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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.

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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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Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / June 1

Michael Busch Is Back to His Old Self at the Plate

Watching the Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system develop high-tier talent is a point of pride for the fans, but it always comes with a caveat: Sometimes, there just isn’t any room at the inn. I vividly remember when the Dodgers selected Michael Busch out of the University of North Carolina with the 31st overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Chicago Cubs continue to fall in MLB power rankings after series loss to Cardinals

For a brief 24-hour period, Chicago Cubs fans believed their team had turned it around. Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-5 at the plate with a home run and sealed a 6-1 victory over the St.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Cardinals Fan Strikes Cubs Fan With PCA’s Home Run Ball in Wild Stadium Moment

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs share one of the strongest and oldest rivalries in the MLB. The two arch-nemeses from the National League Central are currently battling for a three-game set at Busch Stadium.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 1

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, June 1

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Randy Hundley, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1961 – Braves rookie Joe

MLB News / NBC Sports / May 31

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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.

Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 31

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd rehabs for Iowa

The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 8-1. Matthew Boyd started this game on a rehab assignment and it went well. Much better than his final line would indicate.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 31

Cubs vs Cardinals Lineup: Alcantara Finally Starts, Can Wicks Shake It Off? More

The Cubs are looking to secure the series against their division rival after an excellent Ben Brown start on Saturday night. Maybe the tarps will stay on in St.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Cubs 2016 World Series champion calls out Jon Heyman for erroneous Orioles report

While the Chicago Cubs have been in the midst of an inconsistent season, the ball club is looking to reach the promised land, as they did in 2016 when the franchise won its first World Series in 108 years.

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 31

Cubs vs. Cardinals Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 31

Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals for the decisive contest in the three-game series between the two arch-rivals. The Cubs drew level in the series with a dominant 6-1 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday night.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 31

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong on silencing doubters after 4-5 night

The Chicago Cubs bounced back from a disappointing series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday by dismantling them 6-1 on Saturday night. Ben Brown was absolutely electric on the mound, stepping up in a big way as the Cubs’ starting rotation continues to take hit after hit.

Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / May 31

Chicago Cubs: What? Ben Brown is one of the best pitchers in baseball

The Chicago Cubs, just like that, have now won three of their last four games after an ugly ten-game losing streak that had fans and pundits wondering if they were a broken team.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Chicago Cubs Notes: Brown Deals, Crow-Armstrong Delivers

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-27 record and sit three games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a resounding 6-1 victory over the St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

One NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The Mets look increasingly like sellers, and could find a perfect trade partner in the NL Central.

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

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

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Cubs strive to end May on upswing against Cardinals

The up-and-down Chicago Cubs have a chance to end the month on a positive note when they wrap up their three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards

Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.