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Alex Bregman News / Total Pro Sports / June 9
Alex Bregman Tops MLB in a Category No Hitter Wants to Lead
Alex Bregman is leading a stat that no hitter wants anywhere near their name. The veteran third baseman has left 140 runners on base this season, per Underdog MLB data reported.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 9
Chicago Cubs’ Roster Crunch Could Lead to Surprising Trade Move
The Chicago Cubs face several pressing challenges with their current roster construction, but none stand out more prominently than the vulnerabilities in their starting pitching staff.
Ben Brown News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 9
In praise of Ben Brown 
It was always clear, from the time the Cubs acquired Ben Brown from the Phillies in 2022 for David Robertson, that he had talent. He’d dominate at a Cubs minor league affiliate, get called up and have some great outings, but then occasionally get hit hard.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9
Chicago Cubs could use one player to help acquire an elite arm
The Chicago Cubs sit eight games out of the lead of the National League Central, but that doesn’t mean they’re out of the race. Even though the Cubs are not playing well, they still will be buyers at the trade deadline.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 9
Many MLB teams are moving all their night games to 6:40 p.m. starts. The Cubs should, too.
In 2021, as baseball returned to a 162-game schedule after the pandemic, many teams, including the Cubs, began to move their night game starting time before 7 p.m.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9
Cubs linked to nuclear trade that would destroy their farm system
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the worst teams in baseball for the last month, as they have gone just 7-20 since their 27-17 start. Talk about a polarizing ballclub.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 9
Chicago Cubs news — Assad, Brown, PCA
Today’s Reflections When I said I wish there was a way for the Cubs to get healthy enough to force Jameson Taillon from the rotation, this wasn’t what I meant nor the order I wished it came in.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9
Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Royals’ Michael Wacha
The Chicago Cubs went into the 2026 season with high hopes and a deep rotation on paper but injuries have shredded those plans in a hurry. The Cubs have
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Matt Shaw News / Inside The Diamonds / June 9
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Four Cubs Who Need Coors Field Turnaround & Shaw Set to Return
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 34-32 record and sit in fourth place in the National League Central. In the past day, the club has finalized several roster maneuvers.
Chicago Cubs News / HITC / June 9
Chicago Cubs offense woes highlighted by three stars topping unwanted RISP list
Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki have found themselves in the middle of an unwanted conversation this season, with the pair drawing attention for their place among MLB’s leaders in runners left on base.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 8
Cubs' Alex Bregman Puts Himself on Blast for 2026 Struggles: 'I've Been God-Awful'
Following the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night, Alex Bregman was torn to shreds. He was the franchise's marquee free-agent signing and brought in to serve as a key difference-maker in a World Series run.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Astros Slugger and Cubs Superstar Win MLB Player of the Week Honors
On Monday, Major League Baseball gave out their Player of the Week Awards, spanning June 1 to June 7. In the American League, Houston Astrosdesignated hitter Yordan Alvarez earned the honor for the second time this season, having previously won on April 4.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Cubs Make Roster Decision Ahead of Rockies Series
The Chicago Cubs are making a change. The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduardniel Nunez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, the team announced and optioned him to the Arizona Complex League.
Jameson Taillon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8
Cubs add pitcher from Orioles after Jameson Taillon injury
The Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Eduarniel Nunez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday and optioned him to the Arizona Complex League.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 8
Bolstering the Bullpen: Cubs Add 3 Arms to Arsenal
The Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to bolster their bullpen. Over the last couple of days, the team has brought in a trio of bullpen arms, hopefully strengthening a group that has struggled a bit at times over the course of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs reacquire former prospect in pitching desperation move
The Chicago Cubs once again suffered a pitching gut punch on Sunday when righty Jameson Taillon went down with a left hamstring injury in the second inning of his start against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8
Cubs Claim Eduarniel Núñez
The Cubs have claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported the claim prior to the official announcement.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 9
Matt Shaw's return to the Cubs couldn't come at a better time
The Chicago Cubs received good news Monday afternoon, with infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw returning to the lineup. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Shaw will be activated on Tuesday following Monday's off day, when the Cubs open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 8
'It's been awful': Alex Bregman's struggles continue in Cubs' loss to Giants
Since Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, his offensive struggles have led to an all-time low in his career.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong Got Hot the Day His Exit Velocity Did. The Hits Were Just Late.
The easiest read on Pete Crow-Armstrong is that a streaky hitter is doing his streaky thing again. He goes cold, you bench him, he goes nuclear, you kick yourself, repeat until September.
Jameson Taillon News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
Jameson Taillon‘s start tonight was cut short in the second inning, as the right-hander was removed due to what the Cubs later revealed as a left hamstring
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 7
Cubs' starting pitching woes continue as Jameson Taillon exits start
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation took another hit on Sunday night when Jameson Taillon had to leave his start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing just one inning.
Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / June 8
Ben Brown Is Cementing Himself As A Key Cubs Rotation Piece
Since the Chicago Cubs acquired him at the 2022 trade deadline, Ben Brown has shown the potential to be a strong big league starter. His four-seamer sits in the mid-90s consistently with the ability to touch even higher.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 6
Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts
The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
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