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Craig Counsell gets 100% real on Cubs’ ‘bad break’ in loss to Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs were defeated by a final score of 5-1 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. The Cubs have been rather inconsistent this season, which is something that continued during their series against the Cardinals.

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The ‘Lovable Reunion’ of the 2016 Cubs will be at the Chicago Theater in July

Several of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs have begun a podcast called “The Lovable Reunion” to reminisce about that championship season. Now, a number

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 1

Just a Few Random Thoughts During Much-Needed Cubs Respite

A few folks have previously lamented my tendency to delve into personal matters here, so consider this fair warning to those who agree that I’m not going to stick solely to the nuts and bolts of Cubs baseball for this one.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 1

Chicago Cubs update: Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ben Brown

The Cubs went 3-4 over the past week, which isn’t great… until you remember that they had lost eight in a row before the week began, and then the first two games of last week.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

There's a new threat to trade for Tarik Skubal

To say that the Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a disappointing start to the season would be a massive understatement.

Tarik Skubal's imminent return won't be enough to save Tigers season

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Chicago Cubs biggest issue heading into June is painfully obvious

The Chicago Cubs are just 6-16 in their last 22 games. After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds back on May 7, they have not won a single series against any other team that they have played.

Matt Boyd News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Cubs Make a Key Decision on Matthew Boyd

Injuries have defined the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation in 2026. Justin Steele (elbow), Edward Cabrera (blister), Cade Horton (Tommy John surgery), and Matthew Boyd (biceps/meniscus) have all missed significant time.

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / June 1

Michael Busch Is Back to His Old Self at the Plate

Watching the Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system develop high-tier talent is a point of pride for the fans, but it always comes with a caveat: Sometimes, there just isn’t any room at the inn. I vividly remember when the Dodgers selected Michael Busch out of the University of North Carolina with the 31st overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Chicago Cubs continue to fall in MLB power rankings after series loss to Cardinals

For a brief 24-hour period, Chicago Cubs fans believed their team had turned it around. Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-5 at the plate with a home run and sealed a 6-1 victory over the St.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to what Pete Crow-Armstrong did in Cubs game

Caleb Williams forged close friendships with other athletes playing for Chicago professional teams. The Chicago Cubs star quarterback spent a lot of time hanging out with Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis earlier in the offseason.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Cardinals Fan Strikes Cubs Fan With PCA’s Home Run Ball in Wild Stadium Moment

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs share one of the strongest and oldest rivalries in the MLB. The two arch-nemeses from the National League Central are currently battling for a three-game set at Busch Stadium.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 1

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, June 1

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Randy Hundley, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1961 – Braves rookie Joe

MLB News / NBC Sports / May 31

Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals | SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 5/31/26

Jordan Wicks News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 31

Cubs' Bats Stifled & Wicks Flops Again as Cardinals Claim Key Series – 3 Takeaways

Coming off the high of Saturday's win, the Chicago Cubs made their Sunday Night Baseball debut with a chance to win a series in the enemy territory that is Busch Stadium.

Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 31

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd rehabs for Iowa

The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 8-1. Matthew Boyd started this game on a rehab assignment and it went well. Much better than his final line would indicate.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Cubs 2016 World Series champion calls out Jon Heyman for erroneous Orioles report

While the Chicago Cubs have been in the midst of an inconsistent season, the ball club is looking to reach the promised land, as they did in 2016 when the franchise won its first World Series in 108 years.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 31

Cubs vs. Cardinals Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 31

Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals for the decisive contest in the three-game series between the two arch-rivals. The Cubs drew level in the series with a dominant 6-1 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday night.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / June 1

One NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The Mets look increasingly like sellers, and could find a perfect trade partner in the NL Central.

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Cubs strive to end May on upswing against Cardinals

The up-and-down Chicago Cubs have a chance to end the month on a positive note when they wrap up their three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / May 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards

Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.