Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Cubs Place Daniel Palencia On IL With Oblique Strain

The Cubs announced that right-hander Daniel Palencia has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 14th, with a left oblique strain.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / April 17

Craig Counsell provides key update on future of injured pitcher

The Chicago Cubs got a much-needed series win earlier this week, taking two of three on the road at Philadelphia. As they welcome in another NL East foe in the New York Mets, manager Craig Counsell provided a key update on the future of an injured pitcher.

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 17

Today in Cubs history: Mike Schmidt hits four home runs and the Cubs blow an 11-run lead

EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article appeared here on the 42nd anniversary of this event, eight years ago. Since it’s now been exactly half a century since Mike Schmidt’s four-homer game at Wrigley Field, I thought you might like to read about that day again.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Michael Busch News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 17

The Cubs Should Be Concerned About Michael Busch's Slow Start

The Chicago Cubs are off to a mediocre start to the 2026 season. After having high expectations to not only win the NL Central but also compete for a title, they are just .500 in their first 18 games.

Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 16

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd makes a rehab start

The Iowa Cubs plundered the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 11-10 in ten innings. Matthew Boyd started this game on a rehab assignment. He got into trouble in the second inning when he gave up three runs, but was strong otherwise.

Moises Ballesteros News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 16

The Cubs should extend Moisés Ballesteros

One of the early trends of the 2026 MLB season has been a flurry of activity by teams locking up young talent via extensions. It’s a trend that dates back

Jed Hoyer News / Cubs Insider / April 16

Hoyer Says Cubs Doing Organizational ‘Deep Dive’ Following Rash of Pitcher Injuries

It seems like each day brings word of a new injury to a Cubs pitcher, with news of Porter Hodge‘s season-ending UCL surgery and Jaxon Wiggins‘ elbow inflammation dropping on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 16

This is the biggest thing we have learned about the 2026 Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the bigger disappointments through the first few weeks of the regular season. Despite all of their talent, they are sitting with an 8-9 record up to this point.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 16

The Cubs should have more promotional giveaway items

EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this article ran here at BCB last October. This one has updated giveaway numbers and some information about Cubs gate giveaways from 2026.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 16

Chicago Cubs president discusses Plan B options for beleaguered pitching staff

The Chicago Cubs have been suffering through gut punch after gut punch when it comes to their pitching. Running down the list of misfortune almost sounds too comically unlucky to be real.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 16

Cubs Boss Responds to Pitching Injury Crisis as Top Prospect Hits IL

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with a rash of pitching injuries, already losing Cade Horton and Porter Hodge for the season and having others like Matthew Boyd and Phil Maton wind up on the injured list.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 16

Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (biceps) begins rehab assignment

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd started a minor league rehab assignment Thursday as the 2025 National League All-Star closes in on a return from a biceps strain.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / April 16

Chicago Cubs: Imanaga’s excellence teases looming free agent drama

The Chicago Cubs are facing an unexpected dilemma within their pitching staff—and, no, it’s not just the rash of injuries washing over the pitching corps.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Chicago Cubs AM Coffee Break Update shows the club at 9-9. They finished off Philadelphia with an 11-2 win on April 15. Chicago heads home next with momentum after a dominant all-around performance to close the series.

Nico Hoerner News / Field Level Media / April 15

Nico Hoerner drives in 5 as Cubs blitz Phillies to win series

Nico Hoerner had a career-high five RBIs and Shota Imanaga matched a personal best with 11 strikeouts, lifting the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 11-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/15/2026

The Chicago Cubs are 8-9. This follows a 10-4 comeback win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. Chicago rode a late offensive surge and steady pitching to secure a momentum-building road victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cubs unleash 15-hit attack, even series with Phillies

Carson Kelly belted a three-run homer and Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman also drove in three runs apiece, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.