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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18
Iowa Cubs Wrap: Iowa drops 6th-straight, 10-4 to Toledo 
The Iowa Cubs were batter-fried by the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 10-4. It was the sixth-straight loss for Iowa. Starter Joe Ross threw two innings and permitted just one baserunner, a two-out walk in the second inning.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 18
Chicago Cubs outfield in question as team clinches playoff spot
The Chicago Cubs, on Wednesday at PNC Park, clinched their first playoff berth since the abbreviated 2020 season with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kyle Tucker News / Fastball on SI / September 18
Top 4 Kyle Tucker Free Agency Landing Spots: Way Too Early Edition
The Chicago Cubs took a huge risk by trading for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker during last offseason, but it's seemingly paid off in a big way. Tucker has been a huge piece of the puzzle for Chicago, helping push them to the postseason as a real World Series contender.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
Cubs Rookie Sensation Cade Horton Projected To Be Snubbed For Major Award
One of the stories of the season for the Chicago Cubs after having locked up a spot in the playoffs has been the performance of their superstar rookie right-hander Cade Horton.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Billy Hamilton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18
Cubs’ playoff-eligible Billy Hamilton still stealing bases in Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs have locked in a 2025 postseason berth, and they may already have a secret weapon in waiting. Veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton, still an elite MLB base stealer, is playoff-eligible and sharpening his game with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs just in time for October.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
Chicago Cubs And Wrigley Field Security Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
The Chicago Cubs and the company which provides security at Wrigley Field have found themselves at the center of a major lawsuit this week which alleges violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Billy Hamilton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
Cubs Potential Postseason Secret Weapon Demonstrating Value In Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs raised some eyebrows across baseball when they signed veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal at the end of August despite the fact that he has not played in a Major League game since 2023.
Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / September 18
Chicago Cubs’ Cade Horton: Rookie of the Year and so much more
The Chicago Cubs have an elite-level asset in Cade Horton and the young pitcher has not only worked his way to betting-favorite status in the Rookie of the Year race, but is also busting out historical feats along the way.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18
The Short Porch is looking at Cubs closer options
The Cubs clinched a postseason spot in Pittsburgh yesterday and the celebration was everything we’ve been waiting for since 2017, the last time the Cubs celebrated being a part of baseball in October.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
ESPN Wisely Names Cubs' Biggest Success Of The Season
The Chicago Cubs have been playing very well of late, and they recently punched their ticket to the postseason. Even though it hasn’t been all smooth sailing, the team has to be pleased with how things have gone overall. While the Cubs will be happy that they made the playoffs, they still aren’t out of the mix for the National League Central.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18
Cubs’ nightmare scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs
The Chicago Cubs recently notched their first MLB Playoff berth since 2020, advancing as the top Wild Card seed in the National League. For much of the season, the Cubs battled alongside the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL Central Division, but an extremely hot streak from the Brewers during the second half widened the gap.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18
A few thoughts about the Cubs and the 2025 postseason
The Cubs are in the postseason. Note there’s a period after that sentence, not an exclamation point. That’s partly because the Cubs do not yet know exactly who they’re going to face in the postseason, or where.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18
Why Cubs’ Craig Counsell is all about champagne celebrations for clinching playoffs
With the Chicago Cubs ending their playoff drought and making the postseason after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, there is no doubt that the team celebrated, as it had not since the last time they played meaningful baseball in 2020.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Projecting the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 Postseason Lineup
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and the Chicago Cubs are officially headed to the 2025 MLB postseason. The Cubs clinched a playoff berth, their first since the 2020 COVID season, in Wednesday’s 8-4 victory over the rival Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18
Reds, playoff-bound Cubs enter 4-game series on a mission
The Chicago Cubs had every reason to celebrate on Wednesday after clinching their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. They even had manager Craig Counsell's approval to do so, even though the regular-season mission is not done.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / September 17
How the Cubs Made the 2025 MLB Postseason
For the first time since 2020, the Cubs are going to the playoffs. Chicago became the third team to lock up a spot, and it’s a result of a wild five years.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 17
Chicago Cubs Finally Pop the Champagne: Chicago Clinches First Playoff Berth Since 2020
The drought is over, folks. After five long years of watching October baseball from their couches, the Chicago Cubs are officially heading back to the postseason.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Ian Happ Sends Strong Message During Cubs' Clubhouse Celebration
The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason berth on Wednesday, heading back to the playoffs for the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. With a 4.5-game deficit in the NL Central, the division title is likely out of reach — but it has still been a successful season for Chicago.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17
Cubs defeat Pirates, earn first playoff berth since 2020
Ian Happ homered as part of a three-RBI day for the Chicago Cubs, who clinched a playoff spot Wednesday with their 8-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 17
Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker suffered major injury setback
With the playoffs in sight, Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has suffered an injury setback due to his calf issue. Per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Tucker is set to receive additional treatment on his calf on Wednesday.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs can you name in six minutes?
Daniel Palencia News / Just Baseball / September 17
How do the Cubs Absorb the Loss of Daniel Palencia?
Earlier in the season, the Chicago Cubs finally looked like they had found their next lockdown closer. Pre All-Star break, Daniel Palencia had been lights out.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16
Cubs' No. 2 no longer in consideration for Nationals job
He reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple of weeks ago.
Owen Caissie News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Chicago Cubs Outfielder In Concussion Protocol
The Chicago Cubs will be without Owen Caissie for at least the next week after the team placed him in concussion protocol. Caissie sustained a possible head injury in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL
The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.
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