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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 14
2026 MLB All-Star Game: Pete Crow-Armstrong gets a hit, but the NL gets shut out 
The American League entered this night as winners of 11 of the last 13 All-Star Games, the exceptions being a National League win in 2023 in Seattle and last year’s swing-off in Atlanta, with Kyle Schwarber the swing-off hero and MVP of the game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14
Reporter apologizes to Cubs front office after unfortunate viral post
The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break facing a sudden off-field distraction after reporter Bruce Levine apologized for an X post that appeared intended as a private message.
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.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14
How Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong is planning to ‘dethrone’ Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP
Winning the MVP in the National League is almost impossible at the moment unless your name is Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani’s two-way player status gives him an obvious advantage.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14
Alex Rodriguez calls Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong the Kylian Mbappé of MLB
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season has earned him plenty of praise, but Alex Rodriguez may have delivered the biggest compliment yet. While discussing the Cubs outfielder during FOX’s MLB coverage, Rodriguez compared Crow-Armstrong to French soccer icon Kylian Mbappé, one of the most electrifying athletes in the world.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 14
Chicago Cubs insider apologizes to executives, per report
A Chicago Sun-Times report by Jeff Agrest says that Marquee and The Score insider Bruce Levine has apologized to Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins after an odd incident on Twitter (X) Monday night.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 14
Chicago Cubs insider Tweet to coach stirs concerns and controversy
The Chicago Cubs need to be aggressive buyers at this year’s August 3 MLB trade deadline. There’s just no other realistic way the team does anything in the postseason without filling the massive holes they have in an injury-ravaged starting rotation and bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 14
Chicago Cubs: 3 (not so obvious) Cubs to watch after the All-Star break
The Chicago Cubs made it to the All-Star break without the wheels falling off their banged-up, wobbly wagon. They’re holding on to the top NL Wild Card spot and a second place standing behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14
Cubs reporter deletes tweet ripping front office that was meant to be private message for coach
At the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs are hanging on with what they’ve got. After a season that started with so much promise, they have experienced a myriad of struggles.
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.
Ben Brown News / On Tap Sports Net / July 14
Cubs Get Encouraging Ben Brown Injury Update, But His Return Timeline Remains Unclear
The Chicago Cubs received a piece of encouraging news regarding one of their most important pitchers, but there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding when Ben Brown will actually return to the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 14
MLB Draft recap: Cubs embrace spin, power in 2026 Draft
The 2026 MLB Draft is now over and if they all sign, there will be 21 new members of the Cubs family. Scouting director Dan Kantrovitz said before the draft that the Cubs would work on the weakness on the pitching side of the Cubs farm system and boy, did they ever.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 14
The Chicago Cubs Have Built One of MLB’s Most Reliable Middle Infields
When people talk about the best parts of the 2026 Chicago Cubs, the conversation usually starts with the stars putting up big offensive numbers or the young players making highlight-reel plays.
Shohei Ohtani News / ChiCitySports / July 14
Chicago Cubs: The MVP conversation will be a major test for PCA
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is the heavy favorite for the National League MVP once again. That’s not a debate — it’s the gravitational reality of the sport.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / July 13
Craig Counsell has positive news for key Chicago Cubs starter’s injury
The Chicago Cubs have been hit with the injury big through the first half of the 2026 MLB season. As we sit here at the MLB All-Star break, Chicago has 13 pitchers on the injured list this season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 13
Chicago Cubs: Huge gamble explored in proposed Cubs-Mariners trade
The Chicago Cubs need pitching. They DESPERATELY need pitching. They’ve done remarkably well so far this season, dealing with a staff decimated by injuries.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12
Cubs head into break hot after taking series from Reds
Alex Bregman had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning, to help the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 12
Chicago Cubs Notebook: 2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap & Player Analysis
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a clear mission. They aimed to fix the pitching deficiency that has plagued the organization. Jed Hoyer and scouting director Dan Kantrovitz used three of their first five selections on collegiate arms.
Trent Thornton News / Field Level Media / July 12
Trent Thornton stepping up as Cubs eye series win vs. Reds
Right-hander Trent Thornton is emerging as a much-needed weapon in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, which is exceeding expectations while closer Daniel Palencia remains sidelined with right elbow inflammation.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11
Alex Bregman's 7th-inning homer allows Cubs to defeat Reds
Alex Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Saturday. Carson Kelly added a solo shot and Michael Busch had three hits for Chicago, which won for the fourth time in its last six games.
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
Three areas the Cubs need to improve ahead of the trade deadline
The fact that the Chicago Cubs are contending for a playoff berth may be considered a minor miracle.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history
Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way.
Justin Steele News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / July 6
Cubs need more production from Alex Bregman
Bregman has struggled to find his footing in Chicago, as he's posted a measly slash line of .241/.340/.345.
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