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Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta.

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Cubs roster move: Ethan Roberts activated from IL, Gavin Hollowell optioned

Cubs right-hander Ethan Roberts went on the injured list a couple of weeks ago with a nominee for “Weird Injury of the Year”: Roberts said he was on his ninth rep in a 10-throw workout involving a medicine ball, which is part of his daily routine.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Chicago Cubs GM offers important update on top pitching prospect’s recovery from injury

The Chicago Cubs are riding high right now, atop the NL Central Division and tied for the best record in all of baseball at 26-12. They’re also in the midst of a nine-game winning streak (and a fifteen-game winning streak at home).

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Freddy Peralta News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Chicago Cubs linked to Freddy Peralta trade talk by MLB insider

The Chicago Cubs have reason to believe that they’re fielding a special team right now. Even after suffering through an unprecedented run of pitching injuries, they are still riding high on a 9-game winning streak (fifteen wins in a row at home) and are sitting atop the NL Central Division, tied for the best record in all of baseball.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

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Chicago Cubs named possible Los Angeles Dodgers conqueror

The Chicago Cubs pulled off their ninth straight win on Thursday, thumping the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 to sweep their four-game series with the downward-bound division rivals.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

On Friday morning, Tim Britton of The Athletic noted that Peralta "would have a good chance of being the best starter available" at the trade deadline if the Mets become sellers in July. It appears Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns isn't waiting that long to discuss potential deals with other teams.

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MLB News / Cubs Insider / May 8

Shōta Imanaga Finding More Success, Leading MLB in Whiffs by Avoiding Zone

Things got so bad for Shōta Imanaga last season that the Cubs couldn’t trust him to pitch in a decisive postseason game against the Brewers. More than a few even questioned the team’s decision to extend him the $22.025 million qualifying offer after choosing not to exercise his three-year, $57.75 million contract option.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 8

Could the Cubs bolster the rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta?

The Cubs’ starting rotation has actually done pretty well in 2026, considering they lost Cade Horton for the season after two starts, and now are missing Matthew Boyd with an injury for the second time this year (and Boyd has a 6.00 ERA in five starts in 2026).

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Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season

While it's been a combined effort from the Cubs, Imanaga deserves the spotlight.

Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic

Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Cubs linked to trade for the weirdest Cy Young award winner ever

The Chicago Cubs addressed their starting rotation during the offseason, swinging a trade to acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. The problem is that their pitching staff has experienced considerable loss since then.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Ian Happ News / Just Baseball / May 8

Ian Happ’s Endless Consistency Is Going To Get Him Paid

In an era in which offensive production can fluctuate wildly from year to year, Ian Happ has consistently provided value on both sides of the ball. His

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/08/2025

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 26-12 record after an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. This win secured a four-game series sweep. It also extended the team’s overall winning streak to nine games.

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 38

This whole stretch has been such a whirlwind, there has been no time really spent on narratives. Beginning April 17, the Cubs played 13 games in 13 days.

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MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Viewed As Ideal Fit For Minnesota Twins Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs made a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign to put themselves among the best teams in the MLB so far this season. The team is on an outstanding run right now despite having a depleted pitching staff with several key injuries.

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Cubs vs. Rangers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 8

Cubs vs. Rangers: The Chicago Cubs embark on a 10-day road trip with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Game 1 starts at Globe Life Field on Friday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers

The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games. The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, mustering a total of 27 runs in that span.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Cubs handing Ben Brown rotation opportunity amid Matthew Boyd injury

One defining storyline of the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season has been injuries. From free-agent addition Tyler Austin beginning the year on the IL following

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Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic

One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.

Fourth-inning outburst propels Cubs to 15th straight home win

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Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out

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