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Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

Brewers 4, Cubs 3: The Jacob Webb diaster, part 3

This one hurt. The Cubs were one strike away from a stirring, ninth-inning rally win over the rival Brewers. Then: Single, two-run homer smashed halfway to the moon off Jacob Webb, and eventually a 10-inning loss, 4-3 to Milwaukee.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 9

Cubs Bullpen Concerns Reach Boiling Point in Walk-Off Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb was one out away from closing a 3-1 win for the Chicago Cubs. One changeup later, the game was tied. The Cubs (81-65) dropped another one to the Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) in a 4-3 extra-inning loss.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 9

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jerry Mumphrey, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1918 – In Game 4

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Kevin Gausman reaping benefits of ’emotional’ Chicago Cubs trade

Kevin Gausman was on the Toronto Blue Jays team plane when he found out he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. He shared an emotional moment with manager John Schneider once he was made aware of the news.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Did you know Cubs’ Kevin Gausman hosted Alex Bregman on LSU recruiting visit? Debauchery was had by all

The Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman at the trade deadline to provide some much-needed help to their ailing starting rotation. Gausman, in six starts

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 8

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend drops game one of Midwest League playoffs

Iowa right-hander Connor Noland was activated off the Development List. Iowa right-hander Tyler Santana goes on the Development List. Knoxville right-handers Brooks Caple and Brody McCullough were both activated off the Development List.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson

Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke to the media before Tuesday night’s game in Milwaukee, including giving another update on shortstop Dansby Swanson. Per The Sun-Times’ Jeff Agrest, Counsell said they aim to have Swanson back for the Braves series next week at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8

Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: No Pedro Ramirez, More Tyrone Taylor, Peterson vs. The Miz

After another blown lead, the Chicago Cubs are hoping to avoid a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday and regain a lead in the Wild Card race.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8

Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR

Have you ever believed things were about as bad as they could get, but then you look at the facts and find out that they’re actually worse? Anecdotal evidence usually works the opposite way, like when someone asks why Tyrone Taylor is batting cleanup against a lefty or when they say Ian Happ has always been bad in the clutch.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8

Cubs Hold Crucial Advantage as NL Wild Card Race Tightens

For the Chicago Cubs, the end of July and the beginning of August felt like walking up the CTA steps right as the train arrived. Oh, so satisfying! Conversely, the end of August and the beginning of September have felt like sprinting up the stairs as the train speeds away ...

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ injury updates are crucial

The Chicago Cubs cannot afford to leave any stone unturned. They are in a tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Wild Card. Therefore, the team needs their star players on the field.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell slammed for Matthew Boyd miscalculation

The Chicago Cubs, on Monday, blew a prime opportunity to beat the division rival Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. A Labor Day win may not have meant a whole lot in the race for the NL Central Division top spot—the Cubs still would’ve been six games behind with precious little time left in the regular season.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Cubs Make Pitching Announcement Before Critical Brewers Series

The Chicago Cubs will send three left-handers and a right-hander to the mound this week as they open a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers that could shape the rest of the National League Central race.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong enters elite Chicago Cubs club with latest home run

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Cubs Make Ian Happ Announcement After Removal From Lineup

Ian Happ is the longest tenured player on the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old veteran debuted nearly a decade ago back in 2017 and has been one of the most valuable hitters on the roster ever since.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / September 6

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs seek series sweep of Marlins

The Chicago Cubs will look to strengthen their position atop the National League wild-card race on Sunday when they bid for a three-game sweep against the host Miami Marlins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Marlins' Griffin Conine joins father to make history with latest HR

A member of the Miami Marlins made history on Saturday despite the team suffering a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. When Griffin Conine came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he did so with Miami trailing 5-2.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 5

Michael Conforto, Ian Happ lead Cubs past Marlins

Ian Happ drove in two runs, and Michael Conforto slugged a solo homer as the Chicago Cubs defeated the host Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday. Ryan Zeferjahn got the final five outs without allowing a run to earn his first save with the Cubs and fifth of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 5

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds was easily the best player in baseball between 2001 and 2004. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong may match Bonds' value this season.

Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong backed by Chicago’s fellow stars

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

Pete Crow-Armstrong's homer leads Cubs past Brewers in pitchers' duel

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / September 5

Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad for start against Marlins

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start Saturday's road game against the Miami Marlins. To clear a roster spot, the Cubs optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa.

Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / September 3