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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 6
Cubs Launch ‘150th Cookie Challenge’ to Find Fan with Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe 
I’m not sure how much of our demographic this will appeal to, but it’s worth mentioning in case you’ve got what you believe to be the best chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 6
Matthew Boyd to IL with Bicep Strain, Javier Assad Will Start Tuesday
Remember how we talked about the Cubs’ pitching depth being a strength? Well, they’re really putting that to the test at this point. Just three days after Cade Horton left his start early with forearm tightness, the club announced that Matthew Boyd is being placed on the 15-day IL with a left bicep strain.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Chicago Cubs All Star is adjusting his ‘timing’ in loss to the Guardians
Despite fighting back late in the game, the Chicago Cubs couldn’t pull out a win against the Cleveland Guardians, losing 6-5 on Easter Sunday. More News: Chicago Cubs officially place Cade Horton on Injured List A major part of the Cubs’ attempted comeback was outfielder Ian Happ.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6
Red Sox still haunted by Rafael Devers trade
The team is haunted by how it has handled the decision to move on from Devers.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Edward Cabrera News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 6
Edward Cabrera Praises Chicago's Star-Studded Defense After Second Shutout
The Chicago Cubs went all-in this winter, signing Alex Bregman to a five-year contract. Afterward, they traded for right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, a move that cost them one of their top prospects, Owen Caissie.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 6
Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, April 6 edition
Welcome to our first full-week version of this feature. The Cubs played six games over the past week and split them. In fact, they alternated wins and losses for the week, and in fact, have done so for the entire season to date.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 6
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Games 8 & 9
What to make of this weekend of Cubs baseball? We talked about Friday. That game was enough of a downer just on another early loss without adding the insult of Cade Horton’s injury.
Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Ben Brown’s struggle doomed Easter Sunday for the Cubs
Easter Sunday should have been a celebration for the Chicago Cubs. Instead, it turned into another painful reminder of the team’s most glaring flaw. After taking a 3–0 lead in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians (The Cubs barely won 1-0 in Game 1), the bullpen unraveled.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 6
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 6
Free of charge for the discerning reader. This one has a work stoppage, and other stories. Kerry Wood and his coach The Vulture, a birthday boy. Today in baseball history: 1891 – The International League changes its name to the Eastern Association because it no longer has any Canadian clubs.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Cubs Aiming To Activate Seiya Suzuki On April 10
Seiya Suzuki is three games into a minor league rehab stint with Double-A Knoxville, and his return to the Cubs’ lineup is now on the horizon. As manager Craig Counsell told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian and other reporters today, the plan is for Suzuki to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game with the Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 5
Cubs' Craig Counsell Shares Seiya Suzuki Injury Update After Guardians Game
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will continue his rehab assignment for the next few days, according to manager Craig Counsell. The 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the team in Chicago on Friday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5
Four Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in Game 1 win over Guardians
Four Chicago Cubs pitchers limited the host Cleveland Guardians to one hit as the visiting Cubs squeaked out a 1-0 victory in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Cade Horton News / Just Baseball / April 5
Cubs Have To Move Forward After New Cade Horton Injury
After only 17 pitches in his second start of the season, there’s already concern over how the rest of 2026 will look for Cade Horton. Against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, Horton worked a clean, 10-pitch first inning.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4
Cubs To Promote Riley Martin
The Cubs will promote left-hander Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa to their active roster before today’s game with the Guardians, according to Bleacher
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 4
Cubs vs. Guardians Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 4
Cubs vs. Guardians: Saturday night in Cleveland has got sneaky intrigue written all over it. The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back, while the Cleveland Guardians want to keep control of the series.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 3
Cubs RHP Cade Horton (forearm) headed to IL
Chicago Cubs right-handed starter Cade Horton will be placed on the injured list after leaving his start against the host Cleveland Guardians after one-plus inning and 17 pitches.
Cade Horton News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Cubs Announce Cade Horton News After Leaving Guardians Game
The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has the potential to emerge as one of the best in MLB this season, especially after acquiring right‑hander Edward Cabrera in a deal with the Miami Marlins this past offseason.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Cubs’ Michael Busch Announces Personal News Before Guardians Game
The Chicago Cubs have built one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League over the past few seasons. A major reason for their success has been the emergence of first baseman Michael Busch, who was traded to Chicago from the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 3
Cubs Manager Offers High Praise for Embattled Young Pitcher Amid Hot Start
The Chicago Cubs are just a week into the season, which means that evaluations of performances to this point should be taken with a little bit of a grain of salt.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner just got paid. Is Ian Happ next?
As of late, the Chicago Cubs have been locking in key talent for the long haul. Among them are CF Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million extension.
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