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On YouTubeNico Hoerner News / Cubs Insider / April 25
Watch: Nico Hoerner Makes Two Incredible Plays to Keep Cubs Close 
Many will point to Alex Bregman‘s game-tying homer in the 8th or Dansby Swanson‘s game-winning dinger in the 9th, but it was Nico Hoerner‘s defense in the bottom of the 7th that kept the Cubs within striking range.
Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 25
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 26
It’s actually a pretty unusual season when you don’t have a holy $#@! type of win. 10 game winning streaks? Quite a bit less common. Without doing any research, I’m betting the intersection of those two occurrences?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Dodgers’ fire back at Pete Crow-Armstrong following fan comments
The Los Angeles Dodgers fan base greeted Pete Crow-Armstrong with a heavy dosage of boos on Friday night. Although Crow-Armstrong grew up going to Dodgers games, his comments about their fans, in particular the casual fans, rubbed people the wrong way, and now he is now public enemy No.1 when he comes to town.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Dansby Swanson News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 25
Cubs 6, Dodgers 4: Dansby Swanson’s ninth inning homer gives the Cubs their 10th straight win
There’s something special about this Cubs team. Do you feel it? Utterly dominated by Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan for six innings, trailing 4-0 heading to the seventh, the Cubs cut that to 4-3 thanks in part to a triple (!) by Dansby Swanson.
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 25
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Edward Cabrera, Michael Busch and the slump-busting George the neighborhood goose
Today’s Reflections I’m willing to do all I can to make things right! I closely read the stories from my usual group of writers. Nothing about the big story of the weekend, if not the week.
Nicky Lopez News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Cubs select Nicky Lopez to the active roster
The Chicago Cubs are looking for ways to continue improving as the team is off to a strong first month of the regular season. They have some exciting players, and added another former Cub back to the team to help the depth of the roster.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / April 25
Dansby Swanson homer keys Cubs rally past Dodgers
Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 24
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers breaks out in Smokies win
Other than the ones involving the major league team which we’ve covered elsewhere: Right-hander Jace Beck was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
Cubs’ injury woes continue with IL move before Dodgers game
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching injuries continue to mount as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, Chicago received news that relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar will be placed on the injured list, per Alden González of ESPN.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 24
Chicago Cubs Select Contracts of Two Major League Veterans Amid Injuries
Every day it seems like the Chicago Cubs have more injuries piling up. With the injury of reliever Caleb Thielbar, the Cubs have made some moves to supplement depth.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / April 24
Cubs' Trade for 7-Year Veteran Leads This Week's Under-the-Radar Moves
There's not going to be a blockbuster trade or No. 1 prospect debuting every day in Major League Baseball, but rest assured, the action never stops. We've
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Chicago Cubs character shines through bad luck run of pitching injuries
This Chicago Cubs team is a talented bunch and there’s a lot of depth and versatility throughout the 26-man roster, but the defining feature of this team seems to be pretty clear at this point—character.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
Cubs receive big injury updates on 2 relievers
Despite being on a nine-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs have a hobbled pitching rotation, especially their relievers. Among them are two right-handers, Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Cubs vs. Dodgers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23
Cubs vs. Dodgers: The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 1 takes place at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Chicago Cubs reportedly were outbid for this former All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams that have some weaknesses on their roster. Despite that, they are tied for the NL Central lead with a 16-9 record and have won nine consecutive games.
Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / April 24
Ben Brown Is Becoming a Valuable Swiss Army Knife for the Cubs
Coming into Spring Training, Ben Brown‘s spot on the Chicago Cubs‘ Opening Day roster was anything but a guarantee. He’d shown flashes of success in the past, but between injuries and inconsistent performance, Brown once again found himself battling.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 23
Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss
Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend their winning streak to nine on Thursday.
Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Cubs See Big Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings Amid Winning Streak
The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winning eight in a row headed into Thursday afternoon, and folks around the league are starting to take notice.
Moises Ballesteros News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Moises Ballesteros’ New Approach at the Plate Is Paying Off Big for the Cubs
Right now, the Chicago Cubs are on an eight-game win streak, which is evident in many aspects across the board, but one piece that definitely helps is Moisés Ballesteros' confidence rapidly growing at the plate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR
As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21
Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation
If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance
Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
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