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Justin Steele News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Chicago Cubs Land Exciting Update on Career 3.30-ERA Pitcher
Left-hander Justin Steele is nearing a key milestone in his lengthy recovery, with the Chicago Cubs left-hander on the verge of facing hitters as he works back from a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.
Daniel Palencia News / Athlon Sports / August 19
Cubs Get an Update on Daniel Palencia's Return
The Chicago Cubs are set to get a major bullpen reinforcement back this week, with Daniel Palencia scheduled to return from the injured list Friday. Manager Craig Counsell announced that the right-hander will be activated from the 60-day injured list before the Cubs open their series against the Seattle Mariners.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19
Chicago Cubs: Gausman, Cabrera struggles create opening for Assad’s forced entry
The Chicago Cubs notched another magical walk-off win on Tuesday—their thirteenth of the season and second in two games. In doing so, they secured the three-game series against the crosstown rival White Sox.
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.
Kevin Gausman News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Cubs Get New Update Following Kevin Gausman Injury Scare
The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news Wednesday regarding right-hander Kevin Gausman after the veteran pitcher departed his start early Tuesday night because of a hand issue.
Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19
What Fueled Alex Bregman's Post-Rain Delay Walk-Off for the Cubs? Pizza and Pop
Down 3-2 to the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Cubs were gifted back-to-back walks. Kevin Alcantara was pinch-running for Miguel Amaya and stationed at second base.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19
Pete Crow-Armstrong gushes over hero Javy Baez: 'He was the s**t'
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has loudly been making his case for an MVP award this season with a 2026 that, at times, seems almost too grandiose to be real.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19
Cubs Crosstown Series Finale Lineup: Going for the Sweep, PCA at DH, Holmes Starts
The Chicago Cubs walked off the White Sox once again Tuesday night, bleeding into Wednesday morning after a rain delay. The few that stayed for the wet conclusion of the Crosstown Classic were rewarded with an Alex Bregman walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth!
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.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong dominates Shohei Ohtani in ESPN’s MVP poll among players
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been dominating for the Chicago Cubs this year. He is on fire right now, as Crow-Armstrong just hit another leadoff home run, his fourth home run in three games.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19
Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.
Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 19
Cubs 4, White Sox 3: Alex Bregman ties it up, then walks it off 
Personally, I would not recommend winning games this way on a regular basis. But the Cubs seem to have found the knack for taking leads, giving them up, coming from behind and winning in a walk-off.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / August 19
Cubs’ 2nd straight walk-off comes with near franchise record and more Pete Crow-Armstrong history
For the second consecutive night, Chicago Cubs fans witnessed history. On Monday, Aug. 17, Pete Crow-Armstrong stole the spotlight by going 4-for-5 with two home runs, including a leadoff blast and a walk-off homer, while also becoming the latest member of the 30/30 club.
Chicago Cubs News / HITC / August 19
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2022 revelation about Hayden Panettiere re-emerges after her tragic passing
As tributes pour in for actress Hayden Panettiere following her untimely death, MLB star Pete Crow-Armstrong’s comments about his memories of her in 2022 have resurfaced.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19
Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox
Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday afternoon.
Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / August 19
Cubs walk off White Sox for 2nd straight day on Alex Bregman's single
Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, to boost the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Kevin Gausman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19
Cubs reveal reason for Kevin Gausman’s exit from White Sox start
The Chicago Cubs may have won the second game of their three-game set against in-city rival Chicago White Sox, 4-3, but they left the game with some injury concerns after Kevin Gausman had to exit the game prematurely.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR
Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / August 18
Chicago Cubs: What to do with free agency-bound Ian Happ?
The Chicago Cubs may be working towards a playoff berth, but they also have to be looking at the situation facing them after this season. A good portion of the current roster will be eligible for free agency and many big decisions will have to be made when it comes to roster and budget for 2027 and beyond.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career
Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Watch: Fans throw punches in wild brawl during Cubs-White Sox game
Monday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., had it all — including fans going full Royal Rumble in the stands.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history while achieving 30/30 season
Monday night was special for Crow-Armstrong for many reasons.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR
The Chicago Cubs have a bona fide superstar on their roster in the form of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Cubs get unfortunate injury blow amid playoff race
The Chicago Cubs entered Monday with a 72-53 record, which has them atop the National League Wild Card race. However, there are still six weeks left to play, and the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are both tied with identical 67-58 records entering Monday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 17
Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy
Cabrera returned to the rotation Sunday after missing nearly two months, but his turn in the rotation may have been a one-and-done.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list
Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
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