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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 24
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds 
Just like my 401(k), the Cubs’ postseason odds have maintained a steady upward trajectory despite taking their share of bumps along the way. The only downside is that the Brewers are hovering just below 100% while the Pirates have begun a modest climb of their own.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ESPN / July 24
Cubs' PCA tops MLB's $50M pre-arbitration bonus po...
Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the projected allocation of the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 24
Cubs Predicted to Swing Big Trade for Multi-Time All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a significant boost to their pitching staff ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, with one prominent analyst predicting a deal that brings a multi-time All-Star starter to the North Side.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs trade target: Reid Detmers
Today I’m starting an occasional — and probably brief — series on starting pitchers I think the Cubs should go after. Josh already mentioned Reid Detmers, and his teammate José Soriano, in After Dark on Wednesday.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs Top 25 prospects: Pre-Trade Deadline update
The Trade Deadline is just over a week away and the Cubs are expected to be aggressive buyers. So now is a good time to see what prospects the Cubs have that might interest other teams.
James Triantos News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs roster move: James Triantos called up, Kevin Alcántara optioned
This is a really interesting roster move. James Triantos was the Cubs’ second-round pick in 2021 out of high school in Virginia. He had just turned 18, and went right to work in the Arizona Complex League, batting .327/.376/.594 in 25 games.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 24
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Miguel Socolovich, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1983 – In the
MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 24
MLB Trade Rumors: Milwaukee Brewers could put pressure on Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are still chasing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central as we hit the final days of July. As it stands on July 24th, the Cubs are seven games back of the Brewers going into the Pittsburgh Pirates series.
Josiah Hartshorn News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn leads South Bend past Wisconsin, 4-2
I’m sure we’ll have an official post on this when the Cubs issue a press release, but 2B/OF James Triantos has been promoted to the Cubs for his major-league debut.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 24
Joe Buck reveals favorite World Series clinching call
Ahead of going into the broadcast wing of the MLB Hall of Fame on Sunday, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck sat down with Bob Costas to discuss all things related to his broadcasting career.
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.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / July 24
Cubs Quietly Make Notable Roster Change Before Pirates Series
The Chicago Cubs return to action Friday night on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates after using their scheduled off day Thursday to make a quiet roster adjustment.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23
Chicago Cubs predicted to land multiple pitchers from NL disappointment ahead of 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs are 57-45 on the season, which is tied for the fifth-best record in all Major League Baseball. However, they are currently seven games back of first place in the National League Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23
Chicago Cubs ideal target ahead of MLB trade deadline revealed as 2x All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are 57-45 on the season, seven games out of first place in the National League Central Division. Fortunately, while they are in a bit of hole within their division, they currently hold the top Wild Card spot in the National League.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 23
Surging pitchers kick off series as Cubs visit Pirates
Matthew Boyd and Jared Jones both look to continue torrid stretches Friday when the visiting Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / HITC / July 22
WAR stats show exactly where Chicago Cubs need to strengthen on trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs haven’t had the best season so far, and their WAR numbers show what exactly they need to get better at. The Cubs currently sit second in the National League Central Division with a 57-44 record.
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
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.
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