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Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game.

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Cubs 8, Reds 3: Shōta Imanaga and Michael Conforto lead the team to its ninth straight win

I’m running out of superlatives to describe what the 2026 Chicago Cubs are doing, but I’m certainly going to try, because the Cubs keep topping themselves every single day.

Tyler Ferguson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Cubs acquire Tyler Ferguson

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics, according to announcements from both clubs. The A’s, who designated him for assignment yesterday, receive cash considerations in return.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Cubs ride 7-run inning to beat Reds for ninth straight win

Shota Imanaga struck out 10 across six innings as the Chicago Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory on Thursday for their 15th straight home win.

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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?

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Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs could be without All-Star left-hander until July

The Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation has not been lucky on the injury front. Left-hander Matthew Boyd was the latest starter to wind up on the injured list with a knee injury.

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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 / May 7

Chicago Cubs good pitching news: The cavalry will be coming!

The Chicago Cubs really shouldn’t be doing what they’re doing right now. They shouldn’t be winning—eight in a row as of this writing and fourteen in a row at home.

Sandy Alcantara News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs rumors: 1 pitcher named possible trade target alongside Sandy Alcantara

Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is the latest Chicago Cubs pitcher to suffer an injury. The Cubs are playing a quality brand of baseball but their starting pitching currently has serious question marks.

Michael Conforto News / Cubs Insider / May 7

Michael Conforto Goes Yard to Give Cubs an Early Lead (Video)

Michael Conforto just launched his second home run of the season for the Chicago Cubs. This was a no-doubter the moment it left the bat. Cubs lead 1-0 early, as they go for the sweep against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Giants’ Robbie Ray

The Chicago Cubs did a lot of work over the winter to build a staff sturdy enough to survive a long season, but early May has already stress-tested that plan.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs complete another comeback as Craig Counsell hits milestone

The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball right now, winning their eighth-straight game overall and doing it in comeback fashioned. Chicago has won all three games against the Cincinnati Reds this week by coming from behind in dramatic fashioned.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 05/07/2026

The Chicago Cubs will look to complete the sweep of the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon at Wrigley Field. After three straight walkoff wins t start the series.

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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.

Freddy Peralta News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs named as ideal landing spot for Met and former Brewer Freddy Peralta

The Chicago Cubs keep winning—eight in a row overall and fourteen in a row at home—while their pitchers keep getting injured. The latest injury is of the freak variety as, on Wednesday, Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd suffered a meniscus injury playing with his children that would require surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/07/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 25-12 record and lead the National League Central by 3.5 games. Over the last 24 hours, the club extended its winning streak to eight games.

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 7

Positive Update on Jaxon Wiggins, Not So Much on Kyle Wright

Top Cubs prospect Jaxon Wiggins was looking like a possibility to debut later this season, but he hasn’t pitched since early April. After being scratched

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 7

Cubs lose another pitcher after Matthew Boyd suffers bizarre meniscus injury

The Chicago Cubs added Matthew to the 15-day IL, adding to the crowded list of injuries to their pitching staff.

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Matt Boyd News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Cubs starter undergoes surgery after bizarre off-field injury

The Chicago Cubs have had to deal with a lot of injuries this season, and now veteran starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is also out for the foreseeable future.

Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Cubs Designate Corbin Martin For Assignment

The Cubs announced Thursday that righty Corbin Martin has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to fellow right-handed reliever Gavin Hollowell, who has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs pulls off insane walk-off feat not seen since 1943

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs blasted a walk-off home run from Michael Conforto to win. On Wednesday, they had another walk-off win, this time in the 1oth inning.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong having all of the fun after heroic HR helps save Wrigley Field streak

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Wednesday, winning their 14th consecutive game at home. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit the game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth before the Cubs won it with a 10th-inning walk.

Colin Rea News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Reds vs. Cubs Game 4: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 7

Reds vs. Cubs: The Cincinnati Reds conclude their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon. The Reds will look to avoid a sweep after losing 6-7 on Wednesday, with the Cubs taking a 10th-inning walk-off win for the second night in a row.