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The Chicago Cubs (65-47) have played .500 baseball during the second half of the campaign, losing control of the National League Central to the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers (68-44). Their positioning remains solid at the moment, however, as they hold a six-and-a-half game cushion in the Wild Card standings. However, if the squad clinches a playoff […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off one of the most interesting trades ahead of the deadline when they acquired pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a couple of prospects in infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. That trade addressed a major goal for Chicago, which was to add depth to its […]

The Chicago Cubs have made a roster move ahead of their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, cutting pitcher Chris Flexen. Chicago made the decision to waive the veteran pitcher on Monday, letting him go after 21 appearances. He’s played for five teams throughout his career in the majors, first representing the New York Mets […]

The MLB trade deadline has passed, and there were some massive moves made. Relief pitching was the hot commodity at the deadline, but there were not many starters moved. Some contenders needed starters and did not land any, leaving their fans woefully disappointed. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote about the frustrated Red Sox and Cubs fans […]

The Chicago Cubs will be needing every win they can get the rest of the way considering how on fire the Milwaukee Brewers have been for the past two months or so. With the Brewers demolishing the Washington Nationals, 14-3, the Cubs needed to win to keep in step with their rivals. But after the […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to pay tribute to one of their greatest stars in the late Ryne Sandberg. The Hall of Famer and one of the best second basemen of the last 50 years died Monday after his battle with prostate cancer. The baseball world has paid tribute to Sandberg since his passing, and the […]

Amid the Chicago Cubs’ 2027 All-Star bid, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is hopeful baseball will avoid a lockout ahead of the 2027 campaign. Despite a recent heated exchange between Manfred and Phillies infielder Bryce Harper, the MLB commissioner hasn’t shown any worry over the new CBA. Manfred, who announced Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field will host […]

The Chicago Cubs locked in Jed Hoyer for the long haul on Monday, signing their president of baseball operations to a new multiyear contract extension. Given the team’s strong showing this season and Hoyer’s track record of putting together competitive rosters year after year, the Cubs clearly felt it was a no-brainer to keep him […]

There is nothing like the thrill of seeing all the trades happen on MLB Trade Deadline day. In 2025, MLB made history with the trade of two twin brothers within minutes of each other. That has never happened before. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Taylor Rogers to the Chicago Cubs, while the San Francisco Giants traded […]

The Chicago Cubs have earned one World Series title in the last 100-plus years. They have won just two National League pennants since 1945. Naturally, fans are going to be thin on patience after watching the organization potentially squander an opportunity to truly fortify their championship aspirations at the MLB trade deadline. Yes, president of […]

Currently down by one game in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs were busy before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was busy, bringing in multiple players in the hours ahead of the deadline. Once the dust settled, Hoyer and Chicago has acquired utilityman Willi Castro, relievers Andrew Kitteridge and […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 MLB trade deadline in a precarious spot—competitive enough to chase the NL Central, but not dominant enough to risk long-term assets. That context shaped the front office’s calculated decision to avoid blockbuster moves for a frontline starting pitcher. The Cubs trade deadline strategy became a hot topic after president […]

This will be a day Ryan Pressly won’t soon forget. Shortly after the Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Taylor Rogers in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pressly was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Pressly, who has 13 seasons in the big leagues and is a two-time All-Star, was expected to […]

The Chicago Cubs made a move in the final day of the MLB trade deadline, landing Taylor Rogers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago acquired the relieving pitcher from Pittsburgh on Thursday, per MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. Rogers initially started the year with the Cincinnati Reds before they traded him to the Pirates on Wednesday. However, […]

The Chicago Cubs have made their big MLB trade deadline acquisition. They picked up Kyle Tucker in the offseason, making this an important deadline for them ahead of his free agency. The Cubs picked up Twins utility infielder Willi Castro ahead of the deadline, filling out their infield depth. “Willi Castro to Cubs for prospects,” […]

With not too long until the end of the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs are still trying to make some moves. One of the players who they seem to be interested in is MacKenzie Gore, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Cubs are among teams trying for Mackenzie Gore. With two-plus years to go, no […]

The Chicago Cubs have been busy before the trade deadline, as they’ve already acquired two former All-Stars to help improve the team. Some would think that would be enough, but it sounds like the Cubs have some more up their sleeve, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, “The Chicago Cubs, still in the market […]

The Chicago Cubs continued their aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, a move aimed at strengthening their bullpen for the stretch run. The deal, reported late Wednesday night by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, marks Chicago’s third notable acquisition in a matter of days. Nightengale […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Michael Soroka in a trade with the Washington Nationals, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Soroka, an All-Star in 2019 with the Atlanta Braves, has pitched to a 4.87 ERA across 16 outings with the Nationals in 2025. Although his numbers don’t jump off the page, […]

Currently a game behind the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs need to get back on track. Wednesday night’s 10-3 win over the Brewers helped ensure that they would not be swept. Starting on Friday, they will host the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game set at Wrigley Field. By that time, the hope […]

As the rumors swirl around Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday evening, there is no doubt that many are considering the star to be the most coveted slugger on the market. Though Suarez suffered a hand injury, it hasn’t hurt his stock as the latest report suggests the […]

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 […]