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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 21
The Short Porch is thinking about blisters 
Blisters might not seem like much from the outside, and to be clear those have a much better prognosis than, say, forearm or tricep soreness. That said, Edward Cabrera’s latest injury is a frustrating reminder that even something as small as a blister can have a big impact on a rotation held together with tape and prayers.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21
Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo details epic way Dexter Fowler helped him break slump
Former Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo retired from baseball in 2025. While he no longer plays the sport, he’s been spending some time reminiscing about his playing days.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 21
What kind of starting pitcher could the Cubs acquire… right now?
The Cubs, as you know, have had multiple pitching injuries. That list got a bit longer Wednesday when Edward Cabrera left the game with a blister. Fortunately, that’s not usually a serious injury.
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 21
Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark
The Chicago Cubs hope a day off at home will allow them to reset mentally before they host the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / May 21
Chicago Cubs: Seiya Suzuki draws intense criticism in latest MLB power rankings
When the Chicago Cubs signed outfielder Seiya Suzuki prior to the 2022 season, they believed they were getting a great slugger coming over from Japan. After all, he hit .315/.414/.570 in nine seasons in Japan, consistently hitting between 25 and 35 home runs a season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
2026-27 Club Options: NL Central
In recent weeks, MLBTR has looked forward to next winter’s option classes. We’ll move now to the NL Central, where the Cubs have a number of low-cost options to weigh.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21
Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes obvious admission about Chicago’s slump
The Chicago Cubs are currently in a slump, as their losing streak has hit five games. After enduring a three-game sweep at the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Counsell made an admission about the team’s struggles, according to Chicago baseball beat writer Jesse Rogers.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 21
Chicago Cubs: biggest regret for 2026 off-season revealed
The Chicago Cubs are in danger of entering a serious free fall. They were just swept, at home no less, by the Milwaukee Brewers and now sit 1.5 games back of first place in the National League Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 21
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/21/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 29-21 record after a difficult series. In the last 24 hours, the team faced a challenge at Wrigley Field. They suffered a disappointing 5-0 shutout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 21
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 50
Following game 43, I did some digging and saw that every full-season Cub team going back to 2003 had at least one five-game losing streak. So while this streak feels like it came out of nowhere, it’s not all that out of the ordinary.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 21
Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong makes brutal admission after another disastrous game vs Brewers
The Chicago Cubs fell to 29-21 on the season with their 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. After leading the National League Central Division for most of the last month, the Cubs are now in third place and have seen the Brewers rise back up to the top.
Edward Cabrera News / On Tap Sports Net / May 21
Edward Cabrera’s Early Exit Reminds Cubs Fans Of His Risk-Reward Value
Right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera left Wednesday’s game with a blister issue, reviving concerns that have followed him throughout his career. When it looked like Cabrera was beginning to settle into a groove, the Chicago Cubs found themselves dealing with a familiar concern.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 21
Cubs expected to complete this one massive MLB trade deadline move
The Chicago Cubs are absolutely reeling right now, as they were just swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and have lost nine of their last 11 games. A litany of problems are affecting the team at the moment, but starting pitching seems to be their most significant bugaboo.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 21
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Boyd, Cabrera, Hoerner
Today’s Reflections Since I had gotten into the habit of actually listening (and enjoying) the play-by-play for a few days, I’m back to turning the audio down.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / May 21
Ian Happ’s comments ignite backlash from frustrated Cubs fans
Before the Chicago Cubs were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Wednesday, outfielder Ian Happ’s comments caused a backlash amongst the Cubs fans, who were already feeling frustrated and angry as the Brewers continued to outclass the Cubs this series.
Edward Cabrera News / Total Pro Sports / May 21
What Happened To Edward Cabrera? A Deeper Look Into His Injury
Edward Cabrera became one of the key additions to the Chicago Cubs roster in a trade deal with the Miami Marlins this winter. The former Marlins pitcher made a strong start to the season, but Cabrera clearly struggled in his past couple of outings.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Gives Statement on Defensive Struggles
The Chicago Cubs have been in their biggest funk of the season as of late. After being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs have lost their past five games and nine of their past 11.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20
Did Jed Hoyer Hint That the Cubs Could Call Up Jordan Wicks Soon?
When the Chicago Cubs' Jed Hoyer joined 104.3 The Score on Wednesday afternoon, one word kept coming out of his mouth: "Internal." The organization president of baseball operations fielded plenty of questions regarding the influx of bullpen injuries and a possibly active trade deadline.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Cubs Make Edward Cabrera Announcement After Removal From Brewers Game
The Chicago Cubs cannot afford to lose another starting pitcher to injury this season. They're already without starters Cade Horton (Tommy John surgery), Matthew Boyd (torn meniscus) and Justin Steele (Rehabbing Tommy John, suffered a setback and was shut down).
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20
Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: Why is Matt Shaw Not Starting? Edward Cabrera Blues, More
Vibes are low on the North Side. While every baseball season has its ups and downs, the Chicago Cubs' latest downswing is about as discouraging as it gets.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20
Chicago News & Notes 05/20/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently have a 29-20 record. They have fallen out of first place in the NL Central for the first time since April 30. Over the last 24 hours, the North Siders endured their fourth consecutive loss.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 20
By The Numbers: Chicago Cubs “Woes” With Runners On Base
Going into Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs have had 642 base runners in 2026, the most of any team in baseball. They’ve also stranded more runners than anyone in MLB, 396 of them.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 21
MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan
Crow-Armstrong must show more professionalism in the future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18
Brewers offense explodes to snap Cubs' home winning streak
Entering Monday, the Chicago Cubs had won 15 straight games at Wrigley Field. An offensive outburst from the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the streak right there.
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