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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

The Cubs bullpen looks like a big problem heading into the Postseason

The last two games in Milwaukee have been the sort of close but not good enough affairs that are designed to rip baseball fans’ hearts out. It’s not losing to the Brewers that’s causing distress as rain blankets the North Side of Chicago on a gloomy September morning, it’s the nature of the losses.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Cubs Insider / September 9

Who Was Jiggs Parrott, ‘Worst’ Player in Cubs History?

With Pete Crow-Armstrong chasing down Rogers Hornsby‘s 1929 11.0 fWAR in 1929 as the best single season in Cubs franchise history, I got an itch to see who has the worst season on record.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Cubs Make Major Bullpen Decision Amid Recent Struggles

The Chicago Cubs are shifting right-hander Edward Cabrera into a relief role as they try to steady a bullpen that has leaked late-inning leads in September.

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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?

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Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Brewers.

If you had just a little bit less than five months, you win the prize. The question? How long can a pretty good team last with no bullpen? With smoke and mirrors and grit and perseverance, they held in there for a long time.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Cubs Pitcher Makes Personal Admission After Second Straight Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb did not try to hide from another painful collapse Tuesday night. The Chicago Cubs closer took responsibility after the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory, admitting he is tired of putting his team in difficult positions during a troubling stretch for the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs pitcher calls his performance ‘piss poor’ after loss

The pitching woes for the Chicago Cubs struck again on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Chicago held a lead in a game against the Brewers for the fourth time in the last six meetings between the two teams spanning over 10 days, and they once blew the lead and lost the game.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about latest blown game by garbage bullpen

The Chicago Cubs watched another late lead disappear against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Craig Counsell had little reason to hide his frustration. Reliever Jacob Webb surrendered a two-out, game-tying home run to Jackson Chourio in the ninth before the Brewers won 4-3 in 10 innings.

Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

Brewers 4, Cubs 3: The Jacob Webb diaster, part 3

This one hurt. The Cubs were one strike away from a stirring, ninth-inning rally win over the rival Brewers. Then: Single, two-run homer smashed halfway to the moon off Jacob Webb, and eventually a 10-inning loss, 4-3 to Milwaukee.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 9

Cubs Bullpen Concerns Reach Boiling Point in Walk-Off Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb was one out away from closing a 3-1 win for the Chicago Cubs. One changeup later, the game was tied. The Cubs (81-65) dropped another one to the Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) in a 4-3 extra-inning loss.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 9

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jerry Mumphrey, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1918 – In Game 4

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Kevin Gausman reaping benefits of ’emotional’ Chicago Cubs trade

Kevin Gausman was on the Toronto Blue Jays team plane when he found out he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. He shared an emotional moment with manager John Schneider once he was made aware of the news.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Did you know Cubs’ Kevin Gausman hosted Alex Bregman on LSU recruiting visit? Debauchery was had by all

The Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman at the trade deadline to provide some much-needed help to their ailing starting rotation. Gausman, in six starts

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Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

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.

Seiya Suzuki News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Chicago Cubs Announce Seiya Suzuki News on Monday

The Chicago Cubs shifted Seiya Suzuki to designated hitter Monday as they opened a three-game series against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Craig Counsell made the move after Suzuki started all three weekend games in right field during a series against the Miami Marlins.

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong enters elite Chicago Cubs club with latest home run

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 6

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs seek series sweep of Marlins

The Chicago Cubs will look to strengthen their position atop the National League wild-card race on Sunday when they bid for a three-game sweep against the host Miami Marlins.

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.

Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong backed by Chicago’s fellow stars

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Pete Crow-Armstrong's homer leads Cubs past Brewers in pitchers' duel

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