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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5
Cubs roster move: Javier Assad recalled, Tyler Ferguson optioned 
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced in his postgame remarks Friday that Javier Assad would start today’s game against the Marlins. And so, Assad has indeed been recalled from his relegation to Triple-A Iowa and has rejoined the 28-man active roster for the start this afternoon.
Daniel Palencia News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5
The Short Porch is looking at Daniel Palencia’s splits
The final game of the Cubs four-game series against the Brewers saw the Cubs eke out a series split on the back of a pitcher’s duel. Kevin Gausman and a pair of Ryans (Zeferjahn and Rolison) combined to hold the Brewers to one run while striking out 10, walking just one and surrendering five hits.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Marlins
This was not a vintage 2026 Cubs win, though another win by five runs is plenty acceptable. This one didn’t get out of hand and there wasn’t a lot of offensive heroics.
The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Nico Hoerner News / ChiCitySports / September 5
Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again
The Chicago Cubs won their second straight game on Friday, taking the series opener against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park by a score of 6-1. In doing so, they re-took the top National League Wild Card spot from the Philadelphia Phillies by a half-game.
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.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5
Cubs 6, Marlins 1: Shōta Imanaga gives Miami a haircut
In the preview to this game that I posted Friday afternoon, I wrote: Personally, if I were making the decisions for the Cubs, I would not have Shōta Imanaga make this start.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5
Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, PCA, Zeferjahn, Rolison, Bregman
Today’s Reflections What an interesting pair of games. In one, the Cubs faced the NL Cy Young favorite, chased him by scoring five runs in four innings — and lost.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5
Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, PCA, Jeferzahn, Rolison, Bregman
Today’s Reflections What an interesting pair of games. In one, the Cubs faced the NL Cy Young favorite, chased him by scoring five runs in four innings — and lost.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5
Cubs ride high-octane offense into rematch vs. Marlins
The Chicago Cubs will try to keep their hold on the top wild-card spot in the National League on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Miami Marlins for the second contest of a three-game series.
Shota Imanaga News / Field Level Media / September 4
Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins into top wild-card spot
Shota Imanaga outdueled Janson Junk on Friday to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 win over the host Miami Marlins. The Cubs won their second straight game and took over the top spot in the National League wild-card standings, thanks to their starter.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Alexey Lumpuy has 5 hits as South Bend routs Cedar Rapids
Iowa right-hander Andrew Wantz was activated off the temporarily inactive list. Iowa second baseman Hayden Cantrelle went to the development list. Knoxville right-hander Brody McCullough went to the development list.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong adds another circus catch in MVP case
Pete Crow-Armstrong turned a routine single into a little league home run versus the Milwaukee Brewers in May and then lost a ball in the lights against the Athletics a couple weeks later.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 4
Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Imanaga Must Be Better, Can Bregman Keep Cooking? More
After splitting their series with the Milwaukee Brewers thanks to a dominant pitching performance from Kevin Gausman, the Chicago Cubs are jetting off to South Beach.
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / September 4
Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera bullpen prep has begun
The Chicago Cubs may or may not be having second thoughts when it comes to trading for pitcher Edward Cabrera this past offseason, but they surely can’t be pleased with how this season has turned out for him.
Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson injury update is encouraging, but there’s a catch
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is currently dealing with an injury. According to MLB.com, Swanson is dealing with a left side/oblique strain. MLB.com also reports that while Swanson is swinging a bat every day and participating in defensive work and agility/running drills, the infielder is expected to miss at least two more weeks.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / September 4
Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation
The Chicago Cubs need Daniel Palencia to be Daniel Palencia. They need the hard-throwing right-hander to be the same guy who was brought up from Iowa in mid-April last season and proceeded to earn his way into being the team’s full-time closer by the end of May.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 3
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
Cubs' Justin Steele completes first rehab start
It has been quite some time since the Chicago Cubs have seen their former ace, left-hander Justin Steele take the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
One fault that 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.
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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31
Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series
The Cubs have a chance to keep the NL Central race interesting while the Brewers can all but clinch a division title.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31
Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason
The Chicago Cubs don't need Wiggins to become a major-league starter overnight. They need another weapon for their struggling bullpen.
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