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Cubs Bullpen Implosion Continues in Dramatic 10-8 Loss to Cincinnati Reds

The Chicago Cubs bullpen is struggling, and it’s starting to cost them games. After two blown saves by Jacob Webb on their recent road trip, the Cubs (76-59) saw their bullpen squander a 3-1 lead to the Cincinnati Reds (64-71) Friday afternoon in their 10-8 loss.

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Cubs Reportedly Cut Ties With 21-Year-Old Pitcher on Friday

The Chicago Cubs released 21-year-old right-hander Jhon Rosario from their Single-A affiliate on Friday as the club opened a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

Craig Counsell News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 28

Reds 10, Cubs 8: In which I question a Craig Counsell managing decision

Throughout this season I have praised Cubs manager Craig Counsell for handling a bullpen devastated by injuries extremely well. He’s rested guys at the right time and used pitchers successfully who ordinarily would not have had any chance of being in the major leagues but were there of necessity due to injury.

Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / August 28

A surprising stat for Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ

An interesting stat was posted on Twitter(X) Thursday morning, involving Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and home run production in certain situations. Thomas Nestico of TJStats posted proportions of home runs hit in “higher leverage” situations across baseball.

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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?

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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.

Clay Holmes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Cubs fans will appreciate this Clay Holmes admission

National League MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong leads all players this season with a +24 fielding run value, per FanGraphs, but Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes does not need to rely on his defensive excellence very often.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cubs make surprising Hoby Milner roster decision

A prolonged injury stint has now led to a surprising roster decision involving Milner.

Cubs to activate utilityman Matt Shaw ahead of series opener

Back home, Cubs look to regroup vs. last-place Reds

Eduardo Rodriguez helps Diamondbacks blank Cubs

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Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson takes crucial step forward amid injury recovery

The Chicago Cubs are trying to get healthy at this point in the season, and they’ve gotten some positive updates for some of their players. Dansby Swanson was placed on the 10-day injured list over a week ago after suffering a left oblique strain, but he’s been working his way back on the field.

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Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs Designate Hoby Milner For Assignment

The Cubs have designated left-hander Hoby Milner for assignment, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Milner was on the 15-day injured list. Chicago’s 40-man roster count drops to 39.

Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Edward Cabrera’s expected role once he returns to Cubs

After being out with a blister on his middle finger, Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera is coming back. On Saturday, Cabrera will make his official comeback in the bullpen against the Cincinatti Reds at Wrigley Field, per Bruce Levine of MLB.com.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Cubs Make Announcement on Frustrating Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs made a familiar roster move Friday morning, optioning outfielder Kevin Alcántara to Triple-A Iowa so they could activate Matt Shaw from the injured list ahead of a day game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

Pedro Ramirez News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 28

Cubs vs. Reds Lineup: Ramirez Stays at 2B, Getting Back on a Winning Track, More

Home sweet home ... at least the Chicago Cubs hope. Their trip out West was not nearly as productive as the team wanted it to be, as they lost ground on the Milwaukee Brewers and dropped multiple games in walk-off fashion.

Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / August 28

Seiya Suzuki Is Hitting His Way to a Massive Payday

Since coming over to Major League Baseball from Japan, Seiya Suzuki has been one of the best and most consistent players in the game. After a solid rookie season in 2022, he has steadily developed into a star and appears to be reaching his full potential in all aspects of the game this year.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cubs to activate utilityman Matt Shaw ahead of series opener

The Chicago Cubs have long been missing the versatility of their 2022 first-round draft pick Matt Shaw. But Shaw may be ready to return to the bigs.

Cubs get worrisome Ben Brown update after live BP outing

Cubs' Ben Brown has setback with neck injury

Crew chief speaks on controversial no-call during Diamondbacks, Cubs game

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Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Ian Happ Makes Announcement on Thursday

Now in his 10th season with the organization, Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is the longest tenured member on the active roster. Happ has been through it all with the Cubs, and this could potentially be his final season with them given he is set to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Chicago Cubs, Crow-Armstrong still raging after missed balk call

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong showed his fiery side Wednesday afternoon after a missed balk call stopped him from coming home from third base and cost the Cubs a crucial run in what was a 0-0 game at the time.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 27

Back home, Cubs look to regroup vs. last-place Reds

The Chicago Cubs have been spinning their wheels of late and hope that their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds can get them back on track.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 27

1 unbelievable stat from rehabbing Cubs’ arm, 1 disappointing, but believable, development from another

The Chicago Cubs’ pitching injuries this season have been well documented. That said, the outlook has started to trend in the right direction lately, with Ben Brown, Justin Steele and Shelby Miller all making progress in their respective recoveries.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Pete Crow-Armstrong went ballistic at umpires over controversial ruling

Pete Crow-Armstrong did not have a good time Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Chicago Cubs star thought he was going to score from third base uncontested when D-Backs starter Eduardo Rodriguez appeared to step off in the middle of his wind-up.

Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / August 26

Cubs get worrisome Ben Brown update after live BP outing

Brown had been a revelation for the Cubs before landing on the injured list, but it sounds like his expected return will be delayed.

Cubs' Justin Steele gives promising update on return from injury

In a blowout win on Sunday, Craig Counsell showed he is not messing around

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly has profane message for Cubs coach amid sign-stealing controversy

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly has called out Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry for his alleged “B.S.” behavior.

Kevin Gausman fires 7 sharp innings as Cubs shut out Diamondbacks

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Cubs, Austin Wynns Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs are adding veteran catcher Austin Wynns on a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Iowa, reports Iowa broadcaster Jason Kempf. He’d elected free agency after being outrighted by the Rangers last week.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 24

Cubs' Justin Steele gives promising update on return from injury

It's been over 500 days since Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele threw a pitch in the major leagues. On that day, Steele tossed seven shutout innings against the Texas Rangers in a Cubs win.

Reds' JJ Bleday hits for fourth MLB cycle this season

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

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