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Cubs' Nico Hoerner aims for strong finish to series vs. Twins

In search of their third consecutive series win, the Chicago Cubs finish up a three-game interleague set with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.

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Which Chicago Cubs Prospects Could Debut In 2026? 3 Names To Watch After The All-Star Break

Leaving the MLB All-Star break with a lead in the National League Wildcard race, Chicago Cubs prospects are likely on their way to the major league roster to help keep their lead.

Miguel Amaya News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 19

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Miguel Amaya is the Superhero vs. the Twins

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon and with a large contingent of the 2016 championship team in the ballpark, the Cubs played a very good baseball game and won it 6-2.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 18

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend powers past Peoria, 10-4

The Iowa Cubs made the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) blue, 5-4 in ten innings. Jordan Wicks turned in a very good start, allowing just one run on two hits over five innings.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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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.

Anthony Rizzo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Watch Anthony Rizzo’s epic World Series Trophy walk during Cubs’ 10-year anniversary

Anthony Rizzo was a key member of the 2016 Chicago Cubs when that team broke its 108-year dry spell and won the World Series. Rizzo played first base in

MLB 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.

Kevin Gausman likely Blue Jays' top trade candidate if they commit as sellers

Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline

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Theo Epstein News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Theo Epstein reveals the ‘recurring dream’ he had before Cubs won 2016 World Series

The Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year dry spell when the won the 2016 World Series in seven games over the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians). The Cubs have welcomed back their players and members of the organization Saturday as they celebrated the 10-year anniversary of that championship.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 18

Matthew Boyd, Nico Hoerner lead Cubs past Twins

Matthew Boyd threw six quality innings and Nico Hoerner delivered the fifth four-hit game of his career on Saturday afternoon, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 6-2 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Chicago Cubs News / ESPN / July 18

Cubs unveil Champions Gate for 10-year World Serie...

Members of the 2016 team, including World Series MVP Ben Zobrist, Anthony Rizzo and Jake Arrieta, helped cut the ribbon.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 18

Chicago Cubs Agree to Sign 260-Pound Power Hitter

The Chicago Cubs made a noteworthy move on Saturday as they continued their series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field. While the team was focused on the on-field action following a tough 5-2 loss the night before, front office news broke that added some excitement to the weekend.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Anthony Rizzo caught a home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

Anthony Rizzo appears to be a magnet for home run balls when he attends games as a fan at Wrigley Field. Rizzo managed to catch Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning home run against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

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Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Could Matt Shaw injury ruin trade deadline plans?

The Chicago Cubs are now just a little over two weeks away from what could be a make-or-break trade deadline. Come August 3, everyone will know whether Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer did enough to fill the gaping holes in a besieged pitching staff to facilitate a strong postseason run.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Good news and terrible news on the pitching injury front

The Chicago Cubs made it to the second half of the season with a patchwork pitching staff after being absolutely besieged by injury over the first four months of the baseball year.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

2x Reliever of the Year stashed in Cubs minor leagues becomes free agent

Under Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs have developed a knack for identifying veteran pitchers on low-cost or minor league deals and helping them revive their careers.

Owen Ayers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 18

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Drop First Game Back, Ayers Debuts in Iowa, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 54-43 record. They sit six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the major league club dropped its series opener to Minnesota.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 18

Cubs Terms With Cade Townsend Less Than Expected, Ink Four Other 2026 Draft Picks

The Chicago Cubs have officially inked Cade Townsend, the club's 2026 first-round draft pick, to a deal. The team announced via a media release on Friday that it had agreed to terms with Townsend, along with four other draft picks.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right back to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.

Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Aaron Bummer Opts Out Of Cubs Deal

Veteran left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer opted out of his minor league contract with the Cubs and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Colin Rea News / Field Level Media / July 16

Twins, Cubs enter series hoping All-Star break didn't cool them off

The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break on a red-hot streak. After a few days off, they will hit the play button and try to pick up from where they paused the action.

Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Cubs Make Anthony Rizzo Announcement After 10 Years

The Chicago Cubs announced plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise's historic 2016 World Series championship, with franchise legend Anthony Rizzo returning to Wrigley Field for the festivities.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 16

The 5 Cubs Who Could Be on the Move at the MLB Trade Deadline

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just over two weeks away. The Chicago Cubs, who sit 12 games over .500 and five games out of first place in the National League Central, have most of their work cut out for them.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 15

What the Cubs' First-Round Draft Pick Says About Their Long-Term Vision

The dust from the 2026 MLB Draft has settled, as has all the fanfare from All-Star Week festivities. And before regular-season action gets up and running again, we can sit back and take a closer look at how the Chicago Cubs laid the groundwork for their future with the top of their draft class.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / July 15