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BJ Murray News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Cubs To Select B.J. Murray
The Cubs are planning to select the contract of corner infielder B.J. Murray when rosters expand tomorrow, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was on his way to the majors.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31
Craig Counsell Talks Shota Imanaga Plan After Cubs Starter Makes Unwanted History
The Chicago Cubs may have a Shota Imanaga problem on their hands. Taking the mound for a primetime – and winnable game – against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night, Imanaga blew another lead.
The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 31
Cubs Releasing Rom-Com Called ‘Nine Innings to Love’ on TikTok 
That headline reads like a Mad Lib, but it’s entirely true. As reported by Variety and other outlets, the Cubs have announced a September 4 release for “Nine Innings to Love,” a romantic comedy inspired by the real-life trope of fans meeting and falling for each other at Cubs games.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Chicago Cubs now share top Wild Card spot, and are trending downward
The Chicago Cubs came into the 2026 season as the heavy favorites to win the NL Central Division—and there was plenty of reason to support such an idea.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31
Is Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong new face of MLB? Here’s what an ex-player said
Pete Crow-Armstrong is in the middle of a breakout year this season and has been on a tear in recent outings. He’s firmly in the mix for the NL MVP Award, and the Chicago Cubs star is now getting his hat thrown into the ring as the new face of MLB.
Hoby Milner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Cubs Release Hoby Milner
The Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, per his MLB.com transactions log. The club initially placed him on waivers last week, then designated him for assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31
The Chicago Cubs might not have a single starting pitcher heading into 2027
The Chicago Cubs are working their way towards a second straight postseason run, despite a recent rough stretch and a tightening of the NL Wild Card race.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 31
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Clay Holmes
In a week when the Cubs really needed to take series, instead they lost two of three to the Diamondbacks and Reds. Pete Crow-Armstrong, though, had himself a week.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong has Jake Arrieta going ‘oh s**t’
In a 17-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong put on an absolute spectacle. Franchise legend Jake Arrieta was there to witness his performance in person.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31
Brewers-Cubs set for pivotal NL Central series
The Cubs have a chance to keep the NL Central race interesting while the Brewers can all but clinch a division title.
Ian Happ News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 31
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the Reds
Well, these were supposed to be the three easiest of the 13 games in 13 days. That doesn’t mean the Cubs can’t recover and have a good stretch of games.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 31
Why Cubs should promote Jaxon Wiggins before the postseason
The Chicago Cubs don't need Wiggins to become a major-league starter overnight. They need another weapon for their struggling bullpen.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Total Pro Sports / August 31
Chicago Cubs Fans Were Throwing Haymakers In The Stands As Pete Crow-Armstrong Hit His 3rd HR Of The Game
Wrigley Field always delivers historic baseball moments, and sometimes Chicago Cubs fans add to it. A wild afternoon in Chicago quickly shifted attention from the diamond directly into the bleachers.
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Chicago Cubs: Should Shota Imanaga’s rotation spot be in jeopardy?
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching woes continued Sunday night as starter Shota Imanaga got tagged for six runs, including three more homers. Imanaga has surrendered 33 homers in 150.1 innings pitched on the season.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / August 30
2026 MLB Draft Review: Chicago Cubs
Like several other clubs around the league, the Cubs went very college-heavy atop the 2026 MLB Draft. Chicago will hope that Cade Townsend will develop into a good homegrown story.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 30
Chicago Cubs Make Alex Bregman Announcement
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is shuffling the middle of the order one more time as the club closes its weekend series with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 30
Cubs vs. Reds Lineup: No Matt Shaw, Can Shota Imanaga Bounce Back? More
The Chicago Cubs are set for a rubber match against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Their offense has been on fire over the last two days, scoring a combined 25 runs.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 29
Cubs Notes: Swanson Update, Cabrera Moves to Bullpen, and Ramirez Keeps Cooking
While the Cubs' 17-5 blowout win over the Cincinnati Reds stole the show to start the weekend, there were some noteworthy tidbits that dropped earlier in the day.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 29
Pete Crow-Armstrong continuing historic season for Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong may have put an exclamation point on an MVP season on Saturday.
Hoby Milner News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Cubs Designate Reliever For Assignment in Surprise Move
The Chicago Cubs made a surprising move to their pitching staff on Friday. The Cubs have designated left-handed relief pitcher Hoby Milner for assignment, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cubs make surprising Hoby Milner roster decision
A prolonged injury stint has now led to a surprising roster decision involving Milner.
Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / August 28
Seiya Suzuki Is Hitting His Way to a Massive Payday
Since coming over to Major League Baseball from Japan, Seiya Suzuki has been one of the best and most consistent players in the game. After a solid rookie season in 2022, he has steadily developed into a star and appears to be reaching his full potential in all aspects of the game this year.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cubs to activate utilityman Matt Shaw ahead of series opener
The Chicago Cubs have long been missing the versatility of their 2022 first-round draft pick Matt Shaw. But Shaw may be ready to return to the bigs.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / August 26
Cubs get worrisome Ben Brown update after live BP outing
Brown had been a revelation for the Cubs before landing on the injured list, but it sounds like his expected return will be delayed.
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