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Not only were the Cubs able to snap their 10-game skid this week, but they were able to pick up two straight and split their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Cardinals 6, Cubs 5: Shōta Imanaga and the home runs. Again.

Cubs left-hander Shōta Imanaga was off to such a good start this season. Over his first nine starts he posted a 2.32 ERA and allowed just five home runs in 54.1 innings.

Ian Happ News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30

Chicago Cubs Notes: Shota Taken Deep, Happ Stays Hot & A Barrage of Breaking Balls

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 31-27 record following their series-opening loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The North Siders’ two-game winning streak ended in the last 24 hours.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Emerge As Perfect Destination For Boston Red Sox Star

The Chicago Cubs established itself as one of the best teams in the MLB with two separate 10-game winning streaks. But a 10-game losing run this month brought them crashing down to earth.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 30

Cubs Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs stop Indy, 8-3

Right-hander Tyler Beede went from Triple-A Iowa to the Development List. South Bend right-hander Nate Williams also went to the Development List. Knoxville first baseman Edgar Alvarez was placed on the Restricted List.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 29

Are the Cubs Back on Track? What Went Right Against the Pirates

Riding a two-game win streak after finally putting their 10-game skid behind them, the Cubs are heading into another NL Central division clash, this time with the Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs: PCA’s poise has been a bright spot during tough times

The Chicago Cubs managed to stop their ugly skid at ten games and are actually on a mini two-game winning streak. Admittedly, that’s not much of a streak, but it’s been enough to go from last place to second place in the ultra-competitive NL Central Division.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 29

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Just weeks ago, it seemed as if the Chicago Cubs were on top of the world. The team was off to a 27-12 start, their best start to a season since 2016, and they were riding their second 10-game winning streak of the season already.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs: How the MLB cap proposal and labor dispute would affect the Cubs

Chicago Cubs fans—as fans do—are already talking about ideas and concerns for 2027. But if the labor-management conflict keeps escalating the way it seems to be escalating, there may not even be a 2027 season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs get long-awaited positive news on injured All-Star starting pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have quickly put the negativity of their 10-game losing streak behind them. After dropping the first two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates this week, Chicago defeated that same team two times in a row on Wednesday and Thursday.

Freddy Peralta News / On Tap Sports Net / May 29

Hypothetical Cubs Trade Brings Mets Freddy Peralta To Chicago

If the Chicago Cubs intend to go for a championship in 2026, the roster will need to look different from what it currently does. Specifically, the starting rotation will need to be reassessed.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops honest admission after defeating Paul Skenes, Pirates

The Chicago Cubs were dealt a difficult task of defeating reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes on Thursday. And still, the franchise took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2.

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs: Colin Rea has brutally honest take on team winning 2nd consecutive game

The Chicago Cubs snapped their 10-game losing streak on Wednesday by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4. It was a major relief to the players and fans, who had become beyond frustrated with the performance on the field.

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Matt Boyd News / On Tap Sports Net / May 29

Matthew Boyd To Begin Rehab Assignment, Nearing Cubs Return

The Chicago Cubs have had a mythical plague of sorts attack their plans for their starting rotation in 2026. But things may finally be on the upswing for them.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

Ian Happ, Cubs down Paul Skenes, Pirates for series split

Ian Happ continued to shine in his hometown, collecting three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Chicago Cubs beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Thursday to split a four-game series.

Craig Counsell News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Craig Counsell Shares Reason Behind Cubs Move

Craig Counsell has revealed the reason the Chicago Cubs signed veteran left-hander Aaron Bummer to a minor league contract. According to reporter Elise

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 28

Chicago Cubs Notes: Cubs Snap 10 Game Skid, Blach & Hartshorn Impress

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 30-26 record after snapping a 10-game losing streak on Wednesday night. The club broke out offensively. They achieved a 10-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tarik Skubal News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Insider Pegs Chicago Cubs as Top Tarik Skubal Landing Spot

Barring a drastic turnaround in Detroit, Tarik Skubal will very likely be traded over the next two-plus months before the deadline. Recent reports suggested that the four frontrunners would be the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 27

Ian Happ breaks out of slump, Cubs snap 10-game skid vs. Pirates

Ian Happ drove in five runs and ignited a six-run seventh inning with a three-run home run that eventually helped the Chicago Cubs snap a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 27

Cubs Pitching News: Boyd's Rehab Start, Steele Takes a Step, Wiggins Back in Bullpen

At this rate, Chicago Cubs fans are happy to devour any crumb of positvity. Their recent ten-game losing streak has made this one of the most bizarre seasons in franchise history, let alone MLB history!

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Cubs Identified as No. 1 Trade Option for Cy Young Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are looking to break a 10-game losing streak entering their Wednesday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29-26, they're falling behind in the National League Central, 4.5 games back from the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / HITC / May 27

How a two-week collapse turned the Chicago Cubs from contender to mess

Two weeks ago, the Cubs sat on top of the MLB.com power rankings. Now they look like a team trying to survive its own collapse. Chicago’s 12-1 loss to the Pirates on May 26 was a 10th straight defeat, and the disorganization is starting to look as concerning as the losing itself.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 27