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Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins into top wild-card spot

Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins into top wild-card spot

Shota Imanaga outdueled Janson Junk on Friday to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 win over the host Miami Marlins. The Cubs won their second straight game and took over the top spot in the National League wild-card standings, thanks to their starter.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Alexey Lumpuy has 5 hits as South Bend routs Cedar Rapids

Iowa right-hander Andrew Wantz was activated off the temporarily inactive list. Iowa second baseman Hayden Cantrelle went to the development list. Knoxville right-hander Brody McCullough went to the development list.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong adds another circus catch in MVP case

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong adds another circus catch in MVP case

Pete Crow-Armstrong turned a routine single into a little league home run versus the Milwaukee Brewers in May and then lost a ball in the lights against the Athletics a couple weeks later.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 4
Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Imanaga Must Be Better, Can Bregman Keep Cooking? More

Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Imanaga Must Be Better, Can Bregman Keep Cooking? More

After splitting their series with the Milwaukee Brewers thanks to a dominant pitching performance from Kevin Gausman, the Chicago Cubs are jetting off to South Beach.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Cubs announce 2027 Spring Training schedule

We’re still in the stretch run for the 2026 postseason, but today Major League Baseball and the Cubs announced Spring Training schedules for next year.

Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / September 4
Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera bullpen prep has begun

Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera bullpen prep has begun

The Chicago Cubs may or may not be having second thoughts when it comes to trading for pitcher Edward Cabrera this past offseason, but they surely can’t be pleased with how this season has turned out for him.

Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson injury update is encouraging, but there’s a catch

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson injury update is encouraging, but there’s a catch

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is currently dealing with an injury. According to MLB.com, Swanson is dealing with a left side/oblique strain. MLB.com also reports that while Swanson is swinging a bat every day and participating in defensive work and agility/running drills, the infielder is expected to miss at least two more weeks.

Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / September 4
Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation

Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation

The Chicago Cubs need Daniel Palencia to be Daniel Palencia. They need the hard-throwing right-hander to be the same guy who was brought up from Iowa in mid-April last season and proceeded to earn his way into being the team’s full-time closer by the end of May.

Kevin Gausman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Kevin Gausman is the Superhero vs. the Brewers

If you were writing the script of the Cubs season, I’m sending it back for re-writes. My son, not particularly a baseball fan, has found the path to conversation is being the sounding board for what I’m going to write.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / September 4

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Survive Brewers Series, Maintain 99% Playoff Odds

Well, they made it through the first round. It wasn’t always pretty, but the Cubs managed to split with the Brewers at Wrigley to avoid losing ground in the division.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Cubs 2, Brewers 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 39th home run is just enough

One of the things you likely think of when you hear the term “Most Valuable Player” is a guy who steps up, all the time, when his team most needs him. That’s exactly what Pete Crow-Armstrong, now the most likely NL MVP, did Thursday night at Wrigley Field.

Kevin Gausman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 4
3 Takeaways As Gausman, PCA Will Cubs to Nail-Biting Win Over Brewers

3 Takeaways As Gausman, PCA Will Cubs to Nail-Biting Win Over Brewers

It was only right that a modern bitter rivalry turned back the clocks on Thursday night. Forget slugfests and little league errors. The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers put on a vintage display of baseball in the series finale, with the Cubs edging out a 2-1 win to split the penultimate series between the two.

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Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / September 4
Chicago Cubs’ 2026 breakout pitcher’s season officially comes to an end

Chicago Cubs’ 2026 breakout pitcher’s season officially comes to an end

Seven months ago, the Chicago Cubs saw a noticeably improved Ben Brown during Spring Training. The addition of a sinker over the offseason generated plenty of buzz, and a strong spring ultimately helped Brown secure one of the Cubs’ final spots on the Opening Day roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 4

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Andrelton Simmons, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2024 – With Shōta

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / September 4
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Sends Bold Message After Beating Brewers

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Sends Bold Message After Beating Brewers

Pete Crow-Armstrong said he always believed he could produce at this level after his two-run homer provided the only offense the Chicago Cubs needed in a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
Cubs’ Alex Bregman explains why he suddenly can’t stop hitting home runs

Cubs’ Alex Bregman explains why he suddenly can’t stop hitting home runs

Alex Bregman endured a difficult start to his career with the Chicago Cubs. He struggled early this season after signing with the team in free agency. However, Bregman has found his footing in recent weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 3
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown

Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown

The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season.

Brewers and stellar bullpen strive for series win vs. Cubs
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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
Cubs' Justin Steele completes first rehab start

Cubs' Justin Steele completes first rehab start

It has been quite some time since the Chicago Cubs have seen their former ace, left-hander Justin Steele take the mound.  

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
One fault that could prevent the Cubs from winning the World Series

One fault that could prevent the Cubs from winning the World Series

There's one glaring fault holding the Cubs back, and it could derail their World Series hopes.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31
Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs just wrapped up one of the most dominant offensive months in the history of Major League Baseball.

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series
Shohei Ohtani injury update could be final nail in NL MVP race
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BJ Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Cubs To Select B.J. Murray

Cubs To Select B.J. Murray

The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was on his way to the majors.

Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Cubs Release Hoby Milner

Cubs Release Hoby Milner

The Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, per his MLB.com transactions log. The club initially placed him on waivers last week, then designated him for assignment.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31
Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series

The Cubs have a chance to keep the NL Central race interesting while the Brewers can all but clinch a division title. 

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong controls NL MVP narrative with three-HR game
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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31
Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason

Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason

The Chicago Cubs don't need Wiggins to become a major-league starter overnight. They need another weapon for their struggling bullpen.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong rides power surge into key clash vs. Brewers
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