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On YouTubeBen Brown News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 9
Cubs 7, Rangers 1: Ben Brown’s great start helps the winning streak reach 10 
All year, the Cubs have gone by a “next man up” mantra. Thus, when Matthew Boyd went down with a knee injury this week, Ben Brown was tabbed to make the start in his place.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 9
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies get one-hit and win by 7
Right-hander Frankie Scalzo Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. I-Cubs catcher Christian Bethancourt went on the bereavement list.
MLB News / Sport Relay / May 9
Rangers Flub Against Cubs in Series Opener
ARLINGTON, Texas (May 8) — The Texas Rangers started their six-game homestand with a rude welcome when they were blown out by the Chicago Cubs, 7–1, Friday night.
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 8
Cubs extend winning streak to 10 with triumph over Rangers
Seiya Suzuki belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch added a three-run double, fueling the red-hot Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
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.
Hunter Harvey News / Cubs Insider / May 8
Cubs RP Hunter Harvey Suffers Stress Reaction Near Triceps, Shut Down 4 More Weeks
It seems like not a day goes by without news of another Cubs pitching injury, or re-injury as the case may be. It’s like a hat on a hat, except the hats are physical maladies.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 8
Cubs roster move: Ethan Roberts activated from IL, Gavin Hollowell optioned
Cubs right-hander Ethan Roberts went on the injured list a couple of weeks ago with a nominee for “Weird Injury of the Year”: Roberts said he was on his ninth rep in a 10-throw workout involving a medicine ball, which is part of his daily routine.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8
Chicago Cubs GM offers important update on top pitching prospect’s recovery from injury
The Chicago Cubs are riding high right now, atop the NL Central Division and tied for the best record in all of baseball at 26-12. They’re also in the midst of a nine-game winning streak (and a fifteen-game winning streak at home).
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta.
Freddy Peralta News / ChiCitySports / May 8
Chicago Cubs linked to Freddy Peralta trade talk by MLB insider
The Chicago Cubs have reason to believe that they’re fielding a special team right now. Even after suffering through an unprecedented run of pitching injuries, they are still riding high on a 9-game winning streak (fifteen wins in a row at home) and are sitting atop the NL Central Division, tied for the best record in all of baseball.
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.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 8
Chicago Cubs named possible Los Angeles Dodgers conqueror
The Chicago Cubs pulled off their ninth straight win on Thursday, thumping the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 to sweep their four-game series with the downward-bound division rivals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team
On Friday morning, Tim Britton of The Athletic noted that Peralta "would have a good chance of being the best starter available" at the trade deadline if the Mets become sellers in July. It appears Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns isn't waiting that long to discuss potential deals with other teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 8
Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season
While it's been a combined effort from the Cubs, Imanaga deserves the spotlight.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8
Cubs linked to trade for the weirdest Cy Young award winner ever
The Chicago Cubs addressed their starting rotation during the offseason, swinging a trade to acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. The problem is that their pitching staff has experienced considerable loss since then.
Ian Happ News / Just Baseball / May 8
Ian Happ’s Endless Consistency Is Going To Get Him Paid
In an era in which offensive production can fluctuate wildly from year to year, Ian Happ has consistently provided value on both sides of the ball. His
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/08/2025
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 26-12 record after an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. This win secured a four-game series sweep. It also extended the team’s overall winning streak to nine games.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Viewed As Ideal Fit For Minnesota Twins Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs made a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign to put themselves among the best teams in the MLB so far this season. The team is on an outstanding run right now despite having a depleted pitching staff with several key injuries.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
Cubs vs. Rangers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 8
Cubs vs. Rangers: The Chicago Cubs embark on a 10-day road trip with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Game 1 starts at Globe Life Field on Friday evening.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8
Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers
The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games. The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, mustering a total of 27 runs in that span.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8
Cubs handing Ben Brown rotation opportunity amid Matthew Boyd injury
One defining storyline of the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season has been injuries. From free-agent addition Tyler Austin beginning the year on the IL following
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic
One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Cubs starter undergoes surgery after bizarre off-field injury
The Chicago Cubs have had to deal with a lot of injuries this season, and now veteran starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is also out for the foreseeable future.
Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Cubs Designate Corbin Martin For Assignment
The Cubs announced Thursday that righty Corbin Martin has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to fellow right-handed reliever Gavin Hollowell, who has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Cubs Re-Sign Vince Velasquez To Minor League Deal, Outright Yacksel Ríos
The Cubs re-signed righty Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract, per the MiLB.com transaction log. The tracker also indicates that reliever Yacksel Ríos cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Sunday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 6
How Insane are the Cubs Right Now? 2 Crazy Stats That Say It All
The Chicago Cubs are a force to be reckoned with. They have pulled off back-to-back walk-off wins against a divisional foe to increase their NL Central lead to 3.0 games.
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