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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 16

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 18

Reminder: I’m on vacation all this week and will be a little briefer than usual this week. Thanks for your patience. The Cubs offense has showing some serious signs of life.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Chicago Cubs AM Coffee Break Update shows the club at 9-9. They finished off Philadelphia with an 11-2 win on April 15. Chicago heads home next with momentum after a dominant all-around performance to close the series.

Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 16

Cubs 11, Phillies 2: Shōta Imanaga dominates and Nico Hoerner drives in five

Trea Turner hit Shōta Imanaga’s second pitch of the game out of Citizens Bank Park. Okay, I know what a lot of you were thinking: “Here we go again.” But that turned out not to be the case!

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 16

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Wiggins, Horton, Hodge, Rea, Hoerner, Hartshorn, Kelly, Alcantara

“Evan Altman (Cubs Insider): Porter Hodge to Undergo Season-Ending UCL Surgery. “The Cubs announced on Wednesday that righty reliever Porter Hodge, who

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Cole Mathis News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Cole Mathis’ 2HR leads Pelicans past

For those of you asking. Jaxon Wiggins was placed on the injured list today. The Cubs say that they’re hopeful it will be a short trip. Porter Hodge will have elbow surgery and is out for the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Chicago Cubs Suffer Yet Another Season-Ending Pitching Injury

Just when you think the Chicago Cubs' injury woes can't get any worse, they do. Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge was announced to be undergoing Tommy John surgery, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs Sign Swingman Amid Pitching Injuries

The Chicago Cubs have been hit hard with injuries to the pitching staff. After a few key injuries to their rotation, with Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele shelved, as well as injuries to their bullpen, the Cubs have to acquire more pitching depth.

Porter Hodge News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Porter Hodge To Undergo UCL Surgery

Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge will undergo surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Dylan Carlson News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Cubs Player Leaves Organization for MLB Free Agency

Chicago Cubs outfielder Dylan Carlson is heading to free agency after clearing waivers, the team announced Wednesday. Carlson had recently joined the Cubs organization during the offseason.

Ethan Roberts News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs Boss Reveals Bizarre Reason Ethan Roberts Placed on IL

The number of injuries that the Chicago Cubs have had to deal with this early on in the season has been absurd, and the punches keep coming as Ethan Roberts is the latest victim to be placed on the injured list.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Cubs Sign Ty Blach To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and veteran lefty Ty Blach are in agreement on a deal, as first reported by Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. The Sports Pro Services client is headed to Triple-A Iowa.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs' Alex Bregman Sends Confident Message Despite Slow Start

Alex Bregman knows what it’s like to win. A two-time World Series winner, he knows how championship-caliber teams behave. Less than a month into his first regular season with the Cubs, Bregman already likes what he’s seeing.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Cubs, Phillies vie to settle series after 34 runs in first 2 games

Nico Hoerner will look to continue his stellar month on Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs play the decisive contest of their three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/15/2026

The Chicago Cubs are 8-9. This follows a 10-4 comeback win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. Chicago rode a late offensive surge and steady pitching to secure a momentum-building road victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cubs unleash 15-hit attack, even series with Phillies

Carson Kelly belted a three-run homer and Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman also drove in three runs apiece, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium

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Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Cubs outright Dylan Carlson

The Cubs sent outfielder Dylan Carlson outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago designated him for assignment over the weekend when Seiya Suzuki returned from a season-opening injured list stint.

Michael Busch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

How end of Michael Busch’s 0-for-30 slump saved Cubs in thrilling comeback vs Pirates

When evaluating the Chicago Cubs’ lineup, which is vastly underachieving through the first 15 games of the 2026 MLB campaign, people might focus on free-agency acquisition Alex Bregman or the recently-extended Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / April 13

Is This The Turning Point For Michael Busch, Cubs’ Offense?

Between last regular season and the ensuing playoff run, Michael Busch was arguably the Chicago Cubs’ top hitter. Busch recorded a a 140 wRC+ and an .866 OPS, both the top marks among Cubs regulars.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / April 12

What Happened to the Cubs’ 2016 World Series ‘Final Out’ Ball?

That glorious moment from the 2016 World Series echoes eternally. It’s tattooed into the hearts and minds of every Chicago Cubs fan, and etched into the annals of Chicago history, particularly since it ended a 108-year championship drought.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL

Craig Counsell knows how he manages the bullpen will play a crucial role in any success the Chicago Cubs find. But now, he’s down a pair of potent options.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 12

Even After Tough Outing From Cabrera, Rotation Has Been Cubs’ Bright Spot

With multiple Chicago Cubs starters already on the injured list, the team has needed every other starter it has to step up even more. But even with those injuries cropping up, the rotation has been the Cubs’ bright spot to start the season.