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Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is the biggest free agent on the upcoming market. Where he signs could impact division and pennant races for years to come.

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Cubs Starting Rotation To Get Major Boost With Return of Jameson Taillon

The starting rotation for the Chicago Cubs is gaining back one of their veterans- Jameson Taillon. Taillon has spent a significant portion of the second half of the season on the injured list and with the postseason creeping up they will need him back in full force.

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The '2024 MLB multi-home run game leaders' quiz

How many of the 66 Major League Baseball players to hit multiple home runs in multiple games during the 2024 season can you name in seven minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Cubs: 3 desperate, secret Cubs weapons down the stretch

The story of the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 season seems to be edging more towards “the agony of defeat” than “the thrill of victory.” That’s the vibe, anyway, if you take into account all of the hard luck that has piled up on the North Siders’ plate this year.

Chicago Cubs News / Sporting News / September 8

Cubs’ top pitching prospect ‘on the radar’ as potential late-inning option

Jaxon Wiggins will be a player to watch for the Chicago Cubs in the near future.

Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Cubs take major heat after Daniel Palencia collapse

The Chicago Cubs finished the weekend with another gut punch. Closer Daniel Palencia, who had been an absolute revelation this season, stepping in as the closer after a mid-April call-up, got crushed in a 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, allowing 5 earned runs in the ninth inning without retiring a batter.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Sporting News / September 8

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong returns to lineup after injury scare

After sitting out the Chicago Cubs' game against the Washington Nationals, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will return to the team's lineup on Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8

Cubs Lineup: Chicago Gets Their Home Run Leader Back vs Braves

The Chicago Cubs didn't exactly have a great weekend. After winning the series opener on Friday, they lost two games in a row to the lowly Washington Nationals.

Chicago Cubs News / Sporting News / September 8

A first pitch at Wrigley Field? That may be in the cards for Cubs legend Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa's relationship with the Chicago Cubs has improved drastically this year.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8

Chicago Cubs Bullpen Issues Continue At Worst Possible Time

While injuries happen in any sport, a few are keeping Chicago Cubs stars like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker off the field. It's also affected their starting pitcher depth, as Mike Soroka and Jameson Tallion are still on the disabled list.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 8

Cubs Drop Series, Collapse to Nationals in 9th

The Chicago Cubs lose two out of three games to drop the series against the Washington Nationals after the Nationals put up five runs in the 9th inning in Game 3.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8

Moisés Ballesteros Apparently in Atlanta as Cubs’ Health Questions Persist

Craig Counsell told reporters after Sunday’s loss that he didn’t expect to have Kyle Tucker in Monday’s lineup, and that Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s status would be determined prior to the game.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Tucker will be gone, backup plan is not an option, per insider

The Chicago Cubs are facing a dilemma at the end of this season. Specifically, Cubs ownership is facing the dilemma. They can open up their pocketbook

Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Cubs closer exits game against Nationals with shoulder injury

The Cubs may be looking at going into the postseason without their closer.

Nationals rise for five in ninth to stun Cubs

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 7

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong injury leaves him out of lineup vs. Nationals

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series at Wrigley Field. Carson Kelly hit two homers, continuing an excellent season from behind the plate.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Cubs' Craig Counsell Announces Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong Update on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs (81–61) are looking to finish the final month of the regular season strong as the team braces for a return to the postseason. Unfortunately, Chicago has been playing shorthanded in the outfield recently.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6