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Concern On The Rise For Cubs Veteran Starting Pitcher With Extended Struggles
The Chicago Cubs have all but sewn up a wild card spot in the National League, one victory away from officially clinching, entering play on Sept. 17. However, as the team heads down the stretch of the season in preparation for the playoffs, there is a lot to figure out.
Seiya Suzuki News / Sporting News / September 17
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki returns to lineup after concerning absence 
After missing the Chicago Cubs' last five games with an illness, outfielder Seiya Suzuki returned to the lineup in their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 17
Watch: Happ, Ballesteros Hit Back-to-Back Jacks in Top of 1st
The Chicago Cubs can clinch a playoff spot today with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are off to a great start so far. Following a single by Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch scored on a balk by Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo, to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 17
Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker suffered major injury setback
With the playoffs in sight, Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has suffered an injury setback due to his calf issue. Per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Tucker is set to receive additional treatment on his calf on Wednesday.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs can you name in six minutes?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Sporting News / September 17
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps making history; What's his latest feat and what's next?
Crow-Armstrong continues to leave the baseball world in awe in just his first full MLB season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17
Cubs Could Land Star Free Agent Pitching Target At Major Discount
The Chicago Cubs are on the cusp of clinching a spot in the postseason for what they hope is going to be a very deep run this October. With some real confidence and starting to play their best baseball, things could be coming together in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 151
When a pitcher as good as Paul Skenes throws, you hear some wild stats. I don’t take notes while watching, so take it with a grain of salt if I don’t frame a stat right.
Daniel Palencia News / Just Baseball / September 17
How do the Cubs Absorb the Loss of Daniel Palencia?
Earlier in the season, the Chicago Cubs finally looked like they had found their next lockdown closer. Pre All-Star break, Daniel Palencia had been lights out.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
Cubs 4, Pirates 1: On the cusp of the postseason
Behind another solid outing from Cade Horton and a varied offense, the Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-1 and with one more victory will punch their ticket to October postseason baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17
Cubs Magic Number Drops As Team On Verge of Clinching First Playoff Berth In Five Seasons
The Chicago Cubs took care of business again on Tuesday, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1, as Cade Horton claimed the 11th win of his rookie season on the hill.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17
Cubs eager to clinch playoff berth with sweep of Pirates
The Chicago Cubs will look to punch their ticket to the postseason for the first time in five years when they pursue a three-game series sweep of the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16
Cubs’ Cade Horton pulls off eye-popping feat last done by 1968 Bob Gibson
The Chicago Cubs took care of business Tuesday night, as they extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16
Cubs' No. 2 no longer in consideration for Nationals job
He reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple of weeks ago.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs can’t survive without a red-hot Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs know they have something special in Pete Crow-Armstrong. There’s no real way to gauge, however, just HOW special. Earlier in the season, the “PCA” hyperbole was insane.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16
Michael Busch, Cubs take down Paul Skenes, Pirates
Michael Busch homered to lead off the game and added two doubles, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 16
Cubs Star Pitcher Jameson Taillon is Extremely Confident Ahead of Playoffs
The Chicago Cubs have some issues that they are still working through as the season prepares to hit a critical juncture with the playoffs on the horizon, but it'd be fair to say the perceived biggest problems have not been horrible as of late.
Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / September 15
Jameson Taillon pitches Cubs past Pirates
Jameson Taillon threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of their three-game series on Monday evening.
Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL
The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.
Anthony Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Anthony Rizzo nearly caught Cubs player's first MLB home run
The former first baseman could be seen muttering “that’s why I’m retired” to those around him.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory
For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11
The Cubs Look Like Geniuses for Not Trading Jaxon Wiggins
The days leading up to the MLB trade deadline are always chock-full of names thrown around every which way. Whether you are an established big leaguer or a prospect who is starting to pop up on radars, there is no limit to how many deals you can be mocked in.
Javier Assad News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Cubs to move Javier Assad to bullpen
The Cubs are going to welcome right-hander Jameson Taillon back from the injured list, which will bump fellow righty Javier Assad to the bullpen, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.
Anthony Rizzo News / Yardbarker / September 11
End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons
He spent nearly 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, and his tenure there is among some of the best of all time.
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