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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Cubs Insider / June 22

Looking at Mechanical Changes Behind Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Unprecedented Tear

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been MLB’s best player in June, and it’s not even close. His 2.4 fWAR is 0.7 higher than Detroit’s Dillon Dingler, who is one of only 11 players not named PCA to account for one or more wins on the month.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 22

Cubs Release ‘Champions Gate’ Rendering Ahead of July 18 Dedication

It was announced during Cubs Convention that the team would be adding a new monument to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 World Series champions.

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

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 22

Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly

The Cubs played only five games this past week due to Sunday’s rainout. They won three of the five. Nevertheless, we have enough data for an update on who was hot and not for the team over the five games.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / HITC / June 22

Fans ‘need’ new NFL-crossover Pete Crow-Armstrong trading card set to be released by Topps

Pete Crow-Armstrong has always played center field with the instincts of a safety, and now Topps has given that crossover some cardboard recognition. The first look at the card landed right where Cubs fans and collectors live.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 22

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 22

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jason Motte, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1914 – The Giants shade

Jaxon Wiggins News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 21

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins rehabs with South Bend

Pelicans right-hander Edwardo Melendez was activated off the Development List. South Bend left-hander Ethan Flanagan was activated off the Development List.

Jaxon Wiggins News / ChiCitySports / June 21

Should the Chicago Cubs change career path of injury-prone top prospect?

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a bit of a dilemma when it comes to their top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins. The hard-throwing 6-foot-6 righty is starting to give off the distinct vibe that he may not be durable enough to be a full-time starting pitcher.

Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / June 21

Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd dominates in latest rehab outing

The Chicago Cubs got some positive pitching news after the bullpen’s full-on collapse Saturday afternoon in their 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / ChiCitySports / June 21

Cubs urged to add this surging slugger while there’s still time

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the strangest teams in baseball this season. They got off to a 27-12 start, putting together a pair of 10-game winning streaks along the way.

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.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

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.

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.

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

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

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.

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.

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.

Moises Ballesteros News / Athlon Sports / June 18