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On YouTubeIan Happ News / On Tap Sports Net / May 15
Say What You Will, This Stat Proves Ian Happ Is On An Elite Level
When it is all said and done, Ian Happ may go down in Chicago Cubs history as one of the most underappreciated players of all-time. Whether it’s his spot in the batting order or the ill-timed strikeouts, he’s always on somebody’s list.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 15
Stats Check: How Cubs & White Sox Compare Heading Into Crosstown Classic
For the first time in a long time, it feels like the Crosstown Classic crown is up for grabs. While the Chicago Cubs have dominated in recent years and remain among the MLB's best squads in 2026, the last week has been anything but smooth sailing.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 15
Chicago Cubs top prospect moved to left field, igniting speculation
As the Chicago Cubs focus on this season and on making a deep playoff run, they also have to be keeping one eye on the future. Specifically, they have to pay attention to filling several roster spots next year—currently filled by veteran players likely to leave via free agency.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 15
Chicago Cubs: What would be the cost of trading for impact pitching?
The Chicago Cubs are finding themselves in an interesting dilemma when it comes to their pitching. Injuries have plagued the staff and there’s no doubt that the strain of the losses will take a greater toll as the season advances.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Michael Conforto News / Just Baseball / May 15
Michael Conforto Is Back To Mashing Righties
Heading into Spring Training, the Chicago Cubs lacked a clear-cut outfield option off the bench. The team struggled to get any production from non-starters last season.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Why White Sox-Cubs Is Set for Fireworks This Weekend
This is the first time in over five years that both Chicago baseball teams enter the Crosstown Classic playing meaningful baseball. The Chicago Cubs sit atop the National League Central and have consistently looked like one of baseball’s most dangerous teams.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / May 15
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong performing as defensive prowess
The Cubs have been able to sustain the lead in the NL Central for several reasons, but one keen factor is PCA's defensive abilities.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 15
Enter to Win Cubs Baseball Card Plaque for Father’s Day 
We recently ran a giveaway with FreshDCards that was aimed more at Mother’s Day, and now we’ve got one specifically for Father’s Day. FreshDCards offers team packs, player packs, starter sets, and display-ready plaques — all curated from real Topps, Panini, and Donruss cards — and I really dig that they’re very reasonably priced.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 15
A brief history of the Cubs/White Sox Crosstown Series
Interleague play began in 1997, so 2026 will be the 30th season of MLB teams playing outside their own “league.” In reality, Major League Baseball became one league in 1999 when the positions of league president were eliminated and the umpiring crews were merged.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 15
Best Crosstown Classic in 18 Years? Cubs & White Sox Gear Up for Electric Series
After four straight clunkers, which saw the Cubs score a combined three runs, they finally got back on a winning track. While it may not have been the most convincing victory, Chicago avoided the series sweep by handing the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 defeat.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 15
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Sink to 84% Odds as Road Swing Heads Home
The Cubs won just their second game in a week to avoid a sweep in Atlanta, but they haven’t scored more than two runs in any of their last five contests.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 15
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 44
The Cubs might have looked worse in this series than they have in any series since the one at Cleveland in early April. There were series losses to the Pirates (cumulative score 12-10 Pirates advantage), the Dodgers (22-10) and Rangers (10-7) in the interim.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 15
Chicago White Sox pitcher fires clear warning shot before facing Cubs
The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best stories in baseball this season, and they are also one of the league’s hottest teams. Following their three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals, the White Sox have now won five games in a row to move above the .500 mark for the first time since 2023 Opening Day.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/15/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 28-16 record and maintain a 2.5-game lead in the NL Central. On Thursday night, the North Siders snapped a four-game skid.
Ben Brown News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 15
Cubs 2, Braves 0: Ben Brown and the bullpen get the job done
The Cubs are still having trouble scoring runs, as you likely saw in the team’s 2-0 win over the Braves Thursday evening in Atlanta. But with Ben Brown’s second straight excellent start and solid work from the bullpen, two runs was enough to win the game and end the Cubs’ four-game losing streak.
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / May 15
Imanaga’s resurgence puts the Cubs in a difficult financial decision
A year ago, Shota Imanaga was at a crossroads. His first season in Chicago began with promise, as he made the All-Star game and threw a no-hitter. But last season, he unraveled after suffering a left hamstring strain on May 5, 2025, which sidelined him for nearly two months.
Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / May 14
Ian Happ, Cubs blank Braves to avoid sweep
Ian Happ homered and five pitchers combined to throw a five-hit shutout on Thursday as the visiting Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep with their 2-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 14
Ben Brown Plan, Matt Shaw Moves Up? Scary Chris Sale, & More Cubs Lineup Thoughts
All the Chicago Cubs have to do to end their longest losing streak of the season is take down Chris Sale! What could possibly go wrong? *laughs out of fear* Who: Chicago Cubs (27-16) at Atlanta Braves (30-13) Where: Truist Park When: 6:15 PM CT Watch: Marquee Sports Network Listen: 104.3 The Score 1.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/14/2026
The Chicago Cubs now hold a 27-16 record following their fourth straight loss on Wednesday night. The club managed just four singles in a frustrating 4-1 defeat at the hands of the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone
Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury Update: Walt Weiss Makes Announcement Before Cubs Game
The Atlanta Braves are having a sensational start to the 2026 MLB season, and they enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs with an MLB-leading 29-13 record.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract
The Chicago Cubs have made an interesting addition to their organizational bullpen depth.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/13/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 27-15 record following a difficult series opener in Atlanta. The club suffered its third consecutive loss on Tuesday, falling 5-2 to the major league-best Braves.
Matt Boyd News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Cubs starter undergoes surgery after bizarre off-field injury
The Chicago Cubs have had to deal with a lot of injuries this season, and now veteran starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is also out for the foreseeable future.
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