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Cubs Bats Go Ice Cold, Braves Take Thursday's Game 3-0 and Capture Series

After a win in the first game of the series on Tuesday and a poor loss on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs needed a win on Thursday in order to secure their first series win since Mother's Day weekend.

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MLB ERA leaders: How Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga is in line for historic rookie season

No pitcher in the modern has posted a lower ERA through the first nine starts of a season than Imanaga.

Nick Dean News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 2 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: Nick Dean dazzles in his South Bend debut as Cubs beat Wisconsin, 4-3

Some very good pitching in the bottom three full-season affiliates brings two wins. Great offense in Iowa can’t make up for poor pitching. The Cubs are saying that Iowa outfielder Brennen Davis is “day-to-day.” They aren’t saying with what.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / 37 minutes ago

Comments from breakout Cubs ace should scare opponents

Comments from breakout Cubs ace should scare opposing hitters

Chicago Cubs rookie starter Shota Imanaga has been crushing it this season and hasn't even shown everything yet.

Cubs moving veteran RHP to bullpen

What Nico Hoerner's walk-off vs. Braves meant to Cubs

Key Cubs reliever shut down at least another two weeks

One player from every MLB team who deserves more love

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 3 hours ago

Braves 3, Cubs 0: You can’t win if you don’t score, redux

The Cubs offense has nearly completely vanished. The Cubs lost 3-0 to the Braves on a beautiful Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field, and yes I know you

Kyle Hendricks News / Viral Sports News / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks Speaks on Move to Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs made a major change with their pitching staff this week. The longest-tenured player on their team, starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, is being removed from the rotation and placed in the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 5 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Win the Game, Win the Series

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the finale against the Braves at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 2 hours ago

Did Craig Counsell Make Right Call With Justin Steele in 7th on Wednesday?

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Wednesday night. However, it was a huge offensive outburst in the seventh inning that allowed the score to look so lopsided.

Justin Steele News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Steele is Feeling Really Good Overall, Offensive Lull, Pitcher Updates, and Other Cubs Bullets

Justin Steele is feeling good, and that's awfully important going forward.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 38 minutes ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 50

The Braves bury the Cubs 9-2. This is the point in the season where I insert a Bobby Knight-like rant about coming here to write about blowouts on a Thursday morning in June.

Adbert Alzolay News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Key Cubs reliever shut down at least another two weeks

Cubs righty Adbert Alzolay has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a flexor strain, and it seems a return in the near future isn’t likely.

Kyle Hendricks News / Bleacher Nation / 57 minutes ago

Kyle Hendricks Takes His Bullpen Demotion Like an Absolute Champ

Kyle Hendricks addressed his recent bullpen demotion with all the poise and responsibility you'd expect of him.

Ben Brown News / On Tap Sports Net / 4 hours ago

Ben Brown Named Starter for Cubs on Thursday

Following a 9-2 beatdown from the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs informed the public regarding who will start on Thursday. When starters were originally announced prior to the series, Thursday was left as an open slot on the probable pitchers list.

Kyle Hendricks News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks breaks silence on bullpen demotion

A tough season so far for Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks just got a new twist when the team decided to demote the World Series champion to the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

What Nico Hoerner's walk-off vs. Braves meant to Cubs

During Tuesday's home game against the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of a victory.

Cubs top Braves in 10 on Nico Hoerner's infield hit

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

Ranking the five best MLB free-agent signings of offseason

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Cubs top Braves in 10 on Nico Hoerner's infield hit

Nico Hoerner's infield single drove home the winning run with one out in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

The Chicago Cubs are making a tough decision with one of their veteran pitchers.

Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / May 21

4 Cubs players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season

Despite fading down the stretch last season, the Chicago Cubs look to establish themselves as a true National League contender in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga — a budding star — to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Cubs Activate Shortstop All-Star from the Injured List

Per a team announcement, the Chicago Cubs activated shortstop Dansby Swanson from the injured list on Tuesday. Swanson landed on the injured list on May 10 with a right knee sprain but will return as the Cubs start a series against the Atlanta Braves, his former team.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 21