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Cubs break game open late to get by wild Padres

Nico Hoerner's two-run double snapped a sixth-inning tie and Pete Crow-Armstrong broke open the game with a three-run homer Tuesday night as the visiting Chicago Cubs stopped the San Diego Padres 8-3.

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Cubs Outright Scott Kingery, Vince Velasquez

The Cubs have sent infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Vince Velasquez outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson News After Leaving Padres Game

Now in his fourth season with the Chicago Cubs, shortstop Dansby Swanson has continued to live up to the expectations of the seven-year, $177 million contract that will keep him as one of the franchise’s faces through 2029.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Craig Counsell Announces Alex Bregman News After Removal From Cubs Lineup

Alex Bregman’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs is not off to the start either side envisioned. Bregman signed a five-year, $140 million contract this past winter to become one of the faces of the franchise, but through 29 games, the 32-year-old third baseman has yet to find his groove.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / April 29

Cubs claim former 2nd round pitcher from White Sox after devastating Justin Steele update

The Chicago Cubs are once again looking for pitching depth after a tough setback for Justin Steele in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Steele has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, pushing back his anticipated return timeline.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts rehabs in I-Cubs loss in St. Paul

The Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Doug Nikhazy off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 28

Cubs' Justin Steele (elbow) sidelined late in Tommy John recovery

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been shut down in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. Steele, who last pitched for Chicago on April 7, 2025, was trending towards a return in late May or early June, but has now stopped throwing as he deals with a left elbow flexor strain.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 28

Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals ‘positive’ news on Justin Steele

Some Chicago Cubs fans might have been worried on Tuesday afternoon when ESPN’s Jesse Rogers confirmed that starting pitcher Justin Steele suffered a setback.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

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Justin Steele News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Justin Steele Shut Down Due To Setback

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has hit a setback in his recovery from last year’s elbow surgery, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The specifics of the setback aren’t clear but Rogers suggests that Steele’s return timeline is likely to be pushed into the future.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Cubs Claim Doug Nikhazy, Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment

The Cubs have claimed left-hander Doug Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. There wasn’t any previous indication Nikhazy had been removed from the Sox roster but it appears they tried to sneak him through waivers in recent days.

Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 28

Chicago Cubs: PCA named 'biggest disappointment' by ESPN, Hoerner and Ballesteros get props

The Chicago Cubs expect big things from their 24-year-old center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and from their 28-year-old second baseman. That’s why they were confident in signing them to big 6-year extensions ($115 million and $141 million, respectively).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 28

Chicago Cubs to accelerate Mo Ballesteros at catcher position

The Chicago Cubs not only want to get Mo Ballesteros in the lineup more this season but they almost have to. The 22-year-old Ballesteros is off to a hot start hitting this season, so getting him into that lineup makes a lot of sense.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28

The Cubs are really good at ABS challenges

I had it in my mind to write this article a day or so ago after hearing the rankings of MLB teams on successful ABS challenges. So you’ll forgive me for writing it the day after the Cubs failed on two of three challenges in their loss to the Padres, including one by Matthew Boyd in the first inning, that he later said he shouldn’t have made.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Cubs ‘accelerating’ role for ROY candidate who’s earning Kyle Schwarber comps

Despite the Chicago Cubs’ loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 9-7, one of the positives was another impressive showing by rookie catcher Moises Ballesteros.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

Jason Varitek had a priceless reaction to the Red Sox firings

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Cubs’ Riley Martin To Miss Eight Weeks

Cubs rookie Riley Martin hit the injured list with what was originally described as elbow inflammation this weekend, but the left-hander has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor.

Mason Miller News / HITC / April 28

What Chicago Cubs finally achieved against Padres’ Mason Miller for first time since August 2025

The Chicago Cubs did something no team had managed against Mason Miller in nearly nine months. The San Diego Padres closer had been operating on a ridiculous scoreless run, turning late innings into a near-automatic shutdown whenever he took the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 28

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/28/2026

The Chicago Cubs News & Notes April 28, 2026 begins with the club sitting at 17-12. They suffered a series-opening loss in San Diego. This loss extended their skid to three straight.

Matt Boyd News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Matthew Boyd immediately regrets challenge call vs. Padres

The Chicago Cubs began a 3-game road series with the San Diego Padres on Monday. On the mound for the Cubs was left-hander Matthew Boyd, coming a few weeks off being placed on the injured list with a bicep injury.

Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / April 27

What’s Working so Well for Shota Imanaga This Year?

If 2024 was a Cinderella campaign for Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, 2025 was midnight. On the surface, it wasn’t a bad season for the Japanese star.

Riley Martin News / Field Level Media / April 26

Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL list

Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday. Martin, selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and was elevated to the Cubs roster in early April as the team's No.

Phil Maton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26