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Cubs vs. Rangers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 9

Cubs vs. Rangers Game 2 carries a different kind of edge after Chicago came out swinging in Game 1. The Cubs dropped a 7-1 statement win behind a clean, controlled outing from Javier Assad, while the Rangers never really found rhythm against a lineup that’s been one of the most dangerous in baseball this season.

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 39

The 2026 Cubs are off to an historic start. It’s an exceedingly rare occurrence to have two distinct 10-game winning streaks over a team’s first 39 games.

Ben Brown News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 9

Cubs 7, Rangers 1: Ben Brown’s great start helps the winning streak reach 10

All year, the Cubs have gone by a “next man up” mantra. Thus, when Matthew Boyd went down with a knee injury this week, Ben Brown was tabbed to make the start in his place.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 9

Cubs Pitching Has Another Challenge To Overcome

It hasn’t been an easy first six weeks for the Chicago Cubs pitching staff. On Wednesday, the group came across a block in the road. Matthew Boyd went on the 15-day injured list with a left meniscus injury before Wednesday’s game versus the Cincinnati Reds.

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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?

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 9

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies get one-hit and win by 7

Right-hander Frankie Scalzo Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. I-Cubs catcher Christian Bethancourt went on the bereavement list.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 9

Rangers Flub Against Cubs in Series Opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 8) — The Texas Rangers started their six-game homestand with a rude welcome when they were blown out by the Chicago Cubs, 7–1, Friday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Cubs extend winning streak to 10 with triumph over Rangers

Seiya Suzuki belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch added a three-run double, fueling the red-hot Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 8

Cubs roster move: Ethan Roberts activated from IL, Gavin Hollowell optioned

Cubs right-hander Ethan Roberts went on the injured list a couple of weeks ago with a nominee for “Weird Injury of the Year”: Roberts said he was on his ninth rep in a 10-throw workout involving a medicine ball, which is part of his daily routine.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Chicago Cubs GM offers important update on top pitching prospect’s recovery from injury

The Chicago Cubs are riding high right now, atop the NL Central Division and tied for the best record in all of baseball at 26-12. They’re also in the midst of a nine-game winning streak (and a fifteen-game winning streak at home).

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta.

Freddy Peralta News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Chicago Cubs linked to Freddy Peralta trade talk by MLB insider

The Chicago Cubs have reason to believe that they’re fielding a special team right now. Even after suffering through an unprecedented run of pitching injuries, they are still riding high on a 9-game winning streak (fifteen wins in a row at home) and are sitting atop the NL Central Division, tied for the best record in all of baseball.

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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 / Yardbarker / May 8

Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season

While it's been a combined effort from the Cubs, Imanaga deserves the spotlight.

Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic

Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Cubs linked to trade for the weirdest Cy Young award winner ever

The Chicago Cubs addressed their starting rotation during the offseason, swinging a trade to acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. The problem is that their pitching staff has experienced considerable loss since then.

Ian Happ News / Just Baseball / May 8

Ian Happ’s Endless Consistency Is Going To Get Him Paid

In an era in which offensive production can fluctuate wildly from year to year, Ian Happ has consistently provided value on both sides of the ball. His

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/08/2025

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 26-12 record after an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. This win secured a four-game series sweep. It also extended the team’s overall winning streak to nine games.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Viewed As Ideal Fit For Minnesota Twins Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs made a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign to put themselves among the best teams in the MLB so far this season. The team is on an outstanding run right now despite having a depleted pitching staff with several key injuries.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

Cubs vs. Rangers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 8

Cubs vs. Rangers: The Chicago Cubs embark on a 10-day road trip with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Game 1 starts at Globe Life Field on Friday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers

The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games. The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, mustering a total of 27 runs in that span.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Cubs handing Ben Brown rotation opