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2 Cubs Players Who Are Finally Giving the Offense Some Hope

The Cubs are trending in a good direction of late, winning two in a row thanks to an offense that has started to show signs of life. Since May 1st, the Cubs have struggled to generate power at the plate, ranking 28th in slugging (.361) and 20th in home runs (38) during that span.

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Chicago Cubs: Javier Assad thriving despite being consistently overlooked

The Chicago Cubs got another stellar outing from Javier Assad on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. On the evening, he delivered six full shutout innings, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five.

Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / June 13

Chicago Cubs: Ben Brown’s success carries a big, ugly caveat with it

The Chicago Cubs have managed to pull themselves up to third place in the NL Central Division after back-to-back wins on the road, although they remain 7.5 games behind the first place Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 13

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Assad Deals, Busch Launches One to McCovey Cove, & Two AL Central Pitchers of Interest

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 36-34 record after moving two games over the .500 mark on Friday night. The club began its road series in San Francisco with a 5-1 victory over the Giants.

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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.

Ben Brown News / Field Level Media / June 13

Cubs' Ben Brown surrounded by All-Star talk as he prepares to face Giants

A pitcher making an improbable run for a National League All-Star berth will go up against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night for the second time in eight days.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 13

Chicago Cubs news — Suzuki, Cabrera, Bregman

Today’s Reflections Not that I was snoozing ….. but, boy, Seiya Suzuki’s slam had to wake everybody up, especially the other bats. Speaking of Suzuki, Seiya must have read Ken Rosenthal’s article suggesting that the Cubs trade him (see link bel0w).

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Javier Assad, Cubs stifle Giants in near-shutout to win opener

Michael Busch bombed a three-run homer into the San Francisco Bay, Javier Assad combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Chicago Cubs opened a three-game road series with a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Will Sanders News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 12

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Will Sanders returns as Iowa beat Bats 6-4

Iowa right-hander Connor Noland and catcher Casey Opitz were placed on the development list. Both threw too many innings and need a rest, I guess. Iowa right-hander Tyler Beede was activated off the development list.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 12

Chicago Cubs: Well, at least Alex Bregman isn’t Kyle Tucker

The Chicago Cubs made the calculated decision this past offseason to take a hard pass on re-signing right fielder Kyle Tucker in favor of signing third baseman Alex Bregman.

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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 / 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Cubs rumors: Ken Rosenthal urges trade of disappointing $85 million star

The Chicago Cubs have lost eight of their last 11 games overall. The Cubs have continually struggled this season, and their chances to make the playoffs are slowly slipping away.

Matt Boyd News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Cubs’ injury woes continue as starter suffers setback after rehab start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was seemingly expected to return from injury soon. However, he suffered a setback following a recent rehab start and bullpen outing.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Cubs Facing Troubling Development After Unfortunate News

The Chicago Cubs starting rotation has been a problem this season. The club added right-hander Edward Cabrera this offseason in a trade with the Miami Marlins, yet he has not lived up to expectations.

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 / 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.

'It's been awful': Alex Bregman's struggles continue in Cubs' loss to Giants

Cubs' starting pitching woes continue as Jameson Taillon exits start

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.

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Giants' Jung Hoo Lee extends historic hit streak in win over Cubs

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