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The MLB All-Star Game is, at its core, a celebration of baseball. The Chicago Cubs know that and they used the occasion to honor someone who loves the games as much as anyone on Earth, MLB’s Sarah Langs. “Thank you for making baseball the BEST, @SlangsOnSports,” the Cubs’ team account posted via X, alongside a […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and rumors are buzzing loudly with each passing day. It sounds like the Chicago Cubs might be a team to keep an eye on as there is speculation that the front office could trade one of its top prospects. Insider Jon Morosi shares more details on how […]

The Chicago Cubs have been in control of the National League Central for the majority of the 2025 campaign, and one reason why has been because of the strong play from right fielder Kyle Tucker. The Cubs took a bit of a risk by trading for Tucker from the Houston Astros as he prepared to […]

The MLB Draft felt pretty straightforward, but there were still some picks throughout the night that surprised some people. Some prospects got drafted earlier than expected, while others may have fallen. Outside of the top two picks, there was one surprise that happened, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. “The Rockies have done a lot of […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a masterful first half of the season and they go into the All-Star Break in first place in the National League Central Division with a 1.0-game lead over the hard-charging Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs are coming off a series victory over the New York Yankees, winning two of three games […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, two names have surfaced repeatedly among executives as likely headliners in major deadline deals: Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie and Mariners catcher Harry Ford. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival GMs overwhelmingly identified Caissie and Ford as the top prospects most likely to be traded by contending […]

The Chicago Cubs are back in the playoff conversation in the National League. With young stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch leading the way, Chicago should be set for a solid competitive window. To add on, the Cubs are set to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central in what should be an all-in year. They traded for Kyle Tucker, who will be a free agent at the end of the year, to win the World Series. The Cubs cannot let him walk without making a big splash at the MLB […]

Aaron Judge is on a home run pace that no player has ever been able to match. The huge Yankee outfielder and captain of the team belted the 350th home run of his career in Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He has reached that milestone faster than any other player. Aaron Judge didn't […]

The Chicago Cubs lost their series opener against the New York Yankees on Friday behind a dominant performance by Carlos Rodón. The Yankees starter threw eight shutout innings en route to New York’s 11-0 win. On Saturday, the Cubs looked to even the series with Matthew Boyd on the mound. And Boyd delivered for Chicago. […]

At the moment, a lot of events have gone the way of the Chicago Cubs. The team’s massive trade for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker has paid off nicely. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has become one of the front runners for the NL MVP in his second big-league season. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga recently returned from […]

On Friday, the Chicago Cubs were on the receiving end of a humbling beatdown from the New York Yankees, as they got destroyed 11-0 at Yankee Stadium. A former Cub came back to haunt them, with Cody Bellinger exploding for a three-home run, six-RBI game that essentially gave Chicago no chance at winning the ballgame […]

The New York Yankees have answered a brutal six-game skid with an improbable five-game winning streak. And Carlos Rodon responded to his worst outing of the season – an ugly loss to the New York Mets on July 5 – with his best start of the campaign against the Chicago Cubs Friday. Rodon shut down […]

Aaron Judge flashed some leather in the New York Yankees’ matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The reigning AL MVP appeared determined to add a Gold Glove to his impressive trophy case with a great defensive effort in the Yankees’ blowout victory. After robbing Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run early, Judge took extra […]

The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a bold move to inject power and veteran presence into their lineup, targeting Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. With Suarez in a contract year and the Diamondbacks boasting top prospect Jordan Lawlar in Triple-A, the stars may be aligning for a midseason blockbuster that could reshape both clubs’ trajectories. […]

The Chicago Cubs are back. With the All-Star break around the corner, this franchise has proven itself to be a legitimate contender once again. It took longer than the North Side had hoped, but authentic enthusiasm is flowing through Wrigley Field. The Cubbies (55-38) are only a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first […]

When the Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 season, the spotlight was on Kyle Tucker. Chicago traded for the Houston Astros All-Star during the offseason, and he has delivered. However, his teammate, Pete Crow-Armstrong, has emerged as the premier offensive player on the roster. Cubs manager Craig Counsell has been impressed all season, and saw his […]

The Chicago Cubs are still ahead in the National League Central, even with a recent Milwaukee Brewers charge. Despite their division lead, Chicago is expected to be active in the trade market. They made the deal for Kyle Tucker this offseason, making this an all-in year for Craig Counsell’s club. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the […]

The Chicago Cubs have been rolling through the regular season thanks in large part to a high-powered offensive attack. But one of last season’s breakout relievers has hit a bump in the road. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently announced that righty Porter Hodge has been placed on the injured list with a shoulder issue. While […]

The Chicago Cubs may have dropped Tuesday night’s matchup to the Minnesota Twins, but all eyes were on Shota Imanaga — and manager Craig Counsell made sure the league took notice. The Cubs skipper sent a strong message after the game, warning opponents that the Japanese left-hander isn’t even at his best yet. In a […]

