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Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency

Veteran righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated him for assignment on Sunday and quickly ran him through waivers.

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Dansby Swanson homers twice, Cubs outslug Padres

Dansby Swanson led a long-ball barrage with two home runs and the host Chicago Cubs held on for a 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Alex Bregman hit a three-run shot and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong had solo homers for the Cubs, who won their fourth straight.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 30

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Knoxville can’t stop winning

Right-hander Liam Hendriks joins the Triple-A Iowa Cubs from Mesa. Left-hander Aaron Bummer also joins Triple-A Iowa from Mesa. Third baseman Drew Bowser goes from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville.

Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 30

Cubs' Latest Walk-Off Hero Seiya Suzuki Is Getting Hot At The Perfect Time

Seiya Suzuki looked absolutely overjoyed on Monday night. His two-out walk-off single off of Mason Miller, the most dominant closer in baseball, lifted the Chicago Cubs to a dramatic 3-2 win.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

2 trades Cubs must make to upset Brewers in NL Central

The Chicago Cubs have spent most of 2026 as the NL Central’s most compelling underdog story, surging to a 47-38 record that has them firmly in the wild card hunt while chasing Milwaukee from 5.5 games back.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Cubs’ decimated pitching staff gets 3 crucial injury updates

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with a number of pitching injuries at the moment. Every team deals with injuries throughout the long 162-game season, but the Cubs have been hit especially hard by the injury bug.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Home Run Derby decision

Chicago Cubs fans won’t get to see Pete Crow-Armstrong in the Home Run Derby this season, but that does not mean it won’t happen in the future. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the star outfielder will not participate in the ’26 event if asked.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 30

Cubs vs. Padres Lineup: Kevin Alcántara Returns – Can He Finally Get It Going?

The Chicago Cubs are looking to notch their third consecutive series win and fifth in their last six in Game 2 against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday evening.

Sonny Gray News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30

The Cubs Need to Stop Waiting and Go Get Sonny Gray

Enough waiting. If the Chicago Cubs are serious about making a run at October, they need to attack the trade deadline—not tiptoe around it. And if the Boston Red Sox are truly ready to wave the white flag, the Cubs should be first in line to bring Sonny Gray to Wrigley Field.

Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Chicago Cubs: Is Nico Hoerner back to being Nico Hoerner?

The Chicago Cubs opened up their pocketbooks this past year in hopes of not only making a deep postseason run in 2026, but also in securing the core of a winning team for the future.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 30

The top three Cubs walk-offs of 2026… to date

Last night’s game at Wrigley Field had an air of playoff baseball from the early innings. Perhaps it was a throwback to the last time the San Diego Padres played at Wrigley Field during the Wild Card round in 2025.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong's Two Seasons Are Merging Into One. Here Is Where the Real Player Lives.

In a piece published in early June, Athlon pointed out that Pete Crow-Armstrong’s increased production was simply a by-product of his on-field results finally catching up to his high-level contact quality.

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Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Chicago Cubs: Bregman gets testy over lack of hustle criticism

The Chicago Cubs are on a nice 7-1 run, not too long after an ugly month-long stretch of bad baseball that saw them go 7-22. With back-to-back thrilling wins over the Brewers and Padres, there’s a lot to be happy about.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 30

Liam Hendriks, Aaron Bummer Join Drew Pomeranz to Bolster I-Cubs Staff

Some of you may be old enough to remember all the way back to yesterday, when I wrote about how there’s precious little pitching help waiting in Triple-A.

Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 30

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres

I had an oh-duh moment while watching this one play out. I have to go back down the rabbit hole, because I don’t see anyone keeping the full total. I know this is 10 walk-offs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Injury-riddled Cubs chase series win vs. Padres

The Chicago Cubs keep losing players and winning games. Hours after putting utility man Matt Shaw and reliever Ethan Roberts on the injured list, the Cubs recorded a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday night for their seventh win in eight games.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Imanaga Strong Start, Seiya Gets to Miller, & Three Pitchers to Target at the Deadline

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 47-38 record and sit 5.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. In the last 24 hours, the club secured a dramatic walk-off victory against the San Diego Padres.

Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 30

Cubs 3, Padres 2: Seiya Suzuki walks it off

The Cubs began a six-game homestand on a sultry, humid Monday at Wrigley Field coming off a very successful 6-1 road trip. And then the bats fell mostly silent and you could have been forgiven if you thought, “Here we go again.” In the end, though, the Cubs got solid pitching from Shōta Imanaga and the bullpen and just enough offense.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Cubs urged to make curious Alex Bregman move that just might work

When the Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract in free agency, there were many who felt they overpaid for the third baseman.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Seiya Suzuki delivers walk-off single as Cubs down Padres

Seiya Suzuki's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning Monday night lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres.

Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

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.

Alex Bregman 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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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 / Yardbarker / June 24