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2026 Transactios: Cubs Promote Alcantara, Garcia & Lopez DFA’d

Thanks to injuries and other circumstances, the Cubs have shaken up the roster in recent days. One day after the team called up prospect Pedro Ramirez from Triple-A Iowa, Kevin Alcantara joined him.

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Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

Louis Varland is the ace of Blue Jays' bullpen

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Nico Hoerner News / Cubs Insider / May 23

Watch: Nico Hoerner Makes Unreal Between-Legs Throw to First

The Cubs may be mired in an offensive funk, but Nico Hoerner‘s glove still works just fine. Houston’s César Salazar attempted to bunt for a hit to lead off the top of the 5th, and he might have been safe with a mortal playing second.

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Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs: Counsell may still be too conservative in dealing with losing streak

The Chicago Cubs, to put it bluntly, stink right now. They’ve lost ten of their last twelve and have fallen to third place in the NL Central Division amid a six-game losing streak.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 23

Cubs Call Up Slugging Outfield Prospect Who Leads Triple-A in Homers

The Chicago Cubs are looking to add some serious power to their lineup by promoting one of the organization's top outfield prospects. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara, Chicago's No.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 23

Cubs vs. Astros Lineup: PCA Leading Off, No Ian Happ, Will It Work?

After another ugly loss on Friday afternoon, Craig Counsell finally admitted that it was time for the Chicago Cubs to make a change. There is no question he did that with today's lineup ...

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs starter now ranks as the worst pitcher in MLB

The Chicago Cubs are in a really bad place right now. Unfortunately, this current funk of theirs seems to be of the “when it rains, it pours” variety. There are many focuses for blame at the moment.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell refuses to start 2 top prospects after call-ups

After losing their sixth-straight game on Friday night, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he was going to shake up the lineup. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run on Friday, but otherwise has been mired in a slump that dates back to the second half of last year.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Cubs make Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ changes vs. Astros amid slump

The Chicago Cubs have been slumping in recent weeks, after once building a lead in the National League Central. Ahead of a game Saturday with the Houston Astros, Chicago is making some lineup changes to shake things up.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/23/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 29-22 record following a difficult stretch that has tested the team’s depth. In the past 24 hours, the club lost its sixth consecutive game in a 4-2 defeat to Houston.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 23

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Just one day after promoting their top infield prospect, Pedro Ramirez, the Chicago Cubs are making yet another important roster move.

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Cubs star is clearly playing himself out of Chicago

The Chicago Cubs are mired in a miserable slump right now, having lost six straight games and 10 of their last 12. Just about nothing is going right for the team at the moment.

Nicky Lopez News / Cubs Insider / May 23

Cubs Recall Kevin Alcántara, DFA Nicky Lopez

The Cubs brought up another top minor leaguer on Saturday, promoting Kevin Alcántara to provide a boost to the offense. He’s got 15 homers and has been striking out less lately for Triple-A Iowa, unlike his new teammates.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez, Promote Kevin Alcantara

The Cubs designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment, and called up outfielder Kevin Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa in the corresponding move. Alcantara

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 22

3 Cubs Who Stood Out in Their Sixth-Straight Ugly Loss

The mid-May horrors continue to pile up for the Chicago Cubs (29-22), who dropped a sixth straight game on Friday in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros (21-31) at Wrigley Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

A rough two week stretch for the Chicago Cubs has led to the promotion of one of the organization's top prospects.

Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark

Alex Bregman sends Pete Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Jed Hoyer News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 21

The Slumping Cubs Are Making Trade Calls, But That Doesn't Mean A Deal is Coming

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer was brutally honest this week when joining 104.3 The Score. Not only did the long-time executive not shy away from calling out his team's underwhelming play, but he also didn't shy away from questions about possible trade deadline solutions.