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Javier Assad News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals 
Daily perspective: Four teams with more wins than the Cubs. The Cubs are on a perfect 90-win pace. 72 games remaining. The Cubs managed one win from the Cardinals.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 6
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Lance Johnson, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1970 – At Wrigley Field, it’s all Ron Santo today.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Owen Ayers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 5
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers homers in Smokies win
The Iowa Cubs got egged by the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-2. Will Sanders took the loss after giving up four runs on five hits over four innings. One of the runs was unearned.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Cardinals Facing Backlash After Pete Crow-Armstrong's Injury Scare
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs just wrapped up a three-game weekend series at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals took the first two while the Cubs salvaged the finale. The Cardinals now sit at 47-40, third place in the National League Central with the Cubs right ahead of them at 50-40.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 5
Cubs 6, Cardinals 4: Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner singles key a four-run sixth
The Cubs offense, seemingly lost for two days against the Cardinals in which they scored a total of just one run, suddenly appeared on a cloudy July afternoon at Wrigley Field.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5
Cubs avoid sweep, score 4 in 6th to rally past Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs rallied for four runs in the sixth inning and avoided a sweep against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-4 win on Sunday. Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad held St.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Cubs’ former top prospect is making them regret their major trade
Over the winter, the Chicago Cubs needed starting pitching, so they went out and acquired Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. They sent top prospect Owen Caissie to the Marlins in exchange, so it was painful, but it was a move they felt they had to make.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs choice of Jake Woodford over Bryse Wilson reeks of desperation
The Chicago Cubs have not had a healthy pitching staff for the entirety of the 2026 MLB season. As the season has progressed, they have suffered more injuries to both their starting rotation and bullpen, forcing them to get creative with how they approach each and every game.
Shelby Miller News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs: Shelby Miller may be pitching sooner than expected
The Chicago Cubs made some interesting moves this past offseason, beyond the signing of third baseman Alex Bregman and four veteran relievers to help restock a depleted bullpen (Phil Maton, Hoby Milner, Jacob Webb, Hunter Harvey).
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 5
Cubs Got Screwed by Unassuming NL Team in More Ways Than One
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most hot-and-cold teams in the MLB this season. They put together a pair of 10-game winning streaks earlier in the season, then went 7-22 for a stretch and have since won 15 of their last 21 contests.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Michael Busch Traded His Bat Speed for His Walk Rate — Whether He Meant To or Not
Michael Busch is walking at a 15.2 percent clip, up from 9.5 percent a year ago and the 96th percentile in baseball, while his bat speed has sat in the 7th percentile for most of the season.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs: Hoyer offers harsh reality check on trade deadline expectations
The Chicago Cubs are in a tough spot. At the moment, they’re a half-game out of qualifying for the last National League Wild Card spot. They’re also six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division (and just a half-game ahead of the third place St.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs’ plan is clear after latest pitching addition
The Chicago Cubs are in dire need for pitching, both in the starting rotation and the bullpen. They are expected to make some significant moves to address the issue before the MLB trade deadline, but for now, they are making marginal moves to try and catch lightning in a bottle.
Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / July 5
Pitching-short Cubs need Javier Assad's ability, availability vs. Cards
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is. The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Cubs make the wrong kind of history against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows within the span of two days. The North Side squad treated its fans to an epic blowout win on Wednesday over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals
Within the span of 48 hours, the Chicago Cubs hit both ends of the scoring spectrum in a historic way.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer just said the quiet part out loud about 2026 MLB trade deadline
With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline, the team could look to make some moves, especially with the injuries the ball club has been dealing with.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / July 3
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins a Much-Deserved NL Player of the Month
The calendar flipped from June to July earlier this week, closing the book on a month to remember for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Friday morning, Major League Baseball officially put the Chicago Cubs star’s 30-day stretch in its record books by name him the National League Player of the Month for June.
Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Cubs are expected to select the contract of veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz, according to multiple reports, including from Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors
Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / July 3
Cubs' Dansby Swanson brings historic RBI surge into series vs. Cards
Dansby Swanson isn't putting too much stock into his individual accomplishments. However, he is reveling in the fact that his recent video-game numbers have contributed to the Chicago Cubs' winning ways.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 1
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run
After falling into a slump at the end of May and into June, Suzuki, along with Pete Crow-Armstrong, has helped turn the Cubs offense around.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
Veteran righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated him for assignment on Sunday and quickly ran him through waivers.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / June 29
Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem
The Chicago Cubs are trending up again after taking the weekend series from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. But that doesn't mask a growing problem on the North Side.
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