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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25
MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after trading David Peterson to Cubs
Understandably, New York Mets fans assumed that the team's trade of struggling left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs for infield prospect Cole Mathis late Wednesday night signaled the start of a fire sale that pessimistic Mets fans have been expecting for weeks, if not longer.
Luis Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25
Cubs Outright Luis Peralta
Left-hander Luis Peralta went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa, per the MLB.com transaction log.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 25
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Dansby Swanson and Pedro Ramirez are the doubleheader Superheroes! 
I want everyone to be honest with themselves. Ignoring the sequencing, did you think the Cubs would be on a pace for more than 87 wins? I did. So yeah, I’m a little disappointed where this half of baseball ended up.
The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25
After huge day, Cubs pursue season sweep of woebegone Mets
The Chicago Cubs might have swept the New York Mets right into a fire sale Wednesday night. At the very least, they reportedly will have a former Mets All-Star in their clubhouse Thursday night, when the visiting Cubs will look to complete a sweep of free-falling New York in the finale of the four-game set.
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.
Dansby Swanson News / Inside The Diamonds / June 25
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Swanson Drives in 11, Cubs Take Doubleheader, & A Trade With the Mets
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 43-37 record and sit in second place in the National League Central. In the past 24 hours, the Cubs achieved a dominant performance.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25
Chicago Cubs got mercilessly robbed in latest trade
The Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation has been the walking wounded all season long, and things got even worse this week with Edward Cabrera returning to the injured list and Ben Brown hitting the IL, as well.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 25
Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, PCA, Counsell
Today’s Reflections It feels SOOOO good to put Dansby Swanson’s name first on the Cub Tracks page! Tuesday night, he had a two-run home run and an RBI double, followed by a three-run homer and a grand slam in Game 1 Wednesday afternoon.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25
Cubs bolster rotation by acquiring Mets David Peterson
The Chicago Cubs have not been able to keep their starting rotation healthy, which prompted president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make an early trade.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 25
Mets Trade Struggling Starter to Pitching-Needy Cubs
The MLB trade deadline is still six weeks away, but the lowly New York Mets have begun trading assets. On Wednesday evening, the Mets traded struggling left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson to the pitching-needy Chicago Cubs.
Dansby Swanson News / ESPN / June 25
Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series
Dansby Swanson had 11 RBI in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25
Chicago Cubs go all-in for trade with Mets: Report
Amid numerous injuries to the pitching rotation and news that Justin Steele was not expected to return to the starting rotation this season, the Chicago Cubs needed to make a trade to add help before the deadline on Aug.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 24
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers twice in Smokies rout
Right-hander Kenten Egbert was promoted from High-A South Bend to Triple-A Iowa. The Iowa Cubs hunted down the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 18-11, thanks in large part to an 11-run fifth inning.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / June 24
Dansby Swanson comes up big again as Cubs sweep Mets in doubleheader
Dansby Swanson had the go-ahead RBI for the second time in a matter of hours Wednesday night, when his run-scoring triple in the sixth inning helped the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-5 and complete a doubleheader sweep.
Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / June 25
Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw’s next six weeks could define his future
Matt Shaw’s performance since returning from an IL stint for back tightness has been very encouraging. He is batting .292 (7-for-24) with seven RBI, two triples, and a home run.
Jed Hoyer News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24
Jed Hoyer Says Cubs Are Talking Pitching Trades, But He Has His Work Cut Out for Him
The Cubs need pitching help, and there's no way around it. They are currently tied with the Reds for the third-worst pitching fWAR at 3.0 on the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Cubs Add Veteran Pitcher After Rash of Pitching Injuries
After losing two more starting pitchers to the injured list on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs were quick to add a veteran starter off waivers from an NL rival.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Cubs Lose Another Starting Pitcher to IL
The Chicago Cubs are losing another starting pitcher due to injury. The Cubs officially placed Edward Cabrera on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and are recalling Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa, as well as selecting Vince Velasquez's contract from Triple-A.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24
Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 06/24/2026
The Chicago Cubs might have beaten the New York Mets last night, 9-6. However, they’ve seen another pitcher suffer an injury. Last night, while covering first base, Edward Cabrera took an awkward fall and was carted off the field.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 24
Cubs lose Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown; Matthew Boyd returns
The Chicago Cubs placed right-handers Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Left-hander Matthew Boyd will come off of the injured list and start Thursday's game against the host New York Mets, manager Craig Counsell announced.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Cubs take two steps back with starting pitchers' brutal injury updates
The Chicago Cubs are taking one step forward and two back.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24
Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, Designate Eduarniel Núñez
The Cubs’ astonishing run of injuries continues. Just one morning after manager Craig Counsell announced that a hamstring strain was sending righty Edward Cabrera to the injured list, Chicago has now placed Ben Brown on the 15-day IL due to a neck strain.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24
Cubs to select Vince Velasquez
The Cubs will select the contract of righty Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa today, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports. Chicago also plans to bring righty Tyler Ferguson up from Des Moines to serve as the 27th man for today’s twin bill against the Mets.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Three starting pitchers the Cubs should target ahead of the deadline
The Cubs need pitching help as they look to make a postseason push. Here are three players the club could target.
Justin Steele News / Athlon Sports / June 23
Cubs Facing Trade Decision After Unfortunate Justin Steele News
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer addressed left-hander Justin Steele's role for the rest of the 2026 season on Tuesday, and his answer points the front office towards the trade market.
Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / June 23
Why Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Seiya Suzuki?
Every MLB trade deadline, teams generally fall into three categories. You have your buyers, your sellers, and your teams that do nothing. Sometimes, though, there are teams that fall into a fourth category — those are the teams that are both buyers and sellers.
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