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Cubs Add Six Runs in Middle Innings to Conquer Pirates 7-2

The Chicago Cubs entered Friday's game looking to rebound after a series loss to the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field. With the Pittsburgh Pirates on the schedule, a winning series against a NL Central opponent is critical. The Cubs jumped on the Pirates early in the contest.

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Cubs Place Yency Almonte on 15-Day IL, Recall José Cuas

The hurts just keep on coming for the Cubs, man. One day after Dansby Swanson went to the IL with a sprained right knee, righty reliever Yency Almonte was placed on the shelf with a shoulder strain.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 16 minutes ago

Cubs roster move: Yency Almonte to injured list, Jose Cuas recalled

There’s been a swap out of relievers. The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 8) with right shoulder strain and recalled right-handed pitcher José Cuas from Triple-A Iowa.

Seiya Suzuki News / Bleacher Nation / 51 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Seiya Suzuki Is Back and There’s a New Leadoff Man

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for Game 2 at PNC Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 3 hours ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 39

The Cubs start the road trip with a 7-2 win. I wanted to start with a quick apology and explanation. Apparently I managed to cross a couple of different wires while writing up Wednesday’s game.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Credit to Assad, Huge Ups to Brown, Hopes for Taillon, Happ’s Bat and Glove, Bellinger History, and Other Cubs Bullets

Lotta Cubs pitching to discuss, plus great nights for Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 42 minutes ago

Cubs 7, Pirates 2: The offense returns

Two days after being one-hit, the Cubs hitters woke up in Pittsburgh. Dylan Cease of the Padres one-hit the Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field, but there seemed to be no long-term effects of that game on Cubs hitters Friday night at PNC Park, nor did they suffer any ill effects from some rain that delayed the start of this one by 55 minutes.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Cub Tracks gets into the end zone

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs put up a seven spot with late runs and looked good in the first game of a weekend series at PNC Park.

Cade Horton News / Bleacher Nation / 30 minutes ago

Cade Horton Had His First Really Rough Night

The Chicago Cubs' top pitching prospect got a little blown up in his latest start.

Brennen Davis News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 8 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: Brennen Davis leads Iowa past Columbus, 11-9

Iowa out-slugs Columbus. Tennessee sweeps a doubleheader. South Bend wins as well. Outfielder David Peralta has elected to become a free agent. Right-hander Kyle McGowin, recently signed out of Charleston in the independent Atlantic League, has been assigned to Double-A Tennessee.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / 16 hours ago

Cody Bellinger powers Cubs past slumping Pirates

Cody Bellinger had four hits, including a solo homer and two doubles, and the visiting Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory on Friday.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / 8 hours ago

Injuries Continue to Plague the Cubs

Dansby Swanson is the latest casualty. The Chicago Cubs put Swanson on the 10-day IL today. Swanson has been dealing with a knee issue for some time. Frankly, he has been struggling for a while.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Cubs put SS Dansby Swanson on IL, activate OF Seiya Suzuki

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki off the same list.

Jameson Taillon News / On Tap Sports Net / 11 hours ago

Jameson Taillon Experiences Setback, Could Start This Weekend For Cubs

Earlier in the week, the expectation was for RHP Jameson Taillon to start for the Chicago Cubs in their series opener with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Dansby Swanson News / MLB Trade Rumors / 12 hours ago

Cubs place starting infielder on injured list with knee issue

The Chicago Cubs are placing shortstop Dansby Swanson on the injured list. He has been bothered by a balky knee the past few weeks.

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Cubs hoping to shake hitting funk in Pittsburgh

The Chicago Cubs will look to bounce back from a tough offensive showing when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Willson Contreras News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 7

Former Chicago Cubs Slugger Endures Fracture, Return Unknown

Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras suffered a fractured forearm during his game with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Contreras broke in with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and played on their World Series championship team.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 5/7

The Cubs play tonight with a 21-15 record and are in first place in the National League Central. They lost the first game of the series to the Padres last night, six to three, but will look to rebound tonight.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Watch: Zach Edey bombs his first pitch before Cubs game

Watch: Zach Edey bombs his ceremonial first pitch before Cubs game

Let’s just say that Edey probably wishes the video never came out with how badly he missed the catcher.

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

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Cody Bellinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that outfielder Cody Bellinger will be activated from the injured list.

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Dexter Fowler News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Former Chicago Cubs' All-Star Walks Across Stage as a College Graduate in Awesome Moment

In a very cool moment, former All-Star outfielder Dexter Fowler walked across the stage at Penn State this week with a college degree. The MLB "X" account

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Cubs Superb Starting Pitching Has Kept Them Afloat Despite Injuries

Through 36 games, the Chicago Cubs find themselves sitting at 21-15, just percentage points behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. This comes as a welcome surprise to Cubs fans considering the string of injuries this team has faced from the start of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 7

Chicago Cubs Boss Talks When Injured Slugger Could Rejoin Team

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on Monday about the status of a few injured players, including center fielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger, who is on the injured list with two right rib fractures, ran the bases and did other baseball activities as he prepares to come off the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 6

Chicago Cubs Set Mind-Blowing Record At Rival's Expense

The Chicago Cubs have accomplished a lot during their storied history, but over the weekend they achieved something that they've never done before in modern MLB history.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago