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The Chicago Cubs may have dropped Tuesday night’s matchup to the Minnesota Twins, but all eyes were on Shota Imanaga — and manager Craig Counsell made sure the league took notice. The Cubs skipper sent a strong message after the game, warning opponents that the Japanese left-hander isn’t even at his best yet. In a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 lead in the National League Central is one of the bigger gaps in the league. However, the Cubs have had to tread water without their best pitcher on the mound. Craig Counsell has been without Shota Imanaga since May 4. The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring strain against the Milwaukee Brewers and has […]

Sammy Sosa made his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field on Friday. The former fan favorite had been exiled by the Chicago Cubs after parting on bad terms with the team 21 years ago. Now the team’s all-time home run leader was welcomed back to his old stomping grounds. And he caught up with current fan […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this year. He has quickly become one of the most exciting players in the league as his dazzling plays in the outfield and power hitting are a sight to behold. Guys like him are a big reason why the Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs are heating up in June, and Tuesday’s 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies spotlighted a much-needed breakout from Ian Happ. The veteran outfielder launched two home runs to power Chicago’s offense to the win, earning big praise from manager Craig Counsell afterward. In a video shared by Marquee Sports Network on X […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs were trolled by the Detroit Tigers after losing 4-0. It was a game that saw tempers flare and Cubs manager Craig Counsell and second baseman Nico Hoerner getting ejected after arguing over pitch calls.  It came in the 5th inning when Hoerner struck out on a low inside pitch. He […]

The Chicago Cubs opened their series against the Washington Nationals with a convincing 8–3 win, but they couldn’t carry that momentum into Game 2. In a frustrating 2–0 loss on Tuesday night, manager Craig Counsell still found a silver lining in rookie center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. In a post-game interview, Counsell called Crow-Armstrong “a pitcher’s […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 Chicago Cubs and manager Craig Counsell will get their first look at one of their top pitching prospects in the major leagues. Cade Horton is playing well in the minor leagues in 2025 and is getting his first big chance to step into the majors. Chicago needs pitching help after losing Justin Steele for […]

The Chicago Cubs are in prime position in the National League Central Division more than 30 games into the season. One of the biggest reasons why the team is so good is the addition of Kyle Tucker to Craig Counsell’s lineup. Tucker, along with Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong, are leading the way for one […]

After a tough 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs not only saw their three-game win streak snapped but were dealt a scare with the status of their ace, Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga. The left-hander appeared to tweak his hamstring while covering first base in the sixth inning and was immediately removed […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a brilliant start to their season as they lead the National League Central with a 21-14 record. While that is good news for manager Craig Counsell’s team, the Cubs have had injury issues with their pitching staff. The latest injury took place in Sunday’s series finale with the Brewers in […]

The Chicago Cubs are still adjusting to the premature end of Justin Steele’s season. Craig Counsell and the team received another scare on Tuesday night when Shota Imanaga exited his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an injury. Fans worried that the team would be without their ace for a while, but Imanaga delivered good […]

For more than a century, baseball teams and players have been trying to find any minute advantage they can. So it should be no surprise that the Chicago Cubs and manager Craig Counsell are trying to use their own ballpark, Wrigley Field, to give them the tiniest edge. After the Cubs struggled to score at […]

The Chicago Cubs saw their three-game win streak come to an end on Saturday, as they fell prey to the Philadelphia Phillies in the second of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The 10-4 loss to the Phillies can be largely blamed for the horrible start of Ben Brown on the mound. Brown got pounded […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the young faces of the Chicago Cubs, who are playing well under Craig Counsell. Crow-Armstrong’s contributions to the team have earned him high praise. One analyst even went as far as to compare him to former Cubs All-Star and current Detroit Tigers third baseman Javier Baez. Baez, of course, was […]

The Chicago Cubs swept a two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers this week to move to 16-10. Things have been going well at the Friendly Confines as they kick off a season with massive expectations. After Game 1 of the series, Cubs manager Craig Counsell talked about how much fun his team was having. […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong, a native of Los Angeles, keeps giving his hometown team nightmares. In the Chicago Cubs’ thrilling 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field, the rookie center fielder once again made his presence impossible to ignore–blasting a three-run homer, flashing elite defense, and continuing a torrid offensive stretch that has him […]

The Chicago Cubs made a bold move when they traded for Kyle Tucker in mid-December. The Cubs needed a big bat in the middle of their lineup and Tucker has filled the bill in an impressive manner. The former Astro is slashing .301/.410/.578 in the early part of the season and he has already bashed […]

Justin Steele was off to a great start to his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs. However, elbow tightness he experienced against the Texas Rangers turned into a situation where Steele required season-ending surgery. Craig Counsell will have to continue the season without one of his top talents on the mound. After his surgery, Steele […]

The Chicago Cubs took two out of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. After a sluggish start to the season in Tokyo, they have picked it up in recent weeks. But Sunday came with some bad news as well, as the Cubs announced that starter Justin Steele suffered a season-ending injury. Manager […]

The Chicago Cubs are only six games into their 2025 season, but early on, the bullpen has been a problem. Cubs relievers have a combined 8.34 ERA — the third-worst in the majors — and collapsed on Sunday in a 10-6 loss that spoiled an otherwise sparkling debut for new Cubs starting pitcher Matt Boyd. […]

After signing with the Chicago Cubs as a non-roster invitee, manager Craig Counsell has announced that right-handed pitcher Brad Keller will be on the roster for opening day. The Cubs are coming off playing in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Keller wasn’t on the official roster but was able to travel with […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn’t help but give Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto his props even in defeat. Yamamoto threw 72 pitches for five innings and struck out four as the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 4-1 in the opening game of the Tokyo Series in Japan. The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 […]

The Chicago Cubs have headed to Japan where they’ll kick off the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. And top Cubs prospect Matt Shaw could make his MLB debut in the season opener. Should Shaw earn the everyday third base job, he would be the first Cubs rookie to man […]

The 2025 MLB season officially kicks off on March 18 when the Chicago Cubs take on the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. But the big question facing Chicago involves top prospect Matt Shaw’s availability for the season opener. On Wednesday it was reported that Shaw received bad news regarding […]

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw appeared to get some good news earlier in the week when the Boston Red Sox signed free agent Alex Bregman. Since the Cubs failed to get Bregman into their organization, it has cleared the way for Shaw to become the starting third baseman for Chicago’s North Side team. However, there […]

With MLB teams flooding into their respective Spring Training camps across Florida and Arizona, fans will finally begin to receive long-awaited updates on each team’s key players. For the Chicago Cubs, it’s second baseman Nico Hoerner, who underwent flexor tendon surgery back in October. “He’s not gonna miss much [time], if at all,” said Cubs […]