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Cubs' Unfortunate Matt Shaw Update Opens Door for Kevin Alcantara

The Chicago Cubs can't catch a break. As pitching injuries continue to pile up, the Cubs have now lost one of their best bats. Matt Shaw is headed to the IL with a wrist injury, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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Bregman regrets not running hard to 1B vs. Brewers...

Third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs over the winter only to struggle in his first season, said Monday he regrets not running hard to first base in Chicago's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Matt Shaw News / On Tap Sports Net / June 29

Cubs Roster Move: Matt Shaw (Wrist) Returns To IL

The Chicago Cubs removed Matt Shaw from the game on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers at a crucial time. Shaw came into the game for Michael Conforto at the top of the seventh inning.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Gavin Hollowell News / Cubs Insider / June 29

Kevin Alcántara & Gavin Hollowell Arrive at Wrigley, Matt Shaw to IL

Outfielder Kevin Alcántara and righty reliever Gavin Hollowell arrived at Wrigley Field ahead of Monday’s game against the Padres, so personnel moves will be announced soon.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Chicago Cubs: Sonny Gray AND Aroldis Chapman in one wildly bold trade?

The Chicago Cubs managed to hold on for dear life Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and cinch a series win. In a bullpen game

Drew Pomeranz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Cubs quietly reunite with surprise 2025 star

The Chicago Cubs have reunited with veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz, signing the 37-year-old to a minor league contract after his release by the Los Angeles Angels.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 29

Chicago Cubs update: Dansby Swanson, Bryse Wilson, David Peterson

The Cubs went 6-1 on their road trip to New York and Milwaukee, so this weekly review winds up heavy on the “Three up” side. Hopefully, that continues on the upcoming homestand against the Padres and Cardinals.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Chicago Cubs could trade Moises Ballesteros under one condition

The Chicago Cubs have been playing much better baseball of late, having won 12 of their last 16 games to re-establish themselves as serious National League playoff contenders and to make it clear that they will almost certainly be buyers before the MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Cubs Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal

The Cubs quietly brought Drew Pomeranz back to the organization on a minor league deal late last week. The team never formally announced the signing, but Pomeranz suited up for the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa last night and tossed a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts.

Christian Bethancourt News / Cubs Insider / June 29

Cubs’ Best Hope for Pitching Help Might Be…Christian Bethancourt?

If you’re hoping there are internal reinforcements on the way from Iowa, you might want to think again. While the Cubs can certainly keep recycling some fresh arms for the back end of the bullpen, there’s not much to love about their 6.43 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, .283 average allowed, or 5.38 BB/9.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Jordan Wicks News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 29

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Jordan Wicks is the Superhero vs. the Brewers?!?

A little bit of larceny for your weekend sport viewing? We all read from the same script. This was a probable Brewers sweep. They had their three best pitchers ready to go in the series and the Cubs had a pitching staff their own manager described as “in disarray” earlier in the week.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 29

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 29

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Frank Schwindel, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2004 – At Bank One Ballpark, the Diamondbacks’ 40-year-old fireballer Randy Johnson records his 4,000th career strikeout to become the fourth player in major league history to reach the plateau.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Cubs succeed through quantity of relievers, while Padres' starters inconsistent

Apparently, the Chicago Cubs' lucky number on their just-completed road trip was 13. That's the number of different relievers that manager Craig Counsell used to get through seven games over the last six days as his team swept four games from the New York Mets and took two of three over Milwaukee, including a 4-3, 10-inning decision on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 28

Successful road trip with series win in Milwaukee giving Chicago Cubs a ‘boost of confidence’

The Chicago Cubs are returning home after a long road trip which saw them play seven games in six days. Chicago began last week in New York to face the Mets in a four-game series.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 28

3 Thoughts After Cubs Outlast Brewers in Extra Innings for a Massive Series Win

What a finish! The Chicago Cubs (46-38) pull off two wins in a row vs the first-place Milwaukee Brewers (50-31), capping it off with a 4-3 win Sunday in extra innings!

Edgar Alvarez News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 28

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edgar Alvarez homers for Smokies

Left-hander Drew Pomeranz joined Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Kenten Egbert moves from High-A South Bend to Iowa. We’ve all heard of players on the Des Moines/Chicago Shuttle.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 29

Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem

The Chicago Cubs are trending up again after taking the weekend series from the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. But that doesn't mask a growing problem on the North Side.

Cubs take series from Brewers with 3-run 10th inning

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Cubs take series from Brewers with 3-run 10th inning

The Chicago Cubs scored three times in the top of the 10th inning and held on for a 4-3 win in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Cubs’ Craig Counsell hits fans with harsh trade reality amid bonkers pitcher injuries

Despite the Chicago Cubs trading for David Peterson from the New York Mets, the team has been dealing with a ton of injuries to the staff. As the Cubs can’t seem to catch a break with the pitching injuries, manager Craig Counsell would speak on the chance of the team addressing the need for more pitchers.

Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / June 27

Ian Happ keys big inning as Cubs overwhelm Brewers

Ian Happ hit a three-run home run in a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Saturday. The Cubs will try to win the series Sunday as the teams split the first two games.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 27

Cubs Place Hoby Milner on 15-Day IL with Appendicitis, Recall Tyler Ferguson

The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed reliever Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with appendicitis. In a corresponding move, the team recalled right-hander Tyler Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 27

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Rea Efforts Wasted by Bullpen, Peterson Starts Saturday, & 6 Arms to Look at If the Cubs are Buyers

The Chicago Cubs hold a 44-38 record and currently sit 7.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team saw its four-game winning streak snapped in a 6-2 road loss to Milwaukee.

Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Cubs Place Phil Maton On 15-Day Injured List

The Cubs placed Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Friday, as the right-hander is dealing with right knee tendinitis. David Peterson (acquired from the Mets earlier this week) was officially activated in the corresponding move, and the southpaw will make his Cubs debut as the starting pitcher in today’s game with the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Ben Brown Diagnosed With Stress Reaction In Neck; Cubs Continuing To Seek Rotation Help

When the Cubs placed righty Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list earlier this week, the injury was initially announced as a “neck strain.” The team didn’t provide a concrete timetable for his return.