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The MLB world is in mourning after learning of the death of former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who passed away on July 4 at the age of 44. Jenks, a two-time All-Star, rose to prominence with his clutch performance during the 2005 World Series. On Sunday, the White Sox’s North Side neighbors paid […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Miami Marlins find themselves in a familiar position—firmly entrenched as sellers. Despite a brief surge in early July, Miami’s season has been defined by inconsistency, injuries, and a lack of depth, leaving them well out of the National League playoff race. The front office, led by Peter […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2025, and they have the record to show for it. As it stands, the Cubs sit at 54-36 and have the second-best record in the National League, behind only the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Chicago knows that it […]

The Chicago Cubs exacted revenge on the St. Louis Cardinals after scoring an easy 11-0 win at Wrigley Field on Sunday, highlighted by a milestone home run from Seiya Suzuki. The Cubs lost to the Cardinals on Sunday and got their four-game winning streak snapped. But they bounced back in a big way, with Suzuki […]

With the rumors surrounding the New York Yankees ahead of the trade deadline at the end of July, there are key positions that the team is looking to address. Especially with the Yankees on a six-game losing streak as of Saturday after the 12-6 loss to the New York Mets, a new report has their […]

The Chicago Cubs have been actively pursuing pitching talent, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago has particularly had their eye on Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. While the Cubs have been talking with Pittsburgh for some time about Keller, those talks appear to be hitting some obstacles. “They continue to purse Pirates starter Mitch […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of Major League Baseball’s best teams this season. They join the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams with multiple All-Star starters. Cubs outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are both National League MVP candidates. However, Chicago is under pressure to bring in a winning player […]

The Chicago Cubs were unable to run their winning streak up to five straight games Saturday but Michael Busch continued his torrid pace. Chicago’s first baseman hit another home run in the 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch now has four homers in the last two games for a dominant Cubs’ offense. Even […]

In case there was any doubt, Alvin Kamara proved on Saturday that he picked the right sport. The New Orleans Saints running back took a trip to Wrigley Field in the Midwest to throw a hilariously bad first pitch before the Chicago Cubs’ afternoon game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite playing in front of […]

The Chicago Cubs seemingly have all the pieces in place to solidify their spot in October. But there is a need for the Cubs to upgrade their pitching following a series of injuries.  The latest being right-hander Jameson Taillon, who is missing more than a month of the season. However, the Cubs are picking up […]

The St. Louis Cardinals watched Miles Mikolas land on the wrong side of franchise history on July 4th at Wrigley Field, as the veteran pitcher endured a brutal outing in an 11-3 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs. Mikolas surrendered six home runs in just the first three innings, tying the modern-era MLB record and […]

On July 4th, the Chicago Cubs made franchise history by launching eight home runs in an 11-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, setting a new single-game team record. Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t hesitate to share his confidence in the Cubs’ offense, via ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “It’s really easy to appreciate what we’re doing right now,” […]

The Chicago Cubs squared off against their rival, the St. Louis Cardinals, on July 4. An electric performance by Pete Crow Armstrong helped lead the Cubs to an 11-3 victory in the first game of a three-game series.  In the process, both teams made 4th of July history. First, the Cubs set a franchise record […]

Chicago Cubs rising star Pete Crow-Armstrong showed off early 4th of July fireworks on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The outfielder is quickly making a name for himself and will represent the National League as the starting centerfielder in the 2025 All-Star Game in a few weeks. On a 4th of July Friday game […]

Earlier on Friday, it was announced that Chicago Cubs‘ right-hander Jameson Taillon would head to the IL. Now, manager Craig Counsell says that Taillon will miss more than a month. That is terrible news to hear, as the All-Star break is a week away. The Cubs have already lost Justin Steele for the season. Shota […]

When the bats do not have a worthwhile response to superb pitching, it is time to get creative. The Cleveland Guardians (40-45) tried to do just that on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs (52-35), utilizing their patented brand of small ball, known as Guards Ball. Unfortunately for them, Reese McGuire and company were ready […]

The Chicago Cubs have dominated the NL Central this season as All-Stars Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead the way. Yet while Chicago’s acquisition of Tucker has been the subject of much fanfare, an under-the-radar addition by the team has paid dividends. The Cubs landed Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Seattle Mariners earlier […]

When the Chicago Cubs added Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, the team wasn’t quite sure what it had in Pete Crow-Armstrong. The highly-regarded prospect had an uneven debut with Chicago in 2024. But Crow-Armstrong fulfilled his promise with a breakout season this year and Tucker has continued to […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Pete Crow-Armstrong is “grateful” after being selected by the fans as an MLB All-Star. To reciprocate the appreciation, he ventured into territory athlete don’t typically venture into these days. On Thursday, Armstrong huddled with Cubs fans on Waveland Avenue before their game against the Cleveland Guardians, per Jomboy Media. He hung out […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason. Tucker had spent the first seven years of his career in Houston, winning a World Series title with the team in 2022. Much was expected of the veteran right fielder in his debut season with the Cubs. And […]

