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Cubs Recall Kevin Alcantara to Boost Bench

Amidst a six-game losing streak and some really cold bats, the Chicago Cubs have made some roster moves during the current series against the Houston Astros.

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Happ gets day off, PCA batting leadoff for Cubs

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell refuses to start 2 top prospects after call-ups

After losing their sixth-straight game on Friday night, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he was going to shake up the lineup. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run on Friday, but otherwise has been mired in a slump that dates back to the second half of last year.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/23/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 29-22 record following a difficult stretch that has tested the team’s depth. In the past 24 hours, the club lost its sixth consecutive game in a 4-2 defeat to Houston.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 23

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Just one day after promoting their top infield prospect, Pedro Ramirez, the Chicago Cubs are making yet another important roster move.

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

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Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Cubs star is clearly playing himself out of Chicago

The Chicago Cubs are mired in a miserable slump right now, having lost six straight games and 10 of their last 12. Just about nothing is going right for the team at the moment.

Nicky Lopez News / Cubs Insider / May 23

Cubs Recall Kevin Alcántara, DFA Nicky Lopez

The Cubs brought up another top minor leaguer on Saturday, promoting Kevin Alcántara to provide a boost to the offense. He’s got 15 homers and has been striking out less lately for Triple-A Iowa, unlike his new teammates.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez, Promote Kevin Alcantara

The Cubs designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment, and called up outfielder Kevin Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa in the corresponding move. Alcantara

Kevin Alcantara News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs recall Kevin Alcantara amid 6-game losing streak

The Chicago Cubs are desperately searching for answers amid their current six-game losing streak. After being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week, manager Craig Counsell said he did not yet see a need for any lineup changes.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs already eyeing next potential star from Japan’s free-agent market

The Chicago Cubs have long maintained strong ties to Japanese baseball, but following the 2026 season both Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki are set to reach free agency.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 23

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 51

It isn’t often that a team wins 10 straight and so quickly thereafter loses six straight. But it’s been that kind of year for the Cubs. Every single year there is a stretch where the Cubs run into a number of elite pitchers and the bats go into a funk.

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Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs: 3 lineup changes Craig Counsell should make after 6th straight loss

The Chicago Cubs are not playing good baseball right now. On Friday night, Chicago lost its sixth consecutive game and fell to 29-22 on the season. Not long ago, the Cubs were at the top of the National League Central Division.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Craig Counsell to shake up the Cubs lineup

Boos rained down from the stands at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon as the Cubs dropped six straight and their 10th in 12 games due to another lackluster offensive performance.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 22

3 Cubs Who Stood Out in Their Sixth-Straight Ugly Loss

The mid-May horrors continue to pile up for the Chicago Cubs (29-22), who dropped a sixth straight game on Friday in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros (21-31) at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 22

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend ebbs the Whitecaps, 5-4

The Iowa Cubs were caught hibernating by the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 8-4. Javier Assad started and gave up five runs in the first inning. He settled down after that, but he still got the loss.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 22

Cubs vs. Astros Lineup: Where is Happ Hitting? Taillon Home Run Scaries, More

The chilly Chicago Cubs are set to take on the freezing Houston Astros. Talk about an exciting series at Wrigley Field! In case you missed it, the team did at least give fans one reason to be excited this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

A rough two week stretch for the Chicago Cubs has led to the promotion of one of the organization's top prospects.

Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark

Alex Bregman sends Pete Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Jed Hoyer News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 21

The Slumping Cubs Are Making Trade Calls, But That Doesn't Mean A Deal is Coming

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer was brutally honest this week when joining 104.3 The Score. Not only did the long-time executive not shy away from calling out his team's underwhelming play, but he also didn't shy away from questions about possible trade deadline solutions.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Bregman sends Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series

Alex Bregman sends Pete Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series

Bregman offered Crow-Armstrong an encouraging message after being swept by the Brewers.

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan

Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

2026-27 Club Options: NL Central

In recent weeks, MLBTR has looked forward to next winter’s option classes. We’ll move now to the NL Central, where the Cubs have a number of low-cost options to weigh.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes obvious admission about Chicago’s slump

The Chicago Cubs are currently in a slump, as their losing streak has hit five games. After enduring a three-game sweep at the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Counsell made an admission about the team’s struggles, according to Chicago baseball beat writer Jesse Rogers.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 21

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/21/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 29-21 record after a difficult series. In the last 24 hours, the team faced a challenge at Wrigley Field. They suffered a disappointing 5-0 shutout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Edward Cabrera News / On Tap Sports Net / May 21

Edward Cabrera’s Early Exit Reminds Cubs Fans Of His Risk-Reward Value

Right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera left Wednesday’s game with a blister issue, reviving concerns that have followed him throughout his career. When it looked like Cabrera was beginning to settle into a groove, the Chicago Cubs found themselves dealing with a familiar concern.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Gives Statement on Defensive Struggles

The Chicago Cubs have been in their biggest funk of the season as of late. After being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs have lost their past five games and nine of their past 11.