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Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/05/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 23-12 record and sit atop the National League Central after a thrilling comeback victory. The win marks the team’s sixth consecutive victory.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 5
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs put up 20 runs against the Dodgers 
In 2001, the Cubs were coming off a 97-loss season. The Dodgers were good, but hadn’t made the playoffs in four years. That was the backdrop to what began as an ordinary Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / May 5
Chicago Cubs: Kyle Tucker named one of the biggest free agent busts of 2026 so far
The Chicago Cubs made a big free agent signing this off-season, inking third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million contract. Of course, this signing was made because Chicago missed out on re-signing outfielder Kyle Tucker, who was lured to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a four-year $240 million contract.
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?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 5
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 35
Holy cow. 42 years of watching baseball prepares you for so many things. So many days, you “feel” what is going to happen next. Obviously, I liked this matchup on paper for this game.
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 5
Chicago Cubs predicted to have 3 players named to 2026 MLB All-Star Game
The Chicago Cubs are riding a six-game win streak and currently are 23-12. Their latest hot streak has them sitting in first place of the ultra competitive National League Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 5
Cubs Again Make Their Own Luck, Win Fourth Walk-Off During 12-Game Streak
There was a lot of discussion during Monday’s Marquee broadcast about the influence of skill and luck on the results of close games. Boog Sciambi asked the question of whether, if tasked with beating Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one, you’d rather play to 20 or one.
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / May 5
Chicago Cubs Nico Hoerner is considered a favorite for NL MVP
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is a player in the National League and Major League Baseball who quietly produces. At the plate, Hoerner is a career .283 hitter with a .729 OPS and 779 hits.
Michael Conforto News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 5
Cubs 5, Reds 4: Michael Conforto walks it off
Michael Conforto has been an afterthought for most of this Cubs season. The team didn’t sign him until late February. He got some playing time early on because of the injury to Seiya Suzuki, but since Suzuki’s return April 10, Conforto has played in just 10 games, starting just four of those.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 5
Cubs carry majors-best win streak into rematch vs. skidding Reds
The Chicago Cubs will aim to extend their winning streak to a majors-best seven games on Tuesday night when they continue their four-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 5
Chicago Cubs news and notes, Hoerner, Imanaga, Brown
Today’s Reflections “Nico Hoerner conjures images of Ryne Sandberg”. My wife is (not really) tired of me nudging her, pointing and saying to her, “There’s Nico, doing it again.” I honestly thought I was stretching the truth within my mind, wishing it was really happening.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4
Michael Conforto's pinch-hit walk-off shot lifts Cubs over Reds
Michael Conforto's walk-off solo home run capped a two-run, ninth-inning rally and sent the Cubs to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on a rainy Monday night in Chicago.
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki absolutely crushes monstrous 3-run blast vs. Reds
Seiya Suzuki wowed the Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field on Monday night, sending a ball high into the Chicago sky and landing 455 feet from home plate for a three-run home run.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 4
Cubs Power Rankings Round Up: No Doubt One of the Best Teams in Baseball
I think it's safe to say MLB analysts are impressed with the Chicago Cubs. How could they not be? The team is fresh off its second straight series win over a solid West Coast squad.
Ben Cowles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4
Cubs Outright Ben Cowles
The Cubs have sent infielder Ben Cowles outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Cubs Make Weather Announcement Before Reds Game
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a four game series on Monday at Wrigley Field. Although it is only May, both teams have been fighting for sole possession of first place in the National League Central.
Kevin Alcantara News / Yardbarker / May 4
Kevin Alcantara’s successes may cause a dilemma for the Cubs
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara continues to bang on the door of the big leagues after putting together a strong first month in the minor leagues.
Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / May 4
Shota Imanaga Keeps Putting Tough End To ‘25 Behind Him
In the second half of 2025, Chicago Cubs fans didn’t get the same Shota Imanaga they grew accustomed to seeing in his first year and a half with the team.
Michael Busch News / Field Level Media / May 3
Michael Busch drives in 4 as Cubs win, sweep D-backs
Michael Busch drove in four runs to lead the host Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday. Busch doubled and scored a run in the second and broke the game open for good with a three-run triple in the fifth as Chicago finished the three-game sweep with its 11th straight win at home.
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.
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.
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 / 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 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.
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