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The Chicago Cubs are rolling at the moment. Winners of eight of their last 10 games, the Cubs are a dominant 31-20 on the season. And Friday’s 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds allowed the team to showcase Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout campaign. The 23-year-old center fielder went off on the Reds, going 3-5 with two […]

In the first of 13 matchups this season, the Chicago Cubs defeated their division rival, the Cincinnati Reds, by a score of 13-6. The dominant win over the Reds was led by four home runs on the night. Two from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, as well as a third from right fielder Seiya Suzuki, helped […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. They sit in first place in the NL Central, are getting a great year from offseason acquisition Kyle Tucker, and the fans are happy at the Friendly Confines. Well, those fans are going to be even happier on Friday. Bruce Levine of […]

The Chicago Cubs are having an incredible season and are leading the National League Central division. Yet, lingering issues could plague the team, especially at playoff teams. Here are three players that Cubs fans are already fed up with, and want to see improve their play or leave town entirely. The Cubs are emerging as […]

The Chicago Cubs gambled by going all in and landing Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros knowing the talented right fielder hits free agency at the end of the season and could end up a one-year rental. So far, Chicago’s decision has paid off. The team is atop the NL Central with […]

As the 2025 MLB season barrels toward the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in a rare and enviable position: perched atop the NL Central, powered by a revamped roster and the star power of Kyle Tucker. Yet, beneath the surface of their success, cracks have begun to show, particularly in the pitching staff, […]

The Colorado Rockies are on a record-breaking pace when it comes to losses. With an 8-40 record, they became the first team since 1895 to lose 40 of their first 48 games. Somehow, though, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been nearly as bad. Despite doubling the Rockies in win total, the Pirates have actually scored fewer […]

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with injury concerns, but the good news for the team is that star outfielder Ian Happ is set to return. The Cubs previously promoted prospect Moises Ballesteros amid Happ’s injury, as the outfielder has been dealing with an oblique issue. With Happ returning, though, Ballesteros is being demoted back to […]

The Chicago Cubs may lead the National League Central with a 28-20 record, but the ball club is dealing with multiple concerning injuries. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently provided the latest updates on starting pitcher Shota Imanaga and closer Porter Hodge, via Patrick Norton. According to Counsell, Imanaga likely won’t return until “well into June.” […]

Chicago Cubs’ top prospect Matt Shaw generated buzz during spring training when he made the Big League club’s Opening Day roster. Shaw traveled with the Cubs to Japan to kickoff his MLB career against the Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. However, Shaw’s dream debut quickly devolved into a nightmare and by mid April Chicago had […]

Although the Chicago Cubs (28-19) lost Justin Steele for the year due to Tommy John surgery and placed Shot Imanaga and Ian Happ on the injured list in May, morale is still exceptionally high on the North Side. This ballclub is conquering all the adversity the baseball gods have cursed it with through the early […]

The Matt Shaw watch in Chicago appears to be nearing its conclusion. After slugging four home runs in three games and making visible improvements to his swing mechanics, the Cubs’ top infield prospect is on the verge of rejoining the big-league roster. Shaw was pulled from Triple-A Iowa’s lineup on Sunday, and Cubs manager Craig […]

As the MLB season reaches its two-month point, teams around the league are starting to look at how they can improve their rosters as they try to make a run at the playoffs. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs have been two of the best teams in baseball so far in 2025, but […]

The Chicago Cubs opened their Rivalry Weekend matchup against the Chicago White Sox with a 13-3 win on Friday. Dansby Swanson left his mark on Saturday’s game with a solo home run off of Sean Burke. He and the rest of the Cubs rallied around Kyle Tucker and have put together one of the best […]

The Chicago Cubs are on a roll to start the season under new manager Craig Counsell, finding themselves atop the NL Central. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles continue to slide, leading to the firing of Brandon Hyde. The move came after a 15-28 start to the season—last in the AL East—and marked the third managerial dismissal […]

The National League Central is once again shaping up to be a battleground, and the Chicago Cubs have made it clear in 2025 that they’re not content to play second fiddle. Fresh off a transformative offseason that brought in superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have surged into contention, but one glaring question remains: Can […]

With Kyle Tucker off to a scorching start in 2025, the Chicago Cubs are under pressure to lock in their star outfielder long-term—and according to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Tucker might be open to making that happen sooner rather than later. “Tucker, it seems like he’s willing to talk in-season, so that is a great […]

The Chicago Cubs looked like they were on their way to a disappointing loss to the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, but the Cubs pulled off a ninth-inning rally to secure a 5-4 walk-off win. Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner scored the game-winning run on a Justin Turner hit, and cameras caught […]

The Chicago Cubs will be without Ian Happ for a while, as the infielder/outfielder is expected to hit the 10-day disabled list because of an oblique issue. With Happ, who has missed the last three Chicago games, not available, Chicago has promoted star prospect Moisés Ballesteros from the minors. He can make his big league […]

The MLB season continues as the Miami Marlins look to get the win on the road when they head to Chicago to take on the Cubs in game two of their series on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Cubs prediction and pick. Marlins-Cubs Projected Starters  Valente Bellozo vs. Ben […]