The Chicago Cubs have surged into the spotlight in 2025, and so has their dynamic center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who just earned his first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game. Known for his elite defense and speed, the 23-year-old five-tool player is delivering on the hype that surrounded his arrival in Chicago—and fans are […]

The 2021 trade between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets that sent top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Chicago in exchange for All-Star shortstop Javier Baez has come full circle in one of the most unexpected ways. Four years later, both players will start in center field for their respective leagues at the 2025 MLB […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a great season, leading the National League Central and emerging as one of the top teams in the National League. Now, the goal is to stay consistent without bankrupting the future. The goal is to make the World Series. However, there is also a long-term goal with sustained success. The […]

The second half of the MLB season is upon us. As it stands right now, the Chicago Cubs are one of five teams that have reached 50 wins with a 50-35 record. The Cubs are in first place in the NL Central Division and have a real opportunity to make a run in the NL. […]

The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline is less than one month away. The Chicago Cubs are one of many teams experts expect will aggressively shop for starting pitchers. Craig Counsell could get just that in the form of Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo. Lugo has one of the deepest pitching arsenals in the […]

Kyle Tucker signed a one-year, $16.5 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason and is due to hit free agency at the end of the 2025 campaign. As a result, there has been plenty of speculation about what kind of deal Tucker will sign. Another insider believes the star outfielder is in for […]

In 2027, for the fourth time in its illustrious history, Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game. The home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the world’s most famous stadiums, will once again be in the spotlight. MLB beat writer Bob Nightengale broke the news via X (formerly Twitter). Wrigley Field will host the […]

Kyle Tucker made his long-awaited return to Houston this weekend — and he did it in style. The former Astros star turned Cubs slugger received a hero’s welcome Friday night from the Minute Maid Park crowd, many of whom wore golden crowns in tribute to his “King Tuck” nickname. But on Saturday, when he reminded […]

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and teams are engaged in trade talks for all kinds of players. The latest trade candidate is Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller. Keller is considered one of the team’s best players, and the Chicago Cubs are very interested in making a deal for him. “Keller, who’s in the second […]

The Chicago Cubs are the surprise of the 2025 Major League Baseball season so far. Craig Counsell’s team sits atop the National League Central, even if their lead is not as big as it used to be. The Cubs have two MVP candidates in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker who have led one of the […]

The Chicago Cubs kicked off one of the toughest series of their season against the Houston Astros on Friday. Before the game, though, Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly were welcomed back by the Astros fanbase. Houston traded both Tucker and Pressly to the Cubs this offseason. Both players received a standing ovation from Jose Altuve […]

A four-game series amid a fairly tight divisional race was already enough to add some spark to the longstanding St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Cubs rivalry, but a strong emotional response from someone who has played on both teams might as well have been gasoline for this National League Central conflict. Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras and […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season, and outfielder Ian Happ recently described a new development as one that could pay major dividends down the road. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga recently returned from a strained left hamstring that had kept him out since May 4. There was real anticipation […]

Shota Imanaga has not pitched for the Chicago Cubs since May 4. Craig Counsell’s ace strained his hamstring against the Milwaukee Brewers while making a play at first base. After almost two months spent on the injured list, the Cubs activated Imanaga on Thursday. He took the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to lead the National League Central. Chicago holds a 46-33 record as of this story’s writing, which is good for a 2.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals in the division. With the Cardinals and Brewers closing in, though, the Cubs will likely attempt to bolster their […]

As MLB teams are still trying to make improvements to their roster with trades, there are certain players who stick out more than others. In this case, it’s Sandy Alcantara, who seems to be on the trading block for the Miami Marlins. That means several teams could be looking to add him to their team, […]

The Chicago Cubs are faced with a dilemma involving Kyle Tucker. They could seek to extend his contract or trade him before the July 31 deadline. Tucker is slated to become a free agent after this season. The Cubs are currently 46-33 and in 1st place in the National League Central Division. Tucker is batting […]

The Chicago Cubs lost 8-2 to the St Louis Cardinals on Monday, marking their fourth loss in five games. Despite their first-place standing in the NL Central, Monday’s loss was concerning. Chicago saw Ben Brown allow eight runs in five innings, nuking their opportunity to win. On Tuesday, the Cubs demoted Brown and reinstated Porter […]

ESPN listed Alex Bregman as the best player on the trading block ahead of MLB’s trade deadline. Although Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan give it just a 10% chance that he is actually moved, a Bregman deal can’t be ruled out because Boston already traded Rafael Devers. The Red Sox don’t look like typical trade […]