Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 13 minutes ago

Minor League Wrap: Kevin Alcántara leads Tennessee past Pensacola, 5-4

Some strong hitting performances out of the top three affiliates lead to three wins. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs ran circles around Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-5.

Brandon Leibrandt News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Reds Sign Brandon Leibrandt To Minor League Deal

The Reds have signed left-hander Brandon Leibrandt to a minor league deal, according to the transaction tracker on Leibrandt’s MLB.com player page. Leibrandt,

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 3 hours ago

Cubs manager reveals reason behind historic rookie's extended layoff

His microscopic 0.84 ERA is both the lowest in baseball this year and the lowest of any rookie pitcher’s first nine starts in the modern era.

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The 'MLB players who won ROY and MVP' quiz

Miles Mikolas News / Bleacher Nation / 4 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Versus Miles Mikolas

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the first game against the Cardinals this season.

Drew Smyly News / On Tap Sports Net / 6 minutes ago

Cubs Injury Update: Drew Smyly Activated Ahead of Saturday's Game

The Chicago Cubs are welcoming back Drew Smyly to their bullpen as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran pitcher has been out of action with a hip issue since April.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 59 minutes ago

Cubs Should Look North of The Border For Next Closer

If the Chicago Cubs have any hopes of the postseason, they need a bona fide closer to put them over the hump. As the MLB Trade Deadline gets closer, more teams are discovering where they stand in 2024.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 3 hours ago

Today in Cubs history: Fergie Jenkins records his 3,000th strikeout

It happened in San Diego. With Friday’s rainout and not much Cubs news since, I thought I’d post another history item today, as it’s the anniversary of a significant achievement in Cubs history.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 25, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals (23-26) roll into Saturday’s matchup with the Chicago Cubs (27-24) looking to extend a three-game winning streak. The contest starts at 7:15 PM ET on FOX with the Cubs listed as -151 favorites on the moneyline to stop the Cardinals’ streak.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Today in 1984 Cubs history: Dennis Eckersley acquired in trade for Bill Buckner

The Cubs needed pitching, and they got some. But it was an emotional moment in team history, too. When the Cubs acquired Bill Buckner from the Dodgers in January 1977, he wasn’t happy with the deal.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 2 hours ago

Cub Tracks’ there goes the meatloaf

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week. Shōta didn’t pitch since the game was rained out and the weather man doesn’t have good news about the weather, man.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / 13 hours ago

Watch: Crow-Armstrong Nearly Hit Twice, Homers on Third Pitch in Iowa

Brace yourselves for one of the Chicago Cubs prospect highlights of the season. Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting on a show at Triple-A Iowa. In a sequence with Indianapolis Indians on Friday night, Crow-Armstrong was at the plate facing former big leaguer Wily Peralta.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 41 minutes ago

Minor League Wrap: Pete Crow-Armstrong has 10 total bases as I-Cubs stomp Indy, 12-0

Pete Crow-Armstrong goes off on Indianapolis. Tennessee and South Bend win as well. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs routed Indianapolis (Pirates), 12-0. Jordan Wicks made a rehab appearance in this game and looked just fine.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / 14 minutes ago

Cubs at Cardinals Has Been Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

The Chicago Cubs will get what many might consider a needed off day for the bats on Friday. Due to inclement weather in the St. Louis area, the game has been postponed.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

With Cubs Lineup Struggling, These 3 Players Need To Step Up

The month of May has been a struggle for the Chicago Cubs offensively. The Cubs lineup has collectively hit a league-worst .207 in the month of May. They also rank 27th in MLB for the month in hits, runs, and OPS.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Look of the Day for 5/24: Starters give F5 bet its value

Jrue Holiday flew over his assist prop on Thursday night to cash our Look of the Day in no-sweat fashion. Let's switch over to the diamond on Friday and go for back-to-back winners to close out the week.

Ascending Cardinals take aim at Shota Imanaga, Cubs

MLB strikeout props for 5/24: Miles is the way to go

Two unexpected hitters leading charge during Cardinals' recent hot streak

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / 37 minutes ago

Comments from breakout Cubs ace should scare opponents

Comments from breakout Cubs ace should scare opposing hitters

Chicago Cubs rookie starter Shota Imanaga has been crushing it this season and hasn't even shown everything yet.

Cubs moving veteran RHP to bullpen

What Nico Hoerner's walk-off vs. Braves meant to Cubs

Key Cubs reliever shut down at least another two weeks

One player from every MLB team who deserves more love

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Kyle Hendricks News / Viral Sports News / May 23

Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks Speaks on Move to Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs made a major change with their pitching staff this week. The longest-tenured player on their team, starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, is being removed from the rotation and placed in the bullpen.

Adbert Alzolay News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Key Cubs reliever shut down at least another two weeks

Cubs righty Adbert Alzolay has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a flexor strain, and it seems a return in the near future isn’t likely.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

What Nico Hoerner's walk-off vs. Braves meant to Cubs

During Tuesday's home game against the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of a victory.

Cubs top Braves in 10 on Nico Hoerner's infield hit

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

Ranking the five best MLB free-agent signings of offseason

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Brennen Davis News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Former Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Brennen Davis Is Obliterating Triple-A Pitching

There was a time when outfielder Brennen Davis was the Chicago Cubs top prospect in their farm system. This was before injuries derailed his progress and muddied the waters of his future.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Cubs decide to demote former MLB ERA leader

The Chicago Cubs are making a tough decision with one of their veteran pitchers.

Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / May 21

4 Cubs players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season

Despite fading down the stretch last season, the Chicago Cubs look to establish themselves as a true National League contender in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga — a budding star — to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18