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On YouTubeShota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Chicago Cubs star talks about Shota Imanaga’s brilliant start to the 2026 season
The Chicago Cubs have been playing at an incredible level, especially at home right now. There are a lot of players who are stepping up to help the team continue to add wins to the ledger, including some who could’ve been gone after last season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3
Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move
As the Chicago Cubs try to go on a deep playoff run, they’ll be relying on Danny Palencia to a lock down closer in the ninth inning. But that can’t happen if he isn’t on the mound.
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?
Daniel Palencia News / Field Level Media / May 3
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from IL
Prior to their Sunday afternoon home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list.
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 3
Chicago Cubs: Red-hot Happ, Suzuki making free agency decision extra hard for Cubs
The Chicago Cubs, as of this writing, are officially in first place, atop the NL Central Division with a 21-12 record. They have the second-best record in the National League and the third-best in all of baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 3
Cubs Fans Can Take Sigh of Relief After Latest Daniel Palencia & Nico Hoerner News
The Chicago Cubs will officially welcome Daniel Palencia back to the bullpen. The organization reinstated the closer on Sunday afternoon ahead of their 1:20 matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Chicago Cubs activate Daniel Palencia, DFA veteran pitcher
The Chicago Cubs would be justified—at least somewhat—in trying to spin a “the cavalry is coming” storyline when it comes to their banged up and beleaguered pitching staff.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Cubs Reinstate Daniel Palencia, Designate Yacksel Rios For Assignment
Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia has been activated from the 15-day IL, the team announced. The closer missed three weeks with a lat strain. Fellow righty Yacksel Rios was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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 / Inside The Diamonds / May 3
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/03/2026
The Chicago Cubs hold a 21-12 record. They sit in first place in the NL Central. This follows their victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The 2-0 victory extended the club’s winning streak at Wrigley Field to 10 games, their longest home stretch since 2008.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 3
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 33 
Keep stacking. One after another, the Cubs have been able to keep stacking wins. 10 straight home wins now. This is getting into some pretty rare air. I feel like a broken record.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Chicago Cubs: Is it time to ‘panic’ about Pete Crow-Armstrong?
After signing his lucrative six-year ($115 million) contract in the offseason, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has not been like he was last season.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 3
Cubs eager to continue home dominance in clash vs. D-backs
The Chicago Cubs will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd in an attempt to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon and bump their home winning streak to 11 games.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Nobody expected this Cubs player to become so important in 2026
Heading into the 2026 season, the Chicago Cubs already appeared to have most of their pitching staff firmly in place. Even with Justin Steele opening the
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 2
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kaleb Wing has a successful pro debut in Mesa
The Arizona Complex League, a.k.a. Rookie Ball, started this afternoon. I normally don’t do a full recap of the ACL Cubs. Instead, I just give a link to the box score and comment if anything extraordinary happened today.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 2
Cubs' Ian Happ cementing status as elite left fielder in MLB
While we just entered the month of May, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has made an early statement about how he's solidified his status as one of the top left fielders in MLB.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2
Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs have been playing sensational baseball for the last three weeks, and they have managed to get the best of nearly every opponent they have played except the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shota Imanaga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2
Who Cubs’ Shota Imanaga shouted out after dominating Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs earned their 21st win of the season after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday. It was a brilliant outing for Shota Imanaga, as he dominated his opponent on the mound.
Daniel Palencia News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Get Some Very Good News on Daniel Palencia
In the hours leading up to the Chicago Cubs series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Craig Counsell shared some promising news. Closer Daniel Palencia has taken one step closer to a return.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Cubs Injury Scare: Nico Hoerner Leaves Game in Second Inning (Update From Counsell)
Chicago Cubs fans are holding their breath. Due up for the second time in two innings, Nico Hoerner didn't take his walk over to home plate. Instead, Matt Shaw took his spot at the top of the lineup, meaning Craig Counsell had yanked the second baseman from the game.
Dansby Swanson News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Cubs Lineup Thoughts: Dansby Swanson Good to Go, Colin Rae Needs to Bounce Back
Who the heck is this new guy!? Hello, friends! My name is Elias Schuster – aka your new publisher here on Cubs On SI. As a Chicagoland native who has chugged countless Old Styles and knows for a fact that right field sucks, the chance to take over this site is an honor.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/01/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 19-12 record and sit in second place in the NL Central. The team enjoyed a quiet Thursday off-day. They had clinched a high-stakes series victory in San Diego.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
Righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs on Tuesday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Infielder Scott Kingery was also outrighted and had the right to test the market, but he evidently accepted the assignment.
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.
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.
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