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Sources: Cubs Rotation Leader On Track to Return Monday

As lonf as he gets through a bullpen session on Saturday, Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele will come off the 15-day injured list and start Monday against the San Diego Padres.

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Watch: Christopher Morel Launches Solo Home Run to Give Cubs Lead Over Brewers

Christopher Morel just launched his second home run in as many days, this time a solo shot to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 6th inning.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / 3 hours ago

Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 60% Playoff Odds Heading into Brewers Series

I have neither time nor energy for anything other than the most basic column, which is probably best for both of us. Rather than skip this entry entirely, I thought it best to keep it going just for the sake of having a running log through the rest of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 52 minutes ago

Cubs, Ghost Energy Announce New Multiyear Partnership

They sent me the following press release, so I’m sharing with you for posterity. And for what it’s worth, I actually like Ghost drinks. The Chicago Cubs and GHOST® ENERGY today announced a new multiyear partnership, making the lifestyle brand the “Official Energy Drink Partner” of the Cubs and Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 51 minutes ago

The Chicago Cubs Have An Elite Pitching Duo On Their Hands

The Chicago Cubs pitching staff wasn't expected to be bad this year by any means, but they might not have been able to expect the amount of star power they may have.

Dansby Swanson News / Bleacher Nation / 40 minutes ago

Dansby Swanson Understood the Assignment

Presenting Dansby Swanson with a Cardinals hat to sign is not likely to succeed.

Kyle Hendricks News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Kyle Hendricks’ First Rehab Assignment Outing Was a Success

All went well for Kyle Hendricks over five innings and 70 pitches.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Shōta Imanaga named NL Rookie of the Month for April

The first of what we hope will be many honors for the Japanese lefthander. When the Cubs signed Shōta Imanaga out of Japan’s NPB, they hoped to have a solid MLB lefthander.

Shota Imanaga News / Larry Brown Sports / 53 minutes ago

Shota Imanaga shares his biggest surprise of life in America

Here's what has surprised the Chicago Cubs star the most about his new home.

Cubs' Shota Imanaga joins impressive club after another incredible outing

Insider addresses controversial end to Mets-Cubs game

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

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Infield Prospect Skyrockets In Latest Top 100 Rankings

The Chicago Cubs still have one of the best-stocked minor league systems in baseball, but one prospect is skyrocketing in the eyes of Baseball America.

Craig Counsell News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Cubs' Craig Counsell set to face former club, Brewers

An already tense rivalry will have some fuel added to the fire on Friday when the host Chicago Cubs open a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Sign Former Top Pitching Prospect To Minor League Deal

The Chicago Cubs are coming out of what had to be the whackiest series of the year so far as they split their four-game slate against the New York Mets following an extra-innings loss on Thursday.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / 3 hours ago

Cubs Bullpen Blows Early Lead, Mets Walk It Off in Extras

Entering Thursday's contest against New York Mets, the Chicago Cubs had a chance to end their road trip with a series victory. However, an early lead wasn't enough, as the Mets took the final game in extra innings to split the four-game set.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 39 minutes ago

Insider addresses controversial end to Mets-Cubs game

MLB seems to be confused about its own rules.

Cubs, after dramatic win, chase series victory over Mets

Craig Counsell expands on rejecting Mets for Cubs

Cubs' Shota Imanaga joins impressive club after another incredible outing

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Cubs, after dramatic win, chase series victory over Mets

Shoddy defense cost the Chicago Cubs a chance to win on Tuesday against the New York Mets. It didn't take the Chicago defense long to redeem itself. The visiting Cubs will look to build off a dramatic, defense-aided win Wednesday night when they oppose the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game series Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Cubs ace joins impressive club after latest outing

Cubs' Shota Imanaga joins impressive club after another incredible outing

Shota Imanaga posted another scoreless outing, helping him join an impressive shortlist.

Aroldis Chapman can still help Pirates

Yankees pitcher off to frigid start

Tigers' unheralded star just keeps hitting

How Rangers' rookie prospects have fared

AL Central excelling like no other division in baseball

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 5/1

The Chicago Cubs currently sit a half-game back from the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central standings with an 18-12 record heading into play on May, 1st.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / 10 hours ago

Top 25 Overall Prospect Moves a Level Away from the Majors

News broke that the Chicago Cubs first-round pick in 2022 and one of the best pitching prospects in the game has been promoted to Triple-A. The promotion to Iowa puts Cade Horton one step closer to the big leagues and onto the roster of Craig Counsell‘s club.

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / May 1

Cubs’ fatal flaw that will derail hot start to 2024 season

Ever since the glorious curse-breaking year of 2016, the Chicago Cubs have been a quiet franchise. It’s hard to get upset about an eight-year title drought

Chicago Cubs News / 5 GOATs / April 30

Chicago Cubs promote pitcher Cade Horton to Triple-A

Top pitching prospect Cade Horton just earned a big promotion with the Chicago Cubs. According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, Horton has been moved up to Triple-A and will play for the Iowa Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 30

Chicago Cubs: Down on the Farm 4/22-4/29

The Chicago Cubs’ top prospects and all minor league affiliates took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago