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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 27
Chicago Cubs hoping for a lifeline from new pitcher set to make his debut Saturday in Milwaukee
The Chicago Cubs threw a counterpunch on Wednesday as they were being peppered with yet another barrage of devastating punches. It wasn’t a haymaker they offered up in return, but it was a spirited enough shot to show they weren’t waiting for the towel to be thrown in.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 27
Chicago Cubs linked to new trade for erratic pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have been playing much better baseball of late, having won 10 of their last 14 games to right themselves in the National League playoff picture.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 27
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Colin Rea is the Superhero vs. the Brewers 
You can’t say you didn’t see this one coming. It would have been great to get one of those “because baseball” games. But it’s always important to remember that sometimes Goliath just squashes David, the Globetrotters virtually always win and The Miz and the Brewers are going to beat the Cubs in Milwaukee.
The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz
In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 27
Brewers 6, Cubs 2: Seiya Suzuki homers off Jacob Misiorowski, but it’s not enough
Well, come on. You didn’t really think the Cubs would defeat Jacob Misiorowski, did you? The thing is, though, that they did pretty much hold Misiorowski and the Brewers even while the Milwaukee fireballer was still in the game.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 27
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jace Beck strikes out 11 as Smokies keep winning
Iowa right-hander Tyler Beede has elected free agency. Right-hander Zac Leigh goes from the ACL Cubs to Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Anhuar Garcia was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 26
Believe It or Not, the Cubs Just Put Another Pitcher on the IL
You can't make this stuff up. Ahead of the Chicago Cubs series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, another arm was sent to the IL. According to the team's transaction log, Phil Maton has been placed on the 15-day IL with right knee tendonitis.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 26
Chicago Cubs place yet another pitcher on 15-day IL as injury woes continue
There may not be a team in Major League Baseball that has more bad luck with injuries than the Chicago Cubs. Specifically, to their pitching staff. Ever since before the season began, Chicago had injury concerns among their pitchers.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / June 26
Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong gets shout-out as team jumps back into top-10 in MLB power rankings
The Chicago Cubs are flying high, riding a four-game winning streak, having swept all four games of their series on the road against the New York Mets.
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 / ChiCitySports / June 26
Chicago Cubs: MLB insider offers brutal reality check on Brown, Cabrera injuries
The Chicago Cubs, after sweeping the New York Mets in a four-game series, are now seven games over .500 and in second place in the NL Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 26
Chicago Cubs pitching health Watch: Some good news, some horrible news
Chicago Cubs pitching has been beaten up in every conceivable way this season—and the bad times don’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. There’ve been just so many injuries that it almost boggles the imagination.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26
Mets having 'no fun' as disastrous season keeps getting worse
It it fast becoming another lost season for the New York Mets? If you listen to the players, it's beginning to look that way.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 25
Pete Crow-Armstrong's 10th-inning hit seals Cubs' sweep of Mets
Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his career-high hitting streak and on-base streak on Thursday, when his tiebreaking hit in the 10th inning allowed the visiting Chicago Cubs to finish off a four-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-3 win.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Luis Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25
Cubs Outright Luis Peralta
Left-hander Luis Peralta went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa, per the MLB.com transaction log.
Dansby Swanson News / Field Level Media / June 24
Dansby Swanson comes up big again as Cubs sweep Mets in doubleheader
Dansby Swanson had the go-ahead RBI for the second time in a matter of hours Wednesday night, when his run-scoring triple in the sixth inning helped the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-5 and complete a doubleheader sweep.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Cubs Add Veteran Pitcher After Rash of Pitching Injuries
After losing two more starting pitchers to the injured list on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs were quick to add a veteran starter off waivers from an NL rival.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Cubs Lose Another Starting Pitcher to IL
The Chicago Cubs are losing another starting pitcher due to injury. The Cubs officially placed Edward Cabrera on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and are recalling Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa, as well as selecting Vince Velasquez's contract from Triple-A.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 24
Cubs lose Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown; Matthew Boyd returns
The Chicago Cubs placed right-handers Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Left-hander Matthew Boyd will come off of the injured list and start Thursday's game against the host New York Mets, manager Craig Counsell announced.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Cubs take two steps back with starting pitchers' brutal injury updates
The Chicago Cubs are taking one step forward and two back.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24
Three starting pitchers the Cubs should target ahead of the deadline
The Cubs need pitching help as they look to make a postseason push. Here are three players the club could target.
Justin Steele News / Athlon Sports / June 23
Cubs Facing Trade Decision After Unfortunate Justin Steele News
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer addressed left-hander Justin Steele's role for the rest of the 2026 season on Tuesday, and his answer points the front office towards the trade market.
Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / June 23
Why Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Seiya Suzuki?
Every MLB trade deadline, teams generally fall into three categories. You have your buyers, your sellers, and your teams that do nothing. Sometimes, though, there are teams that fall into a fourth category — those are the teams that are both buyers and sellers.
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