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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs suffer the worst shutout loss in modern MLB history 
From 1970 through 1980 the Cubs were sort-of contenders while the Pirates were dominating the National League by winning the NL East six times and also taking two World Series during that span.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 16
First Homer in 19 Games Puts PCA on Precipice of 30/30 Club
There are no velvet ropes or surly bouncers outside the Cubs’ 30/30 club, but it’s still so exclusive that only one other man has ever been admitted. And he was a pariah until this season, so it’s quite fitting that a second member should be joining soon.
Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 16
Ian Happ Continues Insane Streak Against Pirates At PNC Park In Victory
Anyy time the Chicago Cubs play against the Pittsburgh Pirates it is a special occasion for veteran left fielder Ian Happ. Born in the Steel City, he went to high school at Mount Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 150
Jameson Taillon brought out his A game. It’s easy to forget that he had a really great run earlier this season. Over a six-game stretch from May 14 through June 12, he made six starts — all quality starts — and went 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA over 39 innings of work.
The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season
The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.
Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 16
Latest On Kyle Tucker’s Injury Raises Playoff Questions For Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are less than two weeks away from playoff baseball in the Windy City, and while they have been playing some nice baseball as of late, there is one massive elephant missing from the room recently.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
Cubs 4, Pirates 0: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bat awakens
Pete Crow-Armstrong has had an awful second half after his performance over the first three months of the season got him elected an All-Star starter. Monday night in Pittsburgh, PCA hit his first home run in nearly a month and added a double to record his first game with two extra-base hits since July.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 16
Cubs Victory Pushes NL Wild Card Magic Number to Brink of Playoff Berth
The Chicago Cubs didn’t mess around with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night and, as a result, they’re another day closer to clinching a playoff berth.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
Chicago Cubs news and notes: Taillon, Busch, Swanson, Crow-Armstrong
Wasting your time since 2015. 86-64. The playoffs are coming. Good news on the broadcast about Miguel Amaya, who is going to get some at-bats even though he isn’t yet 100 percent.
Owen Caissie News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Chicago Cubs Outfielder In Concussion Protocol
The Chicago Cubs will be without Owen Caissie for at least the next week after the team placed him in concussion protocol. Caissie sustained a possible head injury in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Soroka News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Returns from IL to Fill New Role
The Chicago Cubs activated right-handed Pitcher Michael Soroka off the 15-day IL on Monday before the team’s series opener in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16
Pirates' Paul Skenes, Cubs' Cade Horton clash in duel of young stars
A premier pitching matchup is set for Tuesday when young right-handers Paul Skenes of the host Pittsburgh Pirates and Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs duel in the second game of the three-game series.
Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / September 15
Jameson Taillon pitches Cubs past Pirates
Jameson Taillon threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of their three-game series on Monday evening.
Cade Horton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Why Cubs’ Cade Horton will win NL Rookie of the Year Award
With the National League Central division crown out of reach and a comfortable lead for the top Wild Card spot, there isn’t much left for the Chicago Cubs to play for in the regular season’s final two weeks.
Mike Soroka News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Cubs’ Michael Soroka to return from IL, but there’s a catch
The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list before Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, though his role will look different than originally planned.
Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / September 15
Chicago Cubs linked to two high-end free agent starting pitchers by analyst
The Chicago Cubs are, at this late stage of the season, being given a 100% likelihood of making the playoffs. They are also 3.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres when it comes to taking the Wild Card top seed, which would give them home field advantage through the three-game Wild Card series.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 15
Chicago Cubs: This Cub has gone from trade bait to MVP
The Chicago Cubs pulled off a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Wrigley Field to take the three-game series before a road trip that starts Monday.
Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / September 15
Jameson Taillon faces old club as Cubs close in on playoff spot
Nine years ago, Jameson Taillon was a pitching prospect with Pittsburgh, part of a core that the Pirates hoped would turn around the long-suffering franchise.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 14
Chicago Cubs lose another outfielder after ugly tumble into the brick and ivy
The Chicago Cubs got another helping of bad news on Saturday– aside from the frustrating 5-4 loss suffered at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.
Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL
The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13
Cubs’ Owen Caissie gets initial concussion update from Craig Counsell after injury exit
On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs not only lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Wrigley Field but also lost promising outfield prospect Owen Caissie, who exited the game with a concussion after a collision with the outfield wall.
Anthony Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Anthony Rizzo nearly caught Cubs player's first MLB home run
The former first baseman could be seen muttering “that’s why I’m retired” to those around him.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory
For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11
The Cubs Look Like Geniuses for Not Trading Jaxon Wiggins
The days leading up to the MLB trade deadline are always chock-full of names thrown around every which way. Whether you are an established big leaguer or a prospect who is starting to pop up on radars, there is no limit to how many deals you can be mocked in.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons
He spent nearly 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, and his tenure there is among some of the best of all time.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
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