As the Chicago Cubs take on the Miami Marlins on Monday night, some wonder if the team will make any more moves to boost their season, one that could include St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado. While the trade market for Arenado had appeared to be dead, Buster Olney’s latest piece for ESPN could hint […]

The Miami Marlins stay in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Cubs Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Marlins-Cubs Projected Starters Cal Quantrill vs. Colin Rea Cal Quantrill (2-3) with a 7.11, […]

The Chicago Cubs dropped a three-game set on the road against the New York Mets this weekend. Despite a gutty 6-5 win on Saturday night, they lost the bread games to fall to 23-18 on the season. The Cubs were without left fielder Ian Happ in the final two games due to an oblique injury. […]

The Chicago Cubs, who are atop the National League Central standings, have been one of the best teams in baseball this season. However, they haven’t been able to figure out third base. Matt Shaw, the team’s top prospect, struggled at the hot corner to begin his young major league career, and he has since been […]

The Chicago Cubs are easily one of baseball’s most storied franchises. The friendly confines of Wrigley Field are world famous. The Cubbies are beloved by millions of fans, and the team is once again looking to make a return to the postseason in 2025. At the moment, they lead the NL Central by two games, […]

Both the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers lead their divisions at the moment. From their season-opening series in Japan to the middle of May, this season has gone well for both teams. However, the Cubs’ biggest offseason acquisition, outfielder Kyle Tucker, is still slated to hit free agency this upcoming winter. The stud outfielder […]

Dansby Swanson had a smile on his face and a joke ready after Saturday’s game — but not because of his solo home run. The veteran Cubs shortstop took time to reflect on a milestone night for his teammate, Cade Horton, whose MLB debut lived up to the hype. “I will have to give A.J. […]

May and Burnes face off in Game 3 in Arizona! These two teams are playing similarly coming into this game, and both are playing solid baseball, but the Dodgers are playing even better. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Dodgers-Diamondbacks Projected Starters Dustin May vs. Corbin Burnes […]

We’re back with another MLB betting slate as we head to the National League for the continuation of this current three-game series. The Chicago Cubs are on the road against the New York Mets with both teams leading their respective divisions. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Mets prediction and pick. Cubs-Mets Projected Starters TBD […]

The New York Mets kicked off a six game home stand at Citi Field against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Juan Soto continued his hot stretch with a 434ft. solo home-run off of Jameson Taillon in the fourth inning. He joined Jeff McNeil, Francisco Lindor, and Brett Baty as Mets who hit solo shots. […]

The election of the first American Pope has turned out to be a bit of a boost for Chicago sports fans. Robert Prevost was elected by his fellow Cardinals to be the new Pope, and the Chicago native has taken the name of Leo XIV. A Chicago Cubs fan has taken notice. The Pope Parlay™️ […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the bigger moves of the offseason, signing Kyle Tucker. The former Houston Astro leads one of Major League Baseball’s best offenses more than a month into the season. His team leads the National League Central division, putting them on the inside track for their first playoff berth since 2020. […]

The Chicago Cubs will begin a three-game series with the New York Mets on Friday at Citi Field. It’s a National League showdown in New York as we continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Mets prediction and pick. Cubs-Mets Projected Starters Jameson Taillon vs. Clay Holmes Jameson Taillon (2-1) with a 3.86 ERA Last Start: […]

The San Francisco Giants took two of three games against the Cubs in Chicago this week, including an extra-inning victory on Tuesday that featured a history-making nine-run 11th. The Giants won that game 14-5 and set the Wrigley Field record for runs scored in an extra inning. But despite the dominant showing, some fans still […]

The Chicago Cubs and manager Craig Counsell will get their first look at one of their top pitching prospects in the major leagues. Cade Horton is playing well in the minor leagues in 2025 and is getting his first big chance to step into the majors. Chicago needs pitching help after losing Justin Steele for […]

After Pope Francis passed away earlier this year, the Vatican was charged with finding a replacement. After deliberation, Robert Prevost took Francis’ place and is now Pope Leo XIV. Prevost hails from Chicago, so naturally everybody wondered if he’s a fan of the Chicago Cubs or Chicago White Sox. An ABC report initially claimed Prevost […]

Robbie Ray is proving that patience pays off. The veteran left-hander has been nothing short of electric in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery, and on Wednesday afternoon, he joined elite company in San Francisco Giants history. Ray delivered six strong innings in a 3-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, […]

In a shocking extra-innings collapse at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs suffered their worst extra-inning loss in franchise history, falling 14-5 to the San Francisco Giants after surrendering nine runs in the top of the 11th. All nine were charged to Ryan Pressly, who didn’t record a single out — a rare and painful outcome for […]

The San Francisco Giants etched their name into history Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, erupting for a record-setting nine-run 11th inning to rout the Cubs 14-5. With the game tied late, San Francisco delivered its most explosive frame of the season, shattering the previous Wrigley Field record for the most runs scored in extra innings. […]