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Cubs Reliever Set to Miss at Least 1 Year After Completed Surgery

The Chicago Cubs have been ravaged by pitching injuries this season both to the bullpen and the starting rotation, losing numerous guys for undisclosed periods and others for at least the rest of the season.

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Cubs roster move: Matthew Boyd activated, Luke Little optioned

Matthew Boyd spent about two weeks on the injured list with a biceps issue. The left-hander made one rehab start in which he struck out six and was deemed ready to return.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Cubs Urged to Target Specific Move Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs and Jed Hoyer have gotten off to a solid start to begin the 2026 MLB season, but there are clear issues that they must address in order to be a true World Series contender.

Lucas Giolito News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Chicago Cubs’ rumored pitching target, Lucas Giolito, signs with the San Diego Padres

When the Chicago Cubs’ 24-year-old emerging ace Cade Horton went down with an elbow injury requiring season-ending elbow surgery, fans took it like a gut punch.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Cubs Prospect With Famous MLB Ties Is Drawing Attention

The Chicago Cubs have been playing great baseball of late and currently hold a 14-9 record after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. While all eyes have been on the Major League club, the Cubs have quite a few talented young players coming up in the minors.

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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.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Craig Counsell gets real on roster management: 'Do you want to develop players or do you want to win?'

The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven Tuesday night with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. In the victory, the team showcased a little of everything that has made them click recently.

Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 22

The Short Porch is hoping Matthew Boyd’s return can bolster a battered starting rotation

The Cubs are in the midst of their longest winning streak since 2023, but it does feel a bit precarious. While the roster was built for a deep October run, with an excellent lineup and bullpen bolstered by numerous offseason acquisitions, injuries have been a massive issue early.

Nico Hoerner News / CBSSports.com / April 22

Nico Hoerner (now with power!) leading red-hot Cubs amid seven-game winning streak

Hoerner was valuable enough to earn a $141 million extension in the spring. Now he's showing off

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Phillies vs. Cubs Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 22

Phillies vs Cubs: The Philadelphia Phillies face the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of their four-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. Philadelphia will hope to stay alive in the series after losing 4-7 to Chicago on Tuesday night.

Shota Imanaga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

How Cubs’ Shota Imanaga dominated Phillies for 2nd time in a week, in totally different way

Shota Imanaga was electric in the Chicago Cubs’ 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. It was his second start against Philadelphia in a seven-day stretch, and Imanaga proved to be dominant in both outings.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 22

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 23

Win one for Jody? I think of Jody Davis when I think of number 7’s in Cub history (Also, Dansby and Rick Monday). I’ve definitely got seven on the brain with a seventh straight win and a 7-4 win.

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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.

Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 22

Cubs 7, Phillies 4: Michael Busch’s two-run single keys the team’s seventh straight win

Michael Busch has been in a season-long slump. Hopefully, his bases-l0aded two-run single that broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning will help him get back to who he was last year.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Cubs beat up on Phillies once again, clinch season series and 7th straight win

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak, their longest since the 2023 season when they rattled off eight straight. This run has included multiple series against the Philadelphia Phillies, who have been struggling of late, as well as a sweep of the reeling New York Mets, who’ve dropped 12 in a row.

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Matt Boyd News / Field Level Media / April 22

Surging Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd vs. frustrated Phillies

Owners of the longest current winning streak in the majors, the Chicago Cubs will look to continue their dominant starting pitching when they face the reeling Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

7 runs lead to 7th straight win for Cubs as Phillies' losing streak hits 7

Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

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.

Angels snub Shohei Ohtani in their montage video

Dave Roberts responds after Craig Counsell criticizes MLB’s Shohei Ohtani rule

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Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 21

Cubs Promote Red-Hot Prospect After Incredible Start

The Chicago Cubs are moving one of their underrated prospects up to the next level of the minor leagues after he has had an incredible start to the year.

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.

Shota Imanaga News / Field Level Media / April 21

Ascending Cubs tap Shota Imanaga to face free-falling Phillies

Trending in opposite directions, the Chicago Cubs host the reeling Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series. After Chicago's 5-1 victory in the opener on Monday, the Cubs extended their winning streak to six -- matching the Atlanta Braves for the longest in the majors.

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 / Just Baseball / April 20

Chandler Simpson Is Making His Old-School Skill Set Work

Since the start of the 2025 season, baseball fans around the country – especially those of a more traditional mindset – have fantasized about the idea of a successful season from Chandler Simpson.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Cubs Select Corbin Martin’s Contract

11:39PM: The Cubs officially announced Martin’s selection and Horton’s move to the 60-day IL. 11:04AM: The Cubs will select the contract of right-hander

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.

Aaron Boone blasts 'overly sensitive' umps following ejection

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price

Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

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