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3 Takeaways From PCA's Dominate Showing in Cubs' 9-7 Win Over the Orioles

Oftentimes, the Cubs make things more difficult than they need to be. But it's hard to complain about a series win! That's exactly what the Chicago Cubs (52-40) did tonight in their 9-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles (42-51), taking the series and putting themselves in line for a sweep tomorrow afternoon.

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Former Cubs pitcher and pitching coach Phil Regan has died

Phil Regan, a right-handed pitcher who pitched in 13 MLB seasons, with five of those with the Cubs, passed away Wednesday: Regan was also the Cubs pitching coach under manager Jim Riggleman in 1997 and 1998 as well as coaching in Cleveland and New York (Mets).

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 9

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Orioles

Perspective Check: Four teams with more wins than the Cubs, 91.6 win pace. The Cubs and Phillies had been matching each other, seemingly daily. But the Phillies finally lost on a day when the Cubs won and so the Cubs now lead them by 1.5 games for the top Wild Card spot (though they own the tiebreaker with the Phillies anyway).

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs eyeing much needed pitching at MLB Trade Deadline per report

Despite the struggles the Chicago Cubs had in the month of May, they will enter the MLB All-Star break within reach of the Milwaukee Brewers and the NL Central.

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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 / ChiCitySports / July 9

Cubs predicted to break the bank in questionable trade for pitcher

The Chicago Cubs absolutely need starting pitching, and while they have already acquired David Peterson, they are expected to add at least one other impactful arm by the MLB trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 9

Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, Bregman, PCA, Swanson, Amaya

Today’s Reflections Plenty has been written below about Matthew Boyd’s stellar performance Tuesday night. Not much was made about the team effort from the offense in the 5-2 game.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / July 9

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs ride hot stretch into finale vs. Orioles

It doesn't matter where the production is coming from for the Chicago Cubs, as long as it keeps coming. The lineup has been stout at times, particularly this week in a pair of road victories against the Baltimore Orioles.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / July 9

Only One MLB Player Has Done This in 2026—and It’s Pete Crow-Armstrong

The chants of “M-V-Pete” echoing through Wrigley Field carry more relevance than ever before as the 2026 season unfolds. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to dazzle fans and analysts alike with his dynamic presence on the diamond, solidifying his status as one of baseball’s brightest young talents.

Colin Rea News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Cubs fan ends up on field during Orioles clash

A fan created a bizarre late-game scene Wednesday night during a tense Chicago Cubs finish vs. the Baltimore Orioles, ending up on the field during the final at-bat at Camden Yards.

Phil Maton News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 8

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Phil Maton rehabs with Iowa

Five days after he was released, the Cubs have signed outfielder Chas McCormick and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. If you want to know what that’s about, McCormick invoked his opt-out at the beginning of the month, became a free agent, and then re-signed with the Cubs after he didn’t get a better offer from another team.

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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.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 8

Thursday’s Cubs vs. Orioles game has been moved from night to afternoon

This is something you’ll want to take note of if you want to follow along with the series finale Thursday between the Cubs and Orioles: That’s a significant change, moving the game time up five hours.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / July 8

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs outslug Orioles

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of Chicago's five home runs and the Cubs held on to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday night. Crow-Armstrong's second long ball of the game and 21st of the season put the Cubs ahead for good, 4-3 in the fifth inning, before the teams combined for nine runs across the last three innings.

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks Cubs’ record previously held by Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Ron Santo

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a tremendous season. He is becoming one of the most electric players in the sport. On Wednesday, Crow-Armstrong set a new franchise record, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 8

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way.

Anthony Volpe says report about second base stance is 'B.S.'

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Ken Rosenthal addresses latest Francisco Lindor trade rumors

Would trading Mason Miller really make Padres better?

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 8

Cubs vs. Orioles Lineup: Can Bregman Stay Hot? Carson Kelly In, Switch at DH, More

The Chicago Cubs took care of business on Tuesday largely thanks to Matthew Boyd's best outing of the season. The offense also came through with double-digit hits, as they did a much better job capitalizing on runners in scoring position.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Cubs rumors: Insider’s bold Chicago trade deadline prediction will catch fans’ attention

The Chicago Cubs enter Wednesday with a 1.5 game lead over the Wild Card competition with their 51-40 record. But if they’re serious about competing for the World Series, those are MLB believe the Cubs must be buyers at the deadline.

Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / July 8

Cubs’ Latest Alex Bregman Decision Has Raised Some Hairs

The Chicago Cubs made a significant investment in free agency when they brought in veteran third baseman Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175 million deal.

Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Cubs desperately need Matthew Boyd to be Matthew Boyd

The Chicago Cubs, at this point of the season, were supposed to be filthy rich in starting pitching depth, rocking a five-man rotation of Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, and Shota Imanaga, with Justin Steele just about to return to his spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 8

Cubs Prepared to Change Their MLB Draft Strategy to Fill Obvious Void

The Chicago Cubs' Dan Kantrovitz didn't hesitate to address the elephant in the room. The organization's VP of Scouting sat down with reporters earlier this week to discuss the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 7

Alex Bregman, Matthew Boyd helm Cubs' road win at Orioles

Matthew Boyd fired six shutout innings and Alex Bregman drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the host Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Justin Steele News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park.

Edward Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Cubs' Edward Cabrera Takes Major Step Forward in Return From Injury

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update Monday as Edward Cabrera advanced another step in his recovery from the injuries that have sidelined him since late June.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 6