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Edward Cabrera News / ESPN / September 12
Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen 
The Cubs reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list Saturday, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.
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.
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?
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 12
Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments
Edward Cabrera arrived at Wrigley prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates and will soon be recalled to help a bullpen that desperately needs more velocity and whiffs.
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.
Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 12
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Pirates
Home sweet home. The Cubs returned home and the offense produced 12 runs. Another blowout win. Another double digit run scoring game. The Cubs did what they do best.
Michael Conforto News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 12
Chicago Cubs news — Conforto, PCA, Bregman
Today’s Reflections I wish I just saw the 8-6 final score from Wednesday game. That meant that my comment from Tuesday of that the Cubs could hang with the Brewers was accurate.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / September 12
Alex Bregman chasing rare 3B Silver Slugger award in Cubs history
Alex Bregman, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs last offseason, has erased memories of a slow start to his Cubs tenure with a massive second-half surge at the plate.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 11
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn moves to Knoxville
With the South Bend season over, first baseman Josiah Hartshorn, shortstop Angel Cepeda and outfielder Michael Gupton were promoted from South Bend to Knoxville.
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.
Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson nearing return amid playoff push
The Chicago Cubs are attempting to officially clinch their spot in the postseason. Soon, they should be getting some extra lineup reinforcements to aid that push.
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 / 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 / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Cubs: A team of extremes with some pressing issues to address
So, the Chicago Cubs have a serious problem. They currently find themselves fielding an elite offensive and defensive team with a really poor pitching staff.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Pirates Demote Outfielder Ahead of Cubs Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move ahead of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, reinstating Ryan O’Hearn from the 10-day injured list and optioning outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Josiah Hartshorn News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Cubs top prospect on scorching path to MLB
The Chicago Cubs selected infielder/outfielder Josiah Hartshorn in the sixth-round of the 2025 MLB Draft. And in short order, he has already become the best prospect in the organization.
Dansby Swanson 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 / 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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Can Seiya Suzuki Outearn Himself?
Before he travelled stateside, Seiya Suzuki was one of the best hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball. Maybe the best. Across his final three NPB seasons, he led the league with a 1.015 OPS.
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.
Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / September 9
Kevin Gausman, Cubs strive to slow down Brewers
The visiting Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran Kevin Gausman in a bid to avoid a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gausman (9-11, 4.38 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Logan Henderson (9-3, 2.48) in a rematch of starters from last week's pitchers' duel.
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.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / September 3
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season.
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