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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 24
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Skyrocket to 74% Playoff Odds, Third-Best in NL 
It’s been two weeks since the last installment of this Friday column, and things have kinda changed a bit since then. Way back on April 10, the Cubs were 6-6 heading into their series against the Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 24
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 25
Nine is divine! It sure wasn’t pretty. But in the end, that doesn’t really matter. The Cubs won their ninth consecutive game. It’s April, and so the two teams the Cubs faced in those nine games understandably have two of the worst records in baseball.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ESPN / April 24
Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?
We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 24
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 24
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Welington Castillo* and a mighty host of others, plus more baseball stories, like “NEWS ALERT”: The HOF and BBWAA have always been stupid entities, and world stories, such as Sir Paul is still kicking.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 24
Chicago Cubs reportedly were outbid for this former All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams that have some weaknesses on their roster. Despite that, they are tied for the NL Central lead with a 16-9 record and have won nine consecutive games.
Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / April 24
Ben Brown Is Becoming a Valuable Swiss Army Knife for the Cubs
Coming into Spring Training, Ben Brown‘s spot on the Chicago Cubs‘ Opening Day roster was anything but a guarantee. He’d shown flashes of success in the past, but between injuries and inconsistent performance, Brown once again found himself battling.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend slays the Dragons, 10-4
In case you haven’t heard: The Cubs assigned Lopez to Iowa, but I wouldn’t count on him actually ever going there. Iowa also activated catcher Casey Opitz off the Developmental List.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Heavily used Cubs arm exits with injury; could make 6th reliever on IL
The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games Thursday afternoon, rallying for a walk-off victory behind Dansby Swanson’s game-winning hit.
Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Edward Cabrera throws shade at Marlins with Cubs admission
After being traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Miami Marlins in January, pitcher Edward Cabrera seems to be loving his new team. So much so that Cabrera appeared to slight his former teammate when describing pitching for the Cubs, per Marquee Sports Network.
Nicky Lopez News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Cubs bring back familiar face in Nicky Lopez
The Cubs are bringing back former infielder Nicky Lopez to the organization. Lopez, 31, is being acquired from the Rockies via trade for cash considerations.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Cubs reliever suffers injury scare vs. Phillies
The Chicago Cubs were enduring struggles and injury misfortune through the first couple weeks of the 2026 campaign, and although this club looks completely different in late April, half of that statement remains true.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 23
Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss
Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend their winning streak to nine on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Cubs Bullpen Suffers Another Injury Blow in 8–7 Win Over Phillies
Just when you think the Chicago Cubs' bad injury luck has dissipated, it comes back. The Cubs' bullpen is already decimated with injuries. Pitchers such as Phil Maton, Daniel Palencia, Porter Hodge and Hunter Harvey are already on the injured list, as well as starters Cade Horton and Justin Steele.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Cubs Could Make Season-Altering Trade for Frontline Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB season with one of the best starting pitching rotations in baseball. Unfortunately, their rotation was dealt a severe blow when Cade Horton went down for the season due to an elbow injury.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Cubs Make Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision After 24 Games
For the first time in the 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in the Chicago Cubs’ starting lineup. Manager Craig Counsell is giving his center fielder the day off ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field, ending a streak of 24 straight game starts to open the season.
Nico Hoerner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets brutally honest after receiving impressive honor
The Chicago Cubs have been on fire as of late. They have won eight straight games and nine of the last ten. The Cubs have also taken three straight from the Phillies, and are looking for the sweep on Thursday.
Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / April 23
The Chicago Cubs really, really needed Michael Busch to break out of his slump
The Chicago Cubs are riding high on an eight-game winning streak as of this writing and have pulled themselves up from the cellar of the NL Central Division into second place, just a half-game behind the surprising Cincinnati Reds.
Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Cubs See Big Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings Amid Winning Streak
The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winning eight in a row headed into Thursday afternoon, and folks around the league are starting to take notice.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 22
Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR
As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21
Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation
If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance
Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
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