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What’s Working so Well for Shota Imanaga This Year?

If 2024 was a Cinderella campaign for Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, 2025 was midnight. On the surface, it wasn’t a bad season for the Japanese star.

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Cubs update: Seiya Suzuki, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Busch

The Cubs had a 5-2 week, which on its face is excellent. The way it ended, with two losses to the Dodgers after sweeping the Phillies and mounting a stirring comeback Friday in Los Angeles, wasn’t great.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 27

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 28

I don’t want to be too hasty, but I think this Shohei Ohtani kid is going to be pretty good and these Dodgers aren’t bad. It’s always great to catch a legendary player at the tail end of a cooler.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Chicago Cubs: Moises Ballesteros grabs national attention amid hot start

The Chicago Cubs are 17-11 and in second place in the National League Central Division. Though they dropped their last two games against he Los Angeles Dodgers, they previously were on an 11-game winning streak that saw them propel themselves out of last place.

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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 27

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 27

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to the Rajah and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history 1997, Ryne Sandberg breaks the major league record for most home runs by a second baseman, and other stories as well.

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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 / ChiCitySports / April 27

Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell gives encouraging update on injured closer Daniel Palencia

After winning 11 games in a row, the Chicago Cubs have dropped their last two contests against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In all honesty, most of the games the Cubs won during their streak were against the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, two of the worst teams in baseball.

Riley Martin News / Field Level Media / April 26

Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL list

Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday. Martin, selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and was elevated to the Cubs roster in early April as the team's No.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 26

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies blind the Lookouts, 7-2

The Iowa Cubs were battered by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 12-6. Paul Campbell gave up five runs, including a grand slam, in the first inning and two more in the third and got the loss.

Phil Maton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26

Phil Maton's Cubs Return to Boost Bullpen at Crucial Time

The pitching crisis that is going on for the Chicago Cubs has been infinite, as both the starting rotation and bullpen have been dismantled by injuries.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 26

Dodgers 6, Cubs 0: It just wasn’t Shōta Imanaga’s day

This series wasn’t going to be easy, we all knew that before it began. And when Shōta Imanaga had a 32-pitch first inning in which he allowed a pair of walks and three runs, that made the Cubs’ task that much more difficult.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26

Cubs’ Bullpen Takes Another Hit as Sixth Reliever Heads to IL

Anxiety is building in Wrigleyville. The Cubs’ recent 10-game win streak was a much-needed reprieve from the fact that 10 pitchers are already injured, just 32 days into the regular season.

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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 / ChiCitySports / April 26

Chicago Cubs place yet another pitcher on 15-day IL, DFA another

The Chicago Cubs saw their 11-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night when they fell 12-4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While it was disappointing to see the streak end, the Cubs climbed out of last place in the National League Central Division and currently sit in second.

Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / April 26

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is on pace for an historic season in franchise history

The Chicago Cubs are 17-10 following their 12-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. The loss snapped an 11-game win streak, one that saw the Cubs climb out of last place in the National League Central Division all the way up to second.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26

Moisés Ballesteros Is Making a Case for His First All-Star Selection

The Chicago Cubs have absolutely caught fire. The ballclub has won 10 of its last 11, and the offense has finally started to take off. While key faces like Alex Bregman and Michael Busch didn't come out of the gate hot, the team's designated hitter did.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Cubs To Select Yacksel Rios, Designate Vince Velasquez For Assignment

In a series of moves relayed by Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, the Cubs are expected to select right-hander Yacksel Rios and recall lefty Charlie Barnes.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 26

Chicago Cubs: Counsell gives injury update on pitchers as Maton begins rehab stint

The Chicago Cubs have been through the wringer when it comes to their pitching staff, although one wouldn’t really be able to tell by just looking at the box scores over the last several games.

Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Cubs To Activate Phil Maton In Next Two Days

The Cubs bullpen may be getting one of their key offseason signings back from injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, right-hander Phil Maton is currently with the team in Los Angeles for their series against the Dodgers.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Pete Crow-Armstrong takes more shots at Dodgers fans

Pete Crow-Armstrong is continuing his blood feud with the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder Crow-Armstrong spoke this week to Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times amid his team’s weekend series against the Dodgers.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Craig Counsell reacts to Cubs’ performance amid plethora of injuries

The Chicago Cubs have surged after a sluggish start to the season. Chicago has won 10 in a row, and skyrocketed to the top of the very competitive NL Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers

Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs' injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained the same. The Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win on Friday, with their bullpen covering four scoreless innings and holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits.

Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / April 25

Dansby Swanson homer keys Cubs rally past Dodgers

Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / April 24

Ben Brown Is Becoming a Valuable Swiss Army Knife for the Cubs

Coming into Spring Training, Ben Brown‘s spot on the Chicago Cubs‘ Opening Day roster was anything but a guarantee. He’d shown flashes of success in the past, but between injuries and inconsistent performance, Brown once again found himself battling.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Cubs Make Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision After 24 Games

For the first time in the 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in the Chicago Cubs’ starting lineup. Manager Craig Counsell is giving his center fielder the day off ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field, ending a streak of 24 straight game starts to open the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR

As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.

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Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance

Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal

The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.