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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13
Chicago Cubs 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026
The Chicago Cubs are currently 54-42. The Cubs have a half-game lead over Philadelphia for the first Wild Card spot. They are firmly positioned as aggressive buyers as the August 3rd deadline looms.
Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 13
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Reds … again! 
Perspective Check: Four teams have more wins than the Cubs, two teams have as many wins as the Cubs. The Cubs enter the All-Star break in the top Wild Card spot.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 13
Cubs Indeed Go Pitching-Heavy in Draft, Select 16 Arms in 21 Picks
After drafting three college pitchers out of their first five picks in rounds 1-4, the Cubs continued the trend with 13 more arms over the final 16 rounds of the Draft.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 13
Only Two Cubs Have Ever Won the Home Run Derby
When the Home Run Derby begins Monday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, sluggers will once again take center stage in one of the sport’s most entertaining annual traditions.
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.
Kane Kepley News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 12
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kepley leads South Bend past Kernels, 5-2
If I can just rant about something, MLB knows that one of the things that draws in younger fans is the idea of new, young talent coming into the game. So why do we then play the Futures Game on a Sunday morning (OK, early afternoon Eastern Time) opposite an entire slate of MLB games and the Draft?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 12
Why Ethan Conrad’s promotion is significant for the Chicago Cubs
While the MLB Draft was taking place this weekend, the Chicago Cubs bumped up last year’s first-round pick, Ethan Conrad, to Low‑A Myrtle Beach after a few games in the Arizona Complex League(ACL).
Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 12
Cubs 8, Reds 4: Alex Bregman’s big day includes a three-run homer
One Cubs player who probably isn’t all that happy with having four days off for the All-Star break could be Alex Bregman. Bregman homered for the second straight game, a three-run blast that gave the Cubs a four-run lead in the seventh inning.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12
Cubs head into break hot after taking series from Reds
Alex Bregman had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning, to help the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 12
Cubs MLB Draft 2026: Rounds 6-10
The Chicago Cubs have made the 2026 MLB Draft all about pitchers and a few sluggers. In rounds 6-10, all five picks were pitchers. That said, here are
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 12
Chicago Cubs Select La Cueva HS RHP Dylan Blomker in the Fifth Round of the 2026 MLB Draft
The Chicago Cubs took their first high school player in the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. With the 159th overall selection, the Cubs selected La Cueva High School RHP Dylan Blomker.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 12
Chicago Cubs actually have cause for pitching optimism heading into All-Star break
The Chicago Cubs would have every justification for curling up in a ball and bringing out the infamous, but oddly comforting “wait ‘til next year” line.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12
Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s Justin Steele injury update makes trade even more necessary
The Chicago Cubs were hopeful they would see the return of ace pitcher Justin Steele during this year’s campaign. Steele needed surgery after just four starts in 2025 due to a UCL injury.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 12
Chicago Cubs 2026 draft picks lean on pitching and power
The Chicago Cubs came into the opening day of the 2026 Draft with a stated desire to lean into pitching as the organization has come under scrutiny for its lack of homegrown depth in that regard.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 12
Chicago Cubs Notebook: 2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap & Player Analysis
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a clear mission. They aimed to fix the pitching deficiency that has plagued the organization. Jed Hoyer and scouting director Dan Kantrovitz used three of their first five selections on collegiate arms.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 12
Cubs insider reveals intriguing trade possibility for Chicago
Everyone knows that the Chicago Cubs need starting pitching, and they are expected to add at least one more arm before the MLB trade deadline. The Cubs have already swung a trade to acquire David Peterson from the New York Mets, but that was really just an ancillary move.
Trent Thornton News / Field Level Media / July 12
Trent Thornton stepping up as Cubs eye series win vs. Reds
Right-hander Trent Thornton is emerging as a much-needed weapon in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, which is exceeding expectations while closer Daniel Palencia remains sidelined with right elbow inflammation.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11
Alex Bregman's 7th-inning homer allows Cubs to defeat Reds
Alex Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Saturday. Carson Kelly added a solo shot and Michael Busch had three hits for Chicago, which won for the fourth time in its last six games.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11
Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
Right-hander Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, the team announced. Reliever Phil Maton is back from the injured list to take Woodford’s spot in the bullpen.
Owen Ayers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 11
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Bats go Silent, Ayers Drives in Three in Double-A, Rotation Help, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 52-42 record following a difficult night in Cincinnati. The Cubs faced a dominant opposing pitching performance. It stalled their recent momentum.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11
Royals Sign Vince Velasquez To Minor League Contract
The Royals have signed Vince Velasquez to a minors contract and assigned the veteran righty to Triple-A Omaha, as per Velasquez’s MLB.com profile page. Velasquez elected free agency on June 30 rather than accept an outright assignment to the Cubs’ Triple-A squad.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes Big Announcement Before Reds Game
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has arguably been the most valuable player in all of baseball since the month of June. After a slow start to his fourth Cubs season, he has fully gotten back on track, and his overall numbers this year are incredibly strong.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 9
Three areas the Cubs need to improve ahead of the trade deadline
The fact that the Chicago Cubs are contending for a playoff berth may be considered a minor miracle.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history
Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way.
Justin Steele News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 6
Cubs need more production from Alex Bregman
Bregman has struggled to find his footing in Chicago, as he's posted a measly slash line of .241/.340/.345.
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