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Javier Assad News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 13
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Giants 
We’ve reached the point where these Cubs now feel like someone you dated some time ago. You see a couple of good things, but your brain just keeps reminding you of all of the painful moments from the past.
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).
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?
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.
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.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 12
4 Cubs Who Could Soon Land in Tons of Trade Rumors
While the MLB trade deadline is still well over a month away, the rumors are already starting to pick up steam. The Chicago Cubs have been no strangers to the headlines, as they started the year perceived as an obvious buyer after stringing together two separate 10-game winning streaks.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
Owen Ayers News / Inside The Diamonds / June 11
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Shota Bounces Back, Bullpen Blows Lead & Owen Ayers Continues to Smash
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 34-34 record and sit in fourth place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team suffered a frustrating 3-2 walk-off loss to the Colorado Rockies.
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.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
Jameson Taillon‘s start tonight was cut short in the second inning, as the right-hander was removed due to what the Cubs later revealed as a left hamstring
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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