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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Sporting News / September 17
Chicago Cubs closing in on long-awaited playoff return 
Cubs are about to get in.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Sporting News / September 17
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps making history; What's his latest feat and what's next?
Crow-Armstrong continues to leave the baseball world in awe in just his first full MLB season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17
Cubs Could Land Star Free Agent Pitching Target At Major Discount
The Chicago Cubs are on the cusp of clinching a spot in the postseason for what they hope is going to be a very deep run this October. With some real confidence and starting to play their best baseball, things could be coming together in Chicago.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 151
When a pitcher as good as Paul Skenes throws, you hear some wild stats. I don’t take notes while watching, so take it with a grain of salt if I don’t frame a stat right.
The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season
The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
Cubs 4, Pirates 1: On the cusp of the postseason
Behind another solid outing from Cade Horton and a varied offense, the Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-1 and with one more victory will punch their ticket to October postseason baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17
Cubs Magic Number Drops As Team On Verge of Clinching First Playoff Berth In Five Seasons
The Chicago Cubs took care of business again on Tuesday, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1, as Cade Horton claimed the 11th win of his rookie season on the hill.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17
Cubs eager to clinch playoff berth with sweep of Pirates
The Chicago Cubs will look to punch their ticket to the postseason for the first time in five years when they pursue a three-game series sweep of the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
Baseball history unpacked, September 17
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16
Cubs’ Cade Horton pulls off eye-popping feat last done by 1968 Bob Gibson
The Chicago Cubs took care of business Tuesday night, as they extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16
Cubs' No. 2 no longer in consideration for Nationals job
He reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple of weeks ago.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs can’t survive without a red-hot Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs know they have something special in Pete Crow-Armstrong. There’s no real way to gauge, however, just HOW special. Earlier in the season, the “PCA” hyperbole was insane.
Miguel Amaya News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
Iowa Cubs Wrap: Miguel Amaya rehabs
Myrtle Beach right-handed starter Jose Florentino was named to the Carolina League All-Star team. Iowa Cubs left-hander Austin Gomber was named International League Pitcher of the Week.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16
Michael Busch, Cubs take down Paul Skenes, Pirates
Michael Busch homered to lead off the game and added two doubles, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 16
Cubs Star Pitcher Jameson Taillon is Extremely Confident Ahead of Playoffs
The Chicago Cubs have some issues that they are still working through as the season prepares to hit a critical juncture with the playoffs on the horizon, but it'd be fair to say the perceived biggest problems have not been horrible as of late.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs: Bad news on Kyle Tucker, Cubs must prep for playoff life without star
The Chicago Cubs got an on-the-road win on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-0. With the victory, they took another step towards guaranteeing a playoff berth and, also, a spot as the no.
Owen Caissie News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Chicago Cubs Outfielder In Concussion Protocol
The Chicago Cubs will be without Owen Caissie for at least the next week after the team placed him in concussion protocol. Caissie sustained a possible head injury in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Soroka News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Returns from IL to Fill New Role
The Chicago Cubs activated right-handed Pitcher Michael Soroka off the 15-day IL on Monday before the team’s series opener in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.
Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / September 15
Jameson Taillon pitches Cubs past Pirates
Jameson Taillon threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of their three-game series on Monday evening.
Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / September 15
Chicago Cubs linked to two high-end free agent starting pitchers by analyst
The Chicago Cubs are, at this late stage of the season, being given a 100% likelihood of making the playoffs. They are also 3.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres when it comes to taking the Wild Card top seed, which would give them home field advantage through the three-game Wild Card series.
Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL
The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.
Anthony Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Anthony Rizzo nearly caught Cubs player's first MLB home run
The former first baseman could be seen muttering “that’s why I’m retired” to those around him.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory
For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11
The Cubs Look Like Geniuses for Not Trading Jaxon Wiggins
The days leading up to the MLB trade deadline are always chock-full of names thrown around every which way. Whether you are an established big leaguer or a prospect who is starting to pop up on radars, there is no limit to how many deals you can be mocked in.
Anthony Rizzo News / Yardbarker / September 11
End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons
He spent nearly 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, and his tenure there is among some of the best of all time.
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