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Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

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Chicago Cubs bench Dansby Swanson amid ugly team freefall

The Chicago Cubs are in freefall and there doesn’t seem to be much the team can do about it. With a 6-19 record over their last 25 games, the team has fallen from first place in the NL Central Division to fourth, behind the Milwaukee Brewers, St.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Javier Assad News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Chicago Cubs recall Javier Assad as starting rotation experiences full-on collapse

The Chicago Cubs now hold the dubious distinction of having four of five starting pitchers in their rotation posting an ERA of 4.59 or above. On Friday, Edward Cabrera—returning from a 15-day stint on the IL due to a blister—got absolutely shellacked against the San Francisco Giants in an ugly 18-3 beating at Wrigley Field.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

Cubs vs Giants Lineup (6/6): Ben Brown Starts, Dansby Swanson's Day Off and More

A bounce-back win is sorely needed for the Chicago Cubs, who suffered their worst defeat of the season in an 18-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Friday's series opener.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

Cubs Make Bullpen Change After Embarrassing 15-Run Loss to the Giants

The Chicago Cubs are bringing in pitching reinforcements following an 18-3 walloping by the San Francisco Giants in the series opener Friday. The team announced Saturday morning that it is recalling right-hander Javier Assad and optioning righty reliever Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Cubs linked to two unexpected trades that would shock baseball

The Chicago Cubs are expected by just about everyone to be buyers between now and the MLB trade deadline, and why wouldn’t they? They entered 2026 with plans to contend, and they were once sitting at 27-12 and in first place in the NL Central.

Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 6

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Giants

I can safely say that I got the answer to the question I posed yesterday. Well, not exactly. The question I asked was: Is it possible for the team to hit rock bottom and still end up winning the game?

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Chicago Cubs’ biggest MLB trade deadline hurdle is blatantly obvious

The Chicago Cubs were absolutely embarrassed by the San Francisco Giants on Friday, losing 18-3 in Edward Cabrera’s first start off the injured list. It made the Cubs’ need for starting pitching even more obvious, as they own one of the worst rotations in baseball and there really is no clear solution in sight.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 6

The Ferris Wheel Goes Round Again

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Buelller On June 5, 1985, the Cubs lost to the Braves 4-2 in 11 innings to drop their record to 77-84-1.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 6

Chicago Cubs Notes: Cabrera Shelled, Ayers Goes Deep, & Trade Targets Discussed

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 33-31 record after a devastating series-opening loss at Wrigley Field. The team suffered a historic 18-3 blowout loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Jed Hoyer discusses 2026 Chicago Cubs trade deadline aggressiveness

The Chicago Cubs have been playing at a lower level than they were projected to at this point of the season. They have been the streakiest team in the sport, with multiple double-digit win streaks and a double-digit losing streak in the first few months.

Ben Brown News / Field Level Media / June 6

Homer-happy Giants provide challenge for Ben Brown, Cubs

The San Francisco Giants will look to continue their road offensive onslaught against a pitcher who has allowed just 11 earned runs all season when they face Ben Brown and the Chicago Cubs in the continuation of a three-game series Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 6

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers drives in 5 in Smokies win

The Iowa Cubs were chicken against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 8-4. Rough start for Jordan Wicks, who took the loss after allowing six runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5

Giants' Matt Chapman sets career-high in win over Cubs

It's not often a baseball player does enough to win a game all on his own, but that's exactly what happened on Friday night when the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs to the tune of 18-3.

Willy Adames rebuilding trade value for Giants

Pete Crow-Armstrong redeems himself for blunder with first career walk-off in Cubs' comeback

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Why Cubs may not trade for Tarik Skubal

The Chicago Cubs have often been mentioned as a trade suitor for Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers have struggled and it seems likely that Skubal will end up getting moved.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Craig Counsell’s ‘October’ message after wild win vs. A’s

The Chicago Cubs are absolutely savoring their incredible 7-6 victory over the Athletics at Wrigley Field. It was CF Pete-Crow Armstrong, whose walk-off inside-the-park home run sealed the deal.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / June 5

Who Is Pete Crow-Armstrong as a Hitter?

Any conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong has to begin with the glove. His defense is not merely excellent. It is extraordinary even by the standards of the Statcast era.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / June 4