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Cubs Sign RHP Spencer Turnbull to Minor-League Deal

Like clockwork, the Chicago Cubs are adding potential pitching contributions to the organization. This time, it's 32-year-old Spencer Turnbull signing a minor league deal.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki reveals why he declined Home Run Derby invite

Seiya Suzuki was surprisingly omitted from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, but he did have an opportunity to be a part of the festivities that preceded the Midsummer Classic.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki earns ‘tremendous’ Craig Counsell take after huge day vs. Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs got off to a solid start in their first game after the All-Star break as they registered a 4-1 triumph over the streaking Boston Red Sox Friday at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs Sign First-Round Pick Ethan Conrad at Significant Discount

The Chicago Cubs reportedly have a deal done with their first-round pick, Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reported the deal.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Top prospects Chicago Cubs must trade at 2025 MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs started out the second half of their season with a win over the Boston Red Sox. The win snapped Boston’s 10-game winning streak. However, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins has a lot on his plate over the next week.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 18

Insider Reveals Shocking Possible Free Agent Destination for Cubs Star Kyle Tucker

When the Chicago Cubs made a blockbuster trade to acquire star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, they knew they were only guaranteed one year of his services.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 18

No Prospect is Safe in Cubs' Pursuit of Trade Deadline Talent

As baseball returns following the All-Star break, the attention in MLB turns to the upcoming trade deadline at the end of July. For the Chicago Cubs, this is the type of season they've been waiting for.

Miguel Amaya News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Injury updates on three key pitchers and catcher Miguel Amaya

The Chicago Cubs come back from the All-Star break just one game ahead of the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division and with some roster holes they’d like to fill before the July 31 trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 18

Seiya Suzuki's 3-run HR helps Cubs snap Red Sox's 10-game streak

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run home run in the first inning to help lead the Chicago Cubs post a 4-1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday afternoon.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / July 18

Chicago Cubs Begin Second Half Of Regular Season With 4-1 Win Over the Boston Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs came out of the All-Star break by defeating the red-hot Boston Red Sox 4-1 at home. Boston entered Wrigley Field winners of 10 straight games.

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The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs sit atop power ranking to open second half

The Chicago Cubs are entering the “second half” of the 2025 season atop Yahoo Sports latest power rankings. There are 66 games remaining in the regular season, so technically the midway point of the season was 15 game ago, but Chicago will begin post All-Star break play with a 57-39 record, which is third best in all of baseball.

Jed Hoyer News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 18

Cubs Boss Jed Hoyer Says No Prospect Is Untouchable at Upcoming Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have long been expected over the last several months to be aggressive when it comes to the trade deadline. Now that the date is less than two weeks, the Cubs are on the cusp of having some difficult decisions to make.

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Eugenio Suarez News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Cubs Predicted to Lose Top Trade Target, 31 Home Run Slugger to NL Central Rival Brewers

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the many teams to show interest in Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suarez had an impressive first half in Arizona, earning an All-Star Game nod after blasting 31 home runs.

Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs ‘looking into’ replacing Matt Shaw, per general manager

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw was officially put on the hot seat before the team’s contest against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins told the “Rahimi & Harris Show” on 670 The Score that the team was “looking into” finding an option to replace Shaw as the starting third baseman this season.