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is crushing it, literally and figuratively. Even though he didn’t make the All-Star team, there is no denying his excellence. Not only that, Busch was named National League Co-Player of the Week along with Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Wheeler. One notable statistic he has posted is 224 wRC+ over […]

The MLB world is in mourning after learning of the death of former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who passed away on July 4 at the age of 44. Jenks, a two-time All-Star, rose to prominence with his clutch performance during the 2005 World Series. On Sunday, the White Sox’s North Side neighbors paid […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Miami Marlins find themselves in a familiar position—firmly entrenched as sellers. Despite a brief surge in early July, Miami’s season has been defined by inconsistency, injuries, and a lack of depth, leaving them well out of the National League playoff race. The front office, led by Peter […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2025, and they have the record to show for it. As it stands, the Cubs sit at 54-36 and have the second-best record in the National League, behind only the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Chicago knows that it […]

The Chicago Cubs exacted revenge on the St. Louis Cardinals after scoring an easy 11-0 win at Wrigley Field on Sunday, highlighted by a milestone home run from Seiya Suzuki. The Cubs lost to the Cardinals on Sunday and got their four-game winning streak snapped. But they bounced back in a big way, with Suzuki […]

With the rumors surrounding the New York Yankees ahead of the trade deadline at the end of July, there are key positions that the team is looking to address. Especially with the Yankees on a six-game losing streak as of Saturday after the 12-6 loss to the New York Mets, a new report has their […]

The Chicago Cubs have been actively pursuing pitching talent, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago has particularly had their eye on Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. While the Cubs have been talking with Pittsburgh for some time about Keller, those talks appear to be hitting some obstacles. “They continue to purse Pirates starter Mitch […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of Major League Baseball’s best teams this season. They join the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams with multiple All-Star starters. Cubs outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are both National League MVP candidates. However, Chicago is under pressure to bring in a winning player […]

The Chicago Cubs were unable to run their winning streak up to five straight games Saturday but Michael Busch continued his torrid pace. Chicago’s first baseman hit another home run in the 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch now has four homers in the last two games for a dominant Cubs’ offense. Even […]

In case there was any doubt, Alvin Kamara proved on Saturday that he picked the right sport. The New Orleans Saints running back took a trip to Wrigley Field in the Midwest to throw a hilariously bad first pitch before the Chicago Cubs’ afternoon game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite playing in front of […]

The Chicago Cubs seemingly have all the pieces in place to solidify their spot in October. But there is a need for the Cubs to upgrade their pitching following a series of injuries.  The latest being right-hander Jameson Taillon, who is missing more than a month of the season. However, the Cubs are picking up […]

The St. Louis Cardinals watched Miles Mikolas land on the wrong side of franchise history on July 4th at Wrigley Field, as the veteran pitcher endured a brutal outing in an 11-3 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs. Mikolas surrendered six home runs in just the first three innings, tying the modern-era MLB record and […]

On July 4th, the Chicago Cubs made franchise history by launching eight home runs in an 11-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, setting a new single-game team record. Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t hesitate to share his confidence in the Cubs’ offense, via ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “It’s really easy to appreciate what we’re doing right now,” […]

The Chicago Cubs squared off against their rival, the St. Louis Cardinals, on July 4. An electric performance by Pete Crow Armstrong helped lead the Cubs to an 11-3 victory in the first game of a three-game series.  In the process, both teams made 4th of July history. First, the Cubs set a franchise record […]

Chicago Cubs rising star Pete Crow-Armstrong showed off early 4th of July fireworks on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The outfielder is quickly making a name for himself and will represent the National League as the starting centerfielder in the 2025 All-Star Game in a few weeks. On a 4th of July Friday game […]

Earlier on Friday, it was announced that Chicago Cubs‘ right-hander Jameson Taillon would head to the IL. Now, manager Craig Counsell says that Taillon will miss more than a month. That is terrible news to hear, as the All-Star break is a week away. The Cubs have already lost Justin Steele for the season. Shota […]

When the bats do not have a worthwhile response to superb pitching, it is time to get creative. The Cleveland Guardians (40-45) tried to do just that on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs (52-35), utilizing their patented brand of small ball, known as Guards Ball. Unfortunately for them, Reese McGuire and company were ready […]

The Chicago Cubs have dominated the NL Central this season as All-Stars Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead the way. Yet while Chicago’s acquisition of Tucker has been the subject of much fanfare, an under-the-radar addition by the team has paid dividends. The Cubs landed Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Seattle Mariners earlier […]

When the Chicago Cubs added Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, the team wasn’t quite sure what it had in Pete Crow-Armstrong. The highly-regarded prospect had an uneven debut with Chicago in 2024. But Crow-Armstrong fulfilled his promise with a breakout season this year and Tucker has continued to […]