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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kaleb Wing has a successful pro debut in Mesa 
The Arizona Complex League, a.k.a. Rookie Ball, started this afternoon. I normally don’t do a full recap of the ACL Cubs. Instead, I just give a link to the box score and comment if anything extraordinary happened today.
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / May 2
Shota Imanaga’s notable start in 2026 compared to 2025
Cubs starter Shota Imanaga threw another gem on Saturday afternoon, tossing seven shutout innings against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. Imanaga improved his season ERA to 2.40 in seven starts (41.1 IP).
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?
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2
Cubs win 10th straight at home with shutout of Diamondbacks
Ian Happ hit a 399-foot homer into the wind, Shota Imanaga pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 for their 10th straight home victory.
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.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / May 2
Chicago Cubs: Daniel Palencia kills it in rehab outing, topping out at 102 mph
The Chicago Cubs are riding a wave of almost unprecedented pitching misfortune as they barely pass the one-month mark of this 2026 season. It’s just been injury after injury with the pitching staff, causing the team to quickly go through their pitching reserves at the Triple-A level.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 2
Cubs Lineup Thoughts: No Nico Hoerner, Good Matchup for Shota Imanaga? More
Cubs fans that arrived early to Wrigley today got their hands on a Kerry Wood bobblehead. That's got to be good luck for Shota, right!? Who: Arizona Diamondbacks a (16-15) at Chicago Cubs (20-12) Where: Wrigley Field When: 1:20 PM CT Watch: Marquee Sports Network Listen: 104.3 The Score 1.
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / May 2
Chicago Cubs reveal decision on Nico Hoerner for Saturday amid new concern
The Chicago Cubs lost one of their key hitters during Friday’s 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Second baseman Nico Hoerner entered Wrigley Field with no issues, but started feeling tightness in his neck during warmups.
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 / May 2
Cubs linked to enticing reunion with strikeout artist after strange move
The Chicago Cubs‘ pitching staff has been absolutely ravaged by injuries this season, and that includes the bullpen, where the Cubs are still missing some vital pieces.
Craig Counsell News / Cubs Insider / May 2
Craig Counsell’s Managerial Masterclass Has Cubs Clicking
In 2024, the Cubs parted ways with franchise folk hero David Ross and inked Craig Counsell, whose contract with the Brewers had expired. The shockwaves from this bold move are still being felt today, especially in the NL Central.
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / May 2
Chicago Cubs early season MVP: Nico Hoerner
The Chicago Cubs are 20-12 on the season following their 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The win, in addition to the Cincinnati Reds losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates, have put Chicago in a tie for first place in the National League Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/02/2026
The Chicago Cubs (20-12) secured their third straight win with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. The last 24 hours featured a successful series opener.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 2
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 32
The Cubs came back home and got right back into a groove. When last we saw this team, they’d swept all seven games on a seven-game homestand. For those not keeping track at home, they also won the home game before that back on April 12.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 2
Cubs impressive streak at home highlights recent dominance
The Chicago Cubs have been one of baseball’s hottest teams since the middle of April. From April 14-24, they rattled off a 10-game winning streak that included two series sweeps of the Philadelphia Phillies and another against the New York Mets.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 1
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Palencia rehabs with Iowa
Daniel Palencia was throwing hard in St. Paul. Mason McGwire might just be a prospect. The Iowa Cubs declared the St. Paul Saints (Twins) to be heretics, 6-5.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 1
Cubs edge D-backs to pull within half-game of first
Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday in the first game of a weekend series.
Daniel Palencia News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Get Some Very Good News on Daniel Palencia
In the hours leading up to the Chicago Cubs series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Craig Counsell shared some promising news. Closer Daniel Palencia has taken one step closer to a return.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Cubs Injury Scare: Nico Hoerner Leaves Game in Second Inning (Update From Counsell)
Chicago Cubs fans are holding their breath. Due up for the second time in two innings, Nico Hoerner didn't take his walk over to home plate. Instead, Matt Shaw took his spot at the top of the lineup, meaning Craig Counsell had yanked the second baseman from the game.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
Righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs on Tuesday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Infielder Scott Kingery was also outrighted and had the right to test the market, but he evidently accepted the assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 30
Early Standouts in the Cubs’ Farm System
Several players across the Chicago Cubs‘ farm system are off to strong starts in 2026, with a mix of potential breakout seasons on the horizon and continued development from some of the organization’s top prospects.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Has Alex Bregman totally changed Cubs’ offense? Craig Counsell isn’t buying it
The Chicago Cubs are off to a hot start, and just had another win after Alex Bregman drove in three runs to help them overcome the San Diego Padres 5-4.
Daniel Palencia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery
Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is on the injured list with a lat strain. The Cubs are playing well despite batting multiple injury concerns. Palencia has been working hard to return, and it seems as if he could join the ball club soon.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Cubs Outright Scott Kingery, Vince Velasquez
The Cubs have sent infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Vince Velasquez outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Craig Counsell Announces Alex Bregman News After Removal From Cubs Lineup
Alex Bregman’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs is not off to the start either side envisioned. Bregman signed a five-year, $140 million contract this past winter to become one of the faces of the franchise, but through 29 games, the 32-year-old third baseman has yet to find his groove.
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.
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