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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.
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.
The 'College World Series winners' quiz
The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?
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.
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.
Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 20
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays
These are the days when I’m super jealous of Al. A June afternoon at the park while the Cubs are playing pinball. To be fair, he’s watched a metric ton of bad baseball this year (and nine walk-offs too!).
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 20
Cubs expected to dump former top prospect whose value has plummeted
The Chicago Cubs will be one of the most intriguing teams to monitor between now and the MLB trade deadline. After a pair of 10-game winning streaks to run their record to 27-12 in early May, the Cubs have gone just 13-24 since, so their deadline strategy should be interesting.
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.
Nico Hoerner News / Cubs Insider / June 20
Nico Hoerner’s Struggles May Stem from Trying to Generate More Pull Power
Of the many sights and experiences I’ve had while visiting my late aunt in Hawaii, one that sticks out the most is driving past a home that was being bought just to be torn down.
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 / June 20
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies on edge of 1st half title
The Iowa Cubs beat Indianapolis (Pirates), 11-7. Starter Vince Velazquez gave the I-Cubs three innings and gave Indianapolis three runs on six hits. Velazquez walked three more and struck out four.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 19
Are the Cubs Back? 3 Takeaways After 16-Run Explosion vs the Blue Jays
It was a perfect sunny afternoon in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood today. People all around, decked out in their baby blues for a Friday 1:20 game at Wrigley Field.
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.
Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / June 19
Calls Mount for Cubs to Make Dansby Swanson Move Before Blue Jays Game
The Chicago Cubs are facing backlash after keeping Dansby Swanson at shortstop for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, with many fans calling for a lineup change. The Cubs shortstop is hitting .176 with a .280 on-base percentage and a .318 slugging percentage this season, and his name sat eighth in the order again against the Blue Jays.
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.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Cubs Determined to Address Clear Weakness Before Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs' starting rotation has not been at full strength all season. They have a handful of players currently on the injured list, including Matthew Boyd, Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon and Cade Horton.
Matt Boyd News / Just Baseball / June 18
Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation?
Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years.
Seiya Suzuki News / Yardbarker / June 17
Yankees highlight list of potential Seiya Suzuki trade landing spots
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most inconsistent teams in Major League Baseball this season, and they may elect to sell ahead of the trade deadline.
Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16
Cubs Place Daniel Palencia On IL With Elbow Inflammation
The Cubs have placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Right-hander Gavin Hollowell has been recalled to take his place on the roster.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16
Pete Crow-Armstrong spoiled his own cycle with boneheaded mistake
Pete Crow-Armstrong went from hitting for the cycle to walking back to the dugout in shame in a matter of seconds. The Chicago Cubs center fielder needed just a single to complete the cycle against the Colorado Rockies when he came up to the plate to lead off the bottom of the 7th inning Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season
Not many hitters were hotter than Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong at the plate entering Monday.
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