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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 10
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 10 
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Frank Demaree, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1972 – Hank Aaron‘s grand slam helps the Atlanta Braves to a 15-3 rout of the Phillies.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 10
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend closes in on 1st half title with 6-3 win
The Cubs acquired left-hander Antoine Kelly in a trade with the Dodgers for cash. Kelly was assigned to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9
Cubs Place Jameson Taillon On Injured List
The Cubs placed starter Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 8, with a left hamstring strain. Chicago brought up two relievers, Tyler Ferguson and Ethan Roberts, from Triple-A Iowa. Trent Thornton goes on the paternity list in the other pitching move.
Ian Happ News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9
Why Ian Happ doesn’t believe NL Central is ‘slipping away’ from Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have endured an extremely inconsistent season. While the Cubs could certainly still compete for a postseason spot, Chicago is currently in fourth place in the National League Central standings with a 34-32 record.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9
Chicago Cubs slapped with more discouraging news on trade front
The Chicago Cubs desperately need to make some moves if they want to make a push for World Series contention this season. Actually, at this point, they probably need to swing some trades if they even want to make the playoffs.
Dansby Swanson News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 9
The Short Porch is checking in on Dansby Swanson’s bat
It’s been rough back-to-back homestands for the Chicago Cubs. They went just 2-4 over the six-game set against the Athletics and Giants, which admittedly is better than the sweep they suffered during their homestand against the Brewers and Astros, but better than being swept at home is a pretty low bar.
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 / ChiCitySports / June 9
Chicago Cubs: Two oddball trade proposals spotlight the team’s awful standing
The Chicago Cubs started this 2026 season with big expectations and even some World Series chatter. They’re now at the point where many are considering them sellers at the August 3 trade deadline.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / June 9
Alex Bregman giving Cubs fans a far too familiar feeling
It’s been a rough go for Alex Bregman in Chicago so far. While only a few months into his five-year tenure with the Cubs, he and fans alike are frustrated with the lack of production.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / June 9
Chicago Cubs: PCA named Player of the Week, shares Counsell motivational advice
The Chicago Cubs may be going through an extended rough patch that has seen them fall from first place in the NL Central Division to fourth place, but there are still some silver linings.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9
Cubs rumors: Farm system collapse could lead to trade of once-promising young star
The Chicago Cubs have their work cut out for them, especially involving utility Matt Shaw. Given that he has been on the injured list, there are rumblings that he may not stay too long.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 9
Chicago Cubs’ Roster Crunch Could Lead to Surprising Trade Move
The Chicago Cubs face several pressing challenges with their current roster construction, but none stand out more prominently than the vulnerabilities in their starting pitching staff.
Ben Brown News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 9
In praise of Ben Brown
It was always clear, from the time the Cubs acquired Ben Brown from the Phillies in 2022 for David Robertson, that he had talent. He’d dominate at a Cubs minor league affiliate, get called up and have some great outings, but then occasionally get hit hard.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9
Chicago Cubs could use one player to help acquire an elite arm
The Chicago Cubs sit eight games out of the lead of the National League Central, but that doesn’t mean they’re out of the race. Even though the Cubs are not playing well, they still will be buyers at the trade deadline.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / June 9
Pete Crow-Armstrong Awarded For Carrying Cubs Last Week
After a stretch that saw two separate 10-game winning streaks, the Chicago Cubs have been one of the worst teams in baseball. They have not won a series in over a month, skidding closer and closer back to .500.
Chicago Cubs News / HITC / June 9
Chicago Cubs offense woes highlighted by three stars topping unwanted RISP list
Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki have found themselves in the middle of an unwanted conversation this season, with the pair drawing attention for their place among MLB’s leaders in runners left on base.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 8
Former Chicago Cubs Outfielder Has Reportedly Died
Eddie Haas, a longtime figure in professional baseball whose brief time as a major league player gave way to decades of dedicated coaching and managerial work, passed away on June 4 at the age of 91.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8
Cubs Claim Eduarniel Núñez
The Cubs have claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported the claim prior to the official announcement.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 9
Matt Shaw's return to the Cubs couldn't come at a better time
The Chicago Cubs received good news Monday afternoon, with infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw returning to the lineup. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Shaw will be activated on Tuesday following Monday's off day, when the Cubs open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 8
'It's been awful': Alex Bregman's struggles continue in Cubs' loss to Giants
Since Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, his offensive struggles have led to an all-time low in his career.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong Got Hot the Day His Exit Velocity Did. The Hits Were Just Late.
The easiest read on Pete Crow-Armstrong is that a streaky hitter is doing his streaky thing again. He goes cold, you bench him, he goes nuclear, you kick yourself, repeat until September.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Alex Bregman speaks out on ‘god-awful’ start to his Cubs career
Alex Bregman is just as frustrated with his own play as the rest of the Chicago Cubs faithful are. Bregman was a non-factor on Sunday for the Cubs’ rubber match against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 7
Cubs' starting pitching woes continue as Jameson Taillon exits start
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation took another hit on Sunday night when Jameson Taillon had to leave his start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing just one inning.
Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / June 8
Ben Brown Is Cementing Himself As A Key Cubs Rotation Piece
Since the Chicago Cubs acquired him at the 2022 trade deadline, Ben Brown has shown the potential to be a strong big league starter. His four-seamer sits in the mid-90s consistently with the ability to touch even higher.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 6
Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts
The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
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