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Cubs address pitching depth concerns by signing ex-Braves reliever

The Chicago Cubs have dealt with some concerns with their pitching staff, and they made sure to make a move to fix their depth. They recently signed Aaron Bummer to a deal, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

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Chicago Cubs sign veteran reliever to minor league contract

The Chicago Cubs are pushing all the buttons they can to correct their season. As they are currently in the midst of a 10-game losing streak, they have made an addition to the organization via free agency.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs: ESPN Chicago host openly criticizes Craig Counsell

The Cubs’ losing streak has reached a stunning ten games, following a pathetic 12-1 blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The frustrated Cubs fans are openly starting to vent their frustration towards manager Craig Counsell.

Aaron Bummer News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Cubs Sign Aaron Bummer to Minor League Deal

The spiraling Chicago Cubs have made a move to add bullpen depth. On Wednesday, it was reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today that the Cubs signed left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer to a minor league contract.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Cubs rumors: Will Chicago still buy at trade deadline despite brutal slump?

As the Chicago Cubs are currently on a 10-game losing streak ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the baseball world could be pondering if the team will be sellers or buyers at the trade deadline in August.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 27

Cubs Pitching News: Boyd's Rehab Start, Steele Takes a Step, Wiggins Back in Bullpen

At this rate, Chicago Cubs fans are happy to devour any crumb of positvity. Their recent ten-game losing streak has made this one of the most bizarre seasons in franchise history, let alone MLB history!

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Cubs Identified as No. 1 Trade Option for Cy Young Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are looking to break a 10-game losing streak entering their Wednesday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29-26, they're falling behind in the National League Central, 4.5 games back from the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Cubs rumors: Jon Heyman calls Chicago top Tarik Skubal landing spot if Tigers trade him

With the Chicago Cubs on a 10-game losing streak, the baseball world could be thinking that the team could make a big move at the trade deadline to turn around the season.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs: Counsell’s comments hint at real, seething frustration amid continuing skid

The Chicago Cubs can’t do anything right at the moment. There’s been no offense at all. And, when it comes to the pitchers, even when one has a quality outing, it’s usually for naught as a struggling pitcher comes up right behind him to cancel out the performance.

Colin Rea News / Cubs Insider / May 27

Frustration Rising, Expectation Falling as Cubs’ Skid Reaches Double Digits

The Cubs have cleverly managed to offset the expectations created by two 10-game winning streaks by losing 10 straight — they’re the second team in 10 years to do so — and could well be continuing that skein as the season threatens to unravel completely.

Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs: Update on Justin Steele is yet another gut punch for team

The Chicago Cubs are currently working through a nightmare scenario. If one had predicted things as they currently are, that person would’ve been accused of being exaggeratedly pessimistic.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 27

The Short Porch finds a silver lining for Moisés Ballesteros

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Cubs baseball. Those two 10-game winning streaks feel like they were a long time ago as the Cubs dropped their 10th game in a row Tuesday night, falling 12-1 against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 27

Spin Zone: Cubs Join Elite Company With Tenth Consecutive Loss

On Tuesday night, the Chicago Cubs lost 12-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was their tenth consecutive loss, dating back to May 16th against the Chicago White Sox.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

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Josiah Hartshorn News / Cubs Insider / May 27

At Least Josiah Hartshorn Keeps Raking

When we last looked at slugging teenager Josiah Hartshorn, he was tearing it up at Low-A Myrtle Beach and showing why the Cubs gave him a record signing bonus for a sixth-round pick.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 27

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 55

We’d have to travel in the way back machine to 2017 to find a team that had two 10+ game winning streaks and one 10+ game losing streak. That team was the Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / HITC / May 27

How a two-week collapse turned the Chicago Cubs from contender to mess

Two weeks ago, the Cubs sat on top of the MLB.com power rankings. Now they look like a team trying to survive its own collapse. Chicago’s 12-1 loss to the Pirates on May 26 was a 10th straight defeat, and the disorganization is starting to look as concerning as the losing itself.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 27

Cubs make impressive MLB history with 10th straight loss

The Cubs etched their name in the history books with their 10th straight loss.

Craig Counsell sounds the alarm again on Chicago Cubs struggles

The 'MLB 2025 multi-hit game leaders' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs land Tarik Skubal prediction amid dreadful slide

The Chicago Cubs have now lost 10 games in a row and have fallen into last place in the NL Central as a result. It has been a catastrophic collapse for the Cubs, who put together a pair of 10-game winning streaks prior to the losing skid.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs’ free fall is now officially a Jed Hoyer problem

During their 6-game home stand at Wrigley Field against the Brewers and Astros, they were not only swept, but they looked lifeless, flat, and out of answers. As the Cubs continue their freefall, the fans are becoming impatient and livid.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Billy Goat curse may be back as Cubs’ losing streak hits 10

Back on the 15th of May, the Chicago Cubs were sitting pretty atop the NL Central standings. They moved to 29-16 on the season after scoring a 10-5 win over their archrival, the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 26

3 Takeaways After Cubs Spiral to NL Central's Worst With 10th Straight Loss

Make that 10 consecutive losses for the Chicago Cubs, who at the moment look like a shell of what they once were. They're tied for last place in the NL Central, and things look bleaker than ever.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Cubs’ Jed Hoyer drops honest admission amid Justin Steele’s injury recovery

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele is continuing to recover from a forearm strain. While there is no specific timeline for his return, the Cubs would obviously love to have him back in the rotation at some point this season.

Jordan Wicks News / Field Level Media / May 26

Cubs turn to Jordan Wicks vs. Pirates, hope to stave off 10th straight loss

Jordan Wicks will make his season debut on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs try to snap a season-long nine-game losing streak when they face the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 25

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

In making the 2026 Memorial Day holiday a memorable one, the Houston Astros put together an historic performance in a win over their in-state rival, the Texas Rangers, on Monday night.

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Jacob Misiorowski dominates again as Brewers continue hot stretch

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Nico Hoerner’s Removal From Cubs Lineup

The Chicago Cubs are treading water in the National League Central, sitting at 29-24 while in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. The struggles have put pressure on manager Craig Counsell to find ways to spark an offense that, despite ranking second in on-base percentage at .335, has failed to convert runners consistently.

Edward Cabrera News / Field Level Media / May 24

Cubs place RHP Edward Cabrera on 15-day IL with finger blister

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand. The move is retroactive to Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 23