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Nico Hoerner Named NL Player of the Week, Mason McGwire Named MiLB Pitcher of the Week 
I’m in Vegas right now and my time is limited, but I wanted to acknowledge these honors quickly. If you’re wondering, no, I did not attend WrestleMania.
Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 20
Nico Hoerner named National League Player of the Week
Congratulations to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, who was named National League Player of the Week today. The 28-year-old hit .346 (9-for-26) with two homers, 11 RBI, a walk, four runs scored, two stolen bases, a .577 slugging percentage and a .357 on-base percentage.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Chicago Cubs’ young pitcher could—finally—be the team’s x-factor
The Chicago Cubs have suffered through a brutal stretch of bad luck when it comes to their pitching, all of it happening in about a three-week period of time to start out the 2026 season.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Chicago Cubs leap back into top-10 of MLB power rankings amid 5-game win streak
The Chicago Cubs did not get off to a great start in 2026. In fact, the opposite was true: they got off to an awful start. On opening weekend, they lost their series to the Washington Nationals.
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.
Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.
MLB News / Just Baseball / April 20
Chandler Simpson Is Making His Old-School Skill Set Work
Since the start of the 2025 season, baseball fans around the country – especially those of a more traditional mindset – have fantasized about the idea of a successful season from Chandler Simpson.
Cole Mathis News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Chicago Cubs promote #14 Cole Mathis to high-A after stellar start to 2026 season
The Chicago Cubs are 12-9, but tied for last place in the National League Central Division. Indeed, the first several weeks of the 2026 season have indicated that the NL Central is going to be a dog-fight.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Carlos Mendoza’s extra-innings call to pitch to Nico Hoerner made no sense
The New York Mets, led by manager Carlos Mendoza, have now dropped 11 straight, going winless on their latest road trip, which ended with a sweep by the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Chicago Cubs: Is it time to trade away Triple-A for a shot at 2026 glory?
The Chicago Cubs came into this 2026 season with some big expectations hanging over their heads. After an eventful offseason which saw them add three-time
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 20
Chicago Cubs update: Nico Hoerner, Carson Kelly, Shōta Imanaga
The Cubs had an excellent week after dropping the first game of their series in Philadelphia. Following that loss, they reeled off five straight wins over the Phillies and Mets and outscored those teams 39-13 in the five games.
Colin Rea News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Phillies vs. Cubs Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers — April 20
Phillies vs. Cubs: The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Game 1 starts at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong overreactions may be accurate
The Chicago Cubs are 12-9 and have five games in a row. At the moment, it appears that they have successfully navigated the early injuries to their starting rotation that, for a little while, appeared to set their season on a course for failure.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 20
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 21
There were no guarantees based on sequencing, but the Mets drew an awfully short stick for extra innings. You know, just how things go when your team is tailspinning.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 20
Chicago Cubs reliever quietly having big start to 2026 season
After a weekend series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs were able to bounce back this week in a big way. The Cubs took the series in Pittsburgh earlier this week and have now finished it off with a huge sweep over the New York Mets this weekend.
Colin Rea News / Field Level Media / April 20
On 5-game win streak, Cubs aim to add to Phillies' woes
A five-game winning streak wasn't enough to lift the Chicago Cubs out of last place in a tightly packed National League Central. But the Cubs will get another chance to torment another NL East team on Monday night, when they continue a homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a four-game series.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 19
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Pelicans topple Cannon Ballers, 7-3
A no-hitter in South Bend. No, not the good kind. The Iowa Cubs ran aground against the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 12-8. Starter Connor Noland got blitzed early today.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19
Cubs walk-off skidding Mets in low scoring affair
Nico Hoerner lofted the walk-off sacrifice fly Sunday afternoon for the Chicago Cubs, who completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 2-1 win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 19
The Cubs Shouldn't Be Concerned About Alex Bregman's Slow Start
The Chicago Cubs made a serious win-now move during the offseason, signing third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract. This signing was meant to show the National League that the Cubs are ready to compete for a championship.
Daniel Palencia News / Field Level Media / April 18
Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL
The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 18
Moisés Ballesteros Is Forcing His Name Into the Cubs Lineup
After a slow start, the Chicago Cubs’ offense has begun to find its rhythm. There are multiple guys in the lineup that have contributed early, though you could argue none have been more impressive than Moisés Ballesteros.
Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Cubs Select Corbin Martin’s Contract
11:39PM: The Cubs officially announced Martin’s selection and Horton’s move to the 60-day IL. 11:04AM: The Cubs will select the contract of right-hander
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17
Cubs Place Daniel Palencia On IL With Oblique Strain
The Cubs announced that right-hander Daniel Palencia has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 14th, with a left oblique strain.
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