Should the Chicago Cubs be serious about going for a World Series championship in 2026, it’s going to take significant activity at the trade deadline. Specifically, they need to address their pitching staff, which is one of the most injured in all of Major League Baseball.
Let me say, before you read any further, that this is definitely a first world problem, not that big a deal in the grand scheme of things. And I’ve written about this before, most recently in April 2025.
Another day, another pitching addition for the Cubs. As first reported by Marquee’s Lance Brozdowski, the Cubs have signed lefty Josh Fleming to a minor league deal after he was released by the Blue Jays over the weekend.
This social media post made last week caught my eye, and probably yours too: Of those 13 pitchers, at least three (Cade Horton, Shelby Miller and Porter Hodge) aren’t expected to pitch at all the rest of this season.
Join former Cubs player, mental skills coordinator, and baseball folk hero, John Baker on the 12th anniversary of the longest game in Wrigley Field history,
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 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.
In 2025, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong earned his first selection to the All-Star Game. He ended the year with 31 home runs, 35 stolen bases, and an fWAR (a FanGraphs statistic measuring wins above replacement) of 5.4.
Today’s Reflections After an offensive explosion, followed by an offensive fizzle and a pitching staff meltdown, the second part of the weekday games were a rollercoaster.
The Chicago Cubs, at 50-40, are in a position to be buyers at the deadline. This is a good thing in more ways than one. Not only is a National League playoff spot within their grasp, but they are in this position despite the plethora of injuries suffered to their pitching staff.
On Monday, the Chicago Cubs reportedly made another addition to their organization’s pitching arsenal. Per Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports, the Cubs have signed left-hander Josh Fleming.
The Chicago Cubs are 50-40 on the season and just six games back of first place in the National League Central Division. One must really credit the grit the team has shown so far 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.
Justin Steele has not taken the mound for the Chicago Cubs since April 7th, 2025. He gave up three hits and struck out eight on his way to seven shutout innings and a win.
The Chicago Cubs have largely done good work so far this season, and they're looking to put together a strong push going into the All-Star break. They'll begin a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Cubs are six games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central Division. At 50-40, they are well in the mix for a spot in the MLB postseason, even if they are not able to retake first place in the division.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was hot enough in June to earn himself the NL Player of the Month award. So far in July, he’s doing even better.
The Chicago Cubs’ story this season has centered around the calamity that has been their pitching. Specifically, it centers around the injuries that have caused that calamity.
The Chicago Cubs rallied for four runs in the sixth inning and avoided a sweep against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-4 win on Sunday. Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad held St.
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is. The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St.
The Chicago Cubs went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows within the span of two days. The North Side squad treated its fans to an epic blowout win on Wednesday over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
The calendar flipped from June to July earlier this week, closing the book on a month to remember for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Friday morning, Major League Baseball officially put the Chicago Cubs star’s 30-day stretch in its record books by name him the National League Player of the Month for June.
Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.
Veteran righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated him for assignment on Sunday and quickly ran him through waivers.
The Chicago Cubs are trending up again after taking the weekend series from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. But that doesn't mask a growing problem on the North Side.