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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Disappointing end for South Bend

We’ll start with South Bend tonight. The South Bend Cubs were hijacked by the Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals), 3-1. The River Bandits win the best-of-three Division Series 2 games to 0 and advance to the Midwest League Championship Series.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 10

Chicago Cubs not pressing panic button despite Brewers sweep

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago knows they can’t be dropping games in the midst of their playoff push.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 10

Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats

As much as I’d like to go on about Pete Crow-Armstrong having just the 16th season of 10+ fWAR in the last half-century, I feel like we’ve already chewed most of the meat off that bone.

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How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Matt Shaw News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw Trade Buzz Takes Another Turn

The Chicago Cubs’ winter will be defined as much by what the they decide to keep as by whom they add, and few names sit more squarely at that intersection than Matt Shaw.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10

A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and their Wild Card competition

As you know, the Cubs hold the tiebreaker over the three teams closest to them in the Wild Card race, the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Padres. This is extremely important now because the Cubs trail the Phillies by 1.5 games entering Thursday’s action, and the Phillies/Astros game will be happening this afternoon.

Michael Conforto News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Michael Conforto is the Superhero vs. the Brewers

I feel certain that if I look long and hard, I’ll be able to find some internet source material that says that Philadelphia is a lovely place to visit in October.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach this milestone

PCA has achieved a milestone that hasn't been reached in over two decades.

Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 10

Cubs’ Sloppiness a Striking Departure From the Norm as Brewers Sweep

Things are not looking good for the Cubs. The Chicago Cubs (81-66) were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers (91-56) in an 8-6 loss, dropping the season series 6-9.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

On paper, it appeared the Chicago Cubs made one of the best moves of the MLB trade season when they acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move hasn't worked out as expected, however.

Kevin Gausman reaping benefits of ’emotional’ Chicago Cubs trade

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

Craig Counsell News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10

Brewers 8, Cubs 6: In which I quibble with some Craig Counsell managerial decisions

The Cubs, hopefully, will right the ship soon or any postseason play they do qualify for — and yes, there’s now a chance they won’t make it at all — will be short.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10

Chicago Cubs news — Kelly, PCA, Boyd, Ramirez

Today’s Reflections The gripes are legitimate. But there has to be something positive out of these last two days of back-to-back 4-3 losses, and losing the year-long series to the Brewers.

Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Phil Maton To Undergo Knee Surgery

Cubs reliever Phil Maton will undergo right knee surgery this week, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. The team hasn’t provided many more specifics but it’s fair to assume this will end his season.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Can Seiya Suzuki Outearn Himself?

Before he travelled stateside, Seiya Suzuki was one of the best hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball. Maybe the best. Across his final three NPB seasons, he led the league with a 1.015 OPS.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Craig Counsell’s response to Cubs latest 9th inning bullpen disaster speaks volumes to season long issue

A year ago, Craig Counsell had the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen firing on all cylinders. The relief corps posted a 3.78 ERA and converted 44 of 64 save opportunities, a 69% success rate.

Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Dansby Swanson Takes Step Forward Toward Return to Cubs Ahead of Brewers Game

Despite their active three-game losing streak, the Chicago Cubs are rolling on their way to October, looking to secure the top National League Wild Card spot over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / September 9

Kevin Gausman, Cubs strive to slow down Brewers

The visiting Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran Kevin Gausman in a bid to avoid a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gausman (9-11, 4.38 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Logan Henderson (9-3, 2.48) in a rematch of starters from last week's pitchers' duel.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ injury updates are crucial

The Chicago Cubs cannot afford to leave any stone unturned. They are in a tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Wild Card. Therefore, the team needs their star players on the field.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / September 7

PCA Makes Cubs History — And 40/40 Is Now Within Reach

The Chicago Cubs may have lost Sunday afternoon in Miami, but Pete Crow-Armstrong gave Cubs fans something much bigger to celebrate. With one swing of the bat, PCA officially joined some very exclusive company.