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Why the Chicago Cubs are not using Kevin Alcántara during their worst slump of the year

The Chicago Cubs called up one of the loudest power bats in Triple-A during a brutal losing streak. Then they barely used him. The Cubs lost 2-1 to the Pirates on Memorial Day, extending their losing streak to nine games and dropping them to 2-13 over their last 15 after what had recently looked like one of baseball’s hottest stretches.

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Chicago Cubs will not make the playoffs, per MLB analytics system

The Chicago Cubs continue their freefall and are quickly putting themselves into a deep, deep hole from which they may not be able top emerge. On Monday, the struggling North Siders could only muster one run in a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell comments on Ian Happ make decision to bat him 2nd even more confusing

The Chicago Cubs have fallen on tough times. After putting together two separate ten-game winning streaks earlier this year, they have seen the rug pulled out from under them.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 26

Chicago Cubs update: Ethan Roberts, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner

This weekly feature, which normally posts on Mondays, is running today because Monday was a holiday and there was a day game to keep our minds occupied, not that the result of that day game was any good.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 26

Cubs ‘Gotta Play Better’ to Avoid Another Double-Digit Streak

If I had told you 18 days ago that the Cubs looked like the worst team in baseball, you’d have thought I was an idiot. Well, even more of an idiot. They had just completed their second 10-game winning streak in a span of 23 games and were 15 games over .500 with a 3.5-game lead in the division.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 26

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 54

I’ve written about more than a thousand Cubs games in my years doing this. Never before has this felt more like Groundhog Day. For 23 games, this team overachieved.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Cubs receive strong Freddy Peralta warning they simply cannot ignore

The Chicago Cubs have been the most polarizing team in all of baseball this season, as they put together a couple of 10-game winning streaks earlier in the campaign only to come apart at the seams the last couple of weeks.

Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Chicago Cubs: Michael Busch has been a bright spot amid team’s 9-game losing streak

The Chicago Cubs do not have much to feel good about at the moment. On Monday, they fell 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates for their ninth consecutive loss.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Craig Counsell sounds the alarm again on Chicago Cubs struggles

The Chicago Cubs entered a new week with hopes of ending their losing streak. Facing a week where they will take on two NL Central foes in the Pittsburgh Pirates and St.

Jordan Wicks News / Field Level Media / May 26

Cubs turn to Jordan Wicks vs. Pirates, hope to stave off 10th straight loss

Jordan Wicks will make his season debut on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs try to snap a season-long nine-game losing streak when they face the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 26

Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs outslug Indianapolis, 9-7

Normally there is no Minor League Wrap on Monday, but Indianapolis wanted to play a game on Memorial Day. So here we are. Everyone else, including Mesa, is off.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 25

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

In making the 2026 Memorial Day holiday a memorable one, the Houston Astros put together an historic performance in a win over their in-state rival, the Texas Rangers, on Monday night.

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Jacob Misiorowski dominates again as Brewers continue hot stretch

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 25

Cubs’ Nine-Game Losing Streak Lays Bare a Team Running Out of Answers

The Cubs didn’t expect to be here. Two weeks ago, they looked like one of baseball’s most complete teams, riding two separate 10‑game winning streaks and sitting 15 games over .500.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Cubs manager Craig Counsell gets real after brutal loss to Pirates

The Chicago Cubs continued their difficult stretch Monday afternoon, and manager Craig Counsell did not hold back afterward. The Cubs dropped a 2-1 game vs.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Cubs drop 9th in a row with series-opening loss to Pirates

The Chicago Cubs have not been playing some of their best baseball over the course of two weeks, and they’re currently on a nine-game losing streak. Their latest loss came against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and they’re looking for anything to help them get back on track.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Cubs Woes Continue, Lose Ninth Straight Game

Things have continued to go from bad to worse for the Chicago Cubs. After a three-game sweep to the Houston Astros over the weekend extended their losing streak to eight, the Cubs once again fell on Monday, dropping their series opener to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

Ben Brown News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 25

3 Takeaways As Cubs' Losing Streak Hits Nine After Spoiling Ben Brown's Outing

The nightmare slump continues for the Chicago Cubs. Following a 2-1 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the once high-flying Cubs have now lost nine straight.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Nico Hoerner’s Removal From Cubs Lineup

The Chicago Cubs are treading water in the National League Central, sitting at 29-24 while in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. The struggles have put pressure on manager Craig Counsell to find ways to spark an offense that, despite ranking second in on-base percentage at .335, has failed to convert runners consistently.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Spiraling Cubs planning to right ship against Pirates

The Chicago Cubs continue to spiral as they open a four-game series -- and a seven-game road trip -- on Monday afternoon against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

Edward Cabrera News / Field Level Media / May 24

Cubs place RHP Edward Cabrera on 15-day IL with finger blister

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand. The move is retroactive to Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Ian Happ’s Second Straight Absence From Cubs Lineup

Despite a strong start to the 2026 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs have endured a difficult stretch over recent weeks. After starting the season strong with

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 24

Chicago Cubs Notes: Murray Jr & Delgado Continue their hot streaks, Cubs Drop 7th Straight

The Chicago Cubs now hold a 29-23 record after being shut out on Saturday afternoon. The club suffered its seventh consecutive loss. They were defeated 3-0 by the Houston Astros.

Kai-Wei Teng News / Yardbarker / May 23

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

Louis Varland is the ace of Blue Jays' bullpen

The 'MLB postseason save leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 23

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Just one day after promoting their top infield prospect, Pedro Ramirez, the Chicago Cubs are making yet another important roster move.

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Cubs Promote Pedro Ramirez, Place Matt Shaw On Injured List

The Cubs have called up top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his major league debut, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Fellow infielder Matt Shaw heads to the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 20) due to tightness in his back.