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Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / August 17
After losing to the series to the Cardinals, Craig Counsell’s job just got a lot tougher
In losing the weekend series to the division rival St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs now find themselves 5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers, as they
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 17
Chicago Cubs update: Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Clay Holmes 
The Cubs split their six games this past week, taking two of three in Washington, then losing two of three at home to the Cardinals. They’ll have to pick up the pace this week if they still retain hopes of catching the Brewers in the NL Central.
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?
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / August 17
Chicago Cubs: More of the same from Edward Cabrera in return
It had been a while since Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera pitched in an MLB game, June 23rd to be exact. His return to the mound on Sunday afternoon did not go well, to say the least.
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 17
Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy
Cabrera returned to the rotation Sunday after missing nearly two months, but his turn in the rotation may have been a one-and-done.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Former Cubs Infielder Puts Chicago Fans on Blast
Former Chicago Cubs infielder Justin Turner took to social media over the weekend to voice his displeasure with Wrigley Field fans after they offered a standing ovation to a St.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 17
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals
I’m again floored by just how lights on, lights off this team is. They’ve now lost three of four by a combined score of 26-11. All the more remarkable because the one win was 3-0.
Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17
Cubs to place Dansby Swanson on 10-day IL with oblique injury
The Chicago Cubs are set to place shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a left oblique injury during Sunday’s 11-4 loss to the St.
Kane Kepley News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Knoxville past Rocket City
The Iowa Cubs were excommunicated by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 2-1. Jordan Wicks turned in his second-straight start of five innings and two runs, but he took the loss anyway.
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.
Edward Cabrera News / On Tap Sports Net / August 16
Edward Cabrera’s Return Rocky in Cubs’ Loss to Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs dropped their series to the St. Louis Cardinals with a brutal 11-4 loss on Sunday. In wake of Edward Cabrera’s return from the IL and into the starting rotation, the total package wasn’t there to carry the Cubs to victory.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16
Cardinals 11, Cubs 4: Edward Cabrera gets rocked and Dansby Swanson is injured. How was your Sunday?
Your recap for the Cubs’ 11-4 loss to the Cardinals Sunday is basically in the headline. Edward Cabrera returned from injury, got hit hard and didn’t have command, and then Dansby Swanson took a swing in the third inning and immediately came out of the game.
Dansby Swanson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson left today’s game with what was initially described as left side discomfort, and he’ll now miss an extended period of time.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list
Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Cubs Announce Reason for Michael Busch's Removal From Lineup
Chicago Cubsfirst baseman Michael Busch has struggled coming out of the All-Star break. Over his last 28 games he has posted a .265 batting average, .305 on-base percentage, .668 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBIs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 15
Cubs Reveal New Injury Updates on Matt Shaw, Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs provided encouraging injury updates on two key players Saturday as they continued their series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 15
A Promising Matt Shaw Update Gives the Cubs Another Good Problem to Have
The Chicago Cubs continue to get stronger as the playoffs loom. According to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Matt Shaw is inching closer to a return. The utility man is expected to go on a rehab assignment in the coming days and has been hitting at Wrigley Field this weekend with no issues.
Seiya Suzuki News / On Tap Sports Net / August 15
The Cubs Need a Better Excuse Than 'Seiya Suzuki is Too Expensive'
Every time I hear the discussion about Seiya Suzuki’s upcoming free agency, the conversation seems to start from the same assumption: the Chicago Cubs probably won’t bring him back because he’ll be too expensive.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Cardinals' Michael McGreevy on different paths
The Chicago Cubs boast an 8-1 record in the last nine starts made by Matthew Boyd following the left-hander's return from a torn meniscus on June 25. The lone blemish wasn't the fault of Boyd, either.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14
Strong pitching, Seiya Suzuki's blast help Cubs beat Cardinals
Clay Holmes allowed one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki belted a three-run homer, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St.
Kevin Gausman 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 / 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.
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.
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