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Cubs smack 8 homers, score 23 runs while steamrolling Padres

Dansby Swanson hit three home runs and Michael Conforto hit two as the host Chicago Cubs hammered the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday. The Cubs, who

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Cubs 23, Padres 3: Dansby Swanson’s 3-HR game leads an 8-homer barrage

At times, I’ve promoted the idea that MLB should have a mercy rule – down 10 runs or more after seven innings, the two managers should be able to just say, “We quit.” It’s games like this that might make me reconsider that idea.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Edward Cabrera Injury: Craig Counsell Delivers Update on Injured Cubs Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update on Edward Cabrera's recovery on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell said the club hopes the right-hander can begin throwing off a bullpen mound before the All-Star break.

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Jameson Taillon News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Cubs announce positive injury update on Jameson Taillon

There might not be a team in Major League Baseball that has had worse luck with injuries to their starting pitchers than the Chicago Cubs. Already in 2026, Cade Horton has been ruled out for the rest of the season, and Justin Steele will pitch out of the bullpen if he even gets healthy enough towards the end of the year.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Enters Exclusive Group of Japanese-Born MLB Hitters

Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday's matchup against the San Diego Padres looking to complete the three-game sweep. On a four-game winning streak, the Cubs still sit 5.5-games back from the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central lead.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 1

Cubs' Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

After falling into a slump at the end of May and into June, Suzuki, along with Pete Crow-Armstrong, has helped turn the Cubs offense around.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 1

Cubs vs. Padres Lineup: Busch Moves Up, Can Swanson Keep It Going? More Homers?

The Chicago Cubs have won 14 of their last 18 games, and they'll look to stay scorching hot on Wednesday afternoon as they go for the sweep of the visiting San Diego Padres.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Cubs: Dansby Swanson climbs into top-5 on an all-time National League home runs list

For much of the first three months of the season, there was not a position player in baseball colder at the plate that Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong made franchise history with 11th home run of June

The Chicago Cubs improved to 48-38 on the season with their 9-7 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. It was their fourth consecutive win and allowed them to remain 5.5 games out of first place in the National League Central Division.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Jefferson Rojas News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Five Home Runs Put Cubs Over the Top, Rojas’s Big Night in Knoxville, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 48-38 record after a high-scoring victory at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured its fourth consecutive win.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 1

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Padres

Last things first, I thought maybe Javier Assad would coast to the finish line and become the 10th different Cub with a save. How is that stat even possible?

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Dansby Swanson News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 1

Cubs 9, Padres 7: Dansby Swanson’s 2 home runs lead a 5-HR barrage

On Monday, the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field at 15 miles per hour on a hot evening. Not a single home run left the yard. On Tuesday, the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field at 19 miles per hour on a hot evening, 92 degrees at game time.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Cubs’ top trade target has come off the board

The Chicago Cubs seem to have righted the ship, as they have now won 14 of their last 18 games after an absolutely miserable stretch. Still, it’s blatantly obvious that the Cubs have plenty of work to do if they want to snag a playoff spot.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bonkers June puts him in Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig company

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an amazing year for the Chicago Cubs. He leads the team in batting average, home runs, and OPS so far this year. While the slugger has found his home run swing, Crow-Armstrong will not be participating in the Home Run Derby.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 1

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 1

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Mike Montgomery, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1958 – The Cubs’ Tony

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency

Veteran righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated him for assignment on Sunday and quickly ran him through waivers.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 1

Dansby Swanson homers twice, Cubs outslug Padres

Dansby Swanson led a long-ball barrage with two home runs and the host Chicago Cubs held on for a 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Alex Bregman hit a three-run shot and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong had solo homers for the Cubs, who won their fourth straight.

Seiya Suzuki News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 30

Cubs' Latest Walk-Off Hero Seiya Suzuki Is Getting Hot At The Perfect Time

Seiya Suzuki looked absolutely overjoyed on Monday night. His two-out walk-off single off of Mason Miller, the most dominant closer in baseball, lifted the Chicago Cubs to a dramatic 3-2 win.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Cubs’ decimated pitching staff gets 3 crucial injury updates

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with a number of pitching injuries at the moment. Every team deals with injuries throughout the long 162-game season, but the Cubs have been hit especially hard by the injury bug.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Home Run Derby decision

Chicago Cubs fans won’t get to see Pete Crow-Armstrong in the Home Run Derby this season, but that does not mean it won’t happen in the future. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the star outfielder will not participate in the ’26 event if asked.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Injury-riddled Cubs chase series win vs. Padres

The Chicago Cubs keep losing players and winning games. Hours after putting utility man Matt Shaw and reliever Ethan Roberts on the injured list, the Cubs recorded a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday night for their seventh win in eight games.

Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Cubs Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal

The Cubs quietly brought Drew Pomeranz back to the organization on a minor league deal late last week. The team never formally announced the signing, but Pomeranz suited up for the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa last night and tossed a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / June 29

Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem

The Chicago Cubs are trending up again after taking the weekend series from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. But that doesn't mask a growing problem on the North Side.

Cubs take series from Brewers with 3-run 10th inning

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Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Cubs Place Phil Maton On 15-Day Injured List

The Cubs placed Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Friday, as the right-hander is dealing with right knee tendinitis. David Peterson (acquired from the Mets earlier this week) was officially activated in the corresponding move, and the southpaw will make his Cubs debut as the starting pitcher in today’s game with the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24