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On YouTubeChicago 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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 20
Brewers 5, Cubs 2: The Cubs bats again remain silent
Just remember this old adage when thinking about the Cubs’ 5-2 loss to the Brewers and the current four-game losing streak: No team is as bad as it looks when on a losing streak.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Neither Happ nor Suzuki aren’t helping the Cubs and themselves
After a 3-6 road trip, the Cubs return to Wrigley Field, where they have won 15 straight home games, to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a crucial NL Central race starting on Monday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
Pete Crow-Armstrong To Be Punished For Vulgar Words, Avoids Suspension
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the center of a stirring controversy in the MLB this past week. The Chicago Cubs center fielder got into a heated exchange with a female fan during the 8-9 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 19
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa falls to Memphis, 6-3
Right-hander Kaleb Wing was promoted from rookie ball ACL Cubs to Low-A Myrtle Beach. Right-hander Luis A. Reyes went from the Pelicans down to Mesa. The Iowa Cubs lost their eighth-straight game, 6-3 to the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals).
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.
Ben Brown News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 19
Cubs vs. Brewers Notes: Ballesteros at DH, Brown's Biggest Challenge Yet, More
With only a half-game standing between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, this game holds a little extra weight. Last night's matchup was downright ugly for the Cubs, who fell right back into their cold offensive ways.
Shota Imanaga News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 19
Brewers Have Become Cubs' Shota Imanaga's Boogeyman
Any time the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs get together, it makes for a fun series, especially if Milwaukee comes out on top. Milwaukee and Chicago faced off on Monday night to kick off a three-game series on the road at Wrigley Field.
Ty Blach News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Cubs Designate Ty Blach For Assignment
The Cubs have designated left-hander Ty Blach for assignment, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. His spot on the roster goes to fellow southpaw Caleb Thielbar, who has been reinstated from the injured list.
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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