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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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 3
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the month for June 
After a very, very slow start to his 2026 season, Pete Crow-Armstrong turned on the jets in June. (Actually, a bit before that, as I will show you.) In 26 games in June, PCA batted .381/.468/.781 (40-for-105) with five doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 20 RBI, 21 runs scored, 17 walks and eight stolen bases (no caught stealing).
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?
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / July 3
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Playoff Odds Skyrocket to 78% Ahead of Cards Series
What a difference a week makes, huh? The Cubs’ playoff odds were under 60% when I checked last week, and now they’re at 78.3% with a very winnable series against the Cardinals coming up.
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.
Jordan Wicks News / Cubs Insider / July 3
Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend
Per the Cubs’ transactions page, lefty Jordan Wicks has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Despite picking up two saves in his last two appearances, the latter of which was of the three-inning variety in that shellacking of the Padres on Wednesday, the organization would prefer to keep Wicks stretched out as a starter.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 3
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Biggest outliers
With a little tweak to the information available to this feature, I don’t always have final data at the time I’m writing. A hat tip and a thank you to Al who has taken on a little more work in helping me produce this by cleaning up the numbers in the morning.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / July 3
Chicago Cubs linked to dynamic Ian Happ replacement
Ian Happ has been patrolling the Chicago Cubs‘ outfield since 2017, and while the results have mostly been positive, some Cubs fans just can’t help feel that he has been a bit of a disappointment.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 3
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 3
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Codi Heuer, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1966 – Pitcher Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams and drives in nine runs, as the Braves rout the Giants at Candlestick Park, 17-3.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 2
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shut out Columbus, 1-0
Second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Shortstop Alex Madera was promoted to Knoxville from High-A South Bend.
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.
Josiah Hartshorn News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 2
The Cubs Might Suddenly Have One of the Best Prospects in Baseball
Chicago Cubs fans have reason to be optimistic. The team has shot back up the league's power rankings with an explosive 15-4 stretch. They are fresh off posting 23 runs against the San Diego Padres, tying a franchise record with eight homers in one game.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 2
Ethan Conrad finally makes his pro debut with the Chicago Cubs
With the MLB Draft arriving next weekend, many Cubs fans have started asking a simple question: What happened to last year’s first‑round pick? That pick, outfielder Ethan Conrad from Wake Forest University, entered the organization with high expectations.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Bats Explode as they Complete the Sweep, Swanson Scorching Hot, Murray Goes Deep, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 49-38 record and sit 5.5 games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team completed a dominant sweep of the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 2
Chicago Cubs’ 19-year-old phenom achieves elite-tier prospect status, according to Baseball America
The Chicago Cubs seem to have found a prospect diamond in the rough in the person of 19-year-old Josiah Hartshorn. In Baseball America’s most recent update to their Top 100 prospects list, the young outfielder was moved all the way up to no.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2
1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Cubs must avoid making
As we inch closer to the August 3rd MLB Trade Deadline, the Chicago Cubs find themselves squarely in the middle of a heated postseason race. Sitting at 49-38, they boast an excellent record but currently find themselves 5.5 games back of the powerhouse Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 2
Matchup Breakdown: Cubs Lock In Starting Pitchers for Big Holiday Cardinals Series
The Chicago Cubs are looking a lot like their early-season self. After an extended slump that was kicked off with a shocking ten-game losing streak, the organization has clawed its way back up the MLB ranks.
Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / July 2
Dansby Swanson makes MLB history amid torrid hitting stretch
The Chicago Cubs have won five games in a row and nine of their last ten as they have finally started to look like the contenders most everyone thought they would be in 2026.
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.
Jefferson Rojas News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Five Home Runs Put Cubs Over the Top, Rojas’s Big Night in Knoxville, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 48-38 record after a high-scoring victory at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured its fourth consecutive win.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Pete Crow-Armstrong's Two Seasons Are Merging Into One. Here Is Where the Real Player Lives.
In a piece published in early June, Athlon pointed out that Pete Crow-Armstrong’s increased production was simply a by-product of his on-field results finally catching up to his high-level contact quality.
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.
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.
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