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After huge day, Cubs pursue season sweep of woebegone Mets

The Chicago Cubs might have swept the New York Mets right into a fire sale Wednesday night. At the very least, they reportedly will have a former Mets All-Star in their clubhouse Thursday night, when the visiting Cubs will look to complete a sweep of free-falling New York in the finale of the four-game set.

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Chicago Cubs Notebook: Swanson Drives in 11, Cubs Take Doubleheader, & A Trade With the Mets Late Last Night

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 43-37 record and sit in second place in the National League Central. In the past 24 hours, the Cubs achieved a dominant performance.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 25

Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, PCA, Counsell

Today’s Reflections It feels SOOOO good to put Dansby Swanson’s name first on the Cub Tracks page! Tuesday night, he had a two-run home run and an RBI double, followed by a three-run homer and a grand slam in Game 1 Wednesday afternoon.

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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 / Yardbarker / June 25

Cubs bolster rotation by acquiring Mets David Peterson

The Chicago Cubs have not been able to keep their starting rotation healthy, which prompted president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make an early trade.

Mets sound like broken team as potential fire sale begins

Matthew Boyd returning to Cubs rotation on Thursday

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Mets Trade Struggling Starter to Pitching-Needy Cubs

The MLB trade deadline is still six weeks away, but the lowly New York Mets have begun trading assets. On Wednesday evening, the Mets traded struggling left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson to the pitching-needy Chicago Cubs.

Dansby Swanson News / ESPN / June 25

Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series

Dansby Swanson had 11 RBI in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs go all-in for trade with Mets: Report

Amid numerous injuries to the pitching rotation and news that Justin Steele was not expected to return to the starting rotation this season, the Chicago Cubs needed to make a trade to add help before the deadline on Aug.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 24

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers twice in Smokies rout

Right-hander Kenten Egbert was promoted from High-A South Bend to Triple-A Iowa. The Iowa Cubs hunted down the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 18-11, thanks in large part to an 11-run fifth inning.

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.

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Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw’s next six weeks could define his future

Matt Shaw’s performance since returning from an IL stint for back tightness has been very encouraging. He is batting .292 (7-for-24) with seven RBI, two triples, and a home run.

Jed Hoyer News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24

Jed Hoyer Says Cubs Are Talking Pitching Trades, But He Has His Work Cut Out for Him

The Cubs need pitching help, and there's no way around it. They are currently tied with the Reds for the third-worst pitching fWAR at 3.0 on the season.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 24

Roster Move: Cubs Add Veteran Arm As Injuries Proceed To Pile Up

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs placed Edward Cabrera on the injured list. That was expected, as he had to leave his start on Tuesday night, assisted by a cart.

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.

Matthew Boyd to return to rotation

Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez continues 2026 breakout in win over Rangers

Mets make big Kodai Senga decision

Yankees to recall super utilityman

Yankees' Aaron Boone blasts Jazz Chisholm for unprofessional move

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, Designate Eduarniel Núñez

The Cubs’ astonishing run of injuries continues. Just one morning after manager Craig Counsell announced that a hamstring strain was sending righty Edward Cabrera to the injured list, Chicago has now placed Ben Brown on the 15-day IL due to a neck strain.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24

Cubs vs. Mets Doubleheader Lineups: Can Offense Stay Hot? No Bregman or Shaw, More

Thanks to a second consecutive rain delay for the Chicago Cubs on Monday, they are set for a doubleheader matchup against the Mets this week. Despite the injury woes continuing on Tuesday with a hamstring injury for Edward Cabrera, the Cubs have managed to steal the first game a convincing 9-6.

Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Cubs to select Vince Velasquez

The Cubs will select the contract of righty Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa today, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports. Chicago also plans to bring righty Tyler Ferguson up from Des Moines to serve as the 27th man for today’s twin bill against the Mets.

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.

Three potential landing spots for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara

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Edward Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Cubs To Place Edward Cabrera On Injured List

The Cubs are placing starter Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list, skipper Craig Counsell told reporters after tonight’s win over the Mets (relayed by Bob Nightengale of USA Today).

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.

Justin Steele News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Cubs LHP returns to mound for 1st time since setback

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging injury update Monday on Justin Steele, giving their rotation another reason to monitor his recovery as the club tries to protect its playoff position.