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Pirates nip Cubs on Caleb Thielbar’s 11th inning throwing error

Nick Gonzales scored the go-ahead run on pitcher Caleb Thielbar's throwing error in the 11th inning, propelling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

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Chicago Cubs News and Notes: Injuries Test Pitching Depth

The Chicago Cubs have started their year 6-7 and are in last place in the NL Central. The Cubs opened the 2026 season facing early pitching challenges.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 11

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 13

When the Cubs decided to largely run it back with a team that pushed the Brewers to their limits before falling just short of the NLCS, one might have hoped it would have been relatively smooth sailing for this team in 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

How Cubs can salvage season despite plethora of pitching injuries

The Chicago Cubs had one of the best pitching staff in the National League when the 2026 season started. Staff ace Cade Horton had a great first year, with a 2.67 ERA over 118 innings and being named the NL Rookie of the Year runner-up.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 11

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Imanaga, Mlodzinski, Reynolds

Bruce Levine reports that Matthew Boyd will make a rehab start this coming week. More when we know more. We’ll see if Dylan Carlson makes it back to Triple-A.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 11

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend stops the Chiefs, 8-6

His brother may be off to the Marlins, but shortstop Alexis Hernandez joined the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The Iowa Cubs were swept in a doubleheader by the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 6-4 in nine innings and 6-1.

Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 10

Shota Imanaga Delivers Exactly What Cubs Need Amid Pitching Injury Crisis

Most of the time, when a team loses a game after an immaculate display by the starting pitcher, his highlight reel is completely lost. That was the case for Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga in his third start of 2026.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 10

Pirates 2, Cubs 0: Shōta Imanaga’s gem ruined by a total lack of offense

Shōta Imanaga was absolutely magnificent Friday at Wrigley Field. He allowed just one baserunner, a two-out walk in the second inning. (More on that later.) He struck out nine.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 10

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Enter Weekend Trailing Pirates by 10 Points

I was going to punt on this week altogether, but decided to just post a quickie late instead. The Cubs enter their weekend series with the Pirates, which is funny because Pittsburgh is only a game up in the standings.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Jed Hoyer still believes in Cubs despite Cade Horton’s season-ending injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers have earned the right to be massive World Series favorites, but a perfect storm can hit in October and instantly shatter championship prospects.

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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.

Nico Hoerner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Nico Hoerner’s latest feat proves Cubs’ contract extension was worth it

While the Chicago Cubs are 6-6 on the season entering Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Nico Hoerner is seemingly having a hot start to the campaign.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 10

Biggest Changes for the Cubs Since Opening Day

It hasn't been an ideal first two weeks of the 2026 season for the Chicago Cubs. Going into their season opener, it looked like the front office had compiled one of the best rosters in baseball, at least on paper.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Cubs’ Craig Counsell Makes Seiya Suzuki Decision After Roster Move

The Chicago Cubs have opened their 2026 campaign to a slow start, entering Friday's slate of games sitting in last place in the National League Central.

Seiya Suzuki News / ESPN / April 10

Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates

Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Cubs To Activate Seiya Suzuki, Designate Dylan Carlson For Assignment

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is back from the injured list after missing the first two weeks of the season with a knee sprain, according to multiple reports.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Craig Counsell Announces Ian Happ News After Removal From Cubs Lineup

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of reliable contributors on one of the most impressive lineups in MLB, and Ian Happ remains one of the most consistent players on the roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / April 8

Cubs GM Reveals Next Steps to Address Injury Woes

The Chicago Cubs have stumbled out of the gates in a discouraging fashion during the early weeks of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Positioned at the very bottom of the National League Central standings, the team is grappling with both on-field struggles and significant roster challenges that threaten to linger.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 8

Pitching-strapped Cubs turn to Colin Rea to start against Rays

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with pitching injuries they've been handed this week, losing starters Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton. Boyd is dealing with a left biceps strain that led to the team placing him on the 15-day injured list on Monday.