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Kane Kepley News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Knoxville past Rocket City 
The Iowa Cubs were excommunicated by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 2-1. Jordan Wicks turned in his second-straight start of five innings and two runs, but he took the loss anyway.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
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.
Dansby Swanson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson left today’s game with what was initially described as left side discomfort, and he’ll now miss an extended period of time.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list
Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera rudely greeted by Cardinals in return from IL, but it wasn’t Joshua Baez
The Chicago Cubs are losing to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. In the game, Edward Cabrera was welcomed back from the IL for the Cubs, but the return did not go well.
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.
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / August 16
Chicago Cubs announce two pitcher demotions to accommodate returning Edward Cabrera
When the Chicago Cubs acquired four pitchers at the trade deadline, they knew that some tough roster decisions would be forthcoming. Those decisions are starting to be made.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Cubs Announce Reason for Michael Busch's Removal From Lineup
Chicago Cubsfirst baseman Michael Busch has struggled coming out of the All-Star break. Over his last 28 games he has posted a .265 batting average, .305 on-base percentage, .668 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBIs.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16
Cubs vs. Cardinals ABC Sunday Baseball Bingo
The Cubs and Cardinals will play the rubber match of this series Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs took game one Friday afternoon, which was quite the pitchers’ duel only interrupted by a home run swing from Seiya Suzuki for a Cubs win.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / August 16
Chicago Cubs facing a critical Seiya Suzuki dilemma
The Chicago Cubs may currently be on the road to a playoff berth and a possible deep postseason run, but there is a real dilemma waiting for them once the last out of the baseball year is registered.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 15
Cubs Reveal New Injury Updates on Matt Shaw, Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs provided encouraging injury updates on two key players Saturday as they continued their series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 15
A Promising Matt Shaw Update Gives the Cubs Another Good Problem to Have
The Chicago Cubs continue to get stronger as the playoffs loom. According to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Matt Shaw is inching closer to a return. The utility man is expected to go on a rehab assignment in the coming days and has been hitting at Wrigley Field this weekend with no issues.
Seiya Suzuki News / On Tap Sports Net / August 15
The Cubs Need a Better Excuse Than 'Seiya Suzuki is Too Expensive'
Every time I hear the discussion about Seiya Suzuki’s upcoming free agency, the conversation seems to start from the same assumption: the Chicago Cubs probably won’t bring him back because he’ll be too expensive.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 15
Chicago Cubs: Who makes the playoff pitching staff?
In late June, if you were to say that the Chicago Cubs would be dealing with a surplus of pitching heading into the second half of August, you would’ve been laughed out of the room.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Cardinals' Michael McGreevy on different paths
The Chicago Cubs boast an 8-1 record in the last nine starts made by Matthew Boyd following the left-hander's return from a torn meniscus on June 25. The lone blemish wasn't the fault of Boyd, either.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14
Strong pitching, Seiya Suzuki's blast help Cubs beat Cardinals
Clay Holmes allowed one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki belted a three-run homer, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St.
Matt Shaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14
Cubs’ Matt Shaw taking steps toward making return from injury
The Chicago Cubs enter Friday four games back of the NL Central lead with their 71-51 record. They hold a 6.5 game lead over the competition in the Wild Card race.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14
Edward Cabrera to make return to Cubs rotation against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs are set to activate Cabrera (left hamstring and adductor strain) off the 15-day injury list, and he will start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' rookie Pedro Ramirez earns ultimate praise from Dansby Swanson
Ramirez's success has caught the attention of his teammates, especially veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Phil Maton Diagnosed With Partially Torn Patellar Tendon
Cubs setup man Phil Maton has been on the injured list three times due to what’s been labeled tendinitis in his right knee this season, but Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports that Maton has now been diagnosed with a partial tear of the patellar tendon in that knee.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10
Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race
This is suddenly a real argument.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 10
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
It was known that the Chicago Cubs would have some tough decisions to make surrounding their starting rotation.
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