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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 8
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend drops game one of Midwest League playoffs 
Iowa right-hander Connor Noland was activated off the Development List. Iowa right-hander Tyler Santana goes on the Development List. Knoxville right-handers Brooks Caple and Brody McCullough were both activated off the Development List.
Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson
Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke to the media before Tuesday night’s game in Milwaukee, including giving another update on shortstop Dansby Swanson. Per The Sun-Times’ Jeff Agrest, Counsell said they aim to have Swanson back for the Braves series next week at Wrigley Field.
The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz
Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8
Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: No Pedro Ramirez, More Tyrone Taylor, Peterson vs. The Miz
After another blown lead, the Chicago Cubs are hoping to avoid a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday and regain a lead in the Wild Card race.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8
Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR
Have you ever believed things were about as bad as they could get, but then you look at the facts and find out that they’re actually worse? Anecdotal evidence usually works the opposite way, like when someone asks why Tyrone Taylor is batting cleanup against a lefty or when they say Ian Happ has always been bad in the clutch.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8
Cubs Hold Crucial Advantage as NL Wild Card Race Tightens
For the Chicago Cubs, the end of July and the beginning of August felt like walking up the CTA steps right as the train arrived. Oh, so satisfying! Conversely, the end of August and the beginning of September have felt like sprinting up the stairs as the train speeds away ...
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8
Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Postseason Presale Registration
There are still 17 games left and nothing is guaranteed just yet, but the Cubs have announced the chance for fans to register for the opportunity to purchase postseason tickets.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 8
Chicago Cubs update: Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor
This feature is running on Tuesday rather than its usual Monday slot due to the Labor Day holiday. It includes only the seven games against the Brewers and Marlins last week, not Monday’s game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ injury updates are crucial
The Chicago Cubs cannot afford to leave any stone unturned. They are in a tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Wild Card. Therefore, the team needs their star players on the field.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8
Cubs Should Probably Stop Wasting PCA’s Heroics
Pete Crow-Armstrong has homered eight times across five of the Cubs’ last 10 games, yet his team is 2-3 when he homers and 5-5 overall. That doesn’t mean he’s any less valuable than his season statistics clearly indicate, but it’s a reminder that one player can’t do it all.
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.
Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 8
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Brewers
I see a lot of discussion on this one. Craig Counsell has hit the point where he’s deciding between two less than optimal options. The Cubs had to decide between a tiring starter or a bullpen that has not even one lockdown arm out there.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell slammed for Matthew Boyd miscalculation
The Chicago Cubs, on Monday, blew a prime opportunity to beat the division rival Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. A Labor Day win may not have meant a whole lot in the race for the NL Central Division top spot—the Cubs still would’ve been six games behind with precious little time left in the regular season.
Craig Counsell News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 7
Brewers 4, Cubs 3: In which Craig Counsell again leaves his starting pitcher in one batter too long
MILWAUKEE — Before I begin my critique of Cubs manager Craig Counsell, the Cubs’ 4-3 loss to the Brewers Monday was a really good ballgame in front of a packed house that had to be close to 40 percent Cubs fans.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 7
Chicago Cubs finding a replacement for Happ or Suzuki?
When the Chicago Cubs made their trade deadline moves, the focus was understandably on pitching. To bolster an injury-hobbled pitching staff, the team acquired Kevin Gausman, Ryan Zeferjahn, Braxton Garrett, and Clay Holmes before the end of the deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club
Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Cubs Make Ian Happ Announcement After Removal From Lineup
Ian Happ is the longest tenured player on the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old veteran debuted nearly a decade ago back in 2017 and has been one of the most valuable hitters on the roster ever since.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5
Marlins' Griffin Conine joins father to make history with latest HR
A member of the Miami Marlins made history on Saturday despite the team suffering a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. When Griffin Conine came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he did so with Miami trailing 5-2.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 5
Michael Conforto, Ian Happ lead Cubs past Marlins
Ian Happ drove in two runs, and Michael Conforto slugged a solo homer as the Chicago Cubs defeated the host Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday. Ryan Zeferjahn got the final five outs without allowing a run to earn his first save with the Cubs and fifth of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 5
Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds
San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds was easily the best player in baseball between 2001 and 2004. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong may match Bonds' value this season.
Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / September 5
Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad for start against Marlins
The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start Saturday's road game against the Miami Marlins. To clear a roster spot, the Cubs optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / September 3
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Cubs' Craig Counsell Reveals Latest Jacob Webb Update After Comebacker
The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news on Jacob Webb after the reliever was struck by a 102.5 mph line drive during Wednesday night’s 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
Cubs' Justin Steele completes first rehab start
It has been quite some time since the Chicago Cubs have seen their former ace, left-hander Justin Steele take the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
One fault that could prevent the Cubs from winning the World Series
There's one glaring fault holding the Cubs back, and it could derail their World Series hopes.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31
Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers
The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up one of the most dominant offensive months in the history of Major League Baseball.
BJ Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Cubs To Select B.J. Murray
The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was on his way to the majors.
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