Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cubs Claim Infielder Gabriel Arias from Mets, Transfer Phil Maton to 60-Day IL

This is basically just a matter of creating some defensive depth with Dansby Swanson on the shelf for at least four weeks, so take it for what it’s worth.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 19

White Sox 3, Cubs 0: The weather was here. Wish the game had been beautiful

The Cubs lost to the White Sox 3-0 on a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon, and the “gorgeous” part is about the only good thing I can say about the afternoon… with the offense disappearing, I am reduced to paraphrasing Jimmy Buffett lyrics for a headline.

Justin Steele News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Chicago Cubs Land Exciting Update on Career 3.30-ERA Pitcher

Left-hander Justin Steele is nearing a key milestone in his lengthy recovery, with the Chicago Cubs left-hander on the verge of facing hitters as he works back from a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.

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Daniel Palencia News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Cubs Get an Update on Daniel Palencia's Return

The Chicago Cubs are set to get a major bullpen reinforcement back this week, with Daniel Palencia scheduled to return from the injured list Friday. Manager Craig Counsell announced that the right-hander will be activated from the 60-day injured list before the Cubs open their series against the Seattle Mariners.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs: Gausman, Cabrera struggles create opening for Assad’s forced entry

The Chicago Cubs notched another magical walk-off win on Tuesday—their thirteenth of the season and second in two games. In doing so, they secured the three-game series against the crosstown rival White Sox.

Kevin Gausman News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Cubs Get New Update Following Kevin Gausman Injury Scare

The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news Wednesday regarding right-hander Kevin Gausman after the veteran pitcher departed his start early Tuesday night because of a hand issue.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19

What Fueled Alex Bregman's Post-Rain Delay Walk-Off for the Cubs? Pizza and Pop

Down 3-2 to the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Cubs were gifted back-to-back walks. Kevin Alcantara was pinch-running for Miguel Amaya and stationed at second base.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong gushes over hero Javy Baez: 'He was the s**t'

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has loudly been making his case for an MVP award this season with a 2026 that, at times, seems almost too grandiose to be real.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19

Cubs Crosstown Series Finale Lineup: Going for the Sweep, PCA at DH, Holmes Starts

The Chicago Cubs walked off the White Sox once again Tuesday night, bleeding into Wednesday morning after a rain delay. The few that stayed for the wet conclusion of the Crosstown Classic were rewarded with an Alex Bregman walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth!

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong dominates Shohei Ohtani in ESPN’s MVP poll among players

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been dominating for the Chicago Cubs this year. He is on fire right now, as Crow-Armstrong just hit another leadoff home run, his fourth home run in three games.

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

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Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 19

Cubs 4, White Sox 3: Alex Bregman ties it up, then walks it off

Personally, I would not recommend winning games this way on a regular basis. But the Cubs seem to have found the knack for taking leads, giving them up, coming from behind and winning in a walk-off.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Cubs’ 2nd straight walk-off comes with near franchise record and more Pete Crow-Armstrong history

For the second consecutive night, Chicago Cubs fans witnessed history. On Monday, Aug. 17, Pete Crow-Armstrong stole the spotlight by going 4-for-5 with two home runs, including a leadoff blast and a walk-off homer, while also becoming the latest member of the 30/30 club.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox

Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday afternoon.

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.

Kevin Gausman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Cubs reveal reason for Kevin Gausman’s exit from White Sox start

The Chicago Cubs may have won the second game of their three-game set against in-city rival Chicago White Sox, 4-3, but they left the game with some injury concerns after Kevin Gausman had to exit the game prematurely.

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

MLB 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?

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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