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Cade Horton to have season-ending UCL surgery

Cade Horton to have season-ending UCL surgery

Chicago Cubs ace starting pitcher Cade Horton is out for the year with an elbow injury, manager Craig Counsell announced. Horton finished as the runner-up in 2025 as the rookie of the year.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton

Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton

The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central have taken a massive blow just two weeks into the regular season.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 7
Cubs dealt a significant blow with Cade Horton injury update

Cubs dealt a significant blow with Cade Horton injury update

Unfortunately for team and player, the worst-case scenario was confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7
Cade Horton To Undergo Season-Ending UCL Surgery

Cade Horton To Undergo Season-Ending UCL Surgery

Cubs right-hander Cade Horton will undergo elbow surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell tells Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.

Michael Busch News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 7
Cubs Should Be Concerned About Michael Busch’s Slow Start

Cubs Should Be Concerned About Michael Busch’s Slow Start

There are a few players in the Chicago Cubs' hitting lineup that the team simply can't afford to have in long ruts at the plate. One of which is first baseman Michael Busch.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 7

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm: An Early Look at Who’s Producing in the Minors

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of young talent in the minor leagues. Whether it’s Jaxon Wiggins or Kevin Alcantara, fans are always hearing about how talented their farm system is.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Cubs’ emergency Plan B may have them re-exploring trade for this ace

Chicago Cubs’ emergency Plan B may have them re-exploring trade for this ace

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a really tough spot, less than two weeks into the 2026 season. On April 5, 24-year-old emerging ace Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain.

Jon Lester News / Cubs Insider / April 7

Watch: Jon Lester Tells Story of Bringing David Ross to Chicago

I’ve heard mixed reviews on The Lovable Reunion podcast with Anthony Rizzo and David Ross, but I might have to dive in for myself after watching this snippet from their conversation with Jon Lester.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Cubs’ Cade Horton receives horrific update from sports doctor

Chicago Cubs’ Cade Horton receives horrific update from sports doctor

The Chicago Cubs pitching rotation is in bad shape to start the season amid a 4-6 start, and a sports doctor revealed a rather horrific update for Cade Horton.

Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Should tough luck Chicago Cubs brace for more bad news regarding Matthew Boyd?

Should tough luck Chicago Cubs brace for more bad news regarding Matthew Boyd?

The Chicago Cubs have been getting slammed with bad news these last few days. On Monday, it was announced that de facto ace Matthew Boyd was being placed on the 15-day IL with a left biceps strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 7
Cubs Urged to Pursue Former All-Star Amid Pitching Injury Concerns

Cubs Urged to Pursue Former All-Star Amid Pitching Injury Concerns

The Chicago Cubs have had a rough few days in the injury news cycle, and their pitching staff could be on the brink of getting a whole lot more thin than it looked headed into the year.

Miguel Amaya News / ChiCitySports / April 7
Chicago Cubs: Miguel Amaya is killing it right now as 2027 Cubs catching decision looms

Chicago Cubs: Miguel Amaya is killing it right now as 2027 Cubs catching decision looms

The Chicago Cubs figured to be pretty set when it came to position players this season. With only the injury to right fielder Seiya Suzuki mucking things up, the team was extremely secure in all eight of its non-pitcher starting spots.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / April 7
Tampa Bay Rays Claim Third Straight Victory After 6-4 Triumph Over Chicago Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays Claim Third Straight Victory After 6-4 Triumph Over Chicago Cubs

After a quality home win against a Chicago Cubs team filled with talent to begin a three-game home series, the Tampa Bay Rays are starting to find a groove.

Matt Boyd News / Field Level Media / April 6
Cubs place LHP Matthew Boyd (biceps) on 15-day IL

Cubs place LHP Matthew Boyd (biceps) on 15-day IL

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list Monday with a biceps strain and recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa.

Seiya Suzuki News / Field Level Media / April 6
Cubs expect to activate OF Seiya Suzuki on Friday

Cubs expect to activate OF Seiya Suzuki on Friday

The Chicago Cubs are expected to activate outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the injured list Friday in advance of a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 6
Injury bug has taken over Cubs' starting rotation

Injury bug has taken over Cubs' starting rotation

Less than 10 games into the season, and the Cubs are without their Nos. 1 and 2 starters in the 2026 rotation.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6
Red Sox still haunted by Rafael Devers trade

Red Sox still haunted by Rafael Devers trade

The team is haunted by how it has handled the decision to move on from Devers.

Soaring Brewers, struggling Red Sox to clash in Boston
Red Sox fans had 3-word chant for owner John Henry during team’s latest loss
Roman Anthony calls out Red Sox for 'unacceptable' start
The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Cubs Aiming To Activate Seiya Suzuki On April 10

Cubs Aiming To Activate Seiya Suzuki On April 10

Seiya Suzuki is three games into a minor league rehab stint with Double-A Knoxville, and his return to the Cubs’ lineup is now on the horizon.  As manager Craig Counsell told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian and other reporters today, the plan is for Suzuki to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game with the Pirates.

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