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Cubs Potential Postseason Secret Weapon Demonstrating Value In Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs raised some eyebrows across baseball when they signed veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal at the end of August despite the fact that he has not played in a Major League game since 2023.

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Chicago Cubs’ Cade Horton: Rookie of the Year and so much more

The Chicago Cubs have an elite-level asset in Cade Horton and the young pitcher has not only worked his way to betting-favorite status in the Rookie of the Year race, but is also busting out historical feats along the way.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18

The Short Porch is looking at Cubs closer options

The Cubs clinched a postseason spot in Pittsburgh yesterday and the celebration was everything we’ve been waiting for since 2017, the last time the Cubs celebrated being a part of baseball in October.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18

ESPN Wisely Names Cubs' Biggest Success Of The Season

The Chicago Cubs have been playing very well of late, and they recently punched their ticket to the postseason. Even though it hasn’t been all smooth sailing, the team has to be pleased with how things have gone overall. While the Cubs will be happy that they made the playoffs, they still aren’t out of the mix for the National League Central.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Cubs’ nightmare scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs

The Chicago Cubs recently notched their first MLB Playoff berth since 2020, advancing as the top Wild Card seed in the National League. For much of the season, the Cubs battled alongside the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL Central Division, but an extremely hot streak from the Brewers during the second half widened the gap.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18

A few thoughts about the Cubs and the 2025 postseason

The Cubs are in the postseason. Note there’s a period after that sentence, not an exclamation point. That’s partly because the Cubs do not yet know exactly who they’re going to face in the postseason, or where.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Pete Crow-Armstrong reveals Ian Happ’s private message after playoff clincher

The northside of Chicago is roaring following the Cubs’ clinching a Playoff spot. After defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday, the Cubs will play in October for the first time since 2020.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18

What’s Next for Cubs After Clinching First Playoff Berth Since 2020?

The Chicago Cubs clinched their long-awaited playoff berth on Wednesday after beating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-4, at PNC Park. But the work isn’t done just yet.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Why Cubs’ Craig Counsell is all about champagne celebrations for clinching playoffs

With the Chicago Cubs ending their playoff drought and making the postseason after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, there is no doubt that the team celebrated, as it had not since the last time they played meaningful baseball in 2020.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Craig Counsell’s Kyle Tucker injury comments a buzzkill on Cubs’ playoff clinch day

The Chicago Cubs clinched their playoff spot on Wednesday afternoon by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their 88-64 record is the third-best in the National League and will likely earn them the top Wild Card spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Projecting the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 Postseason Lineup

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and the Chicago Cubs are officially headed to the 2025 MLB postseason. The Cubs clinched a playoff berth, their first since the 2020 COVID season, in Wednesday’s 8-4 victory over the rival Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Reds, playoff-bound Cubs enter 4-game series on a mission

The Chicago Cubs had every reason to celebrate on Wednesday after clinching their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. They even had manager Craig Counsell's approval to do so, even though the regular-season mission is not done.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 152

I’m so proud of the boys in blue. This has been foreseeable for so long. As with any baseball season, there were some concerns along the way. Every team suffers adversity.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Ian Happ, Moisés Ballesteros, postseason clinch

Wasting your time since 2015 Kyle Tucker’s return is still up in the air. He’s going to work with a group near his home in Tampa that he has worked with before.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / September 17

How the Cubs Made the 2025 MLB Postseason

For the first time since 2020, the Cubs are going to the playoffs. Chicago became the third team to lock up a spot, and it’s a result of a wild five years.

Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17

Cubs Pitcher Jameson Taillon Praises Rookie Teammate: 'I love that mentality'

The Chicago Cubs have been one Major League Baseball's feel good stories during the 2025 regular season. They have shown for roughly six months that they can hit, get on base, and steal a few as well.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

Chicago Cubs Finally Pop the Champagne: Chicago Clinches First Playoff Berth Since 2020

The drought is over, folks. After five long years of watching October baseball from their couches, the Chicago Cubs are officially heading back to the postseason.

Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Ian Happ Sends Strong Message During Cubs' Clubhouse Celebration

The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason berth on Wednesday, heading back to the playoffs for the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. With a 4.5-game deficit in the NL Central, the division title is likely out of reach — but it has still been a successful season for Chicago.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cubs defeat Pirates, earn first playoff berth since 2020

Ian Happ homered as part of a three-RBI day for the Chicago Cubs, who clinched a playoff spot Wednesday with their 8-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years

No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.

Cubs defeat Pirates, earn first playoff berth since 2020

Bad news on Kyle Tucker, Cubs must prep for playoff life without star

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Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker suffered major injury setback

With the playoffs in sight, Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has suffered an injury setback due to his calf issue. Per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Tucker is set to receive additional treatment on his calf on Wednesday.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs can you name in six minutes?

Daniel Palencia News / Just Baseball / September 17

How do the Cubs Absorb the Loss of Daniel Palencia?

Earlier in the season, the Chicago Cubs finally looked like they had found their next lockdown closer. Pre All-Star break, Daniel Palencia had been lights out.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16