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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 13
Chicago Cubs bullpen strikes back with noteworthy scoreless inning streak
The Chicago Cubs are making their way to the postseason, but getting there hasn’t been as simple as previously expected. The team is now one game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the pursuit of the top National League Wild Card spot.
Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / September 13
Cubs Raise Eyebrows With Alex Bregman Announcement
The Chicago Cubs head into Sunday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a pair of wins already in the books and a chance to complete a sweep at Wrigley Field.
Edward Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Edward Cabrera To Have New Role Following Return From Injury
Injuries have been a defining factor of Edward Cabrera’s first season with the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old has had three separate stints on the injured list in 2026: two because of a right middle finger blister and one because of a left hamstring strain.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Matt Shaw News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 13
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Pirates 
Make no mistake, the Cubs have won a lot of games this season with their patient approach at the plate. The willingness to move the line and not try to do too much has served them well so many times.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 13
Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Imanaga, Suzuki, Busch
Today’s Reflections It certainly was nice to have a laugher for once. The Cubs’ offense and Shota Imanaga just rolled over the Pirates on Friday, 12-2.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 13
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa falls short to Toledo, 9-7
Smokies right-hander Jake Knapp went on the 7-day injured list and right-hander Kenyi Perez joins Knoxville from the Development List. The Iowa Cubs choked on the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 9-7.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13
Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs
With a slim 3-2 lead and Paul Skenes on the mound, Don Kelly made a decision that some believe sank the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes. It's also one the Pirates' manager had to answer for immediately following Pittsburgh's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Nico Hoerner’s bases-loaded HBP lifts Cubs past Pirates
Nico Hoerner was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to force in the go-ahead run as the Chicago Cubs pulled out a 4-3 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 12
Chicago Cubs will re-sign two free agent stars, let everyone else walk, analyst says
The Chicago Cubs were favored to win the NL Central Division this season and there was plenty of reason to think that would happen. They had added three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman via free agency.
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / September 12
Chicago Cubs activate Edward Cabrera to serve a new role
The Cubs activated Edward Cabrera Saturday morning and placed reliever Trent Thornton on the IL due to left ankle soreness. Cabrera had been rehabbing after suffering more blister issues.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 12
Chicago Cubs bullpen hopes: 4 long-shot fixes ahead of playoffs
The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen struggles have been well-documented, especially over the last batch of games where the relief corps seems to be in full-on collapse mode.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Cubs Activate Edward Cabrera, Place Trent Thornton On 15-Day IL
The Cubs have activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, and placed Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL due to left ankle soreness.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Cubs' Alex Bregman's explosive second half helping to erase slow start
Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman has done a good job of turning around his season with his miraculous second-half surge, helping to erase his slow start and salvage his first season in a Cubs uniform.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 11
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch lead way as Cubs rout Pirates
Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch drove in three runs, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a convincing 12-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson
Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke Friday and revealed the plans for Swanson's return.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / September 11
Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has arguably been the best player in baseball this season. The Milwaukee Brewers, however, have limited his production.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Chicago Cubs Make Major Announcement on Top Prospect
The Chicago Cubs are sending one of their most intriguing young bats to a higher level. According to a report from Chase Ford of Milb Central, 19-year-old outfielder Josiah Hartshorn is being promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11
Can the Cubs Overcome Their Bullpen Come October?
Throughout most of the 2026 season, the Chicago Cubs have displayed the talent to be one of the best teams in baseball. Their group of position players has been the most valuable bunch by a wide margin and has kept the team afloat through pitching injuries with daily offensive and defensive production.
Matt Shaw News / Viral Sports News / September 10
Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw Trade Buzz Takes Another Turn
The Chicago Cubs’ winter will be defined as much by what the they decide to keep as by whom they add, and few names sit more squarely at that intersection than Matt Shaw.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10
Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach this milestone
PCA has achieved a milestone that hasn't been reached in over two decades.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10
Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment
On paper, it appeared the Chicago Cubs made one of the best moves of the MLB trade season when they acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move hasn't worked out as expected, however.
Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Phil Maton To Undergo Knee Surgery
Cubs reliever Phil Maton will undergo right knee surgery this week, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. The team hasn’t provided many more specifics but it’s fair to assume this will end his season.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 9
The Cubs’ Bullpen Keeps Derailing Their Season
The Chicago Cubs have 65 losses this season. 30 of them are blown saves. Nearly 50% of their losses trace directly back to a bullpen that can’t finish games. That’s not a slump, that’s a structural failure.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year
Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5
Marlins' Griffin Conine joins father to make history with latest HR
A member of the Miami Marlins made history on Saturday despite the team suffering a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. When Griffin Conine came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he did so with Miami trailing 5-2.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / September 5
Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds
San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds was easily the best player in baseball between 2001 and 2004. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong may match Bonds' value this season.
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