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Seiya Suzuki News / Viral Sports News / August 14
Cubs Make Seiya Suzuki Announcement Before Facing Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs are set to open a three-game weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon after wrapping up a successful set against the Washington Nationals.
Edward Cabrera News / Field Level Media / August 14
Cubs activating RHP Edward Cabrera to start Sunday
Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera is ready to rejoin the rotation for the first time since being carted off the field with a hamstring injury on June 23.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Cubs no. 1 draft pick is, finally, killing it
The Chicago Cubs are finally seeing some significant high-end results from their 2025 first round draft pick Ethan Conrad. Actually, the 22-year-old spent almost a full year on the shelf before he even got a chance to play ball in the Cubs organization.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 14
Cubs vs. Cardinals Lineup: Happ Against a Lefty? No Ramírez, Big Day for Holmes
The Chicago Cubs are starting a big-time series at Wrigley Field! With the Milwaukee Brewers out in Los Angeles to face the Dodgers, this is another prime opportunity for the Cubbies to gain some ground.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14
Edward Cabrera to make return to Cubs rotation against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs are set to activate Cabrera (left hamstring and adductor strain) off the 15-day injury list, and he will start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Alex Bregman News / On Tap Sports Net / August 14
Alex Bregman is Getting Hot at Exactly the Right Time
On Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals, Alex Bregman did something he had never done in his Major League career before: hit three home runs in a single game.
Clay Holmes News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 14
Cubs Starting Pitchers vs. Cardinals Set, Opens with Clay Holmes Wrigley Debut
The Chicago Cubs have locked in their starting pitchers for a massive series against the St. Louis Cardinals. To be sure, their long-time division rival is no longer a real threat to crack the postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 14
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Enter Weekend with 99% Playoff Odds 
The loss to wrap up the road trip was a bit of a bummer, but the Cubs have firmly entrenched themselves in the postseason picture at this point. With 98.8% odds heading into the weekend, it’s become a two-horse race for the division and a chance to play in October.
Aaron Civale News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 14
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Aaron Civale is the Superhero vs. the Nationals
This is going to be a quick one. I watched this game for about three innings before heading off with my family for dinner. Boy, did I pick a good one to miss.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 14
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 14
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Juan Pierre, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2009 – The Cubs jump to a 14-0 lead after two innings in crushing the Pirates, 17-2.
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.
Ben Cowles News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 13
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ben Cowles hits 2 HRs as Iowa routs St. Paul
The Iowa Cubs blasphemed the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 10-3. Kohl Franklin had a very good start as he works his way back from missing almost two years.
Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13
Edward Cabrera could return soon, but there’s a catch
As the Chicago Cubs fight for a playoff spot, pitcher Edward Cabrera is expected to return from the IL. However, manager Craig Counsell has a plan in place to bring him back under certain conditions, per Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune.
MLB News / EasySportz / August 13
Busch Snaps Cavalli’s No-Hitter Bid as Nationals Crush Cubs 7-0
Michael Busch delivered the only hit the Chicago Cubs could muster, snapping Cade Cavalli’s no-hit bid in the seventh inning. Despite the historic moment for the Washington pitcher, the Nationals offense exploded for a 7-0 victory to close out the three-game set.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 13
Are the Chicago Cubs on the Verge of Calling Up a Top Prospect?
The Chicago Cubs may have had an explosive MLB trade deadline, but they might not be done making some big roster moves. According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic and North Side Territory, there is a chance that the organization looks to call up one of its top prospects in a matter of weeks.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 13
Chicago Cubs weigh unconventional options for last bullpen spot—including Cabrera, Steele, Wiggins
The Chicago Cubs have worked themselves into an excellent spot after this latest extended winning streak. They are now 6.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres, owning the top Wild Card spot in the National League.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' rookie Pedro Ramirez earns ultimate praise from Dansby Swanson
Ramirez's success has caught the attention of his teammates, especially veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / August 13
Kevin Gausman, apparently settled in with Cubs, looks to lead sweep of Nationals
Alex Bregman finally is getting comfortable with the Chicago Cubs. Kevin Gausman appears to be feeling that way, too, in much shorter order. Both will try to help the Cubs complete a three-game sweep on the road against the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Phil Maton Diagnosed With Partially Torn Patellar Tendon
Cubs setup man Phil Maton has been on the injured list three times due to what’s been labeled tendinitis in his right knee this season, but Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports that Maton has now been diagnosed with a partial tear of the patellar tendon in that knee.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / The Lead / August 11
Can Pete Crow-Armstrong Steal the NL MVP?
The landscape for Major League Baseball’s most surefire award is beginning to shift. Since preseason predictions, no other name besides Shohei Ohtani was mentioned for the NL Most Valuable Player award.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10
Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race
This is suddenly a real argument.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 10
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
It was known that the Chicago Cubs would have some tough decisions to make surrounding their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 7
Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series
Chicago now has seven healthy starting pitchers ready and available. That number will likely need to be shortened, making for some tough roster decisions in the coming days.
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