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On YouTubeMatt Boyd News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Cubs to get crucial Matthew Boyd boost during Phillies series
The Chicago Cubs are going to receive a boost on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is set to return from the injured list and start Wednesday’s game.
Owen Ayers News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 21
Cubs Promote Red-Hot Prospect After Incredible Start
The Chicago Cubs are moving one of their underrated prospects up to the next level of the minor leagues after he has had an incredible start to the year.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 21
Chicago Cubs predicted to trade #4 overall prospect at deadline, but should they?
The Chicago Cubs are 13-9 and finally out of last place in the National League Central Division. The irony of their record is that, if they played in any American League division, they would be in first place.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 21
Chicago Cubs’ injured first-round asset dazzles in first start of season
The Chicago Cubs got an unusual dose of good news recently when 2021 first-round draft pick Jordan Wicks returned from injury to finally make his first start of 2026 for the Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 21
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 22 
This team is starting to show that it has a lot of different ways to beat you. Monday night, Craig Counsell talked in his press conference about seven outs saved by his defense in a single game.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21
Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation
If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Dansby Swanson drops ‘unbelievable’ truth bomb on Nico Hoerner after epic web gem
Lately, things are starting to pick up for the Chicago Cubs. After a slow start to the season, the Cubs are now on a six-game winning streak. On Monday, they picked up a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at home in the first game of a three-game series.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 21
Chicago Cubs: Counsell bashes 'bizarre' Shohei Ohtani Rule
The Chicago Cubs are riding high on a six-game winning streak, something which has allowed them to rise out of the basement of the NL Central Division and move into a three-team tie for second place, along with the Pittsburgh Pirates and St.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Mark McGwire’s son turns heads with his minor league dominance
Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 21
Phillies vs. Cubs Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 21
Phillies vs. Cubs Game 2 comes with very different moods. Chicago is rolling and looking strong at Wrigley, while Philadelphia arrives desperate to stop a six-game skid.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 21
This Cubs pitcher is quietly one of their most steady arms
Over the past two seasons, the Chicago Cubs pitching staff has been hammered by injuries. This year seems especially worse, but nonetheless manager Craig Counsell has had to make on the fly changes to his rotation and bullpen as a result.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Cubs re-sign veteran outfielder to minor league deal
After some shuffling on the roster, the Chicago Cubs brought back veteran outfielder Dylan Carlson on a minor-league contract Saturday to bolster their depth.
Shota Imanaga News / Field Level Media / April 21
Ascending Cubs tap Shota Imanaga to face free-falling Phillies
Trending in opposite directions, the Chicago Cubs host the reeling Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series. After Chicago's 5-1 victory in the opener on Monday, the Cubs extended their winning streak to six -- matching the Atlanta Braves for the longest in the majors.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20
Cubs win 6th straight, send Phillies to 6th consecutive loss
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Chicago Cubs posted a 5-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 20
Pete Crow-Armstrong Offers High Praise for His ‘Favorite Player in Baseball’
Despite the recent influx of pitching injuries, the Cubs are heating up exactly when they need to. Following a homestand sweep of the Mets, the team is riding a five-game win streak and will face the Phillies for the second time this season Monday night.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.
MLB News / Just Baseball / April 20
Chandler Simpson Is Making His Old-School Skill Set Work
Since the start of the 2025 season, baseball fans around the country – especially those of a more traditional mindset – have fantasized about the idea of a successful season from Chandler Simpson.
Colin Rea News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Phillies vs. Cubs Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers — April 20
Phillies vs. Cubs: The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Game 1 starts at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Colin Rea News / Field Level Media / April 20
On 5-game win streak, Cubs aim to add to Phillies' woes
A five-game winning streak wasn't enough to lift the Chicago Cubs out of last place in a tightly packed National League Central. But the Cubs will get another chance to torment another NL East team on Monday night, when they continue a homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a four-game series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 18
Moisés Ballesteros Is Forcing His Name Into the Cubs Lineup
After a slow start, the Chicago Cubs’ offense has begun to find its rhythm. There are multiple guys in the lineup that have contributed early, though you could argue none have been more impressive than Moisés Ballesteros.
Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Cubs Select Corbin Martin’s Contract
11:39PM: The Cubs officially announced Martin’s selection and Horton’s move to the 60-day IL. 11:04AM: The Cubs will select the contract of right-hander
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
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