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On YouTubePete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Pete Crow-Armstrong gives up a ridiculous Little League home run to the Brewers
It appears to be Little League Home Run Week this week in Major League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs played Wednesday against the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers.
Edward Cabrera News / Cubs Insider / May 20
Edward Cabrera Exits Early with Blister 
Edward Cabrera made it through three innings with four runs allowed (one earned) on four hits and two walks, striking out two as well. Then he came out for the 4th and threw one fastball at 92.5 mph before leaving the game with Craig Counsell and athletic trainer Nick Frangella.
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Pair of Chicago Cubs make All-Breakout Prospect Team
The Chicago Cubs have been able to develop a lot of quality talent through their farm system. It has been one of the top farm systems in all of baseball, which helps the Cubs tremendously.
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 20
Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: Why is Matt Shaw Not Starting? Edward Cabrera Blues, More
Vibes are low on the North Side. While every baseball season has its ups and downs, the Chicago Cubs' latest downswing is about as discouraging as it gets.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Chicago Cubs urged to acquire this intriguing pitcher amid freefall
The Chicago Cubs have certainly seen better days over the last couple of weeks, as they have lost eight of their last 10 games to fall into third place in the NL Central division.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20
How the Chicago Cubs can get everything they need in just one big trade
The Chicago Cubs need to make some moves. Losing eight of ten and falling from first place in the NL Central Division is bad. What’s worse, though, is that there doesn’t seem to be any real significant reversal of fortunes on the horizon.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Chicago Cubs: it may be time to bench Pete Crow-Armstrong for a stretch
Going into the season, both the Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong had tremendous expectations placed upon them. Many picked Chicago to win the National League Central Division, and Crow-Armstrong was consistently ranked among the best young stars in the game.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 20
An update on the Cubs and ABS challenges
While we wait for the Cubs to (hopefully) salvage one game of their series against the Brewers, I thought I’d take another look at how the team and its individual players are doing with ABS challenges.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20
Will Cubs Jump at the Chance to Bring in Matt Bowman After Shocking Twins Release?
Why stop now, Cubs? Over the last few weeks, Jed Hoyer and Co. have not been shy about taking flyers on castaway pitchers. Luis Peralta, Tyler Ferguson, Liam Hendriks, and Christian Roa make up just some of the names that they have snagged off waivers and sent to Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Chicago Cubs get top-5 ranking for performance this season, given expected trade deadline prediction
The Chicago Cubs are 29-20 on the season following their fourth consecutive loss on Tuesday night. After falling to the Milwaukee Brewers by the score of 5-2, the Cubs slipped out of first place in the National League Central Division.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20
Chicago News & Notes 05/20/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently have a 29-20 record. They have fallen out of first place in the NL Central for the first time since April 30. Over the last 24 hours, the North Siders endured their fourth consecutive loss.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 20
By The Numbers: Chicago Cubs “Woes” With Runners On Base
Going into Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs have had 642 base runners in 2026, the most of any team in baseball. They’ve also stranded more runners than anyone in MLB, 396 of them.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 20
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 49
And the beat goes on. Jacob Misiorowski was fantastic and the Brewers offense had just enough timely hits to put this one largely out of reach. The Cubs bats did make some late noise and made it interesting, but in the end it was too little, too late and the Cubs dropped their fourth straight.
Pat Murphy News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Pat Murphy fires yet another shot at Cubs in truly unbearable fashion
The Chicago Cubs seem to have a Milwaukee Brewers problem. The Cubs lost the NL Central to the Brewers last season, then fell to them in the NLDS. Now, in 2026, Chicago is losing to Milwaukee yet again.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 20
‘Way Too Early’ to Watch Standings as Cubs’ LOB Issues Persist in Latest Losses
This latest stretch of Cubs games is like a fart in an elevator: It really stinks and everyone is too embarrassed to say anything, so you just wait uncomfortably to reach your floor.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 20
MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan
Crow-Armstrong must show more professionalism in the future.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 19
Cubs Get Back One Of Their Top Relievers – But Did They DFA the Right Guy?
Craig Counsell might cry tears of joy. After weeks of seemingly nothing but injury updates for his bullpen, the Chicago Cubs manager will finally welcome back one of his top relievers.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 19
If the Cubs Want an Elite Starter, They Have a Super Obvious Trade Chip
It's only a matter of time before the Chicago Cubs make a move. While currently facing an offensive slump, the organization has still proven to be among the most competitive in baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 19
Insider: Chicago Cubs “Already Making Phone Calls” for Trades
The MLB trade deadline is not for a couple of months, but it isn’t going to wait for anyone, either. While waiting for the deadline could increase the value of returns coming to those teams selling, some buyers may be willing to pay a premium to get a deal done early.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 19
Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/19/2026
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 29-19 record and maintain a slim half-game lead in the NL Central. In the past 24 hours, the club’s historic 15-game home winning streak at Wrigley Field ended.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18
Brewers offense explodes to snap Cubs' home winning streak
Entering Monday, the Chicago Cubs had won 15 straight games at Wrigley Field. An offensive outburst from the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the streak right there.
Matt Shaw News / Athlon Sports / May 17
Cubs Facing Matt Shaw Decision After Trade Report
The Chicago Cubs are off to a hot start to the 2026 MLB season, as they sit atop the National League Central with a 29-17 record. Entering Sunday’s matchup
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