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Josh Fleming News / Cubs Insider / July 7
Cubs Sign LHP Josh Fleming to Minors Deal 
Another day, another pitching addition for the Cubs. As first reported by Marquee’s Lance Brozdowski, the Cubs have signed lefty Josh Fleming to a minor league deal after he was released by the Blue Jays over the weekend.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 7
An assessment of Cubs pitching development. (Hint: It’s not pretty.)
This social media post made last week caught my eye, and probably yours too: Of those 13 pitchers, at least three (Cade Horton, Shelby Miller and Porter Hodge) aren’t expected to pitch at all the rest of this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 7
Details on John Baker Day 2026
Join former Cubs player, mental skills coordinator, and baseball folk hero, John Baker on the 12th anniversary of the longest game in Wrigley Field history,
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?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7
With A New Approach, Pete Crow-Armstrong Is Lapping Himself
In 2025, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong earned his first selection to the All-Star Game. He ended the year with 31 home runs, 35 stolen bases, and an fWAR (a FanGraphs statistic measuring wins above replacement) of 5.4.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 7
Chicago Cubs news — Assad, Imanaga, Hoerner, Bregman
Today’s Reflections After an offensive explosion, followed by an offensive fizzle and a pitching staff meltdown, the second part of the weekday games were a rollercoaster.
Jose Soriano News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs named 'best fit' for RHP Jose Soriano as 2026 MLB trade deadline nears
The Chicago Cubs, at 50-40, are in a position to be buyers at the deadline. This is a good thing in more ways than one. Not only is a National League playoff spot within their grasp, but they are in this position despite the plethora of injuries suffered to their pitching staff.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 6
Report: Chicago Cubs Adding Another Veteran Arm
On Monday, the Chicago Cubs reportedly made another addition to their organization’s pitching arsenal. Per Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports, the Cubs have signed left-hander Josh Fleming.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs get dubious reality check despite jumping 1 spot in latest power rankings
The Chicago Cubs are 50-40 on the season and just six games back of first place in the National League Central Division. One must really credit the grit the team has shown so far in 2026.
Justin Steele News / On Tap Sports Net / July 6
Right In The Feels: Justin Steele Receives Note From Young Cubs Fan
Justin Steele has not taken the mound for the Chicago Cubs since April 7th, 2025. He gave up three hits and struck out eight on his way to seven shutout innings and a win.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 6
Cubs hit road before break, take on offensively challenged O's
The Chicago Cubs have largely done good work so far this season, and they're looking to put together a strong push going into the All-Star break. They'll begin a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
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 / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs named 'best fit' for 6x All-Star reliever as pitching woes still a concern
The Chicago Cubs are six games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central Division. At 50-40, they are well in the mix for a spot in the MLB postseason, even if they are not able to retake first place in the division.
Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson gets real on how he has turned his season around
The Chicago Cubs have gotten a boost from Dansby Swanson over the past few weeks, and this is the exact play they expected from him. He was probably in
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs: PCA’s newfound discipline has been a game-changer
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was hot enough in June to earn himself the NL Player of the Month award. So far in July, he’s doing even better.
Edward Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Cubs' Edward Cabrera Takes Major Step Forward in Return From Injury
The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update Monday as Edward Cabrera advanced another step in his recovery from the injuries that have sidelined him since late June.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Cubs rumored to ‘headline’ blockbuster trade package with this player
The Chicago Cubs will almost certainly make some moves before the MLB trade deadline. In fact, one could go as far to say that it is an absolute must if the Cubs want to have any chance of making a deep playoff run.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs: Taillon’s first rehab outing; Cabrera throws for the first time since injury
The Chicago Cubs’ story this season has centered around the calamity that has been their pitching. Specifically, it centers around the injuries that have caused that calamity.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / July 6
Cubs need more production from Alex Bregman
Bregman has struggled to find his footing in Chicago, as he's posted a measly slash line of .241/.340/.345.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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