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On YouTubeDansby Swanson News / Cubs Insider / April 28
Dansby Swanson Exits Early with Butt Cramp 
Dansby Swanson hit a two-run double against college roommate Walker Buehler in the top of the second, then stole third. He remained in the game for the next two outs, but did not return to the field for the bottom of the inning.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts rehabs in I-Cubs loss in St. Paul
The Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Doug Nikhazy off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 28
Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals ‘positive’ news on Justin Steele
Some Chicago Cubs fans might have been worried on Tuesday afternoon when ESPN’s Jesse Rogers confirmed that starting pitcher Justin Steele suffered a setback.
Justin Steele News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Justin Steele Shut Down Due To Setback
Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has hit a setback in his recovery from last year’s elbow surgery, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The specifics of the setback aren’t clear but Rogers suggests that Steele’s return timeline is likely to be pushed into the future.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Cubs Claim Doug Nikhazy, Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Doug Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. There wasn’t any previous indication Nikhazy had been removed from the Sox roster but it appears they tried to sneak him through waivers in recent days.
Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 28
Chicago Cubs: PCA named 'biggest disappointment' by ESPN, Hoerner and Ballesteros get props
The Chicago Cubs expect big things from their 24-year-old center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and from their 28-year-old second baseman. That’s why they were confident in signing them to big 6-year extensions ($115 million and $141 million, respectively).
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 28
Chicago Cubs to accelerate Mo Ballesteros at catcher position
The Chicago Cubs not only want to get Mo Ballesteros in the lineup more this season but they almost have to. The 22-year-old Ballesteros is off to a hot start hitting this season, so getting him into that lineup makes a lot of sense.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28
The Cubs are really good at ABS challenges
I had it in my mind to write this article a day or so ago after hearing the rankings of MLB teams on successful ABS challenges. So you’ll forgive me for writing it the day after the Cubs failed on two of three challenges in their loss to the Padres, including one by Matthew Boyd in the first inning, that he later said he shouldn’t have made.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Cubs ‘accelerating’ role for ROY candidate who’s earning Kyle Schwarber comps
Despite the Chicago Cubs’ loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 9-7, one of the positives was another impressive showing by rookie catcher Moises Ballesteros.
Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / April 28
Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw, super sub, has been silently killing it this year
The Chicago Cubs shored up their roster this past offseason with the signing of three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman. With the free agent acquisition, the team would head into the 2026 season with an infield full of Gold Glove-level defensive talent.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28
The Short Porch is checking in on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s defense
Well, the Cubs weren’t going to win every game despite their longest winning streak since 2016. They probably aren’t going to lose every game either, although they’ve looked overmatched in their last three contests against the Dodgers and Padres as they started a three-game losing streak.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28
Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Cubs’ Riley Martin To Miss Eight Weeks
Cubs rookie Riley Martin hit the injured list with what was originally described as elbow inflammation this weekend, but the left-hander has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor.
Mason Miller News / HITC / April 28
What Chicago Cubs finally achieved against Padres’ Mason Miller for first time since August 2025
The Chicago Cubs did something no team had managed against Mason Miller in nearly nine months. The San Diego Padres closer had been operating on a ridiculous scoreless run, turning late innings into a near-automatic shutdown whenever he took the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 28
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/28/2026
The Chicago Cubs News & Notes April 28, 2026 begins with the club sitting at 17-12. They suffered a series-opening loss in San Diego. This loss extended their skid to three straight.
Matt Boyd News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27
Matthew Boyd immediately regrets challenge call vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs began a 3-game road series with the San Diego Padres on Monday. On the mound for the Cubs was left-hander Matthew Boyd, coming a few weeks off being placed on the injured list with a bicep injury.
Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / April 27
What’s Working so Well for Shota Imanaga This Year?
If 2024 was a Cinderella campaign for Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, 2025 was midnight. On the surface, it wasn’t a bad season for the Japanese star.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 26
Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL list
Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday. Martin, selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and was elevated to the Cubs roster in early April as the team's No.
Phil Maton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26
Phil Maton's Cubs Return to Boost Bullpen at Crucial Time
The pitching crisis that is going on for the Chicago Cubs has been infinite, as both the starting rotation and bullpen have been dismantled by injuries.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26
Cubs’ Bullpen Takes Another Hit as Sixth Reliever Heads to IL
Anxiety is building in Wrigleyville. The Cubs’ recent 10-game win streak was a much-needed reprieve from the fact that 10 pitchers are already injured, just 32 days into the regular season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Pete Crow-Armstrong takes more shots at Dodgers fans
Pete Crow-Armstrong is continuing his blood feud with the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder Crow-Armstrong spoke this week to Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times amid his team’s weekend series against the Dodgers.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / April 25
Dansby Swanson homer keys Cubs rally past Dodgers
Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.
Ben Brown News / Just Baseball / April 24
Ben Brown Is Becoming a Valuable Swiss Army Knife for the Cubs
Coming into Spring Training, Ben Brown‘s spot on the Chicago Cubs‘ Opening Day roster was anything but a guarantee. He’d shown flashes of success in the past, but between injuries and inconsistent performance, Brown once again found himself battling.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance
Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
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