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Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 23
The Short Porch is looking at Nico Hoerner’s rollercoaster of a season 
The cadence of the long baseball season lends itself to lots of streaks. Nobody in a Cubs uniform understands that better this year than Nico Hoerner.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 23
MLB Insider Says Cubs Can’t Ignore This Trade Deadline Need
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is drawing near, with less than two weeks remaining until teams must finalize their deals. Activity across the league is expected to intensify as clubs decide whether to buy, sell or stand pat in the final stretch of the regular season.
The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?
Reid Detmers News / EasySportz / July 23
Cubs Must Choose Between Soriano and Detmers Now
The Chicago Cubs face a massive choice right now. Should they trade for José Soriano or chase Reid Detmers? This isn’t a simple question for the front office.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23
Chicago Cubs call up top prospect amid trade deadline speculation
The Chicago Cubs have made some headlines and have stirred the pot for baseball conspiracy theorists everywhere with their latest roster move. According to Geoff Pontes of Baseball America, 23-year-old prospect James Triantos is being called up to the major league squad.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 23
Cubs Agree to Terms with 12 Players from 2026 Draft
The Chicago Cubs today announced they have agreed to terms with 12 more players from the 2026 MLB Draft, including second round (62nd overall) outfielder Caden Sorrell, second round comp.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 23
Cubs expected to promote No. 7 prospect James Triantos
In a bit of a surprise move from the Chicago Cubs, a top 10 organizational prospect will likely be making his MLB debut during a three-game weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 23
The Cubs are on pace to shatter the franchise record for walks by hitters
The Cubs offense has been solid at times this year, sputtering at others. They currently rank fourth in MLB in runs with 520, six ahead of the division rival Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23
Chicago Cubs possible trade deadline target would be so Cubs-like
The Chicago Cubs now have less than two weeks to go before the August 3 trade deadline passes and they’ll have to make do with the pitching they have. And with the team currently operating a pitching staff full of emergency fill-ins and castoffs from other teams, “standing pat” would not bode well for their chances in the postseason.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
James Triantos News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23
Cubs To Promote James Triantos
The Cubs are planning to recall infield prospect James Triantos for his major league debut, reports Geoff Pontes of Baseball America. Corresponding transactions are not yet known.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 23
Chicago Cubs’ Trade Chances Turn Sour After Insider’s Update
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in a familiar position: searching for reinforcements to bolster a rotation that could determine whether they make a serious postseason push.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 23
Takeaways After Cubs Lose Ground with Strikeout-Filled Loss to Tigers
The Cubs offense fell asleep at the wheel on Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs (57-45) lost 5-1 to the Detroit Tigers (48-54), giving the Tigers the series after stealing both the opener and finale.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 22
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend stops Wisconsin in matinee
The Iowa Cubs activated right-hander Andrew Wentz from the Development List. Left-hander Luis Peralta went to the Development List. The Iowa Cubs were pulled into the water by Gannett Stripers (Braves), 7-5.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 22
What the Cubs' Latest Signing Might Tell Us About Their Trade Deadline Plans
The Chicago Cubs made a quiet move on Tuesday, but it could have some loud implications. Greg Jones signed with the franchise on a minor league deal. The 28-year-old outfielder was previously with the Milwaukee Brewers, appearing in 12 games this season for the big league squad.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 22
Cubs manager Craig Counsell has simple message for front office ahead of trade deadline
With the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, managers of those clubs involved in being buyers are beginning to express their trade deadline wish lists.
Michael Conforto News / Field Level Media / July 22
With Michael Conforto waiting, Cubs vie to take rubber game from Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have been getting instant offense off the bench from Michael Conforto, who hit his MLB-leading fourth pinch-hit home run of the season in an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21
Cubs rumors: ‘Creative’ trade strategy to fix pitching woes could lead to bombshell deadline deal
With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching on August 3, the Chicago Cubs are in real need of pitching. A combination of injuries and surrendering too many home runs has left them in need of looking at the trade market.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21
2 top Cubs prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline
The Chicago Cubs enter the 2026 trade deadline in position to be buyers, and if the front office decides to add starting pitching, two names inside the farm system stand out as the most logical trade chips.
Chicago Cubs News / The Spun / July 21
Chicago Police Respond to Fan Being Slapped During National Anthem Confrontation
Chicago Police are aware of the slap that occurred during the national anthem at a recent Cubs game at Wrigley Field. A viral video shows an older Cubs fan slapping a younger fan for not standing up during the playing of the U.S.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / July 21
The Cubs Need a Closer for Their March To the Playoffs
No team makes it through a season without pitching injuries, but few contenders have been tested quite like the Chicago Cubs have. As it currently stands, they have seven bullpen arms that are on the injured list.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Police respond to video of Cubs fan getting slapped for not standing during national anthem
Police are issuing a response this week to the viral video of a Chicago Cubs fan getting slapped during the national anthem. A video clip made the rounds
Scott Kingery News / Viral Sports News / July 20
Chicago Cubs Cut Ties With Former Top Prospect
Scott Kingery’s baseball journey has reached another crossroads. The former Philadelphia Phillies top prospect was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs, marking another difficult chapter in a career that once carried the expectations of a potential franchise cornerstone.
Shota Imanaga News / Yardbarker / July 19
Shota Imanaga is driving Cubs' momentum in NL wild-card race
Despite a 2026 roller coaster ride season for the Chicago Cubs, they remain first in the NL wild-card race, and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga's stability in the rotation has helped them make a push.
Aaron Civale News / Yardbarker / July 18
Cubs continue dumpster diving to fortify pitching staff
The Chicago Cubs keep hoping to catch lightning in a bottle as they look to supplement a battered pitching staff. That quest to find something resembling a competent major league arm continued on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17
Aaron Bummer Opts Out Of Cubs Deal
Veteran left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer opted out of his minor league contract with the Cubs and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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