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Chicago Cubs update: Ian Happ, Shōta Imanaga, Ben Brown 
There’s almost all positive news about the Cubs this week, as they took five of six from the Padres and Diamondbacks, the last five all in a row. Winning 15 of their last 18 games, the Cubs enter this week’s series against the second-place Reds two games in the lead of the NL Central.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 4
ESPN rewards Chicago Cubs with a high grade for hot start in April
The Chicago Cubs were one of the better teams in April, finishing the month with a 17-9 record. The Cubs saw contributions from the core members of their lineup, outfielders Ian Happ (.893 OPS) and Seiya Suzuki (.928 OPS), leading the charge.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 4
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 34
This has been one of the more remarkable stretches in Cub history. Though I often try to put things into the bigger picture context here, I’ll let John and Al write about the historically significant winning streaks and periods in Cub history.
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?
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 4
Cubs Leveraging Friendly Confines’ Unique Environment During Win Streak
Wrigley Field has played host to its fair share of legendary players and games over the last century-plus, and all of them have had to deal with its quirks.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/04/2026
The Chicago Cubs hold a 22-12 record after completing a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their 8-4 victory at Wrigley Field yesterday extended the team’s winning streak to five games.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Cubs to face Reds’ No. 7 prospect in crucial NL Central series opener
The Chicago Cubs are off to a blazing start to the 2026 season. Sitting at 22-12 following a 10-game overall winning streak and a separate 11-game home
Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / May 4
Shota Imanaga Keeps Putting Tough End To ‘25 Behind Him
In the second half of 2025, Chicago Cubs fans didn’t get the same Shota Imanaga they grew accustomed to seeing in his first year and a half with the team.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 3
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Trice HR gives Smokies a 1-0 win
The Iowa Cubs were cast out by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 8-7. Jordan Wicks had a rough start in a rehab assignment. He took the loss after giving up six runs on nine hits over 3.2 innings.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Cubs claim brother of All Star pitcher from division rival
The Cubs added more pitching depth to the organization by claiming lefty Luis Peralta from the Cardinals, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor. The Cardinals DFA’ed him last week, just days after they claimed him from the Rockies.
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.
Michael Busch News / Field Level Media / May 3
Michael Busch drives in 4 as Cubs win, sweep D-backs
Michael Busch drove in four runs to lead the host Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday. Busch doubled and scored a run in the second and broke the game open for good with a three-run triple in the fifth as Chicago finished the three-game sweep with its 11th straight win at home.
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Chicago Cubs star talks about Shota Imanaga’s brilliant start to the 2026 season
The Chicago Cubs have been playing at an incredible level, especially at home right now. There are a lot of players who are stepping up to help the team continue to add wins to the ledger, including some who could’ve been gone after last season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3
Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move
As the Chicago Cubs try to go on a deep playoff run, they’ll be relying on Danny Palencia to a lock down closer in the ninth inning. But that can’t happen if he isn’t on the mound.
Daniel Palencia News / Field Level Media / May 3
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from IL
Prior to their Sunday afternoon home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Chicago Cubs: Red-hot Happ, Suzuki making free agency decision extra hard for Cubs
The Chicago Cubs, as of this writing, are officially in first place, atop the NL Central Division with a 21-12 record. They have the second-best record in the National League and the third-best in all of baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 3
Cubs Fans Can Take Sigh of Relief After Latest Daniel Palencia & Nico Hoerner News
The Chicago Cubs will officially welcome Daniel Palencia back to the bullpen. The organization reinstated the closer on Sunday afternoon ahead of their 1:20 matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / May 3
Chicago Cubs activate Daniel Palencia, DFA veteran pitcher
The Chicago Cubs would be justified—at least somewhat—in trying to spin a “the cavalry is coming” storyline when it comes to their banged up and beleaguered pitching staff.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Cubs Reinstate Daniel Palencia, Designate Yacksel Rios For Assignment
Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia has been activated from the 15-day IL, the team announced. The closer missed three weeks with a lat strain. Fellow righty Yacksel Rios was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 3
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/03/2026
The Chicago Cubs hold a 21-12 record. They sit in first place in the NL Central. This follows their victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The 2-0 victory extended the club’s winning streak at Wrigley Field to 10 games, their longest home stretch since 2008.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 3
Cubs eager to continue home dominance in clash vs. D-backs
The Chicago Cubs will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd in an attempt to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon and bump their home winning streak to 11 games.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 2
Cubs' Ian Happ cementing status as elite left fielder in MLB
While we just entered the month of May, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has made an early statement about how he's solidified his status as one of the top left fielders in MLB.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/02/2026
The Chicago Cubs (20-12) secured their third straight win with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. The last 24 hours featured a successful series opener.
Daniel Palencia News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Get Some Very Good News on Daniel Palencia
In the hours leading up to the Chicago Cubs series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Craig Counsell shared some promising news. Closer Daniel Palencia has taken one step closer to a return.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Cubs Injury Scare: Nico Hoerner Leaves Game in Second Inning (Update From Counsell)
Chicago Cubs fans are holding their breath. Due up for the second time in two innings, Nico Hoerner didn't take his walk over to home plate. Instead, Matt Shaw took his spot at the top of the lineup, meaning Craig Counsell had yanked the second baseman from the game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
Righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs on Tuesday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Infielder Scott Kingery was also outrighted and had the right to test the market, but he evidently accepted the assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 30
Early Standouts in the Cubs’ Farm System
Several players across the Chicago Cubs‘ farm system are off to strong starts in 2026, with a mix of potential breakout seasons on the horizon and continued development from some of the organization’s top prospects.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Cubs’ Riley Martin To Miss Eight Weeks
Cubs rookie Riley Martin hit the injured list with what was originally described as elbow inflammation this weekend, but the left-hander has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor.
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