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Cubs Set to Welcome Back Star Pitcher from IL

Reinforcements are on the way for the Chicago Cubs. The team is stuck in a 3-12 slump over their past 15 games, including a ten-game losing streak at the end of May.

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Cabrera, Boyd close to returning to Cubs' rotation...

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries.

Jordan Wicks News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 2

Cubs roster move: Jordan Wicks optioned, Tyler Ferguson recalled

As you well know, Jordan Wicks’ two starts as a Cub this year were.. uh… less than successful. With Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd due back soon and Javier Assad available, it’s likely someone else will take the next rotation turn that would have been Wicks’.

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / June 2

Chicago Cubs: Pressure will really mount in make-or-break June

The Chicago Cubs started the month of June with a much-needed day off. May was a rough one for the North Siders as they rode a roller coaster of emotions, zooming high at the beginning of the month and then plummeting into some bad, ugly days the rest of the way.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 2

3 Things That Must Happen for the Cubs to Look Like a Postseason Threat Again

The month of May was one to forget for the Chicago Cubs. After a stellar start to the year, they went just 13-16 over those four weeks, stumbling down the NL Central standings in the process.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Ex-player drops brutally honest Pete Crow-Armstrong admission

Although the Chicago Cubs struggled last weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, they got some production out of Pete-Crow Armstrong. The dynamic centerfielder came away with a four-hit game on May 30 in a 6-1 win, as well as making a great diving catch.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 2

Chicago Cubs Triple-A Affiliate Gearing Up For Legendary Week

The Chicago Cubs have had many young prospects come through their pipeline over the last decade and make an impact at the MLB level. The system has produced talent such as Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Moises Ballesteros.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 2

Cubs BCB This Morning: Come to the launch party for my new book!

Remember when I introduced BCB This Morning back in March? Well, okay, you probably don’t. At the time I made that post I said it would be an “occasional” feature of this site.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / June 2

Cubs’ Alex Bregman fires back at frightening narrative amid painful start

When the Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract over the winter, some immediately called it an overpay. Paying $35 million

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 2

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Brown, Busch, Bregman

Today’s Reflections What a roller-coaster in St. Louis. Saturday night, it looked like things were returning to normal. Then the old/new bats of the 10-loss days returned, and Jordan Wicks doesn’t appear to be more than AAAA quality starter.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Cubs need to have an honest conversation about Dansby Swanson

The Cubs lost 5-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday Night Baseball, which felt like a national embarrassment to many Cubs fans. Pitcher Jordan Wicks once again bombed in his second start, and the offense struggled, collecting just seven hits with a single walk, finishing 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Chicago Cubs hope Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to heat up in June

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has fallen short of his All-Star level talent this season. Crow-Armstrong had what seemed to be a breakout season in 2025, where he hit .247 with a .768 OPS (career-high) and was third on the team in home runs (31).

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Matt Boyd News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 1

Cubs Happy With Matthew Boyd's Rehab Start – Can He Now Return to Form?

While the Chicago Cubs may have finally snapped their 10-game skid last week, they are still working hard to snap out of a funk. After a series split with the Pittsburgh Pirates, they failed to take down the St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

There's a new threat to trade for Tarik Skubal

To say that the Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a disappointing start to the season would be a massive understatement.

Tarik Skubal's imminent return won't be enough to save Tigers season

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Chicago Cubs biggest issue heading into June is painfully obvious

The Chicago Cubs are just 6-16 in their last 22 games. After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds back on May 7, they have not won a single series against any other team that they have played.

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / June 1

Michael Busch Is Back to His Old Self at the Plate

Watching the Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system develop high-tier talent is a point of pride for the fans, but it always comes with a caveat: Sometimes, there just isn’t any room at the inn. I vividly remember when the Dodgers selected Michael Busch out of the University of North Carolina with the 31st overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 31

Cubs vs. Cardinals Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 31

Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals for the decisive contest in the three-game series between the two arch-rivals. The Cubs drew level in the series with a dominant 6-1 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Chicago Cubs Notes: Brown Deals, Crow-Armstrong Delivers

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-27 record and sit three games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a resounding 6-1 victory over the St.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / June 2

One NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The Mets look increasingly like sellers, and could find a perfect trade partner in the NL Central.

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Cubs strive to end May on upswing against Cardinals

The up-and-down Chicago Cubs have a chance to end the month on a positive note when they wrap up their three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong reveals what he learned from unfulfilled Dodgers trash talk

The Chicago Cubs got a huge performance from Pete Crow-Armstrong on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong finished the team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a home run and four total hits.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / May 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards

Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / May 30