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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Cubs Insider / July 24
Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Stays Hot in Pittsburgh, Belts Solo Home Run 
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been red-hot since the beginning of June, slashing .344/.465/.694 with 14 home runs. Make that 15 home runs. PCA just went yard in Pittsburgh to even the score at 1-1.
Cubs, White Sox Both on Pace to Reach Playoffs for First Time Since 2008
For the first time in nearly two decades, both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have entered the second half of the season with legitimate playoff aspirations.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 24
Cubs vs. Pirates Lineup: Pedro Ramírez Back at DH, A Scary Pitching Matchup, More
After dropping the series to the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago Cubs have a big one ahead of them. The Pirates have been playing better baseball as of late and now sit only 4.5 games out of the Cubs' No.
The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?
James Triantos News / Cubs Insider / July 24
Cubs Officially Promote James Triantos, Option Kevin Alcántara
After a fair bit of guessing as to how the Cubs would accommodate James Triantos, the club officially announced his promotion on Friday afternoon. In order to make room on the active roster, Kevin Alcántara has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
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.
Nico Hoerner News / Cubs Insider / July 24
Was Nico Hoerner’s Slump Beanball Fallout or Bad BABIP Luck?
Other than his walk and strikeout rates, Nico Hoerner’s numbers are worse across the board this season than what we’ve grown used to. Some believe his steady expected stats point to a coming surge, but others point to a specific inflection point.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 24
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds
Just like my 401(k), the Cubs’ postseason odds have maintained a steady upward trajectory despite taking their share of bumps along the way. The only downside is that the Brewers are hovering just below 100% while the Pirates have begun a modest climb of their own.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 24
Cubs Predicted to Swing Big Trade for Multi-Time All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a significant boost to their pitching staff ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, with one prominent analyst predicting a deal that brings a multi-time All-Star starter to the North Side.
Reid Detmers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs trade target: Reid Detmers
Today I’m starting an occasional — and probably brief — series on starting pitchers I think the Cubs should go after. Josh already mentioned Reid Detmers, and his teammate José Soriano, in After Dark on Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 24
Ranking the 5 Best Cubs Starting Pitching Targets at the MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline buzz is only getting louder. In just about 10 days, contenders will have their big-name acquisitions set in stone, and the playoff picture will begin to truly take shape.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs Top 25 prospects: Pre-Trade Deadline update
The Trade Deadline is just over a week away and the Cubs are expected to be aggressive buyers. So now is a good time to see what prospects the Cubs have that might interest other teams.
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.
James Triantos News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Cubs roster move: James Triantos called up, Kevin Alcántara optioned
This is a really interesting roster move. James Triantos was the Cubs’ second-round pick in 2021 out of high school in Virginia. He had just turned 18, and went right to work in the Arizona Complex League, batting .327/.376/.594 in 25 games.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 24
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 24
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Miguel Socolovich, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1983 – In the
MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 24
MLB Trade Rumors: Milwaukee Brewers could put pressure on Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are still chasing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central as we hit the final days of July. As it stands on July 24th, the Cubs are seven games back of the Brewers going into the Pittsburgh Pirates series.
Joe Buck News / Yardbarker / July 24
Joe Buck reveals favorite World Series-clinching call
Ahead of going into the broadcast wing of the MLB Hall of Fame on Sunday, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck sat down with Bob Costas to discuss all things related to his broadcasting career.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23
Chicago Cubs predicted to land multiple pitchers from NL disappointment ahead of 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs are 57-45 on the season, which is tied for the fifth-best record in all Major League Baseball. However, they are currently seven games back of first place in the National League Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23
Chicago Cubs ideal target ahead of MLB trade deadline revealed as 2x All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are 57-45 on the season, seven games out of first place in the National League Central Division. Fortunately, while they are in a bit of hole within their division, they currently hold the top Wild Card spot in the National League.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 23
Surging pitchers kick off series as Cubs visit Pirates
Matthew Boyd and Jared Jones both look to continue torrid stretches Friday when the visiting Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 23
Cubs expected to promote No. 7 prospect James Triantos
In a bit of a surprise move from the Chicago Cubs, a top 10 organizational prospect will likely be making his MLB debut during a three-game weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Craig Counsell News / Yardbarker / July 22
Cubs manager Craig Counsell has simple message for front office ahead of trade deadline
With the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, managers of those clubs involved in being buyers are beginning to express their trade deadline wish lists.
Michael Conforto News / Field Level Media / July 22
With Michael Conforto waiting, Cubs vie to take rubber game from Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have been getting instant offense off the bench from Michael Conforto, who hit his MLB-leading fourth pinch-hit home run of the season in an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / July 21
The Cubs Need a Closer for Their March To the Playoffs
No team makes it through a season without pitching injuries, but few contenders have been tested quite like the Chicago Cubs have. As it currently stands, they have seven bullpen arms that are on the injured list.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Police respond to video of Cubs fan getting slapped for not standing during national anthem
Police are issuing a response this week to the viral video of a Chicago Cubs fan getting slapped during the national anthem. A video clip made the rounds
Shota Imanaga News / Yardbarker / July 19
Shota Imanaga is driving Cubs' momentum in NL wild-card race
Despite a 2026 roller coaster ride season for the Chicago Cubs, they remain first in the NL wild-card race, and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga's stability in the rotation has helped them make a push.
Aaron Civale 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.
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