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Dansby, Mallory Swanson announce big news

One of the biggest power couples in sports today is about to add another member to their family. Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and U.S. women’s soccer star Mallory Swanson announced in a joint post to social media this week that they are expecting their first child together.

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Chicago Cubs’ 26-year-old catcher making a difference behind the plate so far this season

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a series loss at home against the San Francisco Giants and are set to take on the New York Mets for three games on the road this weekend.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 8

Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Just Might Be a Cubs Fan

In a stunning development, the newest leader of the Catholic Church is an American from Chicago. The conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis came to a halt early Thursday afternoon when the white smoke went up in the air, much like a white flag does after Cubs wins, to signify an end to the proceedings and a decision.

Jacob deGrom News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Cade Horton News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Cubs to promote Cade Horton

The Cubs are promoting pitching prospect Cade Horton, per reporting from Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register first reported this afternoon that Horton was traveling to New York in advance of this weekend’s series against the Mets.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Chicago Cubs made big blunder celebrating Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago Cubs made a pretty big blunder with their public message after a Chicago native was named the new pope. Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, OSA, on Thursday became the first American in the history of the Roman Catholic Church to be named pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 8

Jack's Take: Pressing Questions For Each National League Central Team

The first month-plus of National League Central action hasn't been too different from expectations going into the season. The preseason-favorite Chicago Cubs lead the division at 22-16 and hold a three-game lead over three teams at 19-19.

Nolan Arenado News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 8

MLB Executives See Nolan Arenado Being Traded, Could Cubs Show Interest?

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball this season powered by a lineup which has absolutely torn the cover off the ball all year.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / May 8

Chicago Cubs claim Pope Leo XIV’s fandom, spark controversy with White Sox

After white smoke emerged from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel Thursday afternoon, the Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV as the first-ever American pope.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Chicago Cubs get new ally in high places; New Pope is Cubs fan

The Chicago Cubs may be in the midst of a two-game losing skid and just a couple days removed from an ugly, ugly 14-5 extra innings loss to the San Francisco Giants, but fans did get some positive news on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 8

Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton to debut Saturday

Since the start of the season, Cubs fans have been wondering two things: When will the team acquire another pitcher and when will Cade Horton make his debut?

Robbie Ray improves to 5-0 as Giants silence Cubs

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Chicago Cubs Make Major Pitching Decision Before Series Against Mets

Through the first 38 games of their season, the Chicago Cubs have emerged as the team to beat in the NL Central, holding a three-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers and St.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Is New Chicago-Born Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox Fan?

Immediately after the world found now the new pope, Leo XIV, is from Chicago, sports fans around the world have one burning question about the first-ever American-born pontiff.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 8

Report: Cubs to call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton

The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up their top pitching prospect, right-hander Cade Horton, in advance of a three-game road series against the New York Mets, the Des Moines Register reported Thursday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Cubs calling up top pitching prospect for Mets series

The Chicago Cubs and manager Craig Counsell will get their first look at one of their top pitching prospects in the major leagues. Cade Horton is playing well in the minor leagues in 2025 and is getting his first big chance to step into the majors.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Is new Pope from Chicago a Cubs or White Sox fan?

After Pope Francis passed away earlier this year, the Vatican was charged with finding a replacement. After deliberation, Robert Provest took Francis’ place.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 8

Pope Leo XIV's three surprising connections to the sports world

A pope seems like he would have no connections to the sports world, but that's not the case with Prevost. With that in mind, here are three.

Sports fans all said the same thing about the new pope

Chicago Cubs made embarrassing blunder celebrating Pope Leo XIV

Photo surfaces of Pope Leo XIV attending World Series in 2005

Chicago Bears get clowned after the election of Pope Leo XIV

Bears QB Caleb Williams has awesome two-word reaction to new pope

Spike Lee reacts to the new pope having ties to the Knicks

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 8

Cubs Reportedly Calling Up Top Pitching Prospect After Dominant Start to Season

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly making a decision that many have expected for the last couple of weeks. As first reported by Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, the Cubs are calling up top pitching prospect Cade Horton from Triple-A Iowa after what has been an absolutely incredible start to the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 8

Cubs Projected To Take ‘Most Wicked Changeup’ in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Chicago Cubs are off to a good start in 2025. They are leading the National League Central division, and they look like they will be in that position all season.

Ryan Pressly News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Cubs' Ryan Pressly Makes Promising Comments Despite Concerning Start

If there have been any issues with the Chicago Cubs throughout the early stages of the season, it's the injuries and the bullpen. The offense has played much better than most expected, and outside of a few bad games against the San Francisco Giants recently, the Cubs look to be a very good team.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

‘Alarm’: Chicago Cubs have a ‘situation’ with pitcher after 9-run inning, demotion predicted

More shakeups are likely for the Chicago Cubs‘ pitching staff in the near future. In the short term, the Cubs are making their toughest choice of the season as to whether or not they will call up Cade Horton to take injured starting pitcher Shota Imanaga’s role on Saturday against the New York Mets.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Jed Hoyer Reveals Cubs' Cade Horton Plan After Shota Imanaga Injury

Many Chicago Cubs fans want the team to call up Cade Horton after the Shota Imanaga news. With Justin Steele out for the year, losing Imanaga would be a disaster, but it looks like the Cubs avoided a serious injury, and he should be back sometime in the near future.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 8

Soccer star Mallory Swanson, husband Dansby expecting first child

Chicago sports power couple Mallory and Dansby Swanson are expecting their first child. Mallory Swanson is a forward for the Chicago Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and the U.S.

Dansby Swanson News / On Tap Sports Net / May 8

Chicago Stars FC's Mallory Swanson Explains Absence

Chicago Stars FC have been without Mallory Swanson for the entire 2025 season, and the club’s number nine has finally revealed the reason. Swanson announced on her Instagram that she and her husband, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, are expecting a child.