Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dylan Carlson News / Cubs Insider / April 15

Dylan Carlson Elects Free Agency

Outfielder Dylan Carlson, who was designated for assignment last week to make room for Seiya Suzuki, elected free agency after clearing waivers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / April 15

Cubs Sign LHP Ty Blach, RHP Paul Campbell to Minors Deals

The Cubs already have five lefties in the bullpen, so they figured they might need to add another in case the injury bug starts biting them. That’s why they agreed to a minor league deal with 35-year-old Ty Blach, who has joined the Iowa Cubs in Columbus.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

The Short Porch is short on starting pitching

We’re still in small sample size territory as the calendar turns to tax day, but the Cubs are just a titch under 10 percent of the way through their season.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Cubs Sign Ty Blach To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and veteran lefty Ty Blach are in agreement on a deal, as first reported by Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. The Sports Pro Services client is headed to Triple-A Iowa.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs’ Longtime Top Prospect Continues Red-Hot Start in Push for MLB Spot

The Chicago Cubs are working their way through the early portion of the schedule and trying to navigate some injuries and inconsistency early, hopeful that they have found their footing after a Tuesday night win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs' Alex Bregman Sends Confident Message Despite Slow Start

Alex Bregman knows what it’s like to win. A two-time World Series winner, he knows how championship-caliber teams behave. Less than a month into his first regular season with the Cubs, Bregman already likes what he’s seeing.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 17

Reminder: I’m on vacation all this week and will be a little briefer than usual this week. Thanks for your patience. The Cubs can’t quite get momentum going.

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Nico Hoerner Making Strong Case to Keep Key Spot in Cubs Lineup

Cubs bats were hot last night at Citizens Bank Park. The team recorded 15 total hits as they bested the Phillies, 10-4. It was an even sweeter victory

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Colin Rea pitches well and everyone hits

The Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies Tuesday evening in Philadelphia is, I think, the sort of game this team can begin to produce more often. Solid starting pitching.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Cubs, Phillies vie to settle series after 34 runs in first 2 games

Nico Hoerner will look to continue his stellar month on Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs play the decisive contest of their three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/15/2026

The Chicago Cubs are 8-9. This follows a 10-4 comeback win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. Chicago rode a late offensive surge and steady pitching to secure a momentum-building road victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cubs unleash 15-hit attack, even series with Phillies

Carson Kelly belted a three-run homer and Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman also drove in three runs apiece, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 14

Cubs Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar strikes twice

South Bend right-hander Brooks Caple was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week. The Cubs signed left-hander Ty Blach and right-hander Paul Campbell assigned both to Triple-A Iowa.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium

David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 14

Insider Confirms Cubs Are Pursuing Top Free Agent Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are actively working the phone lines and looking for pitching help in whatever place they can find it, and as it turns out, they are going after the top name available.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Announces Career News Amid MLB Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong is looking to help the Chicago Cubs return to the MLB playoffs for a second straight year in 2026, but the start of his season has not gone as planned.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Cubs give pitching a boost with promotion before Phillies clash

The Chicago Cubs are being satured with injuries affecting their pitching staff. As a result, they are looking at the minor leagues to fill in the gaps.

Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Cubs outright Dylan Carlson

The Cubs sent outfielder Dylan Carlson outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago designated him for assignment over the weekend when Seiya Suzuki returned from a season-opening injured list stint.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cubs eager for better start in rematch vs. Phillies

With the recent injuries to the Chicago Cubs' rotation, veteran right-hander Colin Rea has become a lot more valuable. Rea is expected to follow opener Riley Martin on Tuesday evening when the Cubs visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the second contest of a three-game series.

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / April 13

Is This The Turning Point For Michael Busch, Cubs’ Offense?

Between last regular season and the ensuing playoff run, Michael Busch was arguably the Chicago Cubs’ top hitter. Busch recorded a a 140 wRC+ and an .866 OPS, both the top marks among Cubs regulars.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 12

Even After Tough Outing From Cabrera, Rotation Has Been Cubs’ Bright Spot

With multiple Chicago Cubs starters already on the injured list, the team has needed every other starter it has to step up even more. But even with those injuries cropping up, the rotation has been the Cubs’ bright spot to start the season.

Justin Turner News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Justin Turner Signs With Tijuana Toros

Justin Turner isn’t hanging up his spikes just yet. The longtime Dodgers infielder and 2020 World Series champion is signing with the Mexican League’s Tijuana Toros, reports David Vassegh of 570 Sports.