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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Former Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Suffers Another Setback

Nelson Velázquez, once viewed as one of the Chicago Cubs’ brighter young talents, faced another difficult turn in his professional path Thursday when the Houston Astros designated the outfielder for assignment ahead of their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs biggest question for remainder of 2026 season revealed by team insider

The Chicago Cubs have a 98.6% chance to make the MLB Playoffs. In other words, the only realistic way in which they do not appear in the postseason is if they go on an all time run of futility and collapse.

MLB Star’s Bizarre Link To Hayden Panettiere Revealed After Her Tragic Passing

Pete Crow-Armstrong has spent this season establishing himself as one of baseball’s brightest young stars. This week, a much older story about him started circulating for an entirely different reason.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman gets highlighted as team maintains top-5 standing in MLB power rankings

The Chicago Cubs are 74-54 following their series victory over their southside rivals. It was truly an amazing series, one that saw the Cubs win the first two games in walk-off fashion.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jon Berti News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Jon Berti Retires

Veteran utilityman Jon Berti is calling it a career. The 36-year-old speedster made the announcement today on Instagram. Berti thanked his former teams, teammates, coaches, agents and fans in a heartfelt statement: After a lot of thought and consideration, I have decided to retire from professional baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Today in Cubs history: Mark Koenig hits a walk-off home run

As you know, the Cubs have made a habit out of exciting walk-off wins this year. They’ve had 12 in all, which is tied for second-best in franchise history.

Daniel Palencia News / On Tap Sports Net / August 20

Cubs to Activate Closer Daniel Palencia Ahead of Upcoming Series in Seattle

The Cubs will be receiving a valuable piece of bullpen help this week, with manager Craig Counsell saying closer Daniel Palencia will be activated Friday ahead of the team’s upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an historic Cubs season

Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the bottom of the first in the Crosstown Classic with a home run. Then he walked off the game with his 30th home run, which locked in back-to-back 30-30 seasons.

Alex Bregman News / Just Baseball / August 20

How Alex Bregman Turned His First Cubs Season Around

Earlier this year, the Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract. They envisioned his production on both sides of the ball, along with his leadership, helping fuel multiple postseason runs.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs: Bad news update on two injured pitchers, reality checks on two others

A big storyline in this latter part of the season for the Chicago Cubs has been the small legion of injured pitchers approaching a return to the majors.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs rookie gets high praise from Alex Bregman, 'He’s gonna be a superstar'

The Chicago Cubs have had a lot of good fortune, even in a season overloaded with injury and misfortune. There is, after all, a reason the team is 20 games over .500 and atop the NL Wild Card race despite multiple high-profile injuries.

Gabriel Arias News / On Tap Sports Net / August 20

Cubs Claim Infielder Gabriel Arias Off Waivers

The Chicago Cubs claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers and added him to the 40-man roster Thursday, transferring right-hander Phil Maton to the 60-day injured list to create space.

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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Cubs Acquire Former Top Prospect in Post-Deadline Move

The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the New York Mets, adding veteran depth to a thinned-out infield as they push for a playoff spot.

Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Edward Cabrera set for new role once he returns from injury

The Chicago Cubs have plenty going for them. On Wednesday, the Cubs lost to the White Sox 3-0 to finish off a three-game cross-town series. Plus, they hold a sizable six-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card standings.

Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Cubs To Activate Daniel Palencia

The Cubs will reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s series opener in Seattle, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.

Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series

Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

Trey Mancini News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Watch: Fans throw punches in wild brawl during Cubs-White Sox game

Monday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., had it all — including fans going full Royal Rumble in the stands.