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Javier Assad News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 8
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Giants 
Wow. Just wow. Just last night I talked about the perils of falling in love with walk-off victories. Not that I think the Cubs were sitting back and waiting and thinking that they could just flip a switch at the last minute.
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.
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?
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 / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs: surprising All-Star candidate revealed in latest MLB power rankings
How long has it been since the Chicago Cubs won a series? One would have to go back over a month to May 7, when the Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, to find it.
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.
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.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / June 8
Alex Bregman discusses 'terrible' beginning to his Chicago Cubs career
The Chicago Cubs seemingly have a lot of issues going on. After Sunday’s loss, they have dropped 20 of their previous 27 games. There is a lot of blame that can be thrown around, but star players significantly underperforming have a hefty portion of the pie chart.
Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / June 8
Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon headed to IL with hamstring strain
The Chicago Cubs don't yet know the extent of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon's hamstring injury. But one thing all parties seem to be certain of: the veteran right-hander is headed for the injured list.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / NBC Sports / June 8
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs’ pitcher heading to injured list
The Chicago Cubs continue to slump here as the calendar has turned to June. After leading the division in early May, the Cubs are now in fourth place and looking up at the Milwaukee Brewers, St.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 7
Cubs Waste Great Javier Assad Return in Series Finale vs. Giants – 3 Takeaways
The Chicago Cubs had another walk-off win handed to them on a silver platter on Sunday night, but it wasn't meant to be this time around. The Cubs (34-32) fell 2-1 in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants (27-39), who took the series win in the rubber match.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7
Cubs’ Javier Assad shuts down Giants offense after Jameson Taillon injury
Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s series finale between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants after just an inning of his start due to an apparent injury.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 8
Giants' Jung Hoo Lee extends historic hit streak in win over Cubs
Even in an overall rough season, San Francisco Giants fans have something, or someone, to cheer for and appreciate in 2026.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / HITC / June 7
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s stats since altercation with White Sox fan prove he’s one of MLB’s best
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong has responded to the noise around his White Sox fan altercation in the best way possible, by playing like one of baseball’s most electric young stars.
Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / June 8
Ben Brown Is Cementing Himself As A Key Cubs Rotation Piece
Since the Chicago Cubs acquired him at the 2022 trade deadline, Ben Brown has shown the potential to be a strong big league starter. His four-seamer sits in the mid-90s consistently with the ability to touch even higher.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 7
Chicago Cubs Notes: Armstrong Leaves the Yard Twice, Hartshorn Stay Red Hot & Boyd Gives Up Five
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 34-31 record after a thrilling victory at Wrigley Field. The club secured its Major League-leading eighth walk-off win of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 6
Chicago Cubs Announce New Signing During Giants Series
On Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs took the field for the middle game of their series against the visiting San Francisco Giants. In a tightly contested matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Cubs emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / June 6
Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice in Cubs' walk-off win over Giants
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Michael Busch led off the 10th with a walk-off single that was misplayed in right field and the Chicago Cubs avenged an 18-3 shellacking a day earlier with a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 6
Chicago Cubs Notes: Cabrera Shelled, Ayers Goes Deep, & Trade Targets Discussed
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 33-31 record after a devastating series-opening loss at Wrigley Field. The team suffered a historic 18-3 blowout loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / June 5
Who Is Pete Crow-Armstrong as a Hitter?
Any conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong has to begin with the glove. His defense is not merely excellent. It is extraordinary even by the standards of the Statcast era.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 4
Pete Crow-Armstrong redeems himself for blunder with first career walk-off in Cubs' comeback
The Chicago Cubs may have secured the win that will turn their season around in front of an electric Wrigley Field crowd on Thursday night.
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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