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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 2

Chicago Cubs: The secret to PCA’s success may be surprisingly simple

The Chicago Cubs took a gamble back in 2021 when they traded All-Star shortstop Javier Baez and pitcher Trevor Williams for a 19-year-old prospect recovering from shoulder surgery, who some felt was a bit undersized to ever become a a true power hitter in the majors.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2

Cubs pitching is even worse than you think it is

I was planning to write this article even before Tuesday night’s bullpen meltdown against the Brewers. It seems even more important now, so here are some numbers that might astonish you.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Former Chicago Cubs Pitcher Gets Dumped by MLB Team

The Washington Nationals designated left-hander Tom Cosgrove for assignment on Wednesday, a sudden roster move that ends his brief tenure in the capital and reconnects him, at least in the news cycle, with the Chicago Cubs.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 2

Chicago Cubs comment on ugly bullpen collapse: 'We’ve got to pitch better'

The Chicago Cubs have fallen from their top NL Wild Card spot and are now trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by a game after their 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 2

Counsell’s Bullpen Circle of Trust Shrinking to Pinpoint as Postseason Looms

“There must be some kind of way out of here,” said Craig Counsell to his chief. “There’s too much confusion. I can’t get no relief.” I had to adjust Bob

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Tyrone Taylor is the Superhero vs. the Brewers (again)

Ah, yes. That time of the year when you can start to feel the sands of time running out. We root so hard hoping that the series of moves they make from somewhere around November 1 through somewhere around September 1 have built and prepared a team to win a championship.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Cubs bullpen reaching truly embarrassing levels with latest disaster vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs have a serious problem, and their bullpen made it painfully clear against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago is 78-61, second in the NL Central behind Milwaukee, but its World Series hopes look less secure.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2

One fault the could prevent the Cubs from winning the World Series

There's one glaring fault holding the Cubs back, and it could derail their World Series hopes.

Stat shows how big of an X-factor pitching will be for Cubs

Chicago Cubs: Should Shota Imanaga’s rotation spot be in jeopardy?

Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2

Brewers 9, Cubs 4: Another bullpen meltdown. The culprits: Palencia, Zeferjahn, Thielbar, Ferguson

All year, the Cubs bullpen has been an impediment to winning, instead of being the pitchers who come into the game and nail down victories. Never was this as evident as it was during the Cubs’ 9-4 loss to the Brewers Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 2

Cubs Lose Top Wild Card Spot as Bullpen Implodes Again in Loss to Brewers

The Chicago Cubs have bullpen issues ... again. The Cubs (78-61) dropped the second game of their three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers (86-53), despite leading 3-0 earlier in the game.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Dansby Swanson News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Chicago Cubs Announce New Dansby Swanson Injury Update

The Chicago Cubs offered a fresh update on shortstop Dansby Swanson just before Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The club is still without its regular starter at the position as it tries to stay in the thick of the National League race.

Daniel Palencia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Cubs’ Daniel Palencia wants the ‘ball tomorrow’ after tough outing vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs were just four innings away from pulling within six games of the Milwaukee Brewers and adding some intrigue to the final two battles of this divisional series, but their biggest bugaboo in August popped up on Sept.

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Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Cubs’ Craig Counsell says quiet part out loud about loss to Brewers

There are certain players or position groups who perform so badly that expectations cease to exist. Eventually, the words “they have to be better” are no longer stated during the postgame press conferences, as the focus shifts to navigating these seemingly unavoidable roadblocks.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 1

Stat shows how big of an X-factor pitching will be for Cubs

The 2026 Chicago Cubs have well-established strengths on both offense and defense. As of August 31, they lead the Majors in runs scored and walks while ranking third in home runs, giving them one of baseball’s most productive lineups.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up one of the most dominant offensive months in the history of Major League Baseball.

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

Shohei Ohtani injury update could be final nail in NL MVP race

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

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BJ Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs To Select B.J. Murray

The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was on his way to the majors.

Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cubs Release Hoby Milner

The Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, per his MLB.com transactions log. The club initially placed him on waivers last week, then designated him for assignment.