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What the Cubs' First-Round Draft Pick Says About Their Long-Term Vision

The dust from the 2026 MLB Draft has settled, as has all the fanfare from All-Star Week festivities. And before regular-season action gets up and running again, we can sit back and take a closer look at how the Chicago Cubs laid the groundwork for their future with the top of their draft class.

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Chicago Cubs news — Pete Crow-Armstrong

Today’s Reflections There seems to be only one direction this issue of Cub Tracks can go, with most the articles being about possible trades suggestions, about what happened in the first half and what the second half looks like, and what groups of players need to step it up in the second half.

Theo Epstein News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Theo Epstein Reveals Fox Nearly Changed Cubs History During the 2016 World Series

Every Chicago Cubs fan remembers where they were when the final out of the 2016 World Series was recorded. The tension, the rain delay, and the celebration after 108 years without a championship remain absolutely unforgettable to this day.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Predicting Cubs’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs have endured an inconsistent season at times but they are a contender nonetheless. Chicago is set to enter the second half of the 2026 campaign with a 54-42 overall record, which is good for second place in the National League Central standings.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 15

Current, Former Cubs Put on Show as AL Wins Again (Yawn)

I don’t want to go on a rant here, but there has to be a better way. Fan voting isn’t optimal. Watching Andy Pages, a good fielder, eye a single that Pete

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 15

The Cubs and White Sox have been in the postseason in the same year just three times. That might change in 2026.

The Chicago Cubs are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. The Chicago White Sox, charter members of the American League in 1901, are in their 126th season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Chicago Cubs urged to avoid this temping trade target

The Chicago Cubs will resume their season this Friday, coming out of the All-Star break with the top spot in the NL Wild Card race and a good amount of momentum.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester can’t help but roast Anthony Rizzo while also praising his TV prowess

Anthony Rizzo was one of the faces of the Chicago Cubs during his time with the franchise. After playing with the New York Yankees at the end of his career, Rizzo retired as a member of the Cubs.

Shohei Ohtani News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Chicago Cubs: PCA talks up his plan to dethrone Ohtani as MVP

The Chicago Cubs will be returning from the All-Star break with the top National League Wild Card spot and a second place standing in the NL Central Division.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 15

The Cubs’ Second-Half Success Rests on Three Bats: Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch

The Chicago Cubs head into the second half of the season in a position every team wants to be in—right in the middle of the playoff race. But if this team is going to make a deep October run, three players have to provide more consistent offensive production: Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / July 15

Cubs First Half Awards: Pete Crow-Armstrong Leads a Season Full of Surprises

The first half of the 2026 season has been anything but boring for the Chicago Cubs. This team has experienced almost everything possible over the first few months.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Chicago Cubs

Thanks to a strong offense and an MVP-like pace from Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs are in the thick of the NL playoff race as of mid-July 2026. But it has not been an easy ride, thanks in large part to numerous pitching injuries.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 14

2026 MLB All-Star Game: Pete Crow-Armstrong gets a hit, but the NL gets shut out

The American League entered this night as winners of 11 of the last 13 All-Star Games, the exceptions being a National League win in 2023 in Seattle and last year’s swing-off in Atlanta, with Kyle Schwarber the swing-off hero and MVP of the game.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Reporter apologizes to Cubs front office after unfortunate viral post

The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break facing a sudden off-field distraction after reporter Bruce Levine apologized for an X post that appeared intended as a private message.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Cubs Outright Jake Woodford

The Cubs have run right-hander Jake Woodford unclaimed through outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He has the right to elect free agency and explore other opportunities.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

How Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong is planning to ‘dethrone’ Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP

Winning the MVP in the National League is almost impossible at the moment unless your name is Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani’s two-way player status gives him an obvious advantage.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Alex Rodriguez calls Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong the Kylian Mbappé of MLB

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season has earned him plenty of praise, but Alex Rodriguez may have delivered the biggest compliment yet. While discussing the Cubs outfielder during FOX’s MLB coverage, Rodriguez compared Crow-Armstrong to French soccer icon Kylian Mbappé, one of the most electrifying athletes in the world.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 14

Chicago Cubs insider apologizes to executives, per report

A Chicago Sun-Times report by Jeff Agrest says that Marquee and The Score insider Bruce Levine has apologized to Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins after an odd incident on Twitter (X) Monday night.

Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 13

Meteoric Rise of Owen Ayers Gives the Cubs A Lot to Think About at Catcher

The Chicago Cubs' farm system is looking better and better. First things first, the organization addressed a clear need this weekend with a pitcher-heavy MLB Draft.

Nico Hoerner News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Nico Hoerner Is Turning the Corner. Here Is What He Costs Now, and What He Should Cost by August.

In a previous Athlon Sports article we addressed Nico Hoerner’s early season slump, it causes, and how based on his expected stats, he was a good buy low candidate.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 13

Chicago Cubs’ Injury Situation Just Got Even Worse

The Chicago Cubs have battled significant injury challenges throughout the 2026 season, particularly within their pitching ranks. Despite these setbacks, the team has remained competitive and positioned themselves as a legitimate contender for a National League playoff spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Chicago Cubs 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026

The Chicago Cubs are currently 54-42. The Cubs have a half-game lead over Philadelphia for the first Wild Card spot. They are firmly positioned as aggressive buyers as the August 3rd deadline looms.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 12

Chicago Cubs Notebook: 2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap & Player Analysis

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a clear mission. They aimed to fix the pitching deficiency that has plagued the organization. Jed Hoyer and scouting director Dan Kantrovitz used three of their first five selections on collegiate arms.

Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Royals Sign Vince Velasquez To Minor League Contract

The Royals have signed Vince Velasquez to a minors contract and assigned the veteran righty to Triple-A Omaha, as per Velasquez’s MLB.com profile page. Velasquez elected free agency on June 30 rather than accept an outright assignment to the Cubs’ Triple-A squad.