday put scuffling closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list because of inflammation in the right side of his neck, while four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani progresses toward a return to the mound.
Raw America
Breaking: GOP Congressman Caught Committing Federal Felony on Camera
A far-right Florida congressman was just caught on video rifling through a voter’s mailbox, which is a textbook federal felony. A Republican congressman in South Carolina is turning on Donald Trump for endorsing his primary opponent, accusing the president of abandoning his MAGA base.
Breaking: Hegseth ‘On the Verge of Losing His Job’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could soon be out the door, as Donald Trump is in need of a scapegoat for the failed Iran war and desperate sailors on an aircraft carrier trying to jump overboard. Disney and ABC just filed a lawsuit against Trump’s FCC over what they say is a retaliation campaign against the network’s coverage of his administration.
Cubs — MLB.com
Podcast: It's Bregman's turn to walk off White Sox
Bregman walks it off for the Cubs | Morning Lineup.
Gausman exits after 4 1/3 innings with left hand cramp
CHICAGO – Kevin Gausman removed his glove and inspected his left hand, while Cubs manager Craig Counsell emerged from the dugout and made his way to the mound. It was the second time the veteran starter had to pause due to the issue and Counsell opted against pushing Gausman any further.
PCA, again! Cubs star follows up walk-off blast with another leadoff HR
CHICAGO – In the hours leading up to Tuesday night’s game, Pete Crow-Armstrong flipped his hat around backward and headed to the dugout wearing a vintage Cubs jersey and shorts. A group of kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago was waiting in the dugout. The Cubs star center fielder took a seat, chatted them up and had the group smiling and laughing as he answered an array of questions.
Three iconic baseball franchises getting the comic book treatment
Calling all comic lovers and baseball fanatics: All Baseball Comics is debuting a collection of three officially licensed books to expand your collection. Centered on the thesis that baseball is “the story of America,” the trio of issues features one spotlight on each of the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs. They are available for preorder now on baseballcomics.com.
Podcast: From start to finish, PCA electrifies in epic Crosstown Showdown
Crosstown Classic or WS preview? | Morning Lineup.
Cubs — Sun-Times
Alex Bregman gives Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox with ninth-inning base hit
Another night, another dramatic Crosstown finish at Wrigley Field. After center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won the Cubs the series-opener with a walk-off homer in extra innings Monday, third baseman Alex Bregman delivered a two-out, walk-off single to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the White Sox, the 13th walk-off win at the Friendly Confines this season.
Tied Crosstown game between Cubs, White Sox goes into late weather delay
This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for everyone. A tied Crosstown tilt between the Cubs and White Sox went into a late weather delay Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.
Cubs’ trade-deadline acquisition Kevin Gausman leaves Crosstown bout early with hand cramp
The headlining addition of the Cubs’ trade-deadline haul made an early exit from Tuesday night’s tilt with the Crosstown-rival White Sox. Righty starting pitcher Kevin Gausman departed in the fifth inning, leaving with the trainer after facing two batters. The team announced his exit was forced by a cramp in his left hand.
Cubs’ late-inning bullpen puzzle: Daniel Palencia back soon, Jacob Webb dominates, Ryan Zeferjahn gets hit
Craig Counsell has already made it clear he plans to keep using Jacob Webb as the Cubs’ go-to reliever. “There’s nobody I’d rather have out there,” the skipper said after the righty stretched his streak of scoreless appearances to 22 games Monday.
Dansby Swanson’s presence will be part of Cubs’ efforts to weather his absence: ‘He turns into another coach’
The Cubs will spend the next four weeks without their starting shortstop, no small thing in the middle of a playoff race. Dansby Swanson is a critical part of the Cubs’ championship puzzle, playing Gold Glove defense at one of the sport’s premier positions and, if at times quietly, providing ample offensive production. He came into Tuesday fourth on the roster with 18 home runs.
Man charged with sucker-punching fan at Cubs-Sox game at Wrigley Field
The fight, which Chicago police say is not connected to an eighth-inning brawl in the stands captured in a widely shared video, happened outside a restroom as the game was wrapping up, according to court records. The 26-year-old victim told police that a man “sucker punched” him with his right fist, causing his nose to bleed, according to a police report.
Triunfan los Cubs en clásico ante los White Sox con 2 jonrones del MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong
Es el mundo de Pete Crow-Armstrong y el resto del béisbol solo vive en él.
The Robot Report
How to achieve high voltage in industrial systems without high complexity - The Robot Report
In industrial facilities where 400–480V three-phase power is standard, machine builders don’t have to ask themselves if they need to use high voltage; that’s a given. Instead, they need to figure out how to design motion systems to work effectively within that environment without introducing unnecessary complexity.
FORT Robotics to take safety stack public via SPAC merger - The Robot Report
As robots become more autonomous and enter more spaces with people, the need for a trustworthy safety technology stack has grown. FORT Robotics Inc. today said it is merging with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
Unichem acquires Loomia to accelerate entry into the humanoid 'skin' market - The Robot Report
Sensing “skin” is among the technologies in development around physical AI including humanoid robots. Materials company Uni-Chem Co. this month acquired Loomia Technologies Inc. to enter the market for “electronic skin” for humanoids, as well as the market for interior materials for smart mobility.
IEEE Spectrum — Robotics
Spider-Like Drone Grips Steep Glaciers With Tiny Ice Spines
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Microspines are one of many ways to enable robots to latch onto surfaces like walls and ceilings. Now roboticists in Canada are using the mini spikes to get drones to land on a more challenging, remote surface: icebergs.
Simon Willison
Mojo🔥 is now open source
Mojo🔥 is now open source (via) Mojo🔥 is now open source. The Mojo programming language has been promising an open source release since May 2023. Last week they shipped their 1.0 and today they have followed through on that original promise, releasing the compiler and toolchain under an Apache 2 license.
Manufacturing Dive
Raytheon gets $23B Navy contract to boost Tomahawk missile production
The seven-year contract follows a handful of agreements between Raytheon and DOD signed at the beginning of 2026, supporting the company’s yearly production rate of more than 1,000 Tomahawk missiles. In January, Raytheon was awarded an additional $380.8 million for an existing contract for recertifying and upgrading Tomahawk missiles.
New materials are key to manufacturing innovation: Z Polymers
It's easier to develop new manufacturing processes and equipment than to develop new materials for manufacturing that have unique chemical and other properties, according to Z Polymers CEO Mike Zimmerman. However, innovative materials are what really drives product development, he said. “These things have typically taken a long time.
The Rundown AI
Cursor's Origin hits GitHub on its worst day
If you were picking a day to launch a GitHub competitor, you couldn't script a better one than the morning the legacy platform suffered a massive outage. Cursor just managed to hit that window, launching Origin as an alternative to the place the world has held its code for two decades.