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Dansby Swanson News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
The Short Porch is looking at Dansby Swanson’s hot streak 
It’s been a wild run of Cubs baseball over the last few days. The Cubs put an exclamation point on a 16-10 June with a 23-run barrage against the Padres before promptly giving up 17 runs against the St.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs: PCA’s newfound discipline has been a game-changer
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was hot enough in June to earn himself the NL Player of the Month award. So far in July, he’s doing even better.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
MLB Draft: Looking back at the last five Cubs drafts
The 2026 MLB Draft starts this upcoming Saturday at noon, Chicago time. The Cubs have the 23rd pick of the first round. Rounds 1 through 4 will happen on Saturday and rounds 5 through 20 will be on Sunday.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
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?
Edward Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Cubs' Edward Cabrera Takes Major Step Forward in Return From Injury
The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update Monday as Edward Cabrera advanced another step in his recovery from the injuries that have sidelined him since late June.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Cubs rumored to ‘headline’ blockbuster trade package with this player
The Chicago Cubs will almost certainly make some moves before the MLB trade deadline. In fact, one could go as far to say that it is an absolute must if the Cubs want to have any chance of making a deep playoff run.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 6
Chicago Cubs: Taillon’s first rehab outing; Cabrera throws for the first time since injury
The Chicago Cubs’ story this season has centered around the calamity that has been their pitching. Specifically, it centers around the injuries that have caused that calamity.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
Chicago Cubs update: Dansby Swanson, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman
The Cubs had a successful homestand, going 4-2, though they had some real ups and downs in scoring runs, first crushing the Padres and then being crushed by the Cardinals.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / July 6
Cubs need more production from Alex Bregman
Bregman has struggled to find his footing in Chicago, as he's posted a measly slash line of .241/.340/.345.
Javier Assad News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Javier Assad is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals
Daily perspective: Four teams with more wins than the Cubs. The Cubs are on a perfect 90-win pace. 72 games remaining. The Cubs managed one win from the Cardinals.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 6
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 6
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Lance Johnson, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1970 – At Wrigley Field, it’s all Ron Santo today.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5
Cubs avoid sweep, score 4 in 6th to rally past Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs rallied for four runs in the sixth inning and avoided a sweep against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-4 win on Sunday. Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad held St.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Cubs’ former top prospect is making them regret their major trade
Over the winter, the Chicago Cubs needed starting pitching, so they went out and acquired Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. They sent top prospect Owen Caissie to the Marlins in exchange, so it was painful, but it was a move they felt they had to make.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs choice of Jake Woodford over Bryse Wilson reeks of desperation
The Chicago Cubs have not had a healthy pitching staff for the entirety of the 2026 MLB season. As the season has progressed, they have suffered more injuries to both their starting rotation and bullpen, forcing them to get creative with how they approach each and every game.
Shelby Miller News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs: Shelby Miller may be pitching sooner than expected
The Chicago Cubs made some interesting moves this past offseason, beyond the signing of third baseman Alex Bregman and four veteran relievers to help restock a depleted bullpen (Phil Maton, Hoby Milner, Jacob Webb, Hunter Harvey).
Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / July 5
Pitching-short Cubs need Javier Assad's ability, availability vs. Cards
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is. The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Cubs make the wrong kind of history against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows within the span of two days. The North Side squad treated its fans to an epic blowout win on Wednesday over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals
Within the span of 48 hours, the Chicago Cubs hit both ends of the scoring spectrum in a historic way.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / July 3
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins a Much-Deserved NL Player of the Month
The calendar flipped from June to July earlier this week, closing the book on a month to remember for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Friday morning, Major League Baseball officially put the Chicago Cubs star’s 30-day stretch in its record books by name him the National League Player of the Month for June.
Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Cubs To Select Drew Pomeranz
The Cubs are expected to select the contract of veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz, according to multiple reports, including from Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors
Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / July 3
Cubs' Dansby Swanson brings historic RBI surge into series vs. Cards
Dansby Swanson isn't putting too much stock into his individual accomplishments. However, he is reveling in the fact that his recent video-game numbers have contributed to the Chicago Cubs' winning ways.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 1
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run
After falling into a slump at the end of May and into June, Suzuki, along with Pete Crow-Armstrong, has helped turn the Cubs offense around.
Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Vince Velasquez Elects Free Agency
Veteran righty Vince Velasquez elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cubs, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated him for assignment on Sunday and quickly ran him through waivers.
Alex Bregman 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.
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