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Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers

The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games. The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, mustering a total of 27 runs in that span.

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Quantifying Hope: Streak Has Cubs Near 90% Playoff Odds

When we checked in last week, the Cubs’ playoff odds were around 75% as they headed into a weekend series against the Diamondbacks. Seven wins later, things have changed just a little bit.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Viewed As Ideal Fit For Minnesota Twins Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs made a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign to put themselves among the best teams in the MLB so far this season. The team is on an outstanding run right now despite having a depleted pitching staff with several key injuries.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 8

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, May 8

Free of charge for the discerning reader. A HUGE Happy birthday to Ross Barnes, who was born in 1850 and played on the 1876 White Stockings (Cubs, hence the photo) and was considered the GOAT of MLB upon his death in 1915, and a mighty host of others.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Cubs handing Ben Brown rotation opportunity amid Matthew Boyd injury

One defining storyline of the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season has been injuries. From free-agent addition Tyler Austin beginning the year on the IL following

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic

One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.

Fourth-inning outburst propels Cubs to 15th straight home win

Reds' Tyler Stephenson commits the dumbest blunder of season

Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display

Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out

This has been the difference for the Mets amid teased season turnaround

Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo

Chicago Cubs News / Ball Exclusives / May 7

The Chicago Cubs are on a historic home winning streak

The Chicago Cubs coasted to an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, extending their home winning streak to 15 and getting one step closer to history.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 7

Cubs 8, Reds 3: Shōta Imanaga and Michael Conforto lead the team to its ninth straight win

I’m running out of superlatives to describe what the 2026 Chicago Cubs are doing, but I’m certainly going to try, because the Cubs keep topping themselves every single day.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Cubs connected to Mets’ breakout star in potential trade deadline heist

The Chicago Cubs are on a roll and have been one of the best teams in baseball this season, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some areas in which they should upgrade.

Tyler Ferguson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Cubs acquire Tyler Ferguson

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics, according to announcements from both clubs. The A’s, who designated him for assignment yesterday, receive cash considerations in return.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Cubs ride 7-run inning to beat Reds for ninth straight win

Shota Imanaga struck out 10 across six innings as the Chicago Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory on Thursday for their 15th straight home win.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs inch closer to franchise history with 15th-straight Wrigley Field win

The Chicago Cubs continued their dominant run at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon, beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 to complete a four-game sweep and extend the club’s home winning streak to 15 games.

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Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs could be without All-Star left-hander until July

The Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation has not been lucky on the injury front. Left-hander Matthew Boyd was the latest starter to wind up on the injured list with a knee injury.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs on verge of sweeping Reds after 7-run 4th inning

The Chicago Cubs are slowly taking charge of a National League Central that is still very competitive, as a seven-run fourth inning has them trending toward a sweep over the fifth-place Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs good pitching news: The cavalry will be coming!

The Chicago Cubs really shouldn’t be doing what they’re doing right now. They shouldn’t be winning—eight in a row as of this writing and fourteen in a row at home.

Sandy Alcantara News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs rumors: 1 pitcher named possible trade target alongside Sandy Alcantara

Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is the latest Chicago Cubs pitcher to suffer an injury. The Cubs are playing a quality brand of baseball but their starting pitching currently has serious question marks.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Giants’ Robbie Ray

The Chicago Cubs did a lot of work over the winter to build a staff sturdy enough to survive a long season, but early May has already stress-tested that plan.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs complete another comeback as Craig Counsell hits milestone

The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball right now, winning their eighth-straight game overall and doing it in comeback fashioned. Chicago has won all three games against the Cincinnati Reds this week by coming from behind in dramatic fashioned.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 05/07/2026

The Chicago Cubs will look to complete the sweep of the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon at Wrigley Field. After three straight walkoff wins t start the series.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/07/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 25-12 record and lead the National League Central by 3.5 games. Over the last 24 hours, the club extended its winning streak to eight games.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 7