Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Seiya Suzuki News / Bleacher Nation / 18 minutes 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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 8 minutes ago

Cubs roster move: Seiya Suzuki activated from injured list, Dansby Swanson to IL

The Cubs have their right fielder back. Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki was off to a fantastic start this year, batting .305/.368/.525 (18-for-59) with three home runs in 15 games, when he suffered an oblique injury running the bases in the Cubs’ win over the Mariners April 14 in Seattle.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

The Chicago Cubs Have Signed ANOTHER Pitcher to a Minor League Deal, Prompting Depth Thoughts

The Cubs are loaded with one-off, emergency depth arms at this point.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 46 minutes ago

MLB and Roku are nearing a Sunday morning TV deal, and a Cubs game is likely involved

Stay tuned. For the last two years, MLB has had an exclusive deal with the Peacock streaming service to show a game each Sunday in an exclusive window in the late morning.

Kyle Hendricks News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 2 hours ago

The Cubs starting rotation has been outstanding. What happens when Kyle Hendricks comes back?

This is, of course, a good problem to have. The five men currently in the Cubs starting rotation — Shōta Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad, Justin Steele and Hayden Wesneski — have combined for 23 starts so far this year.

Kyle McGowin News / Cubs Insider / 34 minutes ago

Cubs Add Former Nationals Righty Kyle McGowin on Minors Deal

Per an announcement from the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League, the Cubs have purchased the contract of 32-year-old righty Kyle McGowin.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 55 minutes ago

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 69% Playoff Odds, 86 Projected Wins

The Cubs enter Friday’s action with a 22-16 record that sees them locked in a virtual tie with the Brewers atop the NL Central. That they’ve managed to do it while dealing with more than their share of injury attrition says that maybe, just maybe, this is a pretty good team.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 10 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: Bote’s 2 HRs not enough as Iowa falls to Columbus in 10 innings

Three losses and some rain among the top four affiliates. Just as a heads-up, Cade Horton is scheduled to pitch for Iowa tomorrow (Friday). A whole lotta rain today.

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.

Michael Busch News / On Tap Sports Net / May 8

A Bleachers Perspective: Michael Busch's Walk-Off Winner

This is not your traditional piece of sports literature. This is not to tell you about something informational or share an opinion. Rather, it is meant

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.

Michael Busch News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Michael Busch's blast sends to Cubs win over Padres

Michael Busch homered to lead off the ninth inning, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a walk-off, 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Busch deposited a first-pitch fastball from Enyel De Los Santos (1-2) over the wall in right-center field.

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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Seiya Suzuki News / On Tap Sports Net / May 7

Cubs Injury Updates: Seiya Suzuki Beginning Rehab Assignment

The Chicago Cubs' health as a team is greatly improving. On Monday, Justin Steele returned to the mound and pitched 4.2 scoreless innings. On Tuesday, news of Cody Bellinger's activation was confirmed by Craig Counsell on the radio.

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 / 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 / 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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago