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MLB News / Stadium Rant / August 18
Who Should Win The 2026 NL MVP? Pete Crow-Armstrong Vs. Shohei Ohtani
The 2026 NL MVP race has become one of the most compelling award battles in Major League Baseball. For much of the season, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani appeared to be on track for another MVP award.
Nico Hoerner News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 18
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Nico Hoerner is the Superhero vs. the White Sox 
It can be thrown around a bit too often, but that game certainly felt like playoff baseball. You can slice it, dice it, stir it, and shake it, but no matter how you spin it, through four games these White Sox have given the Cubs all they can handle.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong even had Ozzie Guillen begrudgingly expressing his love
The Chicago Cubs got an emotional win over their rival, the Chicago White Sox, on Monday. Pete Crow-Armstrong was the hero, hitting a walk-off homer to win the game.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18
Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong commonly goes by his initials, PCA, but teammate Nico Hoerner prefers another abbreviation. "He's been our MVP, and then just the direction that he's taken our team when a lot of us were struggling early in the year," Hoerner said.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / August 18
5 stunning Pete Crow-Armstrong facts following electric start to Cubs-White Sox series
Pete Crow-Armstrong kicked off the Cubs’ series against the White Sox in spectacular fashion. The 24-year-old MVP candidate crushed the first pitch he saw for a leadoff home run before later delivering a walk-off blast in extra innings to send Cubs fans home happy with a 7-5 victory in the opener of the three-game crosstown series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history while achieving 30/30 season
Monday night was special for Crow-Armstrong for many reasons.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 18
All Baseball Comics Opens Presale for Chicago Cubs Issue
We’ll have more to come on this awesome new project soon, but I wanted to quickly share some information about a new Cubs comic book that is now available for pre-order.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Dansby Swanson News / Stadium Rant / August 18
Cubs Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Before Exciting Crosstown Classic Against White Sox
It’s the Cubs against the White Sox, the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field, and a battle for bragging rights in Chicago. Both teams are gearing up for the MLB Postseason in addition to this exciting matchup.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18
Cubs sink White Sox in 10 on Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2nd homer of game
Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR
The Chicago Cubs have a bona fide superstar on their roster in the form of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Matt Shaw News / On Tap Sports Net / August 18
Matt Shaw’s Return Couldn’t Come at a Better Time for the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs may be getting a much-needed boost at exactly the right time. Matt Shaw is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday as he works his way back from the left-hand sprain that has sidelined him since late June.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Cubs get unfortunate injury blow amid playoff race
The Chicago Cubs entered Monday with a 72-53 record, which has them atop the National League Wild Card race. However, there are still six weeks left to play, and the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are both tied with identical 67-58 records entering Monday.
Christopher Morel News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Former Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Gets Another Chance
For Chicago Cubs fans who watched Christopher Morel explode onto the scene a few years ago, Monday’s news carries a familiar mix of nostalgia and quiet satisfaction.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17
Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series
The Chicago Cubs have made a plethora of roster moves ahead of their three-game series against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 17
Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy
Cabrera returned to the rotation Sunday after missing nearly two months, but his turn in the rotation may have been a one-and-done.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list
Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Cubs Announce Reason for Michael Busch's Removal From Lineup
Chicago Cubsfirst baseman Michael Busch has struggled coming out of the All-Star break. Over his last 28 games he has posted a .265 batting average, .305 on-base percentage, .668 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBIs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
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