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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 23
Watch: Ian Happ Stays Hot, Absolutely Crushes His 7th Homer of the Season 
Ian Happ has been scorching hot to start the season, and he’s keeping it going today. He just crushed his 7th home run of the season well onto Waveland Avenue.
Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / April 23
The Chicago Cubs really, really needed Michael Busch to break out of his slump
The Chicago Cubs are riding high on an eight-game winning streak as of this writing and have pulled themselves up from the cellar of the NL Central Division into second place, just a half-game behind the surprising Cincinnati Reds.
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?
Colin Rea News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Cubs See Big Jump in Latest MLB Power Rankings Amid Winning Streak
The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, winning eight in a row headed into Thursday afternoon, and folks around the league are starting to take notice.
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.
Moises Ballesteros News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Moises Ballesteros refers to the Chicago Cubs as a ‘family’
Catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been a revelation for the Chicago Cubs this season. The 22-year-old has produced at the plate, batting .367 with a 1.010 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 24
Just for curiosity, I checked the math on flipping a coin and getting heads eight consecutive times. You’d expect to find four such sequences out of 10,000 flips, or about once every 2,500 times.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 23
Cubs Well Represented in Early ABS Stats, Which Could Be Precursor of More Automated Umps
The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is in its first year, and I predict that the stats will be a big hit. They’re easy to calculate, needing only simple math, and have a nice little acronym borrowed from the automotive world.
Michael Busch News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23
Cubs 7, Phillies 2: Michael Busch’s first 2026 homer helps the team to its eighth straight win
The Cubs have found many different ways to win during their current eight-game winning streak. Blowouts (three straight games with 10+ runs). Extra-inning thrillers (over the Mets on Sunday).
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23
Streaking Cubs ride offense into finale vs. sinking Phillies
Searching for a four-game sweep of the reeling Philadelphia Phillies, the host Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to nine games on Thursday afternoon.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 23
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Imanaga, Suzuki, Bregman, Boyd, Palencia, Maton, Ramirez, Counsell, Charlie the neighborhood goose
No, Charlie most likely isn’t the goose’s name. But he had to know he wasn’t going to get hit by a ball from Michael Busch at the moment. Strong performance from Shota Tuesday.
Matt Boyd News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 23
Matthew Boyd Talks Cubs' Win Streak After Return from IL Against Phillies
After starting the season 7-9 through their first 16 games, dead last in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs have gone on an impressive winning streak, notching victories against NL East competition.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 22
Seiya Suzuki's 2-run HR helps Cubs beat Phillies to extend win streak
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Seiya Suzuki connected on a two-run homer on Wednesday, helping the Chicago Cubs earn a 7-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, securing their eighth straight win.
Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / April 23
Cubs’ pitcher Matthew Boyd looked sharp in planned shorter return outing
The Chicago Cubs activated starting pitcher Matthew Boyd from the injured list ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Boyd had been out since after his second start of the season, which came back on April 1, when a biceps strain caused him to miss time.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 22
One Number Explains the Cubs’ Red-Hot 7-Game Win Streak
It has been quite a week for the Chicago Cubs as they have propelled themselves from last in the NL Central to second, a measly half game back from the Cincinnati Reds, amidst a pitching crisis that no manager wants to deal with.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Phillies vs. Cubs Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 22
Phillies vs Cubs: The Philadelphia Phillies face the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of their four-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. Philadelphia will hope to stay alive in the series after losing 4-7 to Chicago on Tuesday night.
Shota Imanaga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22
How Cubs’ Shota Imanaga dominated Phillies for 2nd time in a week, in totally different way
Shota Imanaga was electric in the Chicago Cubs’ 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. It was his second start against Philadelphia in a seven-day stretch, and Imanaga proved to be dominant in both outings.
Matt Boyd News / Field Level Media / April 22
Surging Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd vs. frustrated Phillies
Owners of the longest current winning streak in the majors, the Chicago Cubs will look to continue their dominant starting pitching when they face the reeling Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR
As Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continues to crush home runs, the beginning of his MLB career has become historic.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update
The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday.
Nico Hoerner News / Just Baseball / April 21
Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation
If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Dansby Swanson drops ‘unbelievable’ truth bomb on Nico Hoerner after epic web gem
Lately, things are starting to pick up for the Chicago Cubs. After a slow start to the season, the Cubs are now on a six-game winning streak. On Monday, they picked up a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at home in the first game of a three-game series.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance
Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s deal is reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and he suited up for the team’s Triple-A Iowa club yesterday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series
The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
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