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Cubs' Nico Hoerner Gives Honest Response On NL Batting Title Contention

The Chicago Cubs have had their ups and downs this summer, but not with their second baseman- Nico Hoerner. Hoerner isn't worried about the batting average title, but that doesn't mean he isn't thinking about his contention anyways.

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Cubs roster move: Michael Soroka activated from injured list, Ben Brown optioned

Michael Soroka was acquired from the Nationals at the trade deadline and made one start for the Cubs, Aug. 4 vs. the Reds. He threw two innings before leaving with a shoulder strain.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 15

Cubs Scouting VP Dan Kantrovitz Reportedly Declined O’s GM Interview, Happy with Current Role

When news came out that current Cubs GM Carter Hawkins had interviewed for the vacant job with the same title in Washington, Cubs fans were almost universally supportive of the departure.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 15

Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Presale Opportunity for 2025 Postseason Tickets

Beginning today, September 15, Chicago Cubs fans can register for the “Fly the W” presale opportunity to purchase a limited number of select tickets for potential 2025 postseason games played at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 15

Cubs Predicted To Lose Ideal Free Agent Pitcher Target To National League Rival

The Chicago Cubs are in the process of trying to lock up a spot in the postseason over the next couple of weeks and potentially make a deep run once they get there as well.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 15

Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, September 15 edition

The Cubs edged closer to clinching both a postseason spot and the top wild-card spot by taking two of three from both the Braves and Rays over the week.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 15

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 149

I take pride in at least a few times a week breaking down the next day’s matchup and giving you some insight into what the next game is likely to look at.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 15

Baseball history unpacked, September 15

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / September 15

Jameson Taillon faces old club as Cubs close in on playoff spot

Nine years ago, Jameson Taillon was a pitching prospect with Pittsburgh, part of a core that the Pirates hoped would turn around the long-suffering franchise.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 14

Cubs Enter Week Looking To Knock Magic Number Down To Zero For NL Playoff Berth

The Chicago Cubs enter this week with an eye on knocking their magic number down to zero to claim their first National League playoff berth in five years.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14

Cubs continue surge with win over Rays

Nico Hoerner doubled in two runs with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The Cubs (85-64) won their 29th series of the season and still hold the top wild-card spot in the National League after winning for the fourth time in their past five games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 14

Chicago Cubs lose another outfielder after ugly tumble into the brick and ivy

The Chicago Cubs got another helping of bad news on Saturday– aside from the frustrating 5-4 loss suffered at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.

Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL

The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 13

Chicago Cubs: Bad news on Kyle Tucker has some questioning the Cubs’ offseason gamble

The Chicago Cubs, this past offseason, took an uncharacteristic gamble on an elite-level acquisition in Kyle Tucker…and it may be backfiring now. The move, itself, was sound enough.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Cubs’ Ian Happ throws Anthony Rizzo a baseball with money on it during game

The Chicago Cubs played the second game of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. However, the celebration of Anthony Rizzo’s Major League Baseball career overshadowed it.

Anthony Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Anthony Rizzo nearly caught Cubs player's first MLB home run

The former first baseman could be seen muttering “that’s why I’m retired” to those around him.

The 'MLB Platinum Glove award winners' quiz

Anthony Rizzo picks great jersey to retire in

End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons

The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances

Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / September 13

Chicago Cubs bullpen has been crazy-good. Meanwhile, there’s good news on Daniel Palencia

The Chicago Cubs got a terrible jolt of reality when closer Daniel Palencia was pulled from last Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals with a painfully evident shoulder injury.

Owen Caissie News / Field Level Media / September 13

Cubs return OF Owen Caissie to major league roster

The Chicago Cubs recalled outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa in advance of Saturday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays. To make room on the active roster, outfielder Kevin Alcantara was optioned to Triple-A.

Kyle Tucker News / Fastball on SI / September 12

How Kyle Tucker's Predicted Deal Will the 2026 Free Agent Class

There's one clear guy at the top of the pending Major League Baseball free agent list and that is, of course, Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs. Tucker is a superstar.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Rays' player's homer at Wrigley harkens back to familiar memory

Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory

For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.

End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons

Chicago Cubs: This reliever’s rebound is absolutely crucial to postseason success

The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Cade Horton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Cubs’ Cade Horton gets brutally honest on rookie season

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton has emerged into an NL Rookie of the Year candidate this season. Now, Horton is the odds-on favorite for ROY.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11

The Cubs Look Like Geniuses for Not Trading Jaxon Wiggins

The days leading up to the MLB trade deadline are always chock-full of names thrown around every which way. Whether you are an established big leaguer or a prospect who is starting to pop up on radars, there is no limit to how many deals you can be mocked in.

Matt Shaw News / Athlon Sports / September 10