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Recently, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell benched slugger Kyle Tucker due to his ongoing slump. Despite criticisms from fans and analysts, Counsell maintained that his plan was for Tucker to regain his confidence. Now, both Tucker and Counsell are opening up about the path forward, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “We’ll see how it […]

Although the Chicago Cubs (72-54) have played .500 baseball since the MLB All-Star break, their starting pitching rotation remains a strength. Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga offer vital stability at the front end and rookie Cade Horton looked terrific for the last month before contracting a blister in Monday’s abbreviated outing versus the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are the cream of the crop in the National League Central. Their series this week will show Craig Counsell a lot about his team. The Cubs brought in Taylor Rodgers at the trade deadline in an effort to retool the bullpen around Daniel Palencia. However, the team’s real improvement […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is looking for a spark to re-ignite his offense. Chicago is 4-6 in its last ten games and is falling out of the race in the National League Central. The Cubs are in the middle of an important series against the Milwaukee Brewers. After Owen Caissie had his first career-hit […]

The Chicago Cubs made headlines when manager Craig Counsell decided to bench Kyle Tucker during a recent game. Fans and analysts questioned the move, especially since they viewed the Kyle Tucker acquisition as one of the offseason’s most important additions. Counsell directly addressed the situation, clarifying why he made the decision and explaining what it […]

Chicago Cubs designated hitter and outfielder Owen Caissie blasted his first hit in Major League Baseball on Monday. It was off a scorching 100.3 miles per hour pitch, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Caissie’s hit made history for the young Cubs slugger. “That’s the 3rd-fastest pitch hit for a player’s first career hit […]

It’s been a tough go for outfielder Kyle Tucker as of late, as the Chicago Cubs star is seemingly in the middle of a slump. With the playoffs looming around the corner, manager Craig Counsell announced what’s next for Tucker. Reports indicate that Tucker, who is 28 years old, will be getting multiple days off, […]

The Chicago Cubs jumped out to a big lead in the NL Central early in the season. Chicago still maintained an advantage in the division heading into the All-Star break. One of the big reasons for the Cubs’ success was the offseason acquisition of Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Tucker got off to a blazing […]

At the moment, it appears the Chicago Cubs have righted the ship. Following a series-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Cubs rebounded to win their last two games over their division rivals. It was Chicago’s first series win since defeating the Baltimore Orioles in a set at the beginning of August. This collapse in […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton left his start against the Milwaukee Brewers early on Monday with an apparent injury. The Cubs have not released additional info as of this writing, but Bleacher Nation reports Horton is dealing with a blister. Regardless of the reason for his quick exit, it seems to be just about […]

The NL Central is one of the more talked-about divisions in baseball right now, as the Milwaukee Brewers are playing as one of the best teams in the league. However, the Chicago Cubs aren’t going away either, as the team is in the mix for a potential Wild Card spot. Many have pegged Chicago as […]

The Chicago Cubs snapped a historic drought on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 behind a late rally and a strong outing from left-hander Shota Imanaga. The victory was the Cubs’ first comeback win since July 2, ending a 35-game streak without one, the longest such stretch in franchise history dating […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of an ongoing slump, but fans at Wrigley Field got a welcome distraction when Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen made a memorable appearance. The crowd erupted when the familiar notes of the “Imperial March” played, signaling the arrival of Darth Vader himself to the historic ballpark. Cubs fans […]

The Chicago Cubs have been slumping badly since the All-Star break, and the former National League Central Division leaders have fallen a shocking 8.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and into second place. Their latest defeats was a 3-2 loss Friday afternoon at home to the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates. A fighter jet from the Chicago […]

Although Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the most electrifying players in MLB, the Chicago Cubs star has been on quite a slump in recent weeks. That slump seemingly continued on Friday, after Crow-Armstrong hit a string of bad luck in Friday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. At the top of the seventh, Pirates infielder Isiah […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently in the middle of a slump. They recently dropped a three-game series 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays and have won just four of their past 10 games overall. Chicago’s offense has especially struggled in recent action. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently addressed the team’s underperformance, via Jesse Rogers of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their hot streak with a dramatic 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night at Rogers Centre, splitting the four-game set 2-2. Powered by a clutch home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a vintage outing from Max Scherzer, Toronto erased a late deficit to secure their 40th home […]

The Chicago Cubs’ top prospect, Owen Caissie, made his long-anticipated Major League debut Thursday at Rogers Centre, just 35 miles from his hometown of Burlington, Ontario, in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Ranked No. 45 in baseball by MLB Pipeline, the 23-year-old outfielder was called up after catcher Miguel Amaya sprained his […]

The Chicago Cubs have stumbled in the second half, allowing the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers to control the NL Central. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are struggling simultaneously, and they did not get the rotation help they needed at the MLB trade deadline. To top it off, catcher Miguel Amaya went down with a nasty ankle […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball all season long in 2025, but they can still get even better as they chase their first World Series since back in 2016. While they didn’t do much on that front at the trade deadline, they do have one key piece coming up […]

The Chicago Cubs earned a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday to improve to 68-51 on the season, but the victory came at a cost. Catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field in the eighth inning after a painful injury in his first game back from the injured list. User js9innings […]

The Chicago Cubs are 67-50 heading into their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs start the three-game set with far more on the line. Even though Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong are in National League MVP conversation, Chicago has fallen behind in their own division. Dansby Swanson’s infield partner, Nico Hoerner, could […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as not only a superstar for the Chicago Cubs but is seemingly one of the best outfielders in the league right now. After struggling at the plate to begin his career, Crow-Armstrong has become a household name for his skills on the field. On Tuesday, some analysts on the MLB Network […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs lost their second out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. Despite CF Pete-Crow Armstrong joining the late Ryne Sandberg with 30 or more steals, the Cubs have struggled offensively. Since the All-Star break, Chicago has seen a sharp decline in batting average, runs scored, and extra-base hits. Star […]

All season, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s glove has already put him in the conversation for one of the best defensive seasons baseball has ever seen. On Sunday in St. Louis, his speed put him alongside a Chicago Cubs legend. With a stolen base in the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Cardinals, the 23-year-old center fielder became the […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball. The Cubs have a 67-49 record this year and are clearly in the World Series picture. Their success is partially due to their incredible depth. The team really has no major holes (though pitching is a question mark), which is part of the reason […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday without Kyle Tucker in his lineup, as he was nursing a finger injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Tucker hurt his finger on June 1. Since the beginning of July, Tucker has struggled, leading to some connection between the finger and the slump. Tucker and […]

The Chicago Cubs are fighting for the National League Central lead with the blistering hot Milwaukee Brewers. After trading for Kyle Tucker in the offseason, the expectations are high on the north side. At the MLB trade deadline, Cubs GM Carter Hawkins added Michael Soroka and Willi Castro. But he spoke with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the most significant moves of the MLB offseason. Trading for Kyle Tucker put massive expectations on their season, and they are on track to make the postseason. But their MLB trade deadline left a lot to be desired, especially on the mound. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers spoke with sources who […]

The Chicago Cubs are ready to go on a stretch, and good for them, they’ll have some reinforcements after Michael Soroka’s latest injury. Those reinforcements are Javier Assad and Jameson Taillon, who are returning from injuries soon and are making rehab starts in Triple-A, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. “Right-hander Assad, out all year with […]

The Chicago Cubs salvaged their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Two different pitchers made history during the game for Chicago, helping secure the win. Andrew Kitteridge threw an immaculate inning, the 120th in major league history. But before him, Cubs starter Cade Horton continued a scoreless streak that puts him alone in […]

The Cincinnati Reds left Wrigley Field on a sour note Wednesday afternoon, falling 6-1 to the Chicago Cubs in a frustrating series finale. And for manager Terry Francona, the loss brought more than just scoreboard disappointment — it brought tension to the postgame podium. After his team managed just four hits and struck out 12 […]

The Chicago Cubs have to be all-in on the 2025 season. With Kyle Tucker hitting free agency after the year, the team could look very different next season. But an injury to Justin Steele significantly hampered their pitching rotation, allowing the Milwaukee Brewers to catch up in the NL Central. The Cubs added at the […]

The Chicago Cubs were surpassed in the division as the team was unable to keep pace with the Milwaukee Brewers’ incredible run over the last month. Chicago had lost three of the last four games entering the series finale with the Cincinnati Reds. Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge took the loss in Tuesday’s game. But he […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off an impressive 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, giving the club its 66th victory on the season. However, one reliever on the team stole the spotlight after recording an immaculate inning to help close out the contest. Chicago called reliever Andrew Kittredge, who is a new addition from […]

The Chicago Cubs were in control of the National League Central for the majority of the season. However, Craig Counsell’s team was finally unseated by the Milwaukee Brewers after the All-Star Break. Now, the Cubs face a deficit after a disappointing showing against the Cincinnati Reds. However, veteran infielder Justin Turner is confident that everything […]

The Chicago Cubs’ dream season has gradually been slowing down, and with the Milwaukee Brewers’ rapid ascent, they now find themselves down by four games in the NL Central standings following their 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. And while the Cubs look to find a way to avoid letting the Brewers build […]

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 […]