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Cubs Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal

The Cubs quietly brought Drew Pomeranz back to the organization on a minor league deal late last week. The team never formally announced the signing, but Pomeranz suited up for the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa last night and tossed a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts.

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Chicago Cubs update: Dansby Swanson, Bryse Wilson, David Peterson

The Cubs went 6-1 on their road trip to New York and Milwaukee, so this weekly review winds up heavy on the “Three up” side. Hopefully, that continues on the upcoming homestand against the Padres and Cardinals.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Chicago Cubs could trade Moises Ballesteros under one condition

The Chicago Cubs have been playing much better baseball of late, having won 12 of their last 16 games to re-establish themselves as serious National League playoff contenders and to make it clear that they will almost certainly be buyers before the MLB trade deadline.

Christian Bethancourt News / Cubs Insider / June 29

Cubs’ Best Hope for Pitching Help Might Be…Christian Bethancourt?

If you’re hoping there are internal reinforcements on the way from Iowa, you might want to think again. While the Cubs can certainly keep recycling some fresh arms for the back end of the bullpen, there’s not much to love about their 6.43 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, .283 average allowed, or 5.38 BB/9.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Jordan Wicks News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 29

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Jordan Wicks is the Superhero vs. the Brewers?!?

A little bit of larceny for your weekend sport viewing? We all read from the same script. This was a probable Brewers sweep. They had their three best pitchers ready to go in the series and the Cubs had a pitching staff their own manager described as “in disarray” earlier in the week.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 29

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 29

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Frank Schwindel, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2004 – At Bank One Ballpark, the Diamondbacks’ 40-year-old fireballer Randy Johnson records his 4,000th career strikeout to become the fourth player in major league history to reach the plateau.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Cubs succeed through quantity of relievers, while Padres' starters inconsistent

Apparently, the Chicago Cubs' lucky number on their just-completed road trip was 13. That's the number of different relievers that manager Craig Counsell used to get through seven games over the last six days as his team swept four games from the New York Mets and took two of three over Milwaukee, including a 4-3, 10-inning decision on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 28

Successful road trip with series win in Milwaukee giving Chicago Cubs a ‘boost of confidence’

The Chicago Cubs are returning home after a long road trip which saw them play seven games in six days. Chicago began last week in New York to face the Mets in a four-game series.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 28

3 Thoughts After Cubs Outlast Brewers in Extra Innings for a Massive Series Win

What a finish! The Chicago Cubs (46-38) pull off two wins in a row vs the first-place Milwaukee Brewers (50-31), capping it off with a 4-3 win Sunday in extra innings!

Edgar Alvarez News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 28

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edgar Alvarez homers for Smokies

Left-hander Drew Pomeranz joined Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Kenten Egbert moves from High-A South Bend to Iowa. We’ve all heard of players on the Des Moines/Chicago Shuttle.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / June 28

Chicago Cubs fan frustration with Alex Bregman hits boiling point

Alex Bregman has to feel relieved that he and his team won that insane game in Milwaukee on Sunday. While the main story was the Houdini act by Jordan Wicks to preserve a 4-3 Cubs win in 10, Bregman got himself into hot water in the middle of the game.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 29

Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem

The Chicago Cubs are trending up again after taking the weekend series from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. But that doesn't mask a growing problem on the North Side.

Cubs take series from Brewers with 3-run 10th inning

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Cubs take series from Brewers with 3-run 10th inning

The Chicago Cubs scored three times in the top of the 10th inning and held on for a 4-3 win in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

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Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Alex Bregman gets caught not hustling on ground ball

Chicago Cubs fans are not thrilled with their $175 million third baseman after one play in Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Alex Bregman likely cost himself a base by not hustling out of the box during Sunday’s game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Yosver Zulueta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Orioles Claim Yosver Zulueta

The Orioles claimed right-hander Yosver Zulueta off waivers from the Cubs and then optioned the right-hander to Triple-A. No other roster move was necessary since Baltimore had an open space on its 40-man roster. Francys Romero was the first to report the move, shortly before the O’s made the official announcement.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 28

Chicago Cubs: Another pitcher on the IL, another obstacle to deal with

The Chicago Cubs, at this point, probably can’t help but shrug their shoulders and brace for the next pitching injury to pop up. Early Saturday morning, reliever Hoby Milner had an emergency appendectomy that will keep him out of commission for four to six weeks, according to the team.

Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / June 28

Chicago Cubs: Update on Ben Brown doesn’t sound good at all

The Chicago Cubs have been dealing with a seemingly non-stop barrage of pitching injuries that have diminished expectations of a postseason run dramatically.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 28

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Peterson Settles In, Happ Ties Wilson, & A Deep Dive into Jace Beck

The Chicago Cubs hold a 45-38 record and currently occupy the third National League Wild Card spot. Over the last 24 hours, the North Siders stabilized their injury-riddled rotation with a vital victory in Milwaukee.

Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / June 27

Ian Happ keys big inning as Cubs overwhelm Brewers

Ian Happ hit a three-run home run in a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Saturday. The Cubs will try to win the series Sunday as the teams split the first two games.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 27

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Rea Efforts Wasted by Bullpen, Peterson Starts Saturday, & 6 Arms to Look at If the Cubs are Buyers

The Chicago Cubs hold a 44-38 record and currently sit 7.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team saw its four-game winning streak snapped in a 6-2 road loss to Milwaukee.

Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Cubs Place Phil Maton On 15-Day Injured List

The Cubs placed Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Friday, as the right-hander is dealing with right knee tendinitis. David Peterson (acquired from the Mets earlier this week) was officially activated in the corresponding move, and the southpaw will make his Cubs debut as the starting pitcher in today’s game with the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Ben Brown Diagnosed With Stress Reaction In Neck; Cubs Continuing To Seek Rotation Help

When the Cubs placed righty Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list earlier this week, the injury was initially announced as a “neck strain.” The team didn’t provide a concrete timetable for his return.

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