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The truly great teams win the games they are supposed to, and that is exactly what the Chicago Cubs (37-22) have been doing this season. They have not lost a series since May 11, gliding through a sea of sub-par .500 ballclubs on their way to the co-best record in the National League. Naturally, the […]

The Chicago Cubs entered Sunday’s action with a three-game lead in the NL Central and were looking for a series win. After splitting the first two games against the Reds, it was a rubber match Sunday at Wrigley Field. Although Chicago won, they were dealt some tough injury news. Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker suffered a […]

The Chicago Cubs are navigating a challenging period with several key pitchers sidelined due to injuries. Among them is reliever Porter Hodge, who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 20 with a left oblique strain. Initially, the team hoped for a swift recovery, but recent developments have introduced new concerns. Manager Craig […]

The Chicago Cubs have emerged as one of the National League’s most formidable teams in 2025, boasting a dynamic offense and a stronghold on the NL Central. Yet, beneath the surface of their impressive record, several key players have failed to meet expectations, raising concerns about the team’s ability to sustain its success into October. […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to lead the National League Central with a 35-21 record. Chicago will carry the 35-21 record into Friday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs are hoping to receive a pivotal boost soon as well with the return of Shota Imanaga from injury. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently revealed that Imanaga […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a blistering start to the 2025 season. After trading for Kyle Tucker in the offseason, expectations were sky-high for a team that has not made the postseason since 2020. But it all comes with concerns that they will be able to keep this team together. Kyle Tucker will be […]

The Chicago Cubs are hoping to get their star ace, Shota Imanaga, back in the rotation as soon as possible. Injuries have taken over the game, and the Cubs are currently dealing with some of the worst of it. As of right now, the Cubs have Imanaga, Ian Happ, Miguel Amaya, Porter Hodge on the […]

The Chicago Cubs continued their hot streak Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, taking down the Colorado Rockies 4-3 in 11 innings thanks to a dramatic walk-off hit by rookie Matt Shaw. With their fifth straight victory, the Cubs improved to 31-24 and widened their lead atop the NL Central. Shaw, one of the Cubs’ most […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is in his third season in Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old has not skipped a beat and is one of the leaders in the National League MVP race, alongside teammate Kyle Tucker. He is within the top ten in the league in both home runs and RBIs before the games […]

Life in The Show has not gone as catcher Reese McGuire probably expected. The former Pittsburgh Pirates’ first-round draft pick has bounced around MLB, unable to earn a regular role behind the plate. He found a temporary home with the Boston Red Sox but was ultimately designated for assignment last summer. The 30-year-old did not […]

The Chicago Cubs (32-21) have been one of the most successful teams in the National League this season. The source of their success has been a relentless offensive attack that has seen them become the highest-scoring team in baseball, one that regularly sees its hitters drive the ball over the fence. Several of their victories […]

The Chicago Cubs have placed catcher Miguel Amaya on the injured list due to an oblique injury, the team announced Sunday. Catcher Reese McGuire was promoted to the big league club in a corresponding move. Moises Ballesteros, a prospect who was recently demoted, was seemingly a candidate to earn the promotion. In the end, Chicago […]

The Baltimore Orioles are having a disappointing season that fans want to soon forget. Baltimore parted ways with their manager in the middle of the campaign, and a name is being circulated as a possible full-time replacement. That person is Chicago Cubs coach Ryan Flaherty, per a USA TODAY report. Flaherty currently works with the […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are locked in a divisional battle in Cincinnati. The Reds lead 6-1, looking to avenge their 13-6 loss to the Cubbies last night. If Chicago can turn things around, then it will be the team’s fourth win in a row. Earlier in the game, with the […]

The Chicago Cubs (31-20) are making up for lost time. Following a six-year run of disappointment, this franchise is looking reborn in the year 2025. The North Siders have a three-game lead in their division and currently own one of the five best records in MLB. Emerging star Pete Crow-Armstrong is arguably the National League […]

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 […]