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The Chicago Cubs are not placing outfielder Ian Happ on the injured list, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. It seemed as if an IL stint would potentially be necessary after Happ fouled a ball off his shin Tuesday, but X-rays came back negative. The Cubs still made two roster moves Wednesday morning, however, promoting prospect […]

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a pivotal divisional win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, but it came with a brief scare involving one of the game’s brightest young stars. Outfielder Jackson Chourio exited early with a right hamstring issue, raising concern among Milwaukee fans. Fortunately, both Chourio and team officials struck a cautiously optimistic […]

The Chicago Cubs received a much-needed sigh of relief Tuesday night following a scare involving veteran outfielder Ian Happ. In the late innings of their loss against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Happ fouled a pitch directly off his left shin and exited in visible pain. While initial concerns suggested a possible fracture or serious contusion, […]

Andrew Vaughn gave Brewers fans a moment to remember Tuesday night — and they’re making sure the baseball world hears about it. In the bottom of the sixth inning against the rival Cubs, Vaughn demolished a grand slam to left-center field, blowing the game open and stretching Milwaukee’s lead to 9-2. The blast was not […]

The outpouring of love for Ryne Sandberg in light of his passing continues. Sandberg was 65 when he succumbed to a year-long battle with prostate cancer on Monday. He has an indelible legacy that lives on in every sector of Wrigleyville. Sandberg came to the Cubs in 1982 after playing with the Philadelphia Phillies the […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a successful season in 2025. Unfortunately, the team and their fanbase were dealt a tough blow when Ryne Sandberg passed away. The former MVP and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee died at 65 years old on Monday. His loss has been felt by the team, including by […]

The Chicago Cubs lost of their team legends on Monday. Former Cubs infielder and manager Ryne Sandberg passed away at 65 years old. He, along with former teammates Mark Grace, Andre Dawson, and Shawon Dunston, led Chicago through the 1990s. Dunston himself spent 12 years of his career with Sandberg, and he helped deliver the […]

The Chicago Cubs family is mourning Ryne Sandberg, their Hall of Fame second baseman, who died on Monday at age 65 after a battle with cancer. Current and former players have come forward over the past 24 hours to share their memories, and that includes one of the newest Cubs, Matthew Boyd. As Boyd told […]

The Chicago Cubs, armed with one of the deepest farm systems in the league and riding the momentum of their post-deadline surge, are primed for a bold run at one of the game’s most coveted arms, MacKenzie Gore of the Washington Nationals. At just 26 years old, Gore is a left-handed All-Star with a 3.52 […]

Shane Bieber has spent his entire big league career with the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time All-Star and 2020 American League Cy Young winner is coming off Tommy John surgery and has yet to pitch in 2025. Nevertheless, Jeff Passan of ESPN believes the Chicago Cubs could still try to acquire the 30-year-old starting pitcher. ESPN […]

With the news of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passing away at 65 years old, there is no doubt that his legacy in baseball will live on forever. As the baseball world mourns the death of the Cubs icon in Sandberg, manager Craig Counsell would speak on the impact and the relationships he had with […]

The baseball world is in mourning following the sad news of the passing of Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg on Monday. Tributes to the former Cubs star immediately poured in after he lost his battle with prostate cancer at the age of 65. Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts also shared […]

The baseball world received unfortunate news on Monday after the Chicago Cubs announced the death of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. He was 65 years old. Last year, Sandberg revealed that he was battling prostate cancer. After showing signs of healing, the fatal disease worsened and spread to other organs in December. He […]

On Monday, Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer at the age of 65. The Cubs made the announcement official on their X page, stating: “With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.” The Sandberg family also put out an official statement on Instagram that read: “To Ryne’s […]

The Chicago Cubs are enjoying a good season this year, and they’re making sure the success stays for the foreseeable future. With that in mind, they were able to lock in an extension with the president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “Jed Hoyer receives a multi year extension with the […]

Starting pitching is at a premium in Major League Baseball, and that’s never more on display than at the trade deadline. Contenders around the league are seemingly always scrambling for starting arms at the deadline, and that is no different in 2025 as Thursday’s cutoff approaches. The Chicago Cubs are one of those teams, and […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for relief pitching ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Chicago has their eyes on several bullpen targets, per The Athletic. Chicago is highly-interested in at least four relievers from three different teams. That includes Minnesota Twins players Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. The Cubbies also like Tampa Bay […]

The Chicago Cubs are desperate to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but one big question is if they’re willing to trade top prospect Owen Caissie. The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma say the Cubs “would consider moving their top prospect in the right deal,” but that trade wouldn’t be for […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs are just a game behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the NL Central. The team did own first place for most of the season, but a slip in form over the last few weeks has led them sliding to their current Wild Card spot. If they […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to outdo their cross-town rival, the White Sox. Specifically, they may be setting their eyes on White Sox ace Adrian Houser, whom the South Side is considering trading.  The Cubs’ hopes to acquire Houser were confirmed on Saturday, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The Cubs/White Sox are in the […]

The Chicago Cubs came into their crosstown series against the Chicago White Sox as the heavy favorites, as the Cubs have established themselves as World Series contenders while the White Sox have struggled to remain competitive once again in 2025. However, that didn’t matter when the two teams took the field for the opening game […]

Eugenio Suarez is unquestionably baseball’s most coveted trade candidate as a multitude of teams have shown interest in the veteran ahead of the deadline. But with the New York Yankees out of the Suarez sweepstakes, where will the Arizona Diamondbacks’ All-Star end up? MLB insider Jon Heyman gave his take on the most probable Suarez […]

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline next week, one of the needs that has been emphasized for the team is boosting their starting rotation. As the rumors will continue to swirl around the Cubs, an MLB insider suggests that the team should trade a top prospect for a pitcher come the deadline […]

The Chicago Cubs have fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central race. They are 11-7 in July, the second-best record in the National League in the month behind only the Crew. While their playoff spot is close to a guarantee, they will need reinforcements to compete for the playoffs. Even after the Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an extremely successful season so far. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as a star has led the way in Chicago. The Cubs no longer lead the National League Central, but Ian Happ and Co. are one pitcher away from serious contention. Luckily for them, starters like Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo […]

Eugenio Suarez has been heavy in trade rumors over the past few weeks, and the buzz will only get louder the closer the deadline approaches. With the Arizona Diamondbacks losing in a three-game sweep against the Houston Astros, teams are calling to see if they would be looking to be sellers now, and the Chicago […]

The Chicago Cubs have positioned themselves for a big MLB trade deadline push. The Cubs set their sights firmly on Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Chicago is “one of the teams most actively monitoring” Clase. That pursuit has quietly simmered since last offseason, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Emmanuel Clase is no ordinary reliever. […]

As the baseball world theorizes possible deals for the Chicago Cubs before the trade deadline, there is a specific area that the team is looking to emphasize come the July 31 cutoff date. While the rumors around the Cubs will continue, the latest report gives more insight into the team’s game plan. In the latest […]

Those hoping for the MLB trade deadline to provide excitement well before next week’s official cutoff might be disappointed to hear what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said recently. Despite weeks of chatter surrounding the Cubs and a slew of other clubs, Counsell does not think there will be many early moves. “Honestly, it feels […]

The baseball world is buzzing as the Chicago Cubs, locked in a dogfight for the postseason, are at the center of trade conversations involving right-hander Dylan Cease. For Cubs fans, the mere mention of Cease’s name conjures déjà vu, a pitcher initially lost in the notorious 2017 deal that sent him south to the White […]

Heading to Wednesday’s matchup versus the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago Cubs have company at the top of the NL Central. Right now, the Cubs are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers at 60-41. A win on Wednesday would ensure that the Cubs stay in first, for at least another day. What is also apparent is […]

Not everyone who has Pete Crow-Armstrong’s background would find a way to stay as grounded as the Chicago Cubs All-Star. He is the son of two actors and was selected in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. Following initial concerns about his offense, the 23-year-old has blossomed into a National League MVP candidate […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for starting pitching and the Kansas City Royals figure to be trade deadline sellers. With the Royals currently visiting Wrigley Field, it could be a match made in heaven, and the Cubs have checked in with their opponents about their starters. “The Cubs have checked in with the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is many teams’ clear “golden goose” ahead of this month’s MLB trade deadline, but the Chicago Cubs were recently linked to a similar player with less impressive statistics. ESPN labeled Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon as a potential Cubs’ target in the event that they do not acquire […]

Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave has three career Major League home runs to his name, but his most recent may mean the most — so far. Rave hit a solo shot in the 7th inning of the Royals’ 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, and he had his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are done tormenting the Los Angeles Dodgers but the team kept up its winning ways. After completing a historic six-game sweep in LA, Milwaukee headed up the coast for a three-game tilt against the Seattle Mariners. And the Brewers took the series opener on Monday, extending their winning streak. Milwaukee has now […]

The Chicago Cubs lost sole possession of the NL Central on Sunday as the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers moved into a tie for first place in the division. The Cubs plan to battle back by addressing their pitching needs at the MLB trade deadline as Chicago hopes to bolster its underwhelming rotation. But in the meantime, […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will experience a first on Monday night as he will get his first career start in center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the usual starter in center for the Cubs, but he is not in the lineup for this contest at home against the Kansas City Royals. Suzuki has played both […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team struggling to tread water. The club is dead last in the National League Central this year, and miles behind in the division. As a result, several Pirates players are listed as possible trade candidates for other teams. The latest Bucs player getting interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline […]