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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend slays the Dragons, 10-4 
In case you haven’t heard: The Cubs assigned Lopez to Iowa, but I wouldn’t count on him actually ever going there. Iowa also activated catcher Casey Opitz off the Developmental List.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Heavily used Cubs arm exits with injury; could make 6th reliever on IL
The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games Thursday afternoon, rallying for a walk-off victory behind Dansby Swanson’s game-winning hit.
Nicky Lopez News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Cubs bring back familiar face in Nicky Lopez
The Cubs are bringing back former infielder Nicky Lopez to the organization. Lopez, 31, is being acquired from the Rockies via trade for cash considerations.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Cubs reliever suffers injury scare vs. Phillies
The Chicago Cubs were enduring struggles and injury misfortune through the first couple weeks of the 2026 campaign, and although this club looks completely different in late April, half of that statement remains true.
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.
Dansby Swanson News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23
Cubs 8, Phillies 7: Dansby Swanson’s walkoff single gives the Cubs a sweep and nine straight wins
Well. That was… Not exactly the way you’d want to win a game, but wins are wins. The Cubs blew leads of 6-2 and 7-6, but walked off the Phillies 8-7 in the 10th inning on Dansby Swanson’s bases-loaded hit.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 23
Cubs win in extras to post 9th straight, send Phils to 9th consecutive loss
Dansby Swanson laced a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs an 8-7 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and extend their winning streak to nine on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Cubs Bullpen Suffers Another Injury Blow in 8–7 Win Over Phillies
Just when you think the Chicago Cubs' bad injury luck has dissipated, it comes back. The Cubs' bullpen is already decimated with injuries. Pitchers such as Phil Maton, Daniel Palencia, Porter Hodge and Hunter Harvey are already on the injured list, as well as starters Cade Horton and Justin Steele.
Caleb Thielbar News / Cubs Insider / April 23
Caleb Thielbar Exits with Apparent Leg Injury
Already down three of their top relievers in Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey, and Phil Maton, the Cubs suffered another blow in Thursday’s walk-off win.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Cubs Could Make Season-Altering Trade for Frontline Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 MLB season with one of the best starting pitching rotations in baseball. Unfortunately, their rotation was dealt a severe blow when Cade Horton went down for the season due to an elbow injury.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Cubs Make Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision After 24 Games
For the first time in the 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in the Chicago Cubs’ starting lineup. Manager Craig Counsell is giving his center fielder the day off ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field, ending a streak of 24 straight game starts to open the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Why the Cubs Will Be Facing the Dodgers at the Perfect Time
Its been quite a week for the Chicago Cubs, as they have propelled themselves from dead last in the NL Central to a mere half-game behind the Cincinnati Reds, on an eight-game winning streak, after dismantling both the Phillies and the Mets.
Nico Hoerner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets brutally honest after receiving impressive honor
The Chicago Cubs have been on fire as of late. They have won eight straight games and nine of the last ten. The Cubs have also taken three straight from the Phillies, and are looking for the sweep on Thursday.
Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / April 23
The Chicago Cubs really, really needed Michael Busch to break out of his slump
The Chicago Cubs are riding high on an eight-game winning streak as of this writing and have pulled themselves up from the cellar of the NL Central Division into second place, just a half-game behind the surprising Cincinnati Reds.
Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Cubs See Big Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings Amid Winning Streak
The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winning eight in a row headed into Thursday afternoon, and folks around the league are starting to take notice.
Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Moises Ballesteros refers to the Chicago Cubs as a ‘family’
Catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been a revelation for the Chicago Cubs this season. The 22-year-old has produced at the plate, batting .367 with a 1.010 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23
Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies
Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to nine games on Thursday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 22
Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR
As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update
The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21
Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation
If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.
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.
Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
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