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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 4
Chicago Cubs: Two trade deadline pitchers who could be had practically free
The Chicago Cubs need pitching. They REALLY need pitching. As evidenced by Friday’s 17-1 drubbing at the hands of the division rival St. Louis Cardinals, things have the potential to get very ugly as the team continues to man their injury-decimated pitching staff with castoff arms from other organizations.
Drew Pomeranz News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 4
Despite Ugly Loss, Cubs Get a Hopeful Taste of What Drew Pomeranz Can Offer
The Chicago Cubs made some history on Friday night – and not the good kind. The St. Louis Cardinals showed up to Wrigley Field and dominated from start to finish.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 4
Chicago Cubs: The awful truth behind the team’s history-making two-game stretch
Never let it be said that the Chicago Cubs aren’t a very interesting team. This Cubs squad has been nothing but up and down, hot and frigid, all year so far.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 4
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals 
After a game like this, I think it’s important to start with the big picture. There are only four teams with more wins than the Cubs. The Cubs are on pace for 90 wins.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
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.
BJ Murray News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 4
Cubs Minor League Wrap: BJ Murray, Iowa edge Toledo, 5-4
The Cubs released outfielder Chas McCormick. The Iowa Cubs cracked the eggs of the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 5-4. The win was the 1,500th in manager Marty Pevey’s career.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Cubs make the wrong kind of history against Cardinals
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals
Within the span of 48 hours, the Chicago Cubs hit both ends of the scoring spectrum in a historic way.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 3
Cardinals 17, Cubs 1: Hey, David Peterson! All you can do is laugh
So remember in Wednesday’s recap when I said maybe games like this make me reconsider my desire for MLB to have a mercy rule? Can I take that back? The Cubs put a +20 on their run differential with Wednesday’s win — and gave 16 of that back Friday afternoon in a 17-1 blowout by the Cardinals.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer just said the quiet part out loud about 2026 MLB trade deadline
With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the trade deadline, the team could look to make some moves, especially with the injuries the ball club has been dealing with.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars 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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 3
Chicago Cubs GM opens up about trade deadline finances and the tough decisions ahead
The Chicago Cubs, after going on this most recent 15-4 run, are back in a position where the postseason is once again a big topic of conversation. But even through this feel-good stretch of winning, the harsh realities facing this particular team are painfully obvious.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson joins Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio in MLB history
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson struggled early this season. However, Swanson has caught fire in recent action. In fact, he recently joined four Hall of Famers in MLB history.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / July 3
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins a Much-Deserved NL Player of the Month
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 News / Stadium Rant / July 3
3 Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Targets To Boost World Series Chances
Currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the first Wild Card spot, the Chicago Cubs could look to be aggressive at the August 3rd MLB trade deadline.
Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Cubs are expected to select the contract of veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz, according to multiple reports, including from Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors
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.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / July 3
Cubs' Dansby Swanson brings historic RBI surge into series vs. Cards
Dansby Swanson isn't putting too much stock into his individual accomplishments. However, he is reveling in the fact that his recent video-game numbers have contributed to the Chicago Cubs' winning ways.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Bats Explode as they Complete the Sweep, Swanson Scorching Hot, Murray Goes Deep, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 49-38 record and sit 5.5 games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team completed a dominant sweep of the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1
Cubs smack 8 homers, score 23 runs while steamrolling Padres
Dansby Swanson hit three home runs and Michael Conforto hit two as the host Chicago Cubs hammered the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday. The Cubs, who
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Edward Cabrera Injury: Craig Counsell Delivers Update on Injured Cubs Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update on Edward Cabrera's recovery on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell said the club hopes the right-hander can begin throwing off a bullpen mound before the All-Star break.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Enters Exclusive Group of Japanese-Born MLB Hitters
Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday's matchup against the San Diego Padres looking to complete the three-game sweep. On a four-game winning streak, the Cubs still sit 5.5-games back from the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central lead.
Seiya Suzuki News / Yardbarker / July 1
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run
After falling into a slump at the end of May and into June, Suzuki, along with Pete Crow-Armstrong, has helped turn the Cubs offense around.
Jefferson Rojas News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Five Home Runs Put Cubs Over the Top, Rojas’s Big Night in Knoxville, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 48-38 record after a high-scoring victory at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured its fourth consecutive win.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
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.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / June 29
Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem
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.
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