Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cubs Lose Top Wild Card Spot as Bullpen Implodes Again in Loss to Brewers

The Chicago Cubs have bullpen issues ... again. The Cubs (78-61) dropped the second game of their three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers (86-53), despite leading 3-0 earlier in the game.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Brewers 9, Cubs 4: Another bullpen meltdown. The culprits: Palencia, Zeferjahn, Thielbar, Ferguson

All year, the Cubs bullpen has been an impediment to winning, instead of being the pitchers who come into the game and nail down victories. Never was this as evident as it was during the Cubs’ 9-4 loss to the Brewers Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 2

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Christian Bethancourt, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1965 – The Cubs beat St.

Dansby Swanson News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Chicago Cubs Announce New Dansby Swanson Injury Update

The Chicago Cubs offered a fresh update on shortstop Dansby Swanson just before Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The club is still without its regular starter at the position as it tries to stay in the thick of the National League race.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Daniel Palencia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Cubs’ Daniel Palencia wants the ‘ball tomorrow’ after tough outing vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs were just four innings away from pulling within six games of the Milwaukee Brewers and adding some intrigue to the final two battles of this divisional series, but their biggest bugaboo in August popped up on Sept.

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.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Cubs’ Craig Counsell says quiet part out loud about loss to Brewers

There are certain players or position groups who perform so badly that expectations cease to exist. Eventually, the words “they have to be better” are no longer stated during the postgame press conferences, as the focus shifts to navigating these seemingly unavoidable roadblocks.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 1

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs as South Bend cruises to 8-4 win

Iowa catcher Ethan Hearn and infielder Hayden Cantrelle were both activated off the Development List. Right-hander Dominick Reid was promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 1

Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: BJ Murray Debuts, Matthew Boyd Starts, More

You know what's better than blowing out your division rival in a series opener in your own ballpark? Doing it again in Game 2! The Chicago Cubs are fresh off a 17-3 beatdown of the Brewers, hitting a franchise-record nine home runs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 1

Chicago Cubs Unveil Scripted Rom-Com Series (Yes, You Read that Right)

Some say it's going to be a movie; the Cubs say it's going to be a 17-part mini-series. The franchise made a move way out of left field on Monday, announcing that they will air a scripted romantic comedy series on their social media account.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Cubs Lose Veteran Pitcher to American League Contender

The Cubs parted ways with a familiar face in the bullpen last week, and the veteran quickly found a new home as another club tries to stay in the playoff picture.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 1

Stat shows how big of an X-factor pitching will be for Cubs

The 2026 Chicago Cubs have well-established strengths on both offense and defense. As of August 31, they lead the Majors in runs scored and walks while ranking third in home runs, giving them one of baseball’s most productive lineups.

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.

BJ Murray News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 1

BJ Murray Call-Up Gives Cubs Another Versatile Bench Bat as Rosters Expand

As rosters expand for the final month of the MLB regular season, the Chicago Cubs are calling up a long-time prospect. Craig Counsell confirmed to Meghan Montemurro on Monday that BJ Murray will be added to the roster ahead of the team's second meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / September 1

Cubs Make Franchise History in Absolute Power Display Against Brewers

By the time the dust settled at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs had done far more than beat the Milwaukee Brewers. They had made franchise history. The Cubs absolutely demolished the Brewers Monday night, cruising to a 17-3 victory in a game that quickly turned into a home-run showcase.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Justin Steele News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Justin Steele Making Major Step Toward Return to Cubs

Ahead of a 17-3 rout of the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs got some significant news on a key rehabbing arm in Justin Steele. According to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, the left-hander is set to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday of this week with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / September 1

Pete Crow-Armstrong card sets new record with sale

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong has claimed his spot a top the betting odds for the NL MVP race. As we wrap up the month of August, Crow-Armstrong is the favorite to win the NL MVP award, overtaking the previous favorite Shohei Ohtani.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Cubs ride momentum of HR onslaught into another clash vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs will try to carry their record-breaking month of August into September when they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a key four-game series on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Cubs hit club-record nine homers, blow out Brewers

Alex Bregman hit three of the franchise-record nine home runs by the Chicago Cubs in a 17-3 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of their four-game series on Monday evening.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up one of the most dominant offensive months in the history of Major League Baseball.

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

Shohei Ohtani injury update could be final nail in NL MVP race

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

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

BJ Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs To Select B.J. Murray

The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was on his way to the majors.

Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs Release Hoby Milner

The Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, per his MLB.com transactions log. The club initially placed him on waivers last week, then designated him for assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31

The Chicago Cubs might not have a single starting pitcher heading into 2027

The Chicago Cubs are working their way towards a second straight postseason run, despite a recent rough stretch and a tightening of the NL Wild Card race.