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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Today in Cubs history: Mark Koenig hits a walk-off home run

As you know, the Cubs have made a habit out of exciting walk-off wins this year. They’ve had 12 in all, which is tied for second-best in franchise history.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an historic Cubs season

Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the bottom of the first in the Crosstown Classic with a home run. Then he walked off the game with his 30th home run, which locked in back-to-back 30-30 seasons.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs: Bad news update on two injured pitchers, reality checks on two others

A big storyline in this latter part of the season for the Chicago Cubs has been the small legion of injured pitchers approaching a return to the majors.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Cubs to Celebrate 150th Anniversary as NL Franchise August 29-30 at Wrigley

See the media release below for details. The Chicago Cubs today announced plans for a weekend celebration at Wrigley Field, Saturday, August 29, through Sunday, August 30, commemorating the club’s 150th anniversary as a National League franchise.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs rookie gets high praise from Alex Bregman, 'He’s gonna be a superstar'

The Chicago Cubs have had a lot of good fortune, even in a season overloaded with injury and misfortune. There is, after all, a reason the team is 20 games over .500 and atop the NL Wild Card race despite multiple high-profile injuries.

Gabriel Arias News / On Tap Sports Net / August 20

Cubs Claim Infielder Gabriel Arias Off Waivers

The Chicago Cubs claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers and added him to the 40-man roster Thursday, transferring right-hander Phil Maton to the 60-day injured list to create space.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Cubs Acquire Former Top Prospect in Post-Deadline Move

The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the New York Mets, adding veteran depth to a thinned-out infield as they push for a playoff spot.

Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Edward Cabrera set for new role once he returns from injury

The Chicago Cubs have plenty going for them. On Wednesday, the Cubs lost to the White Sox 3-0 to finish off a three-game cross-town series. Plus, they hold a sizable six-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card standings.

Tyrone Taylor News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Tyrone Taylor is the Superhero vs. the White Sox

So much feast and so much famine in 2026. 10-game winning streaks, a 10-game losing streak. A few prolonged winning periods. A few prolonged losing periods.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Assad, Webb

Today’s Reflections “Oh, what a (couple of) night(s)!” as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (almost) sang! A historic lead-off and walk-off home-run Monday

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Cubs To Activate Daniel Palencia

The Cubs will reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s series opener in Seattle, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune.

Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson gets crucial update amid injury recovery

The Chicago Cubs lost shortstop Dansby Swanson to injury recently. The veteran shortstop has missed time due to an oblique injury. It’s a crucial loss for a Chicago team fighting for an NL Central division title.

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Colin Cowherd Goes All-In on Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong

Sports radio host Colin Cowherd called Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the best player in baseball Tuesday and predicted he will win the National League Most Valuable Player award following a historic performance against the crosstown White Sox.

Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs: Daniel Palencia will have a different role when activated off 60-day IL

The Chicago Cubs are 74-54 following the 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Still, they took two out of three from their cross-town rivals, and are primed to take on the lowly Seattle Mariners this weekend.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs claim 5-year veteran off waivers in wake of Dansby Swanson injury

The Chicago Cubs have been dealing with significant injuries on their roster all season long. Unfortunately, it does not seem like the injury bug is going to leave them alone any time soon.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.

Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series

Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cubs walk off White Sox for 2nd straight day on Alex Bregman's single

Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, to boost the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

Trey Mancini News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Watch: Fans throw punches in wild brawl during Cubs-White Sox game

Monday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., had it all — including fans going full Royal Rumble in the stands.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18