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Chicago Cubs Could Part Ways With $804,500 Star Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are a major force in the National League this year. They have already recorded two 10-game winning streaks in the MLB thus far. They are certainly reaping the benefits of their spending in the free agent market during the offseason.

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Cubs Claim RHP Christian Roa from Orioles

Though the Cubs have not officially announced it yet, their transaction log from Sunday showed that they have claimed righty Christian Roa — no relation to Colin Rea — off waivers from the Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 18

Chicago Cubs update: Alex Bregman, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb

The Cubs just completed a 3-6 road trip. They were outscored 41-33 and those numbers are only that “good” because the first game of the trip was a 7-1 win over the Rangers.

MLB News / HITC / May 18

The Cubs are 29-18 and in first place, but one short slump has the Brewers series carrying real weight

The Chicago Cubs remain at the top of the NL Central, but their weekend against the White Sox left them with a clear warning before the Brewers visit Wrigley Field.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 18

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 47

If you are not all over MLB social media, you might not know that come from behind wins often get tagged with a wheeee! That’s because the game graph usually looks like a slide or a sled hill.

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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.

Javier Assad News / On Tap Sports Net / May 18

Roster Move Reveals Cubs Long-Term Plan For Javier Assad

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs announced utility pitcher Javier Assad was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa. Assad had been serving time in the bullpen for the Cubs since returning to the main roster earlier this season.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 18

Chicago Cubs fall 2 spots in latest power rankings after rough week

The Chicago Cubs are 29-18 and lead the National League Central Division. However, they lost each of their two series last week and suddenly see the Milwaukee Brewers and St.

Michael Conforto News / Field Level Media / May 18

Michael Conforto adds to mix for Cubs against division-rival Brewers

The last time the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers met, it ended with a dogpile after Milwaukee clinched a Game 5 win in the National League Division Series in October.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 18

Jamison Taillon’s meltdown puts more pressure on the Cubs

Jamison Taillon’s 2026 season began with a warning sign during spring training. Before leaving to pitch for Team Canada during the World Baseball Classic, Taillon had made four starts and gone 0-3 with a 22.18 ERA.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 17

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies storm back to beat Clingstones, 4-3

The Cubs claimed right-hander Christian Roa off of waivers from the Orioles and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs are Roa’s fourth team this year already.

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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.

Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / May 17

Edward Cabrera’s recent struggles raise questions

Despite the win on Friday night, many Cubs fans would tell you they were disappointed by Edward Cabrera’s short outing against the White Sox. Cabrera got off to a solid start over the first four innings, but his command derailed in the fifth, and he was taken out before getting through five.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 17

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong had heated words for White Sox fan

A misjudged ball by Pete Crow-Armstrong at the outfield fence allowed the Chicago White Sox to tie the game up at 4-4 in the fifth inning of Sunday’s game.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 17

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/17/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 29-17 record and maintain their lead in the NL Central. The last 24 hours included a difficult afternoon on the South Side.

Ian Happ News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Here’s the proof the wind absolutely hates the Cubs’ Ian Happ with a passion

Ian Happ went viral for taking advantage of a big Cincinnati Reds miscue one week ago. But the Chicago Cubs left fielder trended for a different reason Sunday: Because the winds of the Windy City weren’t on his side against the White Sox in the 9-8 defeat.

Matt Shaw News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Cubs Facing Matt Shaw Decision After Trade Report

Inside the NL Central, MLB's best division: Where each team excels, struggles at season's quarter mark

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Watch: Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine's blunder

Yankees ace leaves start with injury

Marlins top pitching prospect lands on IL with concerning injury

Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract

Liam Hendriks News / Yardbarker / May 13