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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Astros Slugger and Cubs Superstar Win MLB Player of the Week Honors
On Monday, Major League Baseball gave out their Player of the Week Awards, spanning June 1 to June 7. In the American League, Houston Astrosdesignated hitter Yordan Alvarez earned the honor for the second time this season, having previously won on April 4.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Cubs Make Roster Decision Ahead of Rockies Series
The Chicago Cubs are making a change. The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduardniel Nunez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, the team announced and optioned him to the Arizona Complex League.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week 
The Cubs didn’t do very well last week, going 2-4 against the A’s and Giants. It sure wasn’t Pete Crow-Armstrong’s fault. Over the six games PCA batted .440/.481/.920 (11-for-25) with four home runs and two stolen bases.
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?
Jameson Taillon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8
Cubs add pitcher from Orioles after Jameson Taillon injury
The Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Eduarniel Nunez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday and optioned him to the Arizona Complex League.
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 / On Tap Sports Net / June 8
Bolstering the Bullpen: Cubs Add 3 Arms to Arsenal
The Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to bolster their bullpen. Over the last couple of days, the team has brought in a trio of bullpen arms, hopefully strengthening a group that has struggled a bit at times over the course of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 8
Cubs Bring Back Flame-Throwing Eduarniel Nunez in One of Two Pitching Moves
All it took was three outs for the Chicago Cubs to pull Jameson Taillon from the game on Sunday night. To be sure, while Taillon's struggles this season have been well-documented, it was injury trouble that forced Craig Counsell to pull the plug.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs reacquire former prospect in pitching desperation move
The Chicago Cubs once again suffered a pitching gut punch on Sunday when righty Jameson Taillon went down with a left hamstring injury in the second inning of his start against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs to activate utility man from injured list
The Chicago Cubs have hit a big wall here in June. Just a month ago, they had the best record in baseball before going on a 10-game losing streak. Now?
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 / 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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 8
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb
The Cubs came home this past week hoping to make up for their 3-4 road trip. They did not. In fact, they were even worse in the Friendly Confines, which were decidedly unfriendly against West Coast visitors, the Athletics and Giants, and the Cubs won just two of the games — and they had to come from behind and walk off both those wins.
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 8
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 / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs’ unwillingness to pay for pitching brought them to this disaster
The Chicago Cubs suffered another pitching setback in Sunday’s 2-1 extra innings loss to the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. In the second inning of his start, Jameson Taillon felt some discomfort on the mound and signaled for the trainer to come out.
Colin Rea News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8
2 Cubs’ early trade targets to help Chicago reach playoffs
The Chicago Cubs have seen their dream start to the 2026 season turn into a slog through the mud in the last month. The team that had two 10-game winning streaks and dominated opponents at Wrigley Field has been searching to regain its winning formula since sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in early May.
Jameson Taillon News / Viral Sports News / June 8
Cubs Facing Critical Decision Amid Bad Jameson Taillon News
The Chicago Cubs burst out of the gate with impressive energy this season, but that early fire has faded dramatically in recent weeks. A string of setbacks has left the team struggling to maintain consistency, and the latest blow came in the form of another pitching injury that highlights their growing vulnerabilities.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 8
Cubs Add Even More Pitching Depth By Striking Minor League Trade with Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs continue to dig around for fresh arms, and this time it comes in the form of a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team confirmed to reporters on Sunday that it acquired minor league left-handed pitcher Antoine Kelly from Los Angeles in exchange for cash considerations.
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 / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs expected to cut ties with $68 million player
The Chicago Cubs have been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster over the last month, as they have gone just 7-20 following their 27-12 start and now sit just one game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds in the loss column for last place in the NL Central.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 8
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Another SP Injured, Assad Shines, & What to Do with Matt Shaw
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 34-32 record and sit 7.5 games back in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team dropped a heartbreaker to the San Francisco Giants in extra innings.
Alex Bregman 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.
Jameson Taillon News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
Jameson Taillon‘s start tonight was cut short in the second inning, as the right-hander was removed due to what the Cubs later revealed as a left hamstring
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.
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.
Matt Boyd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
Cubs pitcher clears the air after suffering injury at his home
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd made headlines after suffering a meniscus injury. The initial reports stated that Boyd suffered the injury while he was
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