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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 12
10 teams that came back from worse starts than the 2026 Cubs 
The Cubs looked like they were going to have a great 2026 after they started 27-12. They had a 3.5 game lead in the NL Central with that record after defeating the Rangers 7-1 on May 8.
Edward Cabrera News / Cubs Insider / June 12
Hey, Looks Like Edward Cabrera’s Lower Arm Slot Did Indicate Mechanical Problems
Almost exactly a month ago, I wrote about Edward Cabrera‘s rough start against the Rangers and wondered aloud whether it was rock bottom or a harbinger of worse things to come.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 12
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Power Through, Hartshorn Continues to Rake, & Matthew Boyd’s Setback
The Chicago Cubs (35-34) finally found offensive life at Coors Field, snapping a three-game skid with a power-heavy road victory. The club exorcised recent demons by winning 9-3 over the Rockies.
The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz
How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 12
Chicago Cubs’ options for rebuilding a broken starting rotation
The Chicago Cubs are in a self-created limbo right now. They are close enough to contention—7.5 games behind the NL Central Division-topping Milwaukee Brewers and one game away from a Wild Card spot—to still consider big moves by this season’s August 3 trade deadline.
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 / Cubs Insider / June 12
Quantifying Hope: Cubs Now 4th in NL Central with 39.2% Postseason Odds
Their win in Denver on Thursday helped just a little bit, but the Cubs still trail three divisional opponents when it comes to projected playoff odds. They now sit at 39.2%, up from a season low 35.4% earlier in the week, putting them six percentage points below the Pirates.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 12
Pete Crow-Armstrong leads all NL players in the SABR Defensive Index
The Society for American Baseball Research has created something called their Defensive Index, rating players for their defense using a number of different criteria, which you can read about in detail here.
Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 12
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Rockies
None of us is throwing any parades based on winning one game in Colorado. This was another disappointing series as part of more than 30 days of struggling.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Pro Sports / June 12
Chicago Cubs Rumors: Insider Drops Trade Intel On $85 Million Star
The Chicago Cubs started out the 2026 season with a bang. They played good baseball and dominated the NL Central, but a few months down the line, they tumbled to the fourth spot and are now just one game ahead of the .500 mark.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 12
Chicago Cubs’ most likely MLB trade deadline partner revealed
The Chicago Cubs finally managed to get a win on Thursday, defeating the Colorado Rockies after dropping the first two games of their three-game set. Nevertheless, the Cubs are just 35-34 and have gone a dreadful 8-22 since their 27-12 start, and there does not appear to be any end in sight to their woes.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 11
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers, but South Bend loses
The Iowa Cubs got battered by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 20-3. It’s the second-straight game Iowa gave up 20 runs. Starter Connor Noland got the loss after allowing four runs on six hits over four innings.
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.
Javier Assad News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 11
Cubs Announce Starting Pitcher for Giants Opener, What Does It Mean for the Rotation?
The Chicago Cubs are going with a fresh face for Friday's opener in San Francisco ... sort of. A little over 24 hours before the matchup, the Cubs locked in Javier Assad as their starter, per Elise Menaker.
Seiya Suzuki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11
Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki
There are plenty of rumors that the St. Louis Cardinals could chase in trade talks. And one guy should be on the market, an insider said. Therefore, here is the Cardinals’ perfect trade offer to the Cubs for Seiya Suzuki.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11
Cubs’ Craig Counsell sends brutally honest message to team after defeating Rockies
The Chicago Cubs earned an impressive 9-3 win against the Colorado Rockies on the road on Thursday. Colorado still won the series 2-1, however. After the game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell sent an honest message to the team while speaking to reporters, via Marquee Sports Network.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 11
Seiya Suzuki's slam helps Cubs sail past Rockies
Seiya Suzuki hit a grand slam, Alex Bregman and Carson Kelly also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3 on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 11
Anthony Rizzo On Fixing the Cubs, Retirement Life, World Series Anniversary, More
If you squinted hard enough on the Zoom call, Anthony Rizzo appeared to be sitting in front of a familiar Cubbie blue backdrop. The franchise legend was on Chicago's west side for a special event – one that presented local kids with the opportunity of a lifetime.
Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Cubs Facing Backlash for Alex Bregman Decision
The biggest disappointment for the Chicago Cubs this year has undoubtedly been the performance of third basemanAlex Bregman. The organization signed the
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Cubs’ $85 Million Slugger Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate
It's been an up-and-down season for the Chicago Cubs. They're currently on a three-game losing streak, looking to avoid a sweep against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.
Dansby Swanson News / Just Baseball / June 11
The Cubs Need Dansby Swanson To Turn Things Around
On a Chicago Cubs team that is riding a stretch of seven wins over their last 28 games, plenty has gone wrong. As a group, they have struggled offensively, defensively at times, on the mound, and even on the bases.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11
'Frustrated' Cubs, plunging in standings, in dire need of win vs. Rockies
The good start to the season for the Chicago Cubs has devolved into a slide heading into the series finale against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Thursday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 10
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Fea Struggles, Ayers, Kepley & Murray Jr Continue to Shine
The Chicago Cubs currently have a 34-33 record. They are recovering from a difficult stretch. During this time, they lost 21 of their last 28 games. Over the last 24 hours, the club dropped its series opener to the Colorado Rockies.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9
Cubs Place Jameson Taillon On Injured List
The Cubs placed starter Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 8, with a left hamstring strain. Chicago brought up two relievers, Tyler Ferguson and Ethan Roberts, from Triple-A Iowa. Trent Thornton goes on the paternity list in the other pitching move.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 9
Chicago Cubs’ Roster Crunch Could Lead to Surprising Trade Move
The Chicago Cubs face several pressing challenges with their current roster construction, but none stand out more prominently than the vulnerabilities in their starting pitching staff.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 9
Matt Shaw's return to the Cubs couldn't come at a better time
The Chicago Cubs received good news Monday afternoon, with infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw returning to the lineup. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Shaw will be activated on Tuesday following Monday's off day, when the Cubs open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 8
'It's been awful': Alex Bregman's struggles continue in Cubs' loss to Giants
Since Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, his offensive struggles have led to an all-time low in his career.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 7
Cubs' starting pitching woes continue as Jameson Taillon exits start
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation took another hit on Sunday night when Jameson Taillon had to leave his start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing just one inning.
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