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Cubs Outright Ben Cowles

The Cubs have sent infielder Ben Cowles outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

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Chicago Cubs-Kyle Tucker 'real' story revealed on live TV?

The Chicago Cubs traded away their 2024 no. 1 draft pick Cam Smith, a solid every day third baseman in Isaac Paredes, and a promising young pitcher in Hayden Wesneski prior to the 2025 season for just one guaranteed year of the free-agency bound Kyle Tucker.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Cubs Make Weather Announcement Before Reds Game

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a four game series on Monday at Wrigley Field. Although it is only May, both teams have been fighting for sole possession of first place in the National League Central.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / May 4

Cubs could be in for rude awakening if one glaring problem doesn’t change

The Chicago Cubs have been playing some spectacular baseball over the first month-plus of the 2026 MLB campaign, as they sit at 22-12 and in first place in the NL Central heading into their four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds that begins Monday.

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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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Andrew Chafin News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 4

Cubs Need to Jump at the Chance to Bring Back Fan Favorite Andrew Chafin

The sky has opened up over Wrigley Field, and a big beautiful shining mustache has appeared. Veteran reliever Andrew Chafin has opted out of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds, per Jon Heyman.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 4

Tonight’s Cubs/Reds game time has been moved up to 6:10 p.m. CT

There is a forecast of rain and storms sometime late this evening in Chicago. As a result, the start time for the Cubs vs. Reds game scheduled for 6:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 4

Chicago Cubs update: Ian Happ, Shōta Imanaga, Ben Brown

There’s almost all positive news about the Cubs this week, as they took five of six from the Padres and Diamondbacks, the last five all in a row. Winning 15 of their last 18 games, the Cubs enter this week’s series against the second-place Reds two games in the lead of the NL Central.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 4

Cubs Hoping to Rejuvenate Former Rockies Relief Arm With Latest Waiver Claim

The Chicago Cubs secured some potential bullpen help ahead of Sunday's series sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks, While Daniel Palencia finally returned to the active roster this weekend, the team's pitching depth remains thin.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 4

ESPN rewards Chicago Cubs with a high grade for hot start in April

The Chicago Cubs were one of the better teams in April, finishing the month with a 17-9 record. The Cubs saw contributions from the core members of their lineup, outfielders Ian Happ (.893 OPS) and Seiya Suzuki (.928 OPS), leading the charge.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 4

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 34

This has been one of the more remarkable stretches in Cub history. Though I often try to put things into the bigger picture context here, I’ll let John and Al write about the historically significant winning streaks and periods in Cub history.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 4

Cubs Leveraging Friendly Confines’ Unique Environment During Win Streak

Wrigley Field has played host to its fair share of legendary players and games over the last century-plus, and all of them have had to deal with its quirks.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Chicago Cubs hold a 22-12 record after completing a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their 8-4 victory at Wrigley Field yesterday extended the team’s winning streak to five games.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 4

Cubs to face Reds’ No. 7 prospect in crucial NL Central series opener

The Chicago Cubs are off to a blazing start to the 2026 season. Sitting at 22-12 following a 10-game overall winning streak and a separate 11-game home

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Kevin Alcantara News / Yardbarker / May 4

Kevin Alcantara’s successes may cause a dilemma for the Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara continues to bang on the door of the big leagues after putting together a strong first month in the minor leagues.

Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / May 4

Shota Imanaga Keeps Putting Tough End To ‘25 Behind Him

In the second half of 2025, Chicago Cubs fans didn’t get the same Shota Imanaga they grew accustomed to seeing in his first year and a half with the team.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 3

Cubs claim brother of All Star pitcher from division rival

The Cubs added more pitching depth to the organization by claiming lefty Luis Peralta from the Cardinals, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor. The Cardinals DFA’ed him last week, just days after they claimed him from the Rockies.

Michael Busch News / Field Level Media / May 3

Michael Busch drives in 4 as Cubs win, sweep D-backs

Michael Busch drove in four runs to lead the host Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday. Busch doubled and scored a run in the second and broke the game open for good with a three-run triple in the fifth as Chicago finished the three-game sweep with its 11th straight win at home.

Daniel Palencia News / Field Level Media / May 3

Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from IL

Prior to their Sunday afternoon home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Cubs Reinstate Daniel Palencia, Designate Yacksel Rios For Assignment

Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia has been activated from the 15-day IL, the team announced. The closer missed three weeks with a lat strain. Fellow righty Yacksel Rios was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 3

Cubs eager to continue home dominance in clash vs. D-backs

The Chicago Cubs will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd in an attempt to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon and bump their home winning streak to 11 games.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 2

Cubs' Ian Happ cementing status as elite left fielder in MLB

While we just entered the month of May, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has made an early statement about how he's solidified his status as one of the top left fielders in MLB.

Cubs win 10th straight at home with shutout of Diamondbacks

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs have been playing sensational baseball for the last three weeks, and they have managed to get the best of nearly every opponent they have played except the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/02/2026

The Chicago Cubs (20-12) secured their third straight win with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. The last 24 hours featured a successful series opener.

Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency

Righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs on Tuesday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Infielder Scott Kingery was also outrighted and had the right to test the market, but he evidently accepted the assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 30

Early Standouts in the Cubs’ Farm System

Several players across the Chicago Cubs‘ farm system are off to strong starts in 2026, with a mix of potential breakout seasons on the horizon and continued development from some of the organization’s top prospects.