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Cubs On Pace To Exceed Preseason Expectations Despite Second Half Struggles

The Chicago Cubs might have finally shown some signs of life after a tough stretch in the second half of the season. In what ended up being a five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs were able to win three out of the five games.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 21 South Bend goes into 1st

Left-hander Cole Reynolds was promoted from High-A South Bend to Triple-A Iowa. Iowa infielder Dixon Machado went on the 7-day injured list. Iowa catcher Caleb Knight was placed on the Development List for the seventh time this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 21

Insider Shares Worrying Update On Cubs' Potential Kyle Tucker Extension

The Chicago Cubs made perhaps the biggest move of the offseason when they traded for Kyle Tucker, shipping out a hefty package to land one of the best outfielders in the league who was expected to come in and transform this team.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 21

Brewers 4, Cubs 1: Shōta Imanaga’s outing wasted

The weather was absolutely gorgeous at Wrigley Field Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Cubs, the only gorgeous thing for them was Shōta Imanaga’s seven-inning, thre-hit, two-run start.

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Bob Uecker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Cubs honor Bob Uecker with special moment at Wrigley Field

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs may be bitter division rivals but broadcasting legend and baseball icon Bob Uecker transcends rivalries. The voice of the Brewers passed away at the age of 90 on January 16.

Kyle Tucker News / Just Baseball / August 21

Kyle Tucker’s Cubs Future Has Never Been More in Doubt

On Monday, with the Chicago Cubs down at home to the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 3-0 to start the bottom of the sixth inning, outfielder Kyle Tucker came to the plate.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 21

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 127

Well, this has been fun, huh? After over a month of frustrating baseball, the Cubs emerge from the doldrums with three thrilling victories over the first-place Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 21

Chicago Cubs gain one important leg up on the Brewers

Despite what the standings show, the Chicago Cubs earned a crucial edge over the Milwaukee Brewers by picking up their third straight win in the series.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

$Craig Counsell claims Kyle Tucker’s hand fracture is ‘absolutely’ healed$

Craig Counsell claims Kyle Tucker’s hand fracture is ‘absolutely’ healed

On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker took another night off due to a hairline hand fracture. Nevertheless, the Cubs earned their third straight win over the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 21

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Has Seen Massive Improvement In Key Hitting Metrics In 2nd Half

As the Chicago Cubs continue to battle with the Milwaukee Brewers in a key series, the team has started to show some signs of life. It has been a disappointing second half of the season for the Cubs who have not only been passed by the Brewers in the National League Central, but they have been blown by.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Cubs escape ninth-inning jam to beat Brewers

Michael Busch hit a bases-clearing double and Daniel Palencia stranded the bases loaded in the ninth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Cubs' Kyle Tucker secretly played through concerning injury during slump

While the injury certainly seems to be having an impact, it’s worth noting that Tucker actually continued to play well in the immediate aftermath.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

Nico Hoerner's One-Word Reaction On Willi Castro's Throw Says Everything

If the Chicago Cubs were going to make a charge at the NL Central title after their archrivals in the Milwaukee Brewers got red-hot to take a commanding lead, then their massive five-game matchup that got underway on Monday needed to be won.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs’ Owen Caissie answers Craig Counsell’s challenge with 4 RBI day

Last week, the Chicago Cubs called up top prospect Owen Caissie but chose not to immediately slot him into the starting lineup. In fact, during the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he had just one plate appearance, a pinch-hit opportunity in the finale.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / August 20

Chicago Cubs Starter Returns To Rotation

The Chicago Cubs got some good injury news Tuesday when they announced that Jameson Taillon would be rejoining the major league club after missing a month and a half with a calf injury.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / August 19

Jameson Taillon excels in return as Cubs complete DH sweep

Jameson Taillon threw six quality innings and Michael Busch drove in a pair of runs as the Chicago Cubs posted a 4-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, taking both games of a day-night doubleheader against their division rivals.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cubs recall LHP Tom Cosgrove ahead of doubleheader

Ahead of an attempt to play a doubleheader for the second consecutive day, the Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Luke Little to Triple-A.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / August 19

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 8/19/25

The Chicago Cubs want to bounce back after yesterday’s shutout. They allowed the Brewers to score seven runs in the loss. Four games remain in the series.

Greg Allen News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Greg Allen elects free agency

The Orioles announced that outfielder Greg Allen declined a minor league assignment in favor of free agency. He’d cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Saturday when the O’s called up prospect Dylan Beavers.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Joins Rare History within StatCast Era

The Chicago Cubs were steamrolled 7-0 by the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs, who once looked destined to win the National League Central, are now 70-54 and a whopping nine games behind Milwaukee, who is 79-45.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / August 18

Chicago Cubs Rookie Leaves Start With An Injury

Sometimes baseball has the cruelest sense of timing. Just when you think everything’s clicking for the Cubs, “Mother Nature” decides to throw a curveball in the form of a tiny, seemingly insignificant blister.