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Cubs vs Twins Lineup: Ramirez at DH, Can Hoerner Stay Hot? Imanaga Starts, More

The Chicago Cubs are hunting their first series win of the second half after winning 6-2 yesterday over the Minnesota Twins, evening the series after a Twins 5-2 win on Friday.

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Which Chicago Cubs Prospects Could Debut In 2026? 3 Names To Watch After The All-Star Break

Leaving the MLB All-Star break with a lead in the National League Wildcard race, Chicago Cubs prospects are likely on their way to the major league roster to help keep their lead.

Miguel Amaya News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 19

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Miguel Amaya is the Superhero vs. the Twins

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon and with a large contingent of the 2016 championship team in the ballpark, the Cubs played a very good baseball game and won it 6-2.

Nico Hoerner News / Field Level Media / July 19

Cubs' Nico Hoerner aims for strong finish to series vs. Twins

In search of their third consecutive series win, the Chicago Cubs finish up a three-game interleague set with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 18

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend powers past Peoria, 10-4

The Iowa Cubs made the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) blue, 5-4 in ten innings. Jordan Wicks turned in a very good start, allowing just one run on two hits over five innings.

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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.

Anthony Rizzo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Watch Anthony Rizzo’s epic World Series Trophy walk during Cubs’ 10-year anniversary

Anthony Rizzo was a key member of the 2016 Chicago Cubs when that team broke its 108-year dry spell and won the World Series. Rizzo played first base in

MLB 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.

Kevin Gausman likely Blue Jays' top trade candidate if they commit as sellers

Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline

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Theo Epstein News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Theo Epstein reveals the ‘recurring dream’ he had before Cubs won 2016 World Series

The Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year dry spell when the won the 2016 World Series in seven games over the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians). The Cubs have welcomed back their players and members of the organization Saturday as they celebrated the 10-year anniversary of that championship.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 18

Matthew Boyd, Nico Hoerner lead Cubs past Twins

Matthew Boyd threw six quality innings and Nico Hoerner delivered the fifth four-hit game of his career on Saturday afternoon, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 6-2 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Chicago Cubs News / ESPN / July 18

Cubs unveil Champions Gate for 10-year World Serie...

Members of the 2016 team, including World Series MVP Ben Zobrist, Anthony Rizzo and Jake Arrieta, helped cut the ribbon.

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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 / Viral Sports News / July 18

Chicago Cubs Agree to Sign 260-Pound Power Hitter

The Chicago Cubs made a noteworthy move on Saturday as they continued their series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field. While the team was focused on the on-field action following a tough 5-2 loss the night before, front office news broke that added some excitement to the weekend.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Anthony Rizzo caught a home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

Anthony Rizzo appears to be a magnet for home run balls when he attends games as a fan at Wrigley Field. Rizzo managed to catch Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning home run against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

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Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Could Matt Shaw injury ruin trade deadline plans?

The Chicago Cubs are now just a little over two weeks away from what could be a make-or-break trade deadline. Come August 3, everyone will know whether Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer did enough to fill the gaping holes in a besieged pitching staff to facilitate a strong postseason run.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Good news and terrible news on the pitching injury front

The Chicago Cubs made it to the second half of the season with a patchwork pitching staff after being absolutely besieged by injury over the first four months of the baseball year.

Owen Ayers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 18

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Drop First Game Back, Ayers Debuts in Iowa, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 54-43 record. They sit six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the major league club dropped its series opener to Minnesota.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 18

Cubs Terms With Cade Townsend Less Than Expected, Ink Four Other 2026 Draft Picks

The Chicago Cubs have officially inked Cade Townsend, the club's 2026 first-round draft pick, to a deal. The team announced via a media release on Friday that it had agreed to terms with Townsend, along with four other draft picks.

Daniel Palencia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

‘Unclear’ Daniel Palencia injury update will concern Cubs fans

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is dealing with an elbow injury. The Cubs have battled no shortage of injury concerns throughout the season. Before the game on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins, Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided multiple injury updates, including some news in reference to Palencia’s recovery.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / July 17

The Cubs Can’t Afford to Waste Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Historic Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong has already established himself as one of baseball’s newest stars, but what he’s doing this season goes far beyond a typical breakout campaign.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 17

Cubs Move On From Four Veteran Pitchers, But One Familiar Face Isn’t Gone for Long

The Chicago Cubs continued reshaping their pitching depth on Friday, saying goodbye to several veteran arms who were brought into the organization as reclamation projects over the course of the season.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right back to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.