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Moises Ballesteros’ New Approach at the Plate Is Paying Off Big for the Cubs

Right now, the Chicago Cubs are on an eight-game win streak, which is evident in many aspects across the board, but one piece that definitely helps is Moisés Ballesteros' confidence rapidly growing at the plate.

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The Chicago Cubs really, really needed Michael Busch to break out of his slump

The Chicago Cubs are riding high on an eight-game winning streak as of this writing and have pulled themselves up from the cellar of the NL Central Division into second place, just a half-game behind the surprising Cincinnati Reds.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Moises Ballesteros refers to the Chicago Cubs as a ‘family’

Catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been a revelation for the Chicago Cubs this season. The 22-year-old has produced at the plate, batting .367 with a 1.010 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 24

Just for curiosity, I checked the math on flipping a coin and getting heads eight consecutive times. You’d expect to find four such sequences out of 10,000 flips, or about once every 2,500 times.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 23

Cubs Well Represented in Early ABS Stats, Which Could Be Precursor of More Automated Umps

The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is in its first year, and I predict that the stats will be a big hit. They’re easy to calculate, needing only simple math, and have a nice little acronym borrowed from the automotive world.

Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23

Cubs 7, Phillies 2: Michael Busch’s first 2026 homer helps the team to its eighth straight win

The Cubs have found many different ways to win during their current eight-game winning streak. Blowouts (three straight games with 10+ runs). Extra-inning thrillers (over the Mets on Sunday).

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies

Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to nine games on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Imanaga, Suzuki, Bregman, Boyd, Palencia, Maton, Ramirez, Counsell, Charlie the neighborhood goose

No, Charlie most likely isn’t the goose’s name. But he had to know he wasn’t going to get hit by a ball from Michael Busch at the moment. Strong performance from Shota Tuesday.

Matt Boyd News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23

Matthew Boyd Talks Cubs' Win Streak After Return from IL Against Phillies

After starting the season 7-9 through their first 16 games, dead last in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs have gone on an impressive winning streak, notching victories against NL East competition.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 22

Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight 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.

Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Cubs’ pitcher Matthew Boyd looked sharp in planned shorter return outing

The Chicago Cubs activated starting pitcher Matthew Boyd from the injured list ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Boyd had been out since after his second start of the season, which came back on April 1, when a biceps strain caused him to miss time.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 22

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramírez has a day

The Iowa Cubs broke the Louisville Bats (Reds), 15-9 There was not a lot of good pitching today in Des Moines and the wind was steady out to left field.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 22

One Number Explains the Cubs’ Red-Hot 7-Game Win Streak

It has been quite a week for the Chicago Cubs as they have propelled themselves from last in the NL Central to second, a measly half game back from the Cincinnati Reds, amidst a pitching crisis that no manager wants to deal with.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 22

Cubs Get Huge Rotation Boost with Starters' Return

The Chicago Cubs have had a tough start to 2026, dealing with numerous injuries. From young starter Cade Horton to a bunch of key bullpen arms, the Cubs have gone through it this year.

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.

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 / 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

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update

The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Dansby Swanson drops ‘unbelievable’ truth bomb on Nico Hoerner after epic web gem

Lately, things are starting to pick up for the Chicago Cubs. After a slow start to the season, the Cubs are now on a six-game winning streak. On Monday, they picked up a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at home in the first game of a three-game series.

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.

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 / 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

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

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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