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Cubs Should Come Calling for Oakland Closer Mason Miller

Even though we're not even a month into the 2024 MLB season, it's never too early to have eyes on the July 30 trade deadline. With the Chicago Cubs' closer role currently in flux, one particular outside reinforcement could help solidify the back of the bullpen.

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Nico Hoerner is Back to Being Nico Hoerner

Nico Hoerner is back to being Nico Hoerner. And that's a beautiful thing to be.

Kyle Hendricks News / Cubs Insider / 30 minutes ago

Despite ‘Good Steps’ from Kyle Hendricks, Cubs Can’t Wait Much Longer for Correction

Kyle Hendricks looked a little better on Sunday, though only because he’d pitched so poorly in his first four starts. The Professor held an opponent to under five runs for the first time and racked up a season-high five strikeouts while issuing no walks for the second time.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 33 minutes ago

The Cubs bullpen is still a problem

Who will close for the team? Saturday afternoon, the Cubs were two outs away from winning the second game of their series against the Marlins when Adbert Alzolay fell behind in the count against Bryan De La Cruz before this very unfortunate pitch landed in the left field bleachers [VIDEO].

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 12 minutes ago

The Cubs Have TWO of the Early Front-Runners for NL Rookie of the Year

The Chicago Cubs rookies have been very good this season.

Mitchell Tyranski News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Sign Lefty Pitching Prospect Mitchell Tyranski

The Cubs are bringing in a reclamation lefty to the system.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

My Expectations and Realistic Hope for the Cubs VERY Tough Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs upcoming schedule is not going to be easy.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, April 22 edition

The Cubs had a rough week, though there were still some highlights. Since we last met in the “Three up, three down” space here a week ago, the Cubs are 4-3.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 21 minutes ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 22

The Cubs were tripped up by the Marlins and so, settle for a weekend split. I know I’m having a selective memory problem, but I just feel like every year there is some disappointment involving games with the Marlins.

Hector Neris News / On Tap Sports Net / 3 hours ago

Making the Case: Hector Neris Is Primed to Be Cubs' New Closer

After Adbert Alzolay's fourth blown save on the season on Saturday, it became evident that the Chicago Cubs needed a change in the closer role. For a team determined to reach the postseason, there's a slim margin for error when it comes to finishing close games.

Kyle Hendricks News / On Tap Sports Net / 15 hours ago

Cubs Split Series with Marlins, Lose 6-3 in Finale

The Chicago Cubs couldn't take a lead over the lowly Miami Marlins on Sunday as their pitching once again became their downfall. Kyle Hendricks provided no relief for a team hoping to take the weekend series at Wrigley Field.

Shota Imanaga News / Larry Brown Sports / 21 hours ago

Cubs pitcher had great reaction after dodging a bullet

Just about everything has gone right for Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga in his first MLB season, and even he knew he got away with one big mistake during Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 20 hours ago

Cubs veteran Kyle Hendricks has something to prove vs. Marlins

Kyle Hendricks has made some important starts in his 11-year major league career with the Chicago Cubs, but Sunday afternoon might be his biggest outing in a while.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / 22 hours ago

It’s Time for the Cubs to Say Farewell to Franchise Great

The Cubs are just over 20 games into their season and it might be time to cut ties with a franchise great, as Kyle Hendricks has struggled to find his stuff four starts into the year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Cubs turn back Marlins, salvage split of twin bill

Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario homered and Michael Busch delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth to help the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win against the visiting Miami Marlins to earn a split of the doubleheader on Saturday night.

Justin Steele News / Last Word On Sports / April 20

Cubs All-Star Pitcher Nearing Return After Opening Day Injury

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is nearing his return to the Cubs rotation after injuring his hamstring on Opening Day. Steele was placed on the injured list after suffering a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring on Opening Day.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / April 19

Cubs make easy work of Marlins in Jameson Taillon's season debut

Jameson Taillon worked five strong innings in his season debut as the host Chicago Cubs picked up an 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon in the opener of a four-game series.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 18

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 4/19

The 11-7 Chicago Cubs were rained out tonight to start the four-game series with the Miami Marlins. They will play a doubleheader on Saturday to make up for it.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks is having a tough start to the season

Few players have had a more difficult start to 2024 than Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs righty has been rocked for 24 runs over his first 17 innings and has surrendered an MLB-high seven home runs.

D-backs win slugfest vs. Cubs, 12-11 in 10 innings

Cubs' Jameson Taillon ready for season debut vs. Marlins

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

MLB home run props for Thursday 4/18: Best dinger bets for late games

As hot as we've been in strikeout props this week, we've been just as cold in home run props. We need a winner to turn this streak around, so let's find one with our three favorite HR props for Thursday night's MLB slate. Marlins vs.

MLB strikeout props for Thursday 4/18: Fade these Under Wonders

Cubs' Jameson Taillon ready for season debut vs. Marlins

MLB best bets: 4 expert picks for Thursday 4/18

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / April 18

Chicago Cubs’ Top Trade Candidate Has Been Revealed

Craig Counsell, the manager of the Chicago Cubs, emphasized during spring training that the roster at the start of the 2024 season would evolve significantly by its end.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 minutes ago

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The 'MLB players who won ROY and MVP' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Which elite MLB prospect has got next when it comes to a promotion to the bigs?

Another top prospect could follow Jackson Holliday to the Orioles

Nationals promoting pitching prospect with strikeout upside

Twins sign veteran outfielder who lost spot for Jackson Holliday

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / April 17

Michael Busch Has Been a Huge Addition for the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs had a lot of needs to fill during the offseason. One of those needs was first base, and they filled it by trading for Michael Busch. It seems they have made the right move as Michael Busch is beginning to look like an early favorite for Rookie of the Year.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15