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Will the Cubs Be Able to Replace Justin Steele On the Trade Market?

While the Chicago Cubs are off to a great start this season, they do have a looming concern when it comes to being a contender in October. It has been an excellent start to the year for the Cubs, who find themselves in first place in the National League Central.

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Chicago Cubs are better than you think in one key area

The Chicago Cubs had a bullpen meltdown early last year and the team never quite climbed out of the hole that made for them. Some will even argue that that early-season bullpen collapse cost them a shot at the playoffs.

Ryan Pressly News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago Cubs manager sent Ryan Pressly a ‘direct’ message amid demotion

Ryan Pressly played a key role in the Chicago Cubs‘ 5-4 comeback win over the Miami Marlins in front of 38,083 fans at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. With bases loaded in the seventh inning, Pressly was asked to step in for Julian Merryweather with bases loaded and two outs and the scoreboard reading 4-2 Marlins.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago Cubs add to historic walk-off rate in MLB history in 2025

For as many games as their bullpen has blown this year, the Chicago Cubs have fought back in contests that they had no business winning to begin with. Relief pitching has been a major issue for the franchise over the past two seasons, and 2025 hasn’t seen much positive change in that department of their group.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 14

Cubs Superstar is On Absolute Fire Recently After Slow Start to Season

The Chicago Cubs have powered their way to the top of the division led by the best offense in Major League Baseball, though it has not been all smooth sailing for every player since the start of the season.

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The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Justin Turner News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Cubs’ Justin Turner deflects praise after walk-off win

The 2025 Chicago Cubs have no quit in them, evidenced by 11 come from behind victories this season that includes two walk-offs. Most recently, Justin Turner

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Cubs' Craig Counsell Gives Update on Ian Happ Injury

The Chicago Cubs have a positive update on their injured outfielder Ian Happ. It appears that Happ, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, is not going to miss an extended period and should be back sooner rather than later.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 14

Cubs Add Star Big 12 Outfielder in First Round of Latest MLB Mock Draft

The MLB draft is in July, but the talk all season for the Chicago Cubs will be whether they can keep Kyle Tucker. The slugger, who the Cubs acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros, cost Chicago three players, including last year’s first-round pick, Cam Smith, who is now in the Majors.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Cubs Trade Idea Moves Fan-Favorite Infielder to Yankees After Oswaldo Cabrera Injury

Kyle Tucker is going to demand an astronomical price this offseason. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder has come back down to earth lately, but is still putting together another all-star campaign with a .262 batting average, a .892 OPS, a 153 OPS+, and 10 home runs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 14

Cubs Have Lopsided Mets Trade to Thank for Surging Cornerstone Outfielder

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best outlooks in baseball, having young players performing at a high level already on the Major League roster and several stellar prospects who are knocking on the door of a promotion.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Cubs' Craig Counsell Sends Message to Pete Rose Amid Reinstatement

On Tuesday, May 13, Major League Baseball and Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Pete Rose, along with 16 other players, were reinstated. Rose and players from the Chicago White Sox, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, were previously banned from baseball after they were found to have bet on baseball while being members of a team.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago Cubs being 'cautious' with 2 important players injuries

Injuries have hit the Chicago Cubs hard so far this season, yet they remain in first place entering the series finale against the Marlins on Wednesday night.

Nico Hoerner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner goes viral while scoring walk-off run vs. Marlins

The Chicago Cubs looked like they were on their way to a disappointing loss to the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, but the Cubs pulled off a ninth-inning rally to secure a 5-4 walk-off win.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Identifying One Trade Target to Fix Cubs' Biggest Roster Hole

The Chicago Cubs left a clear path for top prospect Matt Shaw to claim the starting third base job heading into the 2025 season, and while his future remains extremely bright, a slow start and an early demotion back to Triple-A has left the hot corner as a major question mark.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Multiple MLB teams inquiring for Chicago Cubs’ promising rookie this spring: Report

The Chicago Cubs have asked a few rookies to play major roles in the lineup this spring. Third baseman Matt Shaw started for the Cubs to begin the season but was sent to Iowa in April so he could work on his offense.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago Cubs’ infielder was taking ground balls at a new position before Tuesday’s game

The Chicago Cubs have dealt with injuries to their pitching staff early on in the 2025 season, but their first major position player became official after Monday’s game against Miami.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / May 14

Cubs' Jameson Taillon aims to forget most recent outing as Marlins visit

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon was left to lament a porous performance in his most recent outing. Fresh off allowing a career-high four homers, Taillon will look to keep the ball in the park on Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs vie for a three-game series sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins.

Moises Ballesteros News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 14

Cubs Promoting Moises Ballesteros Over Top Outfield Prospect Could Hurt Them

The Chicago Cubs received some bad news about their leadoff hitter, Ian Happ. He is on the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury. That's a very tricky to come back from.

Ian Happ News / Total Apex Sports / May 14

Chicago Cubs Outfielder Ian Happ Dealing with Oblique

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was placed on the 10-day injured list today. Happ is being sidelined with an oblique injury that he suffered in Friday night’s game against the New York Mets.

Justin Turner News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Justin Turner made Chicago Cubs history with walk-off hit in 5-4 win over Marlins

There were many Chicago Cubs fans wondering if Justin Turner might be DFA’d on Tuesday so the team could call up rookie catcher Moises Ballesteros to help fill a gap in the lineup after left fielder Ian Happ was placed on the 10-day injured list for an oblique injury.

Justin Turner News / Field Level Media / May 13

Justin Turner's walk-off double caps Cubs' 9th-inning rally in win over Marlins

Justin Turner ripped a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning that lifted the host Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins minutes apart

Watch: Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins in span of four minutes

If you like exciting baseball finishes minutes apart, Tuesday night's slate was for you.

Cubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospect

Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double

Struggling Brewers offense continues to plummet in ugly May stretch

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The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Chicago Cubs: Reality may hit hard when it come to starting pitching issues

The Chicago Cubs had some questions about their starting rotation coming into the 2025 season. Those questions, however, were more focused on the back end of the rotation.

Moises Ballesteros News / Yardbarker / May 13

Cubs call up catching prospect from deep minor league system

Cubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospect

The Cubs dipped into this depth last week, calling up right-hander Cade Horton with Shota Imanaga landing on the injured list. They're now primed to do so again.

Big fifth inning allows Cubs to hold onto first place in win over Marlins

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz