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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 11

Cubs vs. Pirates Lineup: A Get-Right Game? Facing a First-Time Starter, More

The Chicago Cubs need a get-right game. After getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and losing further ground in the race for the top Wild Card spot, the Cubs will have to face another division rival.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 11

Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid

Losing four straight may have caused the sky to fall, but the same can’t be said for the Cubs’ postseason odds. While they have taken a slight dip from hovering around 99% for more than a month, sitting just shy of 97% puts them in a more comfortable spot than most observers would otherwise assume.

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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.

Dansby Swanson News / Yardbarker / September 11

Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson

Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke Friday and revealed the plans for Swanson's return.

Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

Jackson Chourio helps ignite Brewers offense in win over Cubs

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 11

Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free!

Free Postgame Cubs Rock at Cubby Bear This Saturday September 19th! The “Rookie of the Year” actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is playing a FREE postgame show after the Cubs and Pirates game at Wrigley with musical support from Chicago’s Premier Cubs Rock Band, Bleacher Bum Band.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Chicago Cubs Make Major Announcement on Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs are sending one of their most intriguing young bats to a higher level. According to a report from Chase Ford of Milb Central, 19-year-old outfielder Josiah Hartshorn is being promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11

Can the Cubs Overcome Their Bullpen Come October?

Throughout most of the 2026 season, the Chicago Cubs have displayed the talent to be one of the best teams in baseball. Their group of position players has been the most valuable bunch by a wide margin and has kept the team afloat through pitching injuries with daily offensive and defensive production.

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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.

Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Daniel Palencia’s fall from grace is seen in his last 60 pitches

The Chicago Cubs have navigated much of the 2026 season without Daniel Palencia, who led the team in saves a season ago. Oblique and elbow issues limited

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 10

Cubs Magic Number Watch: A Look at the Ever-Changing NL Wild Card Race

It's been a rough week for the Chicago Cubs. A sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday meant four consecutive losses, effectively shutting down the Cubs' dwindling chances at making a run for the division title.

Matt Shaw News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw Trade Buzz Takes Another Turn

The Chicago Cubs’ winter will be defined as much by what the they decide to keep as by whom they add, and few names sit more squarely at that intersection than Matt Shaw.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach this milestone

PCA has achieved a milestone that hasn't been reached in over two decades.

Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

On paper, it appeared the Chicago Cubs made one of the best moves of the MLB trade season when they acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move hasn't worked out as expected, however.

Kevin Gausman reaping benefits of ’emotional’ Chicago Cubs trade

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Phil Maton To Undergo Knee Surgery

Cubs reliever Phil Maton will undergo right knee surgery this week, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. The team hasn’t provided many more specifics but it’s fair to assume this will end his season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Can Seiya Suzuki Outearn Himself?

Before he travelled stateside, Seiya Suzuki was one of the best hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball. Maybe the best. Across his final three NPB seasons, he led the league with a 1.015 OPS.

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / September 9

Kevin Gausman, Cubs strive to slow down Brewers

The visiting Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran Kevin Gausman in a bid to avoid a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gausman (9-11, 4.38 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Logan Henderson (9-3, 2.48) in a rematch of starters from last week's pitchers' duel.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Cubs Pitcher Makes Personal Admission After Second Straight Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb did not try to hide from another painful collapse Tuesday night. The Chicago Cubs closer took responsibility after the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory, admitting he is tired of putting his team in difficult positions during a troubling stretch for the bullpen.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about latest blown game by garbage bullpen

The Chicago Cubs watched another late lead disappear against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Craig Counsell had little reason to hide his frustration. Reliever Jacob Webb surrendered a two-out, game-tying home run to Jackson Chourio in the ninth before the Brewers won 4-3 in 10 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Did you know Cubs’ Kevin Gausman hosted Alex Bregman on LSU recruiting visit? Debauchery was had by all

The Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman at the trade deadline to provide some much-needed help to their ailing starting rotation. Gausman, in six starts

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7