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Cubs strive to move past late loss, win series vs. Blue Jays

Matt Shaw is showing no ill effects from the back ailment that forced the Chicago Cubs to put him on the injured list last month. Since returning on June 9, Shaw is batting .292, which includes a three-run homer he hit Saturday to stake the Cubs to an early lead against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs news — Kelly, Brown, Dean

Today’s Reflections When I included a link to a background story about Justin Dean in Saturday’s Cub Tracks, I never expected that he would be in the headline of today’s column.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / HITC / June 21

Where Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks among hitters since becoming Chicago Cubs leadoff

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s move to the top of the Cubs lineup has become one of the most impactful individual storylines of the MLB season. This is no longer just a minor adjustment.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 20

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd rehabs in South Bend

The Cubs made a trade, sending first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray. Murray, 29, has been very good for Triple-A Sugar Land, going 0-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago Cubs pull off trade with Astros: Report

The Chicago Cubs bullpen was a disaster on Saturday, allowing eight runs to the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh and eighth innings. The Blue Jays went on to beat the Cubs 8-6 in front of 40,706 fans at Wrigley Field.

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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 / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago Cubs pitcher irate after loss to Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs can’t find consistency, and a pitcher voiced his frustration after a dismal collapse agains the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The Cubs started their three-game series against the defending American League champs with a 16-2 win on Friday.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 20

Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6: A complete bullpen meltdown ruins a good Colin Rea start

Here is where the decisions of the Cubs front office come home to the proverbial roost. While other teams crank out seemingly endless supplies of relievers who throw 98+, the Cubs sign retread guys to multi-year contracts.

Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki trade rumors have more layers than you think

The Chicago Cubs were one of the best teams in baseball over the first month and change of the 2026 MLB campaign, boasting a 27-12 record and a pair of 10-game winning streaks.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 20

Pete Crow-Armstrong has found a home at top of Cubs lineup

The top of the Chicago Cubs lineup is fitting center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong just fine.

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Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago Cubs offer injury update, timeline for Daniel Palencia

The Chicago Cubs now have a clearer idea of what’s going on with injured closer Daniel Palencia as well as a target time for his return. Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN: “Cubs closer Daniel Palencia had an MRI.

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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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s June is ATG-level, per stats company

The Chicago Cubs lineup unloaded in a big way Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field against the Toronto Blue Jays. Their 16-2 thrashing of last season’s American League champs offered great hope that the team was finally coming out of its offensive doldrums.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 20

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Kelly Drives in Six, Ballesteros Optioned, & More

The Chicago Cubs improved to 40-36 on the season following a dominant home victory on Friday. The last 24 hours featured a historic offensive explosion at Wrigley Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 20

Surging Cubs shoot to roll another 7 in clash vs. Blue Jays

Fresh off recording their second seven-run inning in as many games, the Chicago Cubs will vie to win their third series in a row on Saturday afternoon when they host the Toronto Blue Jays.

Carson Kelly News / Field Level Media / June 19

Carson Kelly crashes grand slam as Cubs thrash Blue Jays

Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight his six-RBI performance, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 16-2 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon.

Doug Nikhazy News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Cubs Outright Doug Nikhazy

Left-hander Doug Nikhazy went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Josiah Hartshorn News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 19

The Cubs Officially Have a New Top 100 Prospect

Well, that was fast! Earlier on Thursday, we published a Chicago Cubs top prospect check-in featuring one of the hottest names in the organization: Josiah Hartshorn.

Moises Ballesteros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Cubs send down Moises Ballesteros amid miserable June

When the 2026 season began, there was some excitement surrounding Chicago Cubs prospect slugger Moises Ballesteros. He was hitting extremely well to begin the campaign and was looking like a prime designated hitter against right-handed hitters.

Justin Dean News / On Tap Sports Net / June 19

Roster Move: Get To Know Newest Chicago Cub, Justin Dean

On Friday, the Chicago Cubs optioned Mosies Ballesteros back to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, they selected the contract of outfielder Justin Dean.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Cubs To Option Moisés Ballesteros

The Cubs will option catcher/designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros to Triple-A Iowa today, as first indicated on the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reports that outfielder Justin Dean will be recalled in his place.