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Why Cubs may not trade for Tarik Skubal

The Chicago Cubs have often been mentioned as a trade suitor for Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers have struggled and it seems likely that Skubal will end up getting moved.

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Cubs not focused on trade deadline, Hoyer says

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer said the trade deadline is the "furthest thing from my mind," while also acknowledging the organization's needs if the Cubs are in the race at that time.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Chicago Cubs: This trade target could offer ‘best of both worlds’ deadline solution

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a bit of a tough spot right now. After a brilliant start of the season which saw them put up two ten-game winning streaks, they suffered through a brutal May-early June fall from grace that saw them go from first place to fourth place in the NL Central Division.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Craig Counsell’s ‘October’ message after wild win vs. A’s

The Chicago Cubs are absolutely savoring their incredible 7-6 victory over the Athletics at Wrigley Field. It was CF Pete-Crow Armstrong, whose walk-off inside-the-park home run sealed the deal.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Floundering Chicago Cubs rotation to make changes as Cabrera, Boyd return

The Chicago Cubs are not at all where they imagined themselves being at this point in the season—just three games above .500 and in fourth place in the NL Central Division.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Edward Cabrera News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 5

Cubs roster move: Edward Cabrera activated from IL, Tyler Ferguson optioned

Edward Cabrera left the game May 20 against the Brewers with a blister, after throwing three innings and allowing four runs (one earned). Here’s how that happened [VIDEO].

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Chicago Cubs: MLB trade deadline direction remains unclear as season progresses

The Chicago Cubs got back in the win column in dramatic fashion on Thursday night. After falling behind 4-0 to the Athletics thanks to another defensive blunder by Pete Crow-Armstrong, the 2025 Gold Glover made up for it by slugging a home run and getting the walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 5

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the A’s!

Two of my all-time favorite announcer calls are “Do you believe in miracles… Yes!” and “I don’t believe what I just saw.” Iconic quotes of iconic moments made by Al Michaels and Jack Buck, two of the all-time greats.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / June 5

Who Is Pete Crow-Armstrong as a Hitter?

Any conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong has to begin with the glove. His defense is not merely excellent. It is extraordinary even by the standards of the Statcast era.

Kevin Alcantara News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Cubs are already botching their trade deadline with one ridiculous decision

The Chicago Cubs definitely need to make some moves before the MLB trade deadline if they want to seriously contend for a World Series this season. I don’t think anyone would argue that.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 5

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, June 5

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jack Neely, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2008 Chipper Jones hits his 400th career home run, becoming the third switch-hitter to reach this level, after Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle. Ricky Nolasco gives up the homer.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 5

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop the Barons, 6-2

Shortstop Ezequiel Pena was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs Rained out. They’ll play a doubleheader on Saturday. The Knoxville Smokies defenestrated the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 6-2.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / June 4

Pete Crow-Armstrong redeems himself for blunder with first career walk-off in Cubs' comeback

The Chicago Cubs may have secured the win that will turn their season around in front of an electric Wrigley Field crowd on Thursday night.

Cubs roar back from 5-run deficit, top A's with 4-run 9th

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Exploring the Chicago Cubs as sellers at the deadline—who goes, who stays?

The Chicago Cubs are a disappointment so far this season. There’s just no sugarcoating it. Expectations were high as the regular season approached. The team had acquired free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, the man of their dreams over the last couple years.

Alex Bregman News / Just Baseball / June 4

Alex Bregman Needs To Be Who the Cubs Paid Him To Be

In recent years, fans of the Chicago Cubs have been itching for the front office to make a big splash offensively. They attempted to do so in December of 2024, trading for Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Jeff Passan thinks Cubs must consider trading these 2 star prospects in Tarik Skubal trade

The Chicago Cubs have built their roster around going on a deep playoff run. But their current pitching situation may require some extra reinforcements.

Alex Bregman News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Alex Bregman Shuts Down Theory Behind His Slow Start To 2026

Alex Bregman’s first season with the Chicago Cubs hasn’t exactly gone according to script. The big-money signing was supposed to anchor the lineup, but instead, the early 2026 returns have been uneven and frustrating.

Matt Boyd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Cubs pitcher clears the air after suffering injury at his home

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd made headlines after suffering a meniscus injury. The initial reports stated that Boyd suffered the injury while he was

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Cubs Set to Welcome Back Star Pitcher from IL

Reinforcements are on the way for the Chicago Cubs. The team is stuck in a 3-12 slump over their past 15 games, including a ten-game losing streak at the end of May.

Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 2

3 Things That Must Happen for the Cubs to Look Like a Postseason Threat Again

The month of May was one to forget for the Chicago Cubs. After a stellar start to the year, they went just 13-16 over those four weeks, stumbling down the NL Central standings in the process.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / June 1

There's a new threat to trade for Tarik Skubal

To say that the Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a disappointing start to the season would be a massive understatement.

Tarik Skubal's imminent return won't be enough to save Tigers season

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Matt Boyd News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Cubs Make a Key Decision on Matthew Boyd

Injuries have defined the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation in 2026. Justin Steele (elbow), Edward Cabrera (blister), Cade Horton (Tommy John surgery), and Matthew Boyd (biceps/meniscus) have all missed significant time.

Jordan Wicks News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 31

Cubs' Bats Stifled & Wicks Flops Again as Cardinals Claim Key Series – 3 Takeaways

Coming off the high of Saturday's win, the Chicago Cubs made their Sunday Night Baseball debut with a chance to win a series in the enemy territory that is Busch Stadium.

Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / May 30

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

Ben Brown is still providing relief for the Chicago Cubs. Only now, he's doing it form a starting role.

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Royals closer situation goes from bad to worse in walk-off loss to Rangers

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz emerging as one of the most underrated bats in MLB

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 29

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Just weeks ago, it seemed as if the Chicago Cubs were on top of the world. The team was off to a 27-12 start, their best start to a season since 2016, and they were riding their second 10-game winning streak of the season already.