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Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele wants more respect on the name of teammate and rookie pitcher Cade Horton. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the left-handed pitcher shared his thoughts on Horton, saying that the first-year hurler “just simply isn’t being talked about enough.” Horton has been a solid […]

The Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, but the bigger storyline came from the early exit of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. Taillon was cruising through five innings, allowing just one run on three hits with three strikeouts. He had thrown only 62 pitches when manager Craig Counsell walked out […]

The Chicago Cubs have already started to prepare for a potential worst-case scenario. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have been guaranteed an All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in the event that their 2027 plans are ruined by a lockout. “While there already is rumblings of a potential work stoppage threatening the 2027 […]

Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker went over a month without a home run before he finally ended his drought Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Tucker then hit two more bombs in Saturday’s 12-1 victory, giving the Cubs and their fans hope that his baffling slump is officially over. Tucker got the scoring started […]

The Los Angeles Angels might have fallen short on the scoreboard Friday night, but Bryce Teodosio gave fans a moment they won’t soon forget. In the fourth inning of the Angels’ 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs, Teodosio raced to the left of the 396-foot marker in center field, leapt high against the wall, and […]

The MLB calendar hasn’t flipped to September yet, but the free agency buzz for the upcoming winter is already heating up. At the center of it all is Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, who MLB.com has tabbed as the top driver of the 2026 free agent market. At just 28 years old, Tucker is expected […]

Kyle Tucker finally broke through. The Chicago Cubs outfielder ended his month-long power outage on Friday night with a Statcast-projected 405-foot home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels. The solo shot to right field not only put the Cubs ahead early but also marked Tucker’s first extra-base hit since July 30 […]

Almost a year after the Chicago Cubs traded Kyle Hendricks to the LA Angels, he’s coming back. On Sunday, Hendricks will start against the Cubs for the first time since the trade, per Marquee Sports Network. The Angels begin a three-game series with the Cubs on Friday. As of now, the Angels are 61-66 and […]

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg will long be remembered for his accomplishments on the field and one of the team’s all-time great players. Sandberg died of metastatic prostate cancer last month and his funeral was Friday morning at Old St. Patrick Church in Chicago. The Cubs gave their fans a chance to watch the private […]

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided what could have been a costly sweep at Wrigley Field by pulling out a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon. The win pushed them to 80 on the season, the first team in Major League Baseball to reach that total in 2025. The victory also ended Milwaukee’s three-game […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs may be bitter division rivals, but broadcasting legend and baseball icon Bob Uecker transcends rivalries. The voice of the Brewers passed away at the age of 90 on January 16. And his incredible career, passion and spirit have been celebrated throughout the 2025 MLB season. With Chicago hosting […]

Following a three-game absence, Kyle Tucker is set to return to the Chicago Cubs’ lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Tucker had reportedly been previously playing through an injury, but manager Craig Counsell said the outfielder is fine now. It was Tucker’s slump that led to his recent […]

On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker took another night off due to a hairline hand fracture. Nevertheless, the Cubs earned their third straight win over the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Afterward, manager Craig Counsell stated outright that Tucker’s hand has fully healed, per Marquee Sports Network. "We did some more imaging, and it showed a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers faced a rare stumble this week, dropping three straight to a surging division rival in a pivotal late-season stretch. After Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, veteran outfielder Christian Yelich addressed fan frustration with a tone of calm rather than panic. MLB reporter Adam McCalvy posted a four-minute clip on his […]

The Chicago Cubs have earned three consecutive huge wins over division rival Milwaukee Brewers as the two powerhouse teams continue to duke it out for NL Central supremacy. On Wednesday, the Cubs brought home a 4-3 victory, trimming the Brewers’ lead over them to six games. Nevertheless, the Cubs appear to have more pressing issues […]

The Chicago Cubs are embroiled in a five-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Significantly, they have won two of three so far, and their NL Central division odds have gone up slightly. While it’s unlikely right now, there is a chance the Cubs win the NL Central division and enter the playoffs in a better […]

Despite the Chicago Cubs sweeping a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, the loser is still winning. In other words, the Brewers (79-47) have a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central. Meanwhile, the Cubs (72-54) hold a 2.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the NL Wild Card spot. Cubs President […]

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 […]