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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.
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.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong 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.
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.
Kevin Gausman 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / Viral Sports News / September 9
Cubs Receive Eye-Catching Dansby Swanson Update
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson took another visible step toward returning to the lineup on Wednesday afternoon, working through batting practice at American Family Field before the team’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 9
The Cubs’ Bullpen Keeps Derailing Their Season
The Chicago Cubs have 65 losses this season. 30 of them are blown saves. Nearly 50% of their losses trace directly back to a bullpen that can’t finish games. That’s not a slump, that’s a structural failure.
Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / September 9
Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision on Wednesday
The Chicago Cubs walked into Wednesday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers still absorbing a painful extra-inning collapse the night before. What had looked like a hard-earned road win evaporated in the bottom of the ninth, when Milwaukee scored three unanswered runs after Chicago had finally broken a 1-1 deadlock.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club
Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5
Marlins' Griffin Conine joins father to make history with latest HR
A member of the Miami Marlins made history on Saturday despite the team suffering a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. When Griffin Conine came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he did so with Miami trailing 5-2.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / September 5
Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds
San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds was easily the best player in baseball between 2001 and 2004. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong may match Bonds' value this season.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / September 3
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season.
Justin Steele News / Yardbarker / September 2
Cubs' Justin Steele completes first rehab start
It has been quite some time since the Chicago Cubs have seen their former ace, left-hander Justin Steele take the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
One fault that could prevent the Cubs from winning the World Series
There's one glaring fault holding the Cubs back, and it could derail their World Series hopes.
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