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Cody Bellinger powers Cubs past slumping Pirates

Cody Bellinger had four hits, including a solo homer and two doubles, and the visiting Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory on Friday.

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Watch: Bellinger Belts Solo Home Run to Give Cubs Early Lead in Pittsburgh

Cody Bellinger has been off the IL for only three games and has two home runs since rejoining the team. This blast came off a 100-mph fastball by Jared Jones.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / 12 minutes ago

Injuries Continue to Plague the Cubs

Dansby Swanson is the latest casualty. The Chicago Cubs put Swanson on the 10-day IL today. Swanson has been dealing with a knee issue for some time. Frankly, he has been struggling for a while.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Cubs put SS Dansby Swanson on IL, activate OF Seiya Suzuki

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki off the same list.

Jameson Taillon News / On Tap Sports Net / 8 minutes ago

Jameson Taillon Experiences Setback, Could Start This Weekend For Cubs

Earlier in the week, the expectation was for RHP Jameson Taillon to start for the Chicago Cubs in their series opener with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Seiya Suzuki News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Seiya Suzuki Is Back, But Also Not!

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the first of three games against the Pirates at PNC Park.

Dansby Swanson News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Cubs place starting infielder on injured list with knee issue

The Chicago Cubs are placing shortstop Dansby Swanson on the injured list. He has been bothered by a balky knee the past few weeks.

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Matt Shaw News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

I’m Not Worried About Matt Shaw’s Latest Numbers and Here’s Why

One of the Cubs top prospects, Matt Shaw, finds himself in a bit of a slump.

Kyle McGowin News / On Tap Sports Net / 15 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Purchase the Contract of Kyle McGowin

It was announced on Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have purchased the contract of veteran pitcher Kyle McGowin. The former big leaguer comes from the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Cubs hoping to shake hitting funk in Pittsburgh

The Chicago Cubs will look to bounce back from a tough offensive showing when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Cody Bellinger, Cubs chase series win over Padres

A stint on the injured list did little to cool down the hot bat of Cody Bellinger. Fresh off a three-hit performance, Bellinger will look to continue his good fortune at the plate Wednesday afternoon when his Chicago Cubs and the visiting San Diego Padres play the rubber match of a three-game series.

Willson Contreras News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 7

Former Chicago Cubs Slugger Endures Fracture, Return Unknown

Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras suffered a fractured forearm during his game with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Contreras broke in with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and played on their World Series championship team.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 5/7

The Cubs play tonight with a 21-15 record and are in first place in the National League Central. They lost the first game of the series to the Padres last night, six to three, but will look to rebound tonight.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Watch: Zach Edey bombs his first pitch before Cubs game

Watch: Zach Edey bombs his ceremonial first pitch before Cubs game

Let’s just say that Edey probably wishes the video never came out with how badly he missed the catcher.

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

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Cody Bellinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / 38 minutes ago

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that outfielder Cody Bellinger will be activated from the injured list.

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Dexter Fowler News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Former Chicago Cubs' All-Star Walks Across Stage as a College Graduate in Awesome Moment

In a very cool moment, former All-Star outfielder Dexter Fowler walked across the stage at Penn State this week with a college degree. The MLB "X" account

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Cubs Superb Starting Pitching Has Kept Them Afloat Despite Injuries

Through 36 games, the Chicago Cubs find themselves sitting at 21-15, just percentage points behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. This comes as a welcome surprise to Cubs fans considering the string of injuries this team has faced from the start of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 3 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Boss Talks When Injured Slugger Could Rejoin Team

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on Monday about the status of a few injured players, including center fielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger, who is on the injured list with two right rib fractures, ran the bases and did other baseball activities as he prepares to come off the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / May 6

Opinion: Cubs Starting Rotation is Starting to Get Crowded

And the Bullpen Could Benefit. Going into the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs starting rotation looked to have depth if not a lot of front-end talent. Well, there has certainly been some depth displayed.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / May 6

Chicago Cubs Set Mind-Blowing Record At Rival's Expense

The Chicago Cubs have accomplished a lot during their storied history, but over the weekend they achieved something that they've never done before in modern MLB history.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm 4/29-5/5

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / May 6

Chicago Cubs Offer Encouraging Update On Two Injured Stars

The Chicago Cubs have had some poor injury luck at the start of the 2024 MLB season. Their roster has yet to be whole as we enter the second week of May, but they could be getting close to having all of their regulars back in the mix as early as this week.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago