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MLB News / Ball Exclusives / May 31
Watch: Cubs take down Cardinals in NL Central showdown
It wasn’t pretty, but the Chicago Cubs held on Saturday night to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 and tied the weekend series 1-1. Both sides were making decent contact with the ball in the first few innings, but couldn’t get much going in terms of scoring.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 30
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Drew Bowser hits a grand slam in 2nd-straight game 
Iowa right-hander Connor Noland came off the injured list. Iowa Right-hander Yacksel Ríos went on the temporarily inactive list. Knoxville first baseman Edgar Alvarez came off the restricted list.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / May 30
Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards
Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / May 30
Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs
Ben Brown is still providing relief for the Chicago Cubs. Only now, he's doing it form a starting role.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 30
Cubs vs. Cardinals Lineup: Happ's Heater, Brown Needs to Cool Down Cardinals?
The Cubs will try to bounce back from a tough 6-5 loss to the Cardinals in yesterday's opener. Ben Brown and his sparkling 2.01 ERA try to get the Cubs back in the win column again tonight and maintain pace with the rest of the NL Central.
Matt Shaw News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Chicago Cubs: Why Matt Shaw starting rehab soon really matters now
The Chicago Cubs may or may not be out of the deep end of a major funk which has recently cost them ten games in a row and their spot atop the NL Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 30
Who Is Cubs’ Face Right Now?
Late in the preseason and on into the regular season, there was a debate of sorts over whether Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, or some Janus-like combination of the two was the “face” of the Cubs.
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Chicago Cubs’ closer Daniel Palencia expresses frustration at lack of mound time
The Chicago Cubs have been riding a roller coaster of emotions and fortunes this season. After a 20-3 run that included two 10-game winning streaks, the team fell into the deep doldrums with a confidence-testing 10-game losing streak.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 30
Why was Abner Uribe suspended while Pete Crow-Armstrong was only fined?
Yesterday was an annoying baseball day. The Cubs lost to the Cardinals after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning. They were one run short of tying the game in the ninth, because the BABIP gods were apparently a little annoyed at Nico Hoerner and Phil Maton keeps throwing in relatively close games for #reasons.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell is committing malpractice by letting Pete Crow-Armstrong bat lead-off
The Chicago Cubs fell to the St. Louis Cardinals by the score of 6-5 on Friday night. Now, fans are holding their breaths, hoping that it will not be the start of yet another long losing streak.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell calls out Shota Imanaga after 6-5 loss to Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs entered their series against the St. Louis Cardinals, having won each of their past two games. For the first time in almost two weeks, Chicago was feeling confident.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 30
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 58
It was that kind of day in St. Louis. The Cubs jumped right on top with three runs in the top of the first, then gave three runs right back in the bottom of the inning.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Chicago Cubs connected to ‘unthinkable’ trade for star pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have certainly kid the skids, as they have gone just 4-15 since their 10-game winning streak. They actually put together a pair of double-digit winning streaks earlier this season, only to see everything come apart at the seasons the last few weeks.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Cubs not seeing an ROI in pitching so far
The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has gone through some real struggles so far this season. It’s easy to look at the injuries as the main culprit, and they’re definitely a factor, but the healthy big-money arms have had their issues too.
Ian Happ News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30
Chicago Cubs Notes: Shota Taken Deep, Happ Stays Hot & A Barrage of Breaking Balls
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 31-27 record following their series-opening loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The North Siders’ two-game winning streak ended in the last 24 hours.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 30
MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Emerge As Perfect Destination For Boston Red Sox Star
The Chicago Cubs established itself as one of the best teams in the MLB with two separate 10-game winning streaks. But a 10-game losing run this month brought them crashing down to earth.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 29
3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around
Just weeks ago, it seemed as if the Chicago Cubs were on top of the world. The team was off to a 27-12 start, their best start to a season since 2016, and they were riding their second 10-game winning streak of the season already.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28
Ian Happ, Cubs down Paul Skenes, Pirates for series split
Ian Happ continued to shine in his hometown, collecting three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Chicago Cubs beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Thursday to split a four-game series.
Edward Cabrera News / HITC / May 28
Edward Cabrera’s blister has turned the Cubs’ rotation problem into a weekly scramble
The Cubs can survive a thin rotation for a while, but each new pitching problem keeps landing on a staff with less and less room to absorb it. Chicago placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list on May 24, retroactive to May 21, with a blister on his right middle finger.
Craig Counsell News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Craig Counsell Shares Reason Behind Cubs Move
Craig Counsell has revealed the reason the Chicago Cubs signed veteran left-hander Aaron Bummer to a minor league contract. According to reporter Elise
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 28
Chicago Cubs Notes: Cubs Snap 10 Game Skid, Blach & Hartshorn Impress
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 30-26 record after snapping a 10-game losing streak on Wednesday night. The club broke out offensively. They achieved a 10-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / May 27
Ian Happ breaks out of slump, Cubs snap 10-game skid vs. Pirates
Ian Happ drove in five runs and ignited a six-run seventh inning with a three-run home run that eventually helped the Chicago Cubs snap a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Cubs Identified as No. 1 Trade Option for Cy Young Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs are looking to break a 10-game losing streak entering their Wednesday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29-26, they're falling behind in the National League Central, 4.5 games back from the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 27
Cubs make impressive MLB history with 10th straight loss
The Cubs etched their name in the history books with their 10th straight loss.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Nico Hoerner’s Removal From Cubs Lineup
The Chicago Cubs are treading water in the National League Central, sitting at 29-24 while in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. The struggles have put pressure on manager Craig Counsell to find ways to spark an offense that, despite ranking second in on-base percentage at .335, has failed to convert runners consistently.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Yardbarker / May 23
Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs
The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.
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