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Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

3 Takeaways as Cubs Hit Record 9 Homers, Bregman Hits 3 in Rout of Brewers

The Chicago Cubs really needed to find a way to win on Monday. They faced a pretty big obstacle in doing so. Enter the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers, who were to face a Cubs team that had lost seven of its last 10 games entering Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Cubs hit club-record nine homers, blow out Brewers

Alex Bregman hit three of the franchise-record nine home runs by the Chicago Cubs in a 17-3 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of their four-game series on Monday evening.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up one of the most dominant offensive months in the history of Major League Baseball.

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

Shohei Ohtani injury update could be final nail in NL MVP race

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Justin Steele News / Viral Sports News / August 31

Chicago Cubs Receive Major Justin Steele Update on Monday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is scheduled to start a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Iowa, moving him closer to a possible return after nearly 17 months away from major league games.

Chicago Cubs News / NBC Sports / August 31

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Pedro Ramirez News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Cubs Announce Pedro Ramirez Update After Removal From Lineup

Since his call-up in late May, Chicago Cubs rookie Pedro Ramirez has been a reliable piece of the lineup, helping the club in every role asked of him. Across 61 games, the 22-year-old infielder has posted a .285 batting average, .347 on-base percentage, .783 OPS, four home runs and 24 RBIs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

Cubs vs Brewers Lineup: Taylor in for Happ, Shaw's Status, Amaya at DH, More

Pete Crow-Armstrong may have jumped out front in the NL MVP race, but the Chicago Cubs are currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the top Wild Card spot.

BJ Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs To Select B.J. Murray

The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was on his way to the majors.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

Craig Counsell Talks Shota Imanaga Plan After Cubs Starter Makes Unwanted History

The Chicago Cubs may have a Shota Imanaga problem on their hands. Taking the mound for a primetime – and winnable game – against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night, Imanaga blew another lead.

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 31

Cubs Releasing Rom-Com Called ‘Nine Innings to Love’ on TikTok

That headline reads like a Mad Lib, but it’s entirely true. As reported by Variety and other outlets, the Cubs have announced a September 4 release for “Nine Innings to Love,” a romantic comedy inspired by the real-life trope of fans meeting and falling for each other at Cubs games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Chicago Cubs now share top Wild Card spot, and are trending downward

The Chicago Cubs came into the 2026 season as the heavy favorites to win the NL Central Division—and there was plenty of reason to support such an idea.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Is Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong new face of MLB? Here’s what an ex-player said

Pete Crow-Armstrong is in the middle of a breakout year this season and has been on a tear in recent outings. He’s firmly in the mix for the NL MVP Award, and the Chicago Cubs star is now getting his hat thrown into the ring as the new face of MLB.

Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs Release Hoby Milner

The Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, per his MLB.com transactions log. The club initially placed him on waivers last week, then designated him for assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31

The Chicago Cubs might not have a single starting pitcher heading into 2027

The Chicago Cubs are working their way towards a second straight postseason run, despite a recent rough stretch and a tightening of the NL Wild Card race.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

The Cubs have a chance to keep the NL Central race interesting while the Brewers can all but clinch a division title.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong controls NL MVP narrative with three-HR game

Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason

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On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31

Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason

The Chicago Cubs don't need Wiggins to become a major-league starter overnight. They need another weapon for their struggling bullpen.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong rides power surge into key clash vs. Brewers

Reds blast 4 homers in victory over Cubs

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Total Pro Sports / August 31

Chicago Cubs Fans Were Throwing Haymakers In The Stands As Pete Crow-Armstrong Hit His 3rd HR Of The Game

Wrigley Field always delivers historic baseball moments, and sometimes Chicago Cubs fans add to it. A wild afternoon in Chicago quickly shifted attention from the diamond directly into the bleachers.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Chicago Cubs: Should Shota Imanaga’s rotation spot be in jeopardy?

The Chicago Cubs’ pitching woes continued Sunday night as starter Shota Imanaga got tagged for six runs, including three more homers. Imanaga has surrendered 33 homers in 150.1 innings pitched on the season.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / August 30

2026 MLB Draft Review: Chicago Cubs

Like several other clubs around the league, the Cubs went very college-heavy atop the 2026 MLB Draft. Chicago will hope that Cade Townsend will develop into a good homegrown story.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Chicago Cubs Make Alex Bregman Announcement

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is shuffling the middle of the order one more time as the club closes its weekend series with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 29