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Cubs 2027 Schedule Release: Early Opening Day, All-Star Game, Other Highlights

The Chicago Cubs may be just starting the second half of 2026, but it's time to mark your 2027 calendars! Major League Baseball revealed its schedule for the 2027 campaign on Thursday, which means we have our first full look at the Cubs' 162-game slate.

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Cubs, MLB announce 2027 regular season schedule

Once again, Major League Baseball has scheduled the Cubs to play multiple games in the Frigid Confines of Wrigley Field — six home games before the end of March.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 16

The Chicago Cubs have succeeded in spite of everything

The Chicago Cubs have taken blow after blow this season. They’ve taken so many gut punches that nobody would’ve blamed them if they just tossed in the towel on an ill-fated 2026 in hopes of a better 2027.

Theo Epstein News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Former Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein talks importance of trade deadline impact

The Chicago Cubs have worked through every hurdle and gut check thrown their way and have still managed to emerge from the All-Star break as a playoff-level team, currently in the top NL Wild Card spot and twelve games over .500.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Kyle Schwarber News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Chicago Cubs sleeper draft pick could be the next Kyle Schwarber

In the mid-2010’s and early 2020’s, Kyle Schwarber was among the most popular Chicago Cubs players. He was, and still is, a three outcome hitter. For the most part, he either walks, strikes out, or hits a towering home run.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 16

The 5 Cubs Who Could Be on the Move at the MLB Trade Deadline

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just over two weeks away. The Chicago Cubs, who sit 12 games over .500 and five games out of first place in the National League Central, have most of their work cut out for them.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Chicago Cubs: which member of the 2026 draft class will reach the Majors first?

The Chicago Cubs are 54-42 as they prepare to start the second half of the 2026 MLB season. This past week, they have enjoyed a few days off for the All-Star break, which also came at the tail end of the amateur draft.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 16

Chicago Cubs Expected to Dump Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a familiar position as the MLB trade deadline approaches: competitive enough to push for a playoff spot but in clear need of reinforcement on the mound.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 16

Chicago Cubs news — Pete Crow-Armstrong

Today’s Reflections There seems to be only one direction this issue of Cub Tracks can go, with most the articles being about possible trades suggestions, about what happened in the first half and what the second half looks like, and what groups of players need to step it up in the second half.

Theo Epstein News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Theo Epstein Reveals Fox Nearly Changed Cubs History During the 2016 World Series

Every Chicago Cubs fan remembers where they were when the final out of the 2016 World Series was recorded. The tension, the rain delay, and the celebration after 108 years without a championship remain absolutely unforgettable to this day.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 15

What the Cubs' First-Round Draft Pick Says About Their Long-Term Vision

The dust from the 2026 MLB Draft has settled, as has all the fanfare from All-Star Week festivities. And before regular-season action gets up and running again, we can sit back and take a closer look at how the Chicago Cubs laid the groundwork for their future with the top of their draft class.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Cubs’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs have endured an inconsistent season at times but they are a contender nonetheless. Chicago is set to enter the second half of the 2026 campaign with a 54-42 overall record, which is good for second place in the National League Central standings.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 15

The Cubs and White Sox have been in the postseason in the same year just three times. That might change in 2026.

The Chicago Cubs are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. The Chicago White Sox, charter members of the American League in 1901, are in their 126th season.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Chicago Cubs urged to avoid this temping trade target

The Chicago Cubs will resume their season this Friday, coming out of the All-Star break with the top spot in the NL Wild Card race and a good amount of momentum.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester can’t help but roast Anthony Rizzo while also praising his TV prowess

Anthony Rizzo was one of the faces of the Chicago Cubs during his time with the franchise. After playing with the New York Yankees at the end of his career, Rizzo retired as a member of the Cubs.

Shohei Ohtani News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Chicago Cubs: PCA talks up his plan to dethrone Ohtani as MVP

The Chicago Cubs will be returning from the All-Star break with the top National League Wild Card spot and a second place standing in the NL Central Division.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 15

The Cubs’ Second-Half Success Rests on Three Bats: Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch

The Chicago Cubs head into the second half of the season in a position every team wants to be in—right in the middle of the playoff race. But if this team is going to make a deep October run, three players have to provide more consistent offensive production: Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Cubs Outright Jake Woodford

The Cubs have run right-hander Jake Woodford unclaimed through outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He has the right to elect free agency and explore other opportunities.

Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 13

Meteoric Rise of Owen Ayers Gives the Cubs A Lot to Think About at Catcher

The Chicago Cubs' farm system is looking better and better. First things first, the organization addressed a clear need this weekend with a pitcher-heavy MLB Draft.

Nico Hoerner News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Nico Hoerner Is Turning the Corner. Here Is What He Costs Now, and What He Should Cost by August.

In a previous Athlon Sports article we addressed Nico Hoerner’s early season slump, it causes, and how based on his expected stats, he was a good buy low candidate.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 13

Chicago Cubs’ Injury Situation Just Got Even Worse

The Chicago Cubs have battled significant injury challenges throughout the 2026 season, particularly within their pitching ranks. Despite these setbacks, the team has remained competitive and positioned themselves as a legitimate contender for a National League playoff spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Chicago Cubs 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026

The Chicago Cubs are currently 54-42. The Cubs have a half-game lead over Philadelphia for the first Wild Card spot. They are firmly positioned as aggressive buyers as the August 3rd deadline looms.

Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Royals Sign Vince Velasquez To Minor League Contract

The Royals have signed Vince Velasquez to a minors contract and assigned the veteran righty to Triple-A Omaha, as per Velasquez’s MLB.com profile page. Velasquez elected free agency on June 30 rather than accept an outright assignment to the Cubs’ Triple-A squad.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 9