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The Chicago Cubs have found themselves atop the National League Central with the best run differential in baseball, and much of their success can be attributed to their superstar outfielder, Kyle Tucker. Acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros last December, Tucker has lived up to his billing with a scorching .302/.404/.615 slash line, […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the young faces of the Chicago Cubs, who are playing well under Craig Counsell. Crow-Armstrong’s contributions to the team have earned him high praise. One analyst even went as far as to compare him to former Cubs All-Star and current Detroit Tigers third baseman Javier Baez. Baez, of course, was […]

It is the start of a weekend series as the Philadelphia Phillies face the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Cubs prediction and pick. The Phillies come into the game at 13-12 on the year, which places them in second place in the NL East. The Phillies recently visited […]

The Chicago Cubs earned a competitive two-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers with victories on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 11-10 on Tuesday before earning a 7-6 win on Wednesday. Closer Ryan Pressly did not pitch on Wednesday due to a knee issue, however, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs swept a two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers this week to move to 16-10. Things have been going well at the Friendly Confines as they kick off a season with massive expectations. After Game 1 of the series, Cubs manager Craig Counsell talked about how much fun his team was having. […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong, a native of Los Angeles, keeps giving his hometown team nightmares. In the Chicago Cubs’ thrilling 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field, the rookie center fielder once again made his presence impossible to ignore–blasting a three-run homer, flashing elite defense, and continuing a torrid offensive stretch that has him […]

The Chicago Cubs made a significant roster decision following their thrilling 11-10 extra-innings walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. The team announced they have designated third baseman Gage Workman for assignment. The move comes after a string of poor performances at the plate and costly defensive miscues that have plagued Workman’s early […]

In one of the wildest games of the season so far, the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-inning, 11-10 rollercoaster win on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The victory, capped by Ian Happ’s walk-off single, delivered a statement from a Cubs squad refusing to be overlooked in the National League. After […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were on the road for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, but their fans showed out in a big way. A horde of Dodgers fans were seen marching through Wrigleyville, supporting their team loudly, according to photographer Joshua Mellin. Never seen anything like this at Wrigley, Dodgers fans descend on the […]

May is most likely starting against Boyd in Chicago! The Dodgers have been red-hot, while the Cubs are playing well, but need consistency. This is the finale of the two-game series between these two teams. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. Dodgers-Cubs Projected Starters Dustin May vs. […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start to the 2025 season. They are 14-10 and in first place in the National League Central. After a massive offseason, the Cubbies have put themselves in a solid position through the first month of the season. But a question looms large over the future of the […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Kenley Jansen? Following a strong start to the season, the Angels are now hovering around the .500 mark. If LA endures another difficult campaign, Jansen will become a realistic trade candidate. David Schoenfield of ESPN recently mentioned the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers as possible fits […]

It may only be April, but there are still plenty of Sandy Alcantara trade rumors swirling around the MLB world. According to David Schoenfield of ESPN, there are four “most likely” suitors for the Miami Marlins star. The Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers were the teams mentioned by Schoenfield. […]

The white hot Chicago Cubs are adding depth and experience to their bullpen with the acquisition of veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners, sources told The Athletic on Monday. Pomeranz, 36, will initially report to Triple-A Iowa but is expected to join the Cubs’ major league roster later this week. He had been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Dodgers-Cubs Projected Starters Dustin May vs. Shota Imanaga Dustin May (1-1) with a 1.06 […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for a pitcher. The ace of their staff, Justin Steele, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an elbow injury. The news means that their rotation got a whole lot thinner way too quickly into the 2025 season, but the Cubs still want to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a wild game to the Chicago Cubs Friday. The Diamondbacks became the first team in 113 years to lose after scoring 10 or more runs after the third inning. The historic defeat dropped the Diamondbacks to fourth place in the NL West despite their 12-8 start this season. The following day […]

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks delivered one of the games of the MLB season so far that excited baseball fans everywhere. Eventually, the Cubs came out on top thanks to home runs from Carson Kelly, new addition Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki. Chicago joined a small list with their win today. It is the […]

The Chicago Cubs made a bold move when they traded for Kyle Tucker in mid-December. The Cubs needed a big bat in the middle of their lineup and Tucker has filled the bill in an impressive manner. The former Astro is slashing .301/.410/.578 in the early part of the season and he has already bashed […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the new-look Chicago Cubs went head-to-head in the first game of their second set against one another. Home runs by Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki, along with a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez, were part of one of the most exciting games in the 2025 season. Fans of the Diamondbacks took […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their road trip as they face the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Cubs prediction and pick. The Diamondbacks come into the series at 12-7 on the year, which places them in fourth in the NL West. They had also won five straight games heading […]

Justin Steele was off to a great start to his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs. However, elbow tightness he experienced against the Texas Rangers turned into a situation where Steele required season-ending surgery. Craig Counsell will have to continue the season without one of his top talents on the mound. After his surgery, Steele […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will begin a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field. It will be a battle of National League contenders as we continue our MLB odds series while making a Diamondbacks-Cubs prediction and pick. Diamondbacks-Cubs Projected Starters Corbin Burnes vs. Ben Brown Corbin Burnes (0-1) with a 5.28 ERA Last […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a great start in the 2025 MLB season, as they hoped so after making the blockbuster trade for Kyle Tucker this offseason. The expectation of many has been that Cubs president Jed Hoyer would continue to be aggressive in the season to make upgrades, and Bruce Levine echoed that […]

Kyle Tucker was one of the biggest names that changed teams during the offseason. The three-time All-Star joined the Chicago Cubs from the Houston Astros in a blockbuster deal. After trading for him during the offseason, the Cubs’ next goal is signing Tucker to an extension that will keep him in Chicago. According to MLB.com, MLB […]

Acquiring superstars and then shipping them back out of town not long after has become a common strategy for the San Diego Padres in recent years. Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Seth Lugo and Blake Snell all fit the bill in that regard. The Padres are and have been stacked with star players for a while […]

The Chicago Cubs lost Justin Steele to a season-ending elbow injury. Steele was the ace of the staff, so his absence will be a huge loss for Chicago. The team still has postseason ambitions, though, so they could scoure the trade market for another front-end starting pitcher. One option is the Miami Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara. […]

The Chicago Cubs made a slew of roster moves on Tuesday, including one to send top prospect Matt Shaw back to Triple-A Iowa. Shaw, the 23-year-old third baseman that broke camp with the team, is the highest-ranked prospect in the Cubs’ system, according to MLB.com. He’s struggled at the plate in his first few weeks […]

It is getaway day for the Chicago Cubs as they visit the San Diego Padres. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Padres prediction and pick. In game one of the series, it was an offensive show. Fernando Tatis Jr homered in the bottom of the third inning to give the Padres […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Padres. The San Diego Padres used to struggle at Petco Park. Yes, Petco is generally viewed as a pitcher-friendly park, so even though San Diego has some mashers in its lineup, it was understandable to an […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Padres. It is a clash of opposites when the Cubs visit the Padres in San Diego. The Cubs have the best offense in baseball entering play on April 14. They have scored 116 runs and have […]

The Chicago Cubs took two out of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. After a sluggish start to the season in Tokyo, they have picked it up in recent weeks. But Sunday came with some bad news as well, as the Cubs announced that starter Justin Steele suffered a season-ending injury. Manager […]

While the Cubs were busy dominating headlines with their historic beatdown of the Dodgers over the weekend, the front office quietly made a move that could reshape their pitching depth. Right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian, once considered a centerpiece in the 2021 Kris Bryant trade, has officially been released by Chicago after clearing waivers. Kilian, 27, […]

The Chicago Cubs made a loud statement in Los Angeles over the weekend — and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made sure to savor the moment. After helping lead the Cubs to a series-clinching 4-2 victory over the Dodgers on Sunday, the 23-year-old outfielder offered an honest assessment of playing at Dodger Stadium. “I love playing […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs sit at the top of the NL Central. They hold a game and a half lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds and are facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers to decide the winner of their three-game series. However, despite this excellent start, the Cubs now face […]

The Chicago Cubs are 10-7 to start the season and in first place in the National League Central. But a massive injury may be crushing their chances at a playoff push later in the year. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced Sunday that Justin Steele suffered an elbow injury that will end the starter’s season. “Justin […]

The Chicago Cubs are in Hollywood for a big series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After losing Game 1, almost everything went right on Saturday for the Cubbies. They won 16-0, dominating LA’s bullpen and smoking the World Series favorite. But the Cubs lost Seiya Suzuki to an injury in the middle of the game […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers ran into a monster on Saturday night. Michael Busch had one of the very best games of his career. The Chicago Cubs’ first baseman went 4 for 6 with a home […]

When the Chicago Cubs took the field on Saturday night, it looked like the Los Angeles Dodgers were playing a different game. Maybe they had Coachella on the mind, with Weekend 1 of the festival happening during the game, or maybe the slightly above-average temperature had the team feeling summer vibes, but for whatever reason, […]