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Daniel Palencia News / Cubs Insider / August 17
Daniel Palencia to 60-Day IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves 
I just wrapped up a semifinal win in our softball league, so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. As such, I will not wax poetic about the massive oof that is Daniel Palencia going to the 60-day IL.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Cubs Make Major Announcement on Frustrating Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs find themselves navigating yet another setback in their pitching staff as starter Edward Cabrera heads back to the injured list. Just one day after his reinstatement, the right-hander has been sidelined again, this time with a blister issue that has forced the club to adjust its plans during a pivotal stretch of the season.
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.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / August 17
Chicago Cubs: MLB insider reveals why fans have 'no reason to be concerned' in latest MLB power rankings
The Chicago Cubs did not end the weekend on a high note. After winning the first game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals, they dropped the final two.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Cubs Place Edward Cabrera, Dansby Swanson On Injured List
The Cubs announced that right-hander Edward Cabrera has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister. Shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / August 17
Reports: Cubs SS Dansby Swanson out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, ESPN and MLB.com reported on Monday. The injury, which forced him to leave Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St.
Christopher Morel News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Former Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Gets Another Chance
For Chicago Cubs fans who watched Christopher Morel explode onto the scene a few years ago, Monday’s news carries a familiar mix of nostalgia and quiet satisfaction.
Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / August 17
Chicago Cubs get good news and bad news on Dansby Swanson injury
The Chicago Cubs have had more than their fair share of significant injuries this season. Fans are all too familiar with the health struggles of Chicago’s pitching staff.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17
Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series
The Chicago Cubs have made a plethora of roster moves ahead of their three-game series against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / August 17
Chicago Cubs: Daniel Palencia cooks in latest rehab outing, nearing return to majors
The Chicago Cubs may currently be on a two-game losing skid after dropping a series to the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, but their postseason outlook still looks good.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 17
Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy
Cabrera returned to the rotation Sunday after missing nearly two months, but his turn in the rotation may have been a one-and-done.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Former Cubs Infielder Puts Chicago Fans on Blast
Former Chicago Cubs infielder Justin Turner took to social media over the weekend to voice his displeasure with Wrigley Field fans after they offered a standing ovation to a St.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list
Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Cubs Announce Reason for Michael Busch's Removal From Lineup
Chicago Cubsfirst baseman Michael Busch has struggled coming out of the All-Star break. Over his last 28 games he has posted a .265 batting average, .305 on-base percentage, .668 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBIs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
Seiya Suzuki News / On Tap Sports Net / August 15
The Cubs Need a Better Excuse Than 'Seiya Suzuki is Too Expensive'
Every time I hear the discussion about Seiya Suzuki’s upcoming free agency, the conversation seems to start from the same assumption: the Chicago Cubs probably won’t bring him back because he’ll be too expensive.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
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