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Craig Counsell Delivers Familiar Message After Another Cubs Loss

At the beginning of May, the Chicago Cubs were the hottest team in baseball. They had two 10-game winning streaks within a 20-3 run. Since then, the Cubs are 5-18, and Craig Counsell has no explanation for it.

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In praise of Ian Happ

Wednesday night, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ recorded his 1,000th career hit, a double leading off the bottom of the fourth. Here’s the hit and the crowd reaction [VIDEO].

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs: recent history suggests big trade deadline move may not happen

The Chicago Cubs have lost three games in a row following their late-inning collapse against the Athletics on Wednesday night. What is worse, they have now lost eight consecutive games at home in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs: recent Craig Counsell statement does not promise change anytime soon

The Chicago Cubs, a month ago, were in the midst of what would become their second ten-game winning streak of the season. They were atop the National League Central Division and looked like one of the best teams in Major League Baseball.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 4

Fun(?) with Cubs Numbers: 1000, 15/8, 37/28, 2, 12

I went to see an early screening of Masters of the Universe last night, and I really wish it had been a late showtime. The Cubs were up 4-2 when I walked out of the theater, so all I got to see was them pissing down their legs for the last few innings.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Tarik Skubal News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs’ trade price for Tarik Skubal revealed by MLB insider

The Chicago Cubs were one of the best teams in baseball about a month ago and seemed like the most prominent threats to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 3

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend hangs on to beat Quad Cities, 4-3

Right-hander Erian Rodriguez was promoted to Double-A Knoxville from the rookie ball ACL Cubs Right-hander Sam Mettert was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs.

Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / June 3

Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw’s frustration at bench role may have peeked out in latest quote

The Chicago Cubs are not in a great spot right now. Coming off a ten-game losing streak that battered their morale, the team is now 3-3 in its last six games with their first place standing now diminished to a lowly fourth place in the NL Central Division and a half-game out of a Wild Card spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 3

Now, the 2026 Cubs are producing echoes of 1973

A week ago, I wrote this article about the troubles of this year’s Cubs and how they were beginning to remind me of some of the travails the team went through in 1970 and 1985, years they were supposed to contend but wound up short of a division title, the only playoff spot available in those years.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 3

Chicago Cubs’ struggles linked to the same front office blind spot

The Chicago Cubs are probably one good losing streak away from having to really assess whether their lofty postseason aspirations are realistic. Then, decisions will have to be made regarding a partial rebuild for a roster that seemed already set for the most part as it rolled into this 2026 season.

Alex Bregman News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Alex Bregman Shuts Down Theory Behind His Slow Start To 2026

Alex Bregman’s first season with the Chicago Cubs hasn’t exactly gone according to script. The big-money signing was supposed to anchor the lineup, but instead, the early 2026 returns have been uneven and frustrating.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / June 3

Chicago Cubs grade through 60 games points to possible trade deadline fire sale

The Chicago Cubs are not playing good baseball. At 32-29, they have the same record as the cross-town White Sox, who are seemingly emerging from a long rebuild.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 3

Cubs insider reveals bleak trade deadline update for Chicago

To say that the Chicago Cubs are in freefall would be putting it lightly. Since achieving their second 10-game winning streak of the season early last month, the Cubs have lost 17 of their last 22 games to drop to 32-29 and fourth place in the NL Central, and a litany of problems have caused the collapse.

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

Matt Boyd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Cubs pitcher clears the air after suffering injury at his home

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd made headlines after suffering a meniscus injury. The initial reports stated that Boyd suffered the injury while he was

Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 2

3 Things That Must Happen for the Cubs to Look Like a Postseason Threat Again

The month of May was one to forget for the Chicago Cubs. After a stellar start to the year, they went just 13-16 over those four weeks, stumbling down the NL Central standings in the process.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Ex-player drops brutally honest Pete Crow-Armstrong admission

Although the Chicago Cubs struggled last weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, they got some production out of Pete-Crow Armstrong. The dynamic centerfielder came away with a four-hit game on May 30 in a 6-1 win, as well as making a great diving catch.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 2

Chicago Cubs Triple-A Affiliate Gearing Up For Legendary Week

The Chicago Cubs have had many young prospects come through their pipeline over the last decade and make an impact at the MLB level. The system has produced talent such as Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Moises Ballesteros.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

There's a new threat to trade for Tarik Skubal

To say that the Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a disappointing start to the season would be a massive understatement.

Tarik Skubal's imminent return won't be enough to save Tigers season

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Matt Boyd News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Cubs Make a Key Decision on Matthew Boyd

Injuries have defined the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation in 2026. Justin Steele (elbow), Edward Cabrera (blister), Cade Horton (Tommy John surgery), and Matthew Boyd (biceps/meniscus) have all missed significant time.

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / June 1

Michael Busch Is Back to His Old Self at the Plate

Watching the Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system develop high-tier talent is a point of pride for the fans, but it always comes with a caveat: Sometimes, there just isn’t any room at the inn. I vividly remember when the Dodgers selected Michael Busch out of the University of North Carolina with the 31st overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.

Jordan Wicks News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 31

Cubs' Bats Stifled & Wicks Flops Again as Cardinals Claim Key Series – 3 Takeaways

Coming off the high of Saturday's win, the Chicago Cubs made their Sunday Night Baseball debut with a chance to win a series in the enemy territory that is Busch Stadium.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Chicago Cubs Notes: Brown Deals, Crow-Armstrong Delivers

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-27 record and sit three games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a resounding 6-1 victory over the St.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / June 2

One NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The Mets look increasingly like sellers, and could find a perfect trade partner in the NL Central.

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / May 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards

Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / May 30

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

Ben Brown is still providing relief for the Chicago Cubs. Only now, he's doing it form a starting role.

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Royals closer situation goes from bad to worse in walk-off loss to Rangers

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz emerging as one of the most underrated bats in MLB

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 29

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Just weeks ago, it seemed as if the Chicago Cubs were on top of the world. The team was off to a 27-12 start, their best start to a season since 2016, and they were riding their second 10-game winning streak of the season already.