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Pete Crow-Armstrong's 10th-inning hit seals Cubs' sweep of Mets

Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his career-high hitting streak and on-base streak on Thursday, when his tiebreaking hit in the 10th inning allowed the visiting Chicago Cubs to finish off a four-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-3 win.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies dethrone Barons, 5-1

Right-hander Grant Kipp was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Kenten Egbert went back down to High-A South Bend after his one game in Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 25

Cubs vs Mets Lineups: Matthew Boyd is Finally Back, No Seiya Suzuki, More

Can the Chicago Cubs continue that upward momentum and steal one more to win the series? It would feel like a big break before a scary meeting in Milwaukee this weekend!

Ben Brown News / Cubs Insider / June 25

Ben Brown’s Neck Injury Similar to What Ended His ‘24 Season

Ben Brown was recently placed on the IL with what the Cubs initially called a neck strain, immediately conjuring thoughts of the issue that shut him down in 2024.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 25

Cubs roster move: Matthew Boyd activated from injured list, Gavin Hollowell optioned

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd has had two injured list stints this year, one for a bicep issue, the other for a knee injury suffered while playing with his kids.

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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.

Drew Pomeranz News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 25

Drew Pomeranz Reunites With Cubs, Can He Help Clean Up Their Mess?

The Chicago Cubs are turning toward an old friend to solve a new problem. The 2026 season has been defined by injuries. Chicago's bullpen has been hit with a tidal wave of bumps and bruises.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 25

2026 Cubs attendance Watch: An update at mid-season

The Cubs have played 40 home games, just short of half the season total of 81. (It would have been just above half if not for Sunday’s rainout at Wrigley Field.) Here are some attendance numbers for the season to date.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs bring back familiar bullpen asset amid pitching scramble

The Chicago Cubs have been taking blows all season when it comes to their pitching staff. The recent one-two shot from losing Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown definitely felt like a knockout combo when it landed on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs: A look at the other pitcher picked up yesterday

The Chicago Cubs hammered the New York Mets on Wednesday in a double-header sweep that saw their bats come alive and Dansby Swanson explode with 2 home runs and 11 RBIs on the day.

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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.

Drew Pomeranz News / Cubs Insider / June 25

Cubs Apparently Brought Drew Pomeranz Back on Minors Deal

Somehow lost in the shuffle was the fact that the Cubs have reunited with lefty Drew Pomeranz on a minor-league deal. Though no official announcement has been made and almost nothing exists online, Bleacher Nation spotted the move on the Cubs’ transaction log from June 22.

Yosver Zulueta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Cubs Designate Yosver Zulueta For Assignment

The Cubs have designated right-hander Yosver Zulueta for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster goes to newly acquired left-hander David Peterson, who came over to Chicago in a trade with the Mets.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs: Mets legend calls the Pete Crow-Armstrong trade 'one of the worst' after watching him play

Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is arguably the most popular player on the team. Thanks to the contract extension he signed earlier this year, he likely will remain so for a long time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after Peterson trade

MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after trading David Peterson to Cubs

Understandably, New York Mets fans assumed that the team's trade of struggling left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs for infield prospect Cole Mathis late Wednesday night signaled the start of a fire sale that pessimistic Mets fans have been expecting for weeks, if not longer.

After huge day, Cubs pursue season sweep of woebegone Mets

Cubs bolster rotation by acquiring Mets David Peterson

Mets sound like broken team as potential fire sale begins

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

Luis Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Cubs Outright Luis Peralta

Left-hander Luis Peralta went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa, per the MLB.com transaction log.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 25

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Dansby Swanson and Pedro Ramirez are the doubleheader Superheroes!

I want everyone to be honest with themselves. Ignoring the sequencing, did you think the Cubs would be on a pace for more than 87 wins? I did. So yeah, I’m a little disappointed where this half of baseball ended up.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs: Dansby Swanson makes MLB history in doubleheader sweep of Mets

The Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday 41-37, but ended the day 43-37 after sweeping both games of their doubleheader against the New York Mets. They won the first game 10-3 and the second game 10-5.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25

After huge day, Cubs pursue season sweep of woebegone Mets

The Chicago Cubs might have swept the New York Mets right into a fire sale Wednesday night. At the very least, they reportedly will have a former Mets All-Star in their clubhouse Thursday night, when the visiting Cubs will look to complete a sweep of free-falling New York in the finale of the four-game set.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs got mercilessly robbed in latest trade

The Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation has been the walking wounded all season long, and things got even worse this week with Edward Cabrera returning to the injured list and Ben Brown hitting the IL, as well.

Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / June 24

Dansby Swanson comes up big again as Cubs sweep Mets in doubleheader

Dansby Swanson had the go-ahead RBI for the second time in a matter of hours Wednesday night, when his run-scoring triple in the sixth inning helped the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-5 and complete a doubleheader sweep.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 24

Cubs lose Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown; Matthew Boyd returns

The Chicago Cubs placed right-handers Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Left-hander Matthew Boyd will come off of the injured list and start Thursday's game against the host New York Mets, manager Craig Counsell announced.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24

Cubs take two steps back with starting pitchers' brutal injury updates

The Chicago Cubs are taking one step forward and two back.

Matthew Boyd to return to rotation

Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez continues 2026 breakout in win over Rangers

Mets make big Kodai Senga decision

Yankees to recall super utilityman

Yankees' Aaron Boone blasts Jazz Chisholm for unprofessional move

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, Designate Eduarniel Núñez

The Cubs’ astonishing run of injuries continues. Just one morning after manager Craig Counsell announced that a hamstring strain was sending righty Edward Cabrera to the injured list, Chicago has now placed Ben Brown on the 15-day IL due to a neck strain.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24

Three starting pitchers the Cubs should target ahead of the deadline

The Cubs need pitching help as they look to make a postseason push. Here are three players the club could target.

Three potential landing spots for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

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.