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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 9

Orioles 3, Cubs 2: The bullpen melts down, yet again

These are the games that make you want to tear your hair out. The Cubs fashioned a late-inning lead, a lead most bullpens should be able to hold. This Cubs bullpen did not do that.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs bullpen health update: Who’s due back and when?

The Chicago Cubs have been besieged by pitching injuries this season. The misfortune of the starting rotation has gotten the most headline attention, of course.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 9

Cubs Pitching News: A Big Justin Steele Update, Phil Maton Looking Good?

Slowly but surely, the Chicago Cubs are cleaning up their IL. It's no secret that the organization has been among the most injury-plagued this season. Countless pitchers have been forced to miss extended time with bumps and bruises, including a long list of starters.

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Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Cubs rumors: The Tigers pitcher not named Tarik Skubal Chicago could trade for

The MLB trade deadline is nearing (August 3), and rumors are running rampant around the league. With the Chicago Cubs in the mix in the NL Central, the front office could be seeking another deal to address the starting rotation.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 9

Cubs at Orioles Lineup: Kelly Gets Rare DH Start, Peterson Has to Be Better, More

The Chicago Cubs are 18-6 in their last 24 games, and they're in perfect form to extend that winning record in Thursday afternoon's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles.

Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs update on Justin Steele is a brutal reality check

The Chicago Cubs, throughout the offseason, were regarding Justin Steele as a bit of an ace up their sleeve. The team would be going into the regular season with a five-man staff of Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, and Shota Imanaga.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Inside The Diamonds / July 9

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Five Home Runs Power Cubs, Crow-Armstrong Incredible First Half, Rehab Reports, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 52-40 record and sit in second place in the National League Central. The team secured a high-scoring 9-7 victory against the Baltimore Orioles.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 9

Former Cubs pitcher and pitching coach Phil Regan has died

Phil Regan, a right-handed pitcher who pitched in 13 MLB seasons, with five of those with the Cubs, passed away Wednesday: Regan was also the Cubs pitching coach under manager Jim Riggleman in 1997 and 1998 as well as coaching in Cleveland and New York (Mets).

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 9

3 Takeaways From PCA's Dominate Showing in Cubs' 9-7 Win Over the Orioles

Oftentimes, the Cubs make things more difficult than they need to be. But it's hard to complain about a series win! That's exactly what the Chicago Cubs (52-40) did tonight in their 9-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles (42-51), taking the series and putting themselves in line for a sweep tomorrow afternoon.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 9

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Orioles

Perspective Check: Four teams with more wins than the Cubs, 91.6 win pace. The Cubs and Phillies had been matching each other, seemingly daily. But the Phillies finally lost on a day when the Cubs won and so the Cubs now lead them by 1.5 games for the top Wild Card spot (though they own the tiebreaker with the Phillies anyway).

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs eyeing much needed pitching at MLB Trade Deadline per report

Despite the struggles the Chicago Cubs had in the month of May, they will enter the MLB All-Star break within reach of the Milwaukee Brewers and the NL Central.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Cubs predicted to break the bank in questionable trade for pitcher

The Chicago Cubs absolutely need starting pitching, and while they have already acquired David Peterson, they are expected to add at least one other impactful arm by the MLB trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 9

Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, Bregman, PCA, Swanson, Amaya

Today’s Reflections Plenty has been written below about Matthew Boyd’s stellar performance Tuesday night. Not much was made about the team effort from the offense in the 5-2 game.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / July 9

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs ride hot stretch into finale vs. Orioles

It doesn't matter where the production is coming from for the Chicago Cubs, as long as it keeps coming. The lineup has been stout at times, particularly this week in a pair of road victories against the Baltimore Orioles.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / July 9

Only One MLB Player Has Done This in 2026—and It’s Pete Crow-Armstrong

The chants of “M-V-Pete” echoing through Wrigley Field carry more relevance than ever before as the 2026 season unfolds. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to dazzle fans and analysts alike with his dynamic presence on the diamond, solidifying his status as one of baseball’s brightest young talents.

Colin Rea News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Cubs fan ends up on field during Orioles clash

A fan created a bizarre late-game scene Wednesday night during a tense Chicago Cubs finish vs. the Baltimore Orioles, ending up on the field during the final at-bat at Camden Yards.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 8

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way.

Anthony Volpe says report about second base stance is 'B.S.'

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Ken Rosenthal addresses latest Francisco Lindor trade rumors

Would trading Mason Miller really make Padres better?

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Cubs rumors: Insider’s bold Chicago trade deadline prediction will catch fans’ attention

The Chicago Cubs enter Wednesday with a 1.5 game lead over the Wild Card competition with their 51-40 record. But if they’re serious about competing for the World Series, those are MLB believe the Cubs must be buyers at the deadline.

Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / July 8

Cubs’ Latest Alex Bregman Decision Has Raised Some Hairs

The Chicago Cubs made a significant investment in free agency when they brought in veteran third baseman Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175 million deal.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 7

Alex Bregman, Matthew Boyd helm Cubs' road win at Orioles

Matthew Boyd fired six shutout innings and Alex Bregman drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the host Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Justin Steele News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 6