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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 46 
In recent years, baseball fans have come to accept the phrase “Because baseball” to describe certain games. Generally, it involves a situation where you look at the matchup on paper and assume that Team A will dominate Team B because of a very favorable matchup.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 17
Cubs linked to dangerous $95 million trade that could go one of two ways
The Chicago Cubs‘ bullpen has been a major source of contention for quite some time now. It cost the Cubs plenty of games last year, and it hasn’t exactly been lock down in 2026, either.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 17
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Kelly, Thornton, Suzuki
Today’s Reflections I’m sure the encyclopedic minds out there will think of a better player, but I can’t imagine that there has been a better non-pitcher “backup” free-agent acquisition in recent years that Carson Kelly.
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.
Jameson Taillon News / ChiCitySports / May 17
Struggles continue for Jameson Taillon as White Sox get to him early
After winning Friday night’s opener of the Crosstown Classic, the Chicago Cubs were looking to win the series on Saturday. But that quickly went down the drain as the Cubs fell behind early.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 16
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend scores another 24 runs in Wisconsin
Left-hander Jordan Wicks was activated off the injured list and assigned to Triple-A Iowa. So not much changed for him from his rehab assignment. Left-hander Caleb Thielbar started a rehab assignment for South Bend.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 16
Once-touted Cubs prospect aiming to reignite career in Mexican League
After the Anthony Rizzo era came to an end for the Chicago Cubs, the organization cycled through several different options at first base before eventually settling on Michael Busch.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 16
Chicago Cubs star ranks in the top 5 in baseball at his position
The Chicago Cubs have been playing well as they hold the top spot in the NL Central right now. Having some significant players around the diamond is pivotal to being successful.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17
Pete Crow-Armstrong signed the strangest autograph for a fan
Pete Crow-Armstrong apparently believes that if you’re not first, you’re last. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder Crow-Armstrong went viral this week for his highly unusual encounter with a fan.
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.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 16
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell lauds latest Cubs hero of the day
The Chicago Cubs sit atop the NL Central Division with the second best record in the National League and the third best record in all of baseball. And they’ve done this in the midst of an extraordinary run of injury-related bad luck plaguing their pitching staff.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 16
The Cubs are walking all over the league
The Cubs drew six walks in Friday’s 10-5 win over the White Sox. That’s the 18th time this year, in 45 games (or 40 percent of games) that the Cubs have drawn at least six walks.
Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / May 16
Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd offers excellent news on his recovery
The Chicago Cubs have had more than a season’s worth of injury-related bad news squeezed into less than two months of their 2026 campaign, it’s time for some good news.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 16
Chicago Cubs linked to trade for incredibly odd 6-foot-9 pitcher
By now, you know the Chicago Cubs need starting pitching, as their rotation has been absolutely decimated by injuries over the first couple of months of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 16
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 45
If you were concerned either that the Cub offense wouldn’t return to form or about how long it would be before it did, then Friday night was a comforting game.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/16/2026
The Cubs improved to a division-leading 29-16 record after kicking off the Crosstown Classic with an offensive explosion. Chicago snapped their rival’s five-game winning streak on Friday night with a resilient 10-5 victory at Guaranteed Rate Field.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16
Cubs out to continue timely hitting vs. White Sox
Four Chicago Cubs delivered multi-hit games on Friday while the team collected six hits with runners in scoring position. That's the kind of production the Cubs are used to, and they'll try to do it again Saturday as they aim to earn a series victory against the host Chicago White Sox.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15
Carson Kelly's 4 RBIs help Cubs end White Sox win streak
Carson Kelly went 3-for-5 with four RBIs, including a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and two-run double in the eighth, to boost the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Michael Conforto News / Just Baseball / May 15
Michael Conforto Is Back To Mashing Righties
Heading into Spring Training, the Chicago Cubs lacked a clear-cut outfield option off the bench. The team struggled to get any production from non-starters last season.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 15
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong performing as defensive prowess
The Cubs have been able to sustain the lead in the NL Central for several reasons, but one keen factor is PCA's defensive abilities.
Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / May 14
Ian Happ, Cubs blank Braves to avoid sweep
Ian Happ homered and five pitchers combined to throw a five-hit shutout on Thursday as the visiting Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep with their 2-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/14/2026
The Chicago Cubs now hold a 27-16 record following their fourth straight loss on Wednesday night. The club managed just four singles in a frustrating 4-1 defeat at the hands of the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Linked To 3 Pitchers Ahead Of Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs keep on finding ways to win. However, the cracks in the rotation are getting pretty hard to ignore. Despite sitting among baseball’s top teams with 27 wins, Chicago’s pitching depth has taken repeated hits.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone
Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.
Liam Hendriks News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract
The Chicago Cubs have made an interesting addition to their organizational bullpen depth.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/13/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 27-15 record following a difficult series opener in Atlanta. The club suffered its third consecutive loss on Tuesday, falling 5-2 to the major league-best Braves.
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