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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 5
Cubs Got Screwed by Unassuming NL Team in More Ways Than One
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most hot-and-cold teams in the MLB this season. They put together a pair of 10-game winning streaks earlier in the season, then went 7-22 for a stretch and have since won 15 of their last 21 contests.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Michael Busch Traded His Bat Speed for His Walk Rate — Whether He Meant To or Not
Michael Busch is walking at a 15.2 percent clip, up from 9.5 percent a year ago and the 96th percentile in baseball, while his bat speed has sat in the 7th percentile for most of the season.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs: Hoyer offers harsh reality check on trade deadline expectations
The Chicago Cubs are in a tough spot. At the moment, they’re a half-game out of qualifying for the last National League Wild Card spot. They’re also six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division (and just a half-game ahead of the third place St.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 5
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals 
I’m going to start here again, there are still only five teams with more wins than the Cubs through July 4. On a pace to win 89 games. Go math. The Cubs played a game and lost.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 5
Cardinals 3, Cubs 0: Lost in the fog
Any time it would like to stop raining in the Chicago area would be fine with me. Saturday’s 3-0 Cubs loss to the Cardinals was delayed 59 minutes before
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs’ plan is clear after latest pitching addition
The Chicago Cubs are in dire need for pitching, both in the starting rotation and the bullpen. They are expected to make some significant moves to address the issue before the MLB trade deadline, but for now, they are making marginal moves to try and catch lightning in a bottle.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 5
Chicago Cubs news — Ramirez, Bregman, PCA
Today’s Reflections Well. That was slap in the face Friday. And the Cubs know how the Padres felt on Wednesday. I had mentioned in the last Cub Tracks that part of the reason that this is an unforgettable season is the big swings in winning and losing streaks.
Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / July 5
Pitching-short Cubs need Javier Assad's ability, availability vs. Cards
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is. The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5
Cubs’ Craig Counsell opens up about managing ‘streaky’ 2026 season
Craig Counsell has been adamant about persevering through the ups and downs of the Cubs’ 2026 MLB season. Counsell is going through the 12th season as a head coach in the majors, his third with the Cubs.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 4
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Happy 4th of July
Shelby Miller threw live batting practice in Mesa. The Iowa Cubs got all dirty against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 7-6. Starter Grant Kipp lasted four innings and gave up five runs on five hits.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Cubs make the wrong kind of history against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows within the span of two days. The North Side squad treated its fans to an epic blowout win on Wednesday over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals
Within the span of 48 hours, the Chicago Cubs hit both ends of the scoring spectrum in a historic way.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer just said the quiet part out loud about 2026 MLB trade deadline
With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline, the team could look to make some moves, especially with the injuries the ball club has been dealing with.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson joins Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio in MLB history
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson struggled early this season. However, Swanson has caught fire in recent action. In fact, he recently joined four Hall of Famers in MLB history.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / July 3
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins a Much-Deserved NL Player of the Month
The calendar flipped from June to July earlier this week, closing the book on a month to remember for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Friday morning, Major League Baseball officially put the Chicago Cubs star’s 30-day stretch in its record books by name him the National League Player of the Month for June.
Chicago Cubs News / Stadium Rant / July 3
3 Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Targets To Boost World Series Chances
Currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the first Wild Card spot, the Chicago Cubs could look to be aggressive at the August 3rd MLB trade deadline.
Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Cubs are expected to select the contract of veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz, according to multiple reports, including from Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors
Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / July 3
Cubs' Dansby Swanson brings historic RBI surge into series vs. Cards
Dansby Swanson isn't putting too much stock into his individual accomplishments. However, he is reveling in the fact that his recent video-game numbers have contributed to the Chicago Cubs' winning ways.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Bats Explode as they Complete the Sweep, Swanson Scorching Hot, Murray Goes Deep, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 49-38 record and sit 5.5 games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team completed a dominant sweep of the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Edward Cabrera Injury: Craig Counsell Delivers Update on Injured Cubs Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update on Edward Cabrera's recovery on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell said the club hopes the right-hander can begin throwing off a bullpen mound before the All-Star break.
Seiya Suzuki News / Yardbarker / July 1
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run
After falling into a slump at the end of May and into June, Suzuki, along with Pete Crow-Armstrong, has helped turn the Cubs offense around.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
Veteran righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated him for assignment on Sunday and quickly ran him through waivers.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / June 29
Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem
The Chicago Cubs are trending up again after taking the weekend series from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. But that doesn't mask a growing problem on the North Side.
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