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Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss

Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend their winning streak to nine on Thursday.

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Cubs 8, Phillies 7: Dansby Swanson’s walkoff single gives the Cubs a sweep and nine straight wins

Well. That was… Not exactly the way you’d want to win a game, but wins are wins. The Cubs blew leads of 6-2 and 7-6, but walked off the Phillies 8-7 in the 10th inning on Dansby Swanson’s bases-loaded hit.

Caleb Thielbar News / Cubs Insider / April 23

Caleb Thielbar Exits with Apparent Leg Injury

Already down three of their top relievers in Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey, and Phil Maton, the Cubs suffered another blow in Thursday’s walk-off win.

Seiya Suzuki News / Cubs Insider / April 23

Watch: Seiya Suzuki Goes Deep in 8th to Give Cubs Late Lead

The Phillies managed to come back today against the Cubs after trailing 6-2. But, have no fear, Seiya Suzuki is here. Suzuki blasted a solo home run to left field, his third home run in as many games.

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Ian Happ News / Cubs Insider / April 23

Watch: Ian Happ Stays Hot, Absolutely Crushes His 7th Homer of the Season

Ian Happ has been scorching hot to start the season, and he’s keeping it going today. He just crushed his 7th home run of the season well onto Waveland Avenue.

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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 / April 23

Cubs Could Make Season-Altering Trade for Frontline Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB season with one of the best starting pitching rotations in baseball. Unfortunately, their rotation was dealt a severe blow when Cade Horton went down for the season due to an elbow injury.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Cubs Make Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision After 24 Games

For the first time in the 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in the Chicago Cubs’ starting lineup. Manager Craig Counsell is giving his center fielder the day off ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field, ending a streak of 24 straight game starts to open the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23

Why the Cubs Will Be Facing the Dodgers at the Perfect Time

Its been quite a week for the Chicago Cubs, as they have propelled themselves from dead last in the NL Central to a mere half-game behind the Cincinnati Reds, on an eight-game winning streak, after dismantling both the Phillies and the Mets.

Nico Hoerner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets brutally honest after receiving impressive honor

The Chicago Cubs have been on fire as of late. They have won eight straight games and nine of the last ten. The Cubs have also taken three straight from the Phillies, and are looking for the sweep on Thursday.

Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / April 23

The Chicago Cubs really, really needed Michael Busch to break out of his slump

The Chicago Cubs are riding high on an eight-game winning streak as of this writing and have pulled themselves up from the cellar of the NL Central Division into second place, just a half-game behind the surprising Cincinnati Reds.

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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.

Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23

Cubs See Big Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings Amid Winning Streak

The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winning eight in a row headed into Thursday afternoon, and folks around the league are starting to take notice.

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Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Moises Ballesteros refers to the Chicago Cubs as a ‘family’

Catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been a revelation for the Chicago Cubs this season. The 22-year-old has produced at the plate, batting .367 with a 1.010 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 24

Just for curiosity, I checked the math on flipping a coin and getting heads eight consecutive times. You’d expect to find four such sequences out of 10,000 flips, or about once every 2,500 times.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 23

Cubs Well Represented in Early ABS Stats, Which Could Be Precursor of More Automated Umps

The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is in its first year, and I predict that the stats will be a big hit. They’re easy to calculate, needing only simple math, and have a nice little acronym borrowed from the automotive world.

Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23

Cubs 7, Phillies 2: Michael Busch’s first 2026 homer helps the team to its eighth straight win

The Cubs have found many different ways to win during their current eight-game winning streak. Blowouts (three straight games with 10+ runs). Extra-inning thrillers (over the Mets on Sunday).

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies

Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to nine games on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 22

Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight win.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 22

One Number Explains the Cubs’ Red-Hot 7-Game Win Streak

It has been quite a week for the Chicago Cubs as they have propelled themselves from last in the NL Central to second, a measly half game back from the Cincinnati Reds, amidst a pitching crisis that no manager wants to deal with.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR

As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update

The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday.

Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance

Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal

The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season

The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.

Aaron Boone blasts 'overly sensitive' umps following ejection

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

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