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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 30
The Short Porch is looking at the Cubs battered bullpen 
The Chicago Cubs are 19-12 and sitting just a game back of the division-leading Reds despite running what has essentially been a rotating cast of relievers in the late innings for the better part of three weeks.
Ian Happ News / Cubs Insider / April 30
Ian Happ Integral as Cubs Keep Winning War of Attrition
If it seems like the Cubs have been doing a poor job of capitalizing with the runners in scoring position or even with the bases loaded, that’s because they have been.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 30
Introducing ‘The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book’
With today being an off day for the Cubs, I thought it would be a good time to let you know that my fourth book about the Cubs will be coming out soon.
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?
MLB News / Cubs Insider / April 30
Ben Brown Outpitching Mason Miller Over Last 2 Weeks
Much has been made about all-world Padres closer Mason Miller, but what if I told you Cubs reliever Ben Brown has been better? Over the last two weeks, anyway.
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.
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / April 30
Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner reveals secret to his early season power surge
The Chicago Cubs had been urged by fans and media to extend free agency-eligible Nico Hoerner all through the second half of last season up until the start of this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 30
Early Standouts in the Cubs’ Farm System
Several players across the Chicago Cubs‘ farm system are off to strong starts in 2026, with a mix of potential breakout seasons on the horizon and continued development from some of the organization’s top prospects.
Nico Hoerner admits regret for not confronting Dalton Rushing over offensive remarks
Nico Hoerner has admitted he wishes he had done more in the moment after Dalton Rushing allegedly insulted Chicago Cubs teammate Miguel Amaya. The incident came during the third inning of the Cubs’ 12-4 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Hoerner at the plate and Amaya advancing to second after a pitch from Roki Sasaki got away.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Has Alex Bregman totally changed Cubs’ offense? Craig Counsell isn’t buying it
The Chicago Cubs are off to a hot start, and just had another win after Alex Bregman drove in three runs to help them overcome the San Diego Padres 5-4.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 30
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/30/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 19-12 record after taking two of three from the San Diego Padres. The last 24 hours featured a gritty 5-4 series-clinching road victory.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 30
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31
In 2025, the Cubs were relatively healthy. That’s easy to forget. The headline injuries, Justin Steele, Kyle Tucker and Cade Horton were to some of the team’s biggest stars.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 30
Cubs Baseball Card Plaque Giveaway to Celebrate Moms, Dads
It’s been a little while since we ran anything like this, so I was excited when the owner of FreshDCards reached out about doing a giveaway for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 30
Chicago Cubs news and notes, Hoerner, Bregman, PCA
Today’s Reflections Today’s Reflections are a bit here and there, but it all comes together in the end. A few years ago, I was on one of my mini-MiLB baseball
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 30
This is the hottest hitting prospect for the Chicago Cubs so far
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of players who can swing the bat well at the MLB level. They had success finding players that can swing the bat well throughout the system with names like Moises Ballesteros, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner going through the Cubs farm system.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 29
11-year pro with Chicago Cubs reunites with former executives in Detroit
From 2014 through 2024, Chicago Cubs fans grew accustomed to seeing Kyle Hendricks factor into the starting rotation. Nicknamed “The Professor,” the crafty right-hander built a lengthy career on precision and command, spending 11 seasons anchoring Chicago’s rotation.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / April 29
Pete Crow-Armstrong's big day boosts Cubs over Padres
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and drove in three runs for the second time in as many games, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / April 29
Dansby Swanson ‘feels good’ after exiting vs. San Diego Padres
The Chicago Cubs have been hit by the injury bug this season, losing more than a handful of players on the pitching staff. Despite that, they are still off to a good start but really need to avoid any major injuries.
Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / April 29
Cubs Justin Steele breaks silence on latest setback
While Cubs fans collectively groaned Tuesday afternoon after hearing about Justin Steele’s rehab setback, nobody is more bummed than Steele himself. The lefty starter, who has not pitched since April 2025 due to UCL surgery, was shut down after being diagnosed with a flexor strain.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Cubs Outright Scott Kingery, Vince Velasquez
The Cubs have sent infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Vince Velasquez outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 28
Cubs' Justin Steele (elbow) sidelined late in Tommy John recovery
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been shut down in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. Steele, who last pitched for Chicago on April 7, 2025, was trending towards a return in late May or early June, but has now stopped throwing as he deals with a left elbow flexor strain.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28
Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Cubs’ Riley Martin To Miss Eight Weeks
Cubs rookie Riley Martin hit the injured list with what was originally described as elbow inflammation this weekend, but the left-hander has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 28
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/28/2026
The Chicago Cubs News & Notes April 28, 2026 begins with the club sitting at 17-12. They suffered a series-opening loss in San Diego. This loss extended their skid to three straight.
Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / April 27
What’s Working so Well for Shota Imanaga This Year?
If 2024 was a Cinderella campaign for Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, 2025 was midnight. On the surface, it wasn’t a bad season for the Japanese star.
Riley Martin News / Field Level Media / April 26
Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL list
Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday. Martin, selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and was elevated to the Cubs roster in early April as the team's No.
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