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Nico Hoerner's Slump Has Two Causes. Only One of Them Is Luck. Both of Them Point to Buy.

Nico Hoerner is going through a serious June Swoon. So how is it that he is also a fantasy baseball buy-low candidate heading into July? The Cubs’ second baseman finished his 2025 campaign with the second-highest batting average in the National League (.297) and the third-most hits (178).

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Cubs roster move: Jayden Murray recalled, Gavin Hollowell optioned

The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray to the 26-man roster. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23

The Short Porch is looking ahead to the All-Star Game

The good news about yesterday’s rainout is that the back-to-back canceled games gave the Cubs’ battered bullpen another day to rest and recover heading into their series with the Mets.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23

Chicago Cubs reality check: Is a big trade for pitching even worth making anymore?

The Chicago Cubs are absolutely not where they thought they would be at this point of the season. As the baseball year began, expectations were very high—so much so that there was even some World Series chatter as the team got hot and rattled off consecutive wins.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23

Chicago Cubs: Jed Hoyer offers sobering Justin Steele update

The Chicago Cubs can’t seem to catch a break this season when it comes to their stressed and strained pitching staff. Of last season’s pitching heroes, Cade Horton has been lost for this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, while Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, and closer Daniel Palencia currently sit on the IL.

Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / June 23

Why Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Seiya Suzuki?

Every MLB trade deadline, teams generally fall into three categories. You have your buyers, your sellers, and your teams that do nothing. Sometimes, though, there are teams that fall into a fourth category — those are the teams that are both buyers and sellers.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23

The Cubs unveil the first views of Champions Gate

Last month I posted this article with details of the Cubs’ new Champions Gate, which will be installed on the Clark Street side of Gallagher Way west of Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23

Cubs linked to massive trade that would land them two All-Stars

The Chicago Cubs are in desperation mode with the MLB trade deadline inching closer and closer, and they may attempt to pull off a wild trade or to help get themselves back on track.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Rea, Shaw, Boyd

Today’s Reflections With a rainout Sunday and a night game on Monday (which ended up getting rained out), PCA-Mania is continuing (not complaining!). Everybody has a slightly different take, but Brett Taylor’s article is a must-read.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Pete Crow-Armstrong Reveals Personal News After MLB Announcement

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has been in the headlines for his tremendous play as of late. Crow-Armstrong is having the best year of his career as the leadoff hitter for the Cubs, boasting career highs in batting average (.286) and OPS (.883).

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 22

Cubs at Mets Postponed, Setting Up Doubleheader Later This Week (UPDATED STARTERS)

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets were set to begin a four-game series at Citi Field on Monday, but it will have to wait another day. Less than an hour before the 6:10 p.m.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

The Chicago Cubs do not need Zac Gallen to walk into their clubhouse looking like a Cy Young finalist. Framing the pursuit that way would miss the point.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / June 22

Pete Crow-Armstrong Awarded MLB Honor Amid Historic Tear

There has not been a hotter player in Major League Baseball over the last couple of weeks than the center fielder for the Chicago Cubs. Pete Crow-Armstrong is on a run that history itself is trying to keep up with.

Justin Steele News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Cubs LHP returns to mound for 1st time since setback

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging injury update Monday on Justin Steele, giving their rotation another reason to monitor his recovery as the club tries to protect its playoff position.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 22

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Head on the Road to Face the Mets, Boyd Makes Rehab Start, Wiggins Returns, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 40-37 record and sit in third place in the NL Central. The club dealt with a postponement against Toronto. This followed a significant bullpen collapse the previous afternoon.

Colin Rea News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Chicago Cubs Notebook: PCA Goes Deep Again, Rea Goes Five Scoreless, Bullpen Collapse, & Smokies Clinch First Half Title

The Chicago Cubs hold a 40-37 record and currently sit in third place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team suffered a devastating late-inning collapse against Toronto.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 21

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong 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.

Corbin Carroll has been the definition of clutch for the Diamondbacks

Cam Schlittler creates Yankees history in 13-strikeout performance

Three back-end relievers the Yankees should target at the MLB trade deadline

Latest MLB proposal would be devastating blow to minor league baseball

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 19

Cubs Pull Off Surprise Roster Shakeup With Young Standout

The Chicago Cubs experienced a notable development during their off-day on Thursday, as the organization made a surprising roster decision involving one of their brightest young talents.

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.