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Cubs’ injury woes continue with IL move before Dodgers game

The Chicago Cubs’ pitching injuries continue to mount as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, Chicago received news that relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar will be placed on the injured list, per Alden González of ESPN.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers breaks out in Smokies win

Other than the ones involving the major league team which we’ve covered elsewhere: Right-hander Jace Beck was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa.

Caleb Thielbar News / ESPN / April 24

Thielbar becomes 8th Cubs pitcher on IL in April

Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar landed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring Friday, becoming the team's eighth pitcher to go on the IL this month.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 24

Chicago Cubs Select Contracts of Two Major League Veterans Amid Injuries

Every day it seems like the Chicago Cubs have more injuries piling up. With the injury of reliever Caleb Thielbar, the Cubs have made some moves to supplement depth.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 24

Cubs Roster Moves: Hodge to 60-Day IL, Lopez Selected, Kingery Optioned

The Cubs have not made any official announcements as of this writing, but a series of moves has been reported and/or published on the MLB transactions page.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / April 24

Cubs' Trade for 7-Year Veteran Leads This Week's Under-the-Radar Moves

There's not going to be a blockbuster trade or No. 1 prospect debuting every day in Major League Baseball, but rest assured, the action never stops. We've

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 24

Chicago Cubs character shines through bad luck run of pitching injuries

This Chicago Cubs team is a talented bunch and there’s a lot of depth and versatility throughout the 26-man roster, but the defining feature of this team seems to be pretty clear at this point—character.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Cubs receive big injury updates on 2 relievers

Despite being on a nine-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs have a hobbled pitching rotation, especially their relievers. Among them are two right-handers, Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Cubs vs. Dodgers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

Cubs vs. Dodgers: The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 1 takes place at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 24

Cubs bring 9-game win streak into opener vs. Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs carry the longest winning streak in the major leagues into the opener of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in a battle of division leaders.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 24

Chicago Cubs reportedly were outbid for this former All-Star

The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams that have some weaknesses on their roster. Despite that, they are tied for the NL Central lead with a 16-9 record and have won nine consecutive games.

Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / April 24

Ben Brown Is Becoming a Valuable Swiss Army Knife for the Cubs

Coming into Spring Training, Ben Brown‘s spot on the Chicago Cubs‘ Opening Day roster was anything but a guarantee. He’d shown flashes of success in the past, but between injuries and inconsistent performance, Brown once again found himself battling.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Heavily used Cubs arm exits with injury; could make 6th reliever on IL

The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games Thursday afternoon, rallying for a walk-off victory behind Dansby Swanson’s game-winning hit.

Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Edward Cabrera throws shade at Marlins with Cubs admission

After being traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Miami Marlins in January, pitcher Edward Cabrera seems to be loving his new team. So much so that Cabrera appeared to slight his former teammate when describing pitching for the Cubs, per Marquee Sports Network.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 23

Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss

Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend their winning streak to nine on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23

Cubs Bullpen Suffers Another Injury Blow in 8–7 Win Over Phillies

Just when you think the Chicago Cubs' bad injury luck has dissipated, it comes back. The Cubs' bullpen is already decimated with injuries. Pitchers such as Phil Maton, Daniel Palencia, Porter Hodge and Hunter Harvey are already on the injured list, as well as starters Cade Horton and Justin Steele.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Cubs Make Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision After 24 Games

For the first time in the 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in the Chicago Cubs’ starting lineup. Manager Craig Counsell is giving his center fielder the day off ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field, ending a streak of 24 straight game starts to open the season.

Nico Hoerner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets brutally honest after receiving impressive honor

The Chicago Cubs have been on fire as of late. They have won eight straight games and nine of the last ten. The Cubs have also taken three straight from the Phillies, and are looking for the sweep on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 22

Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight win.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR

As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.

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Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance

Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal

The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season

The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.

Aaron Boone blasts 'overly sensitive' umps following ejection

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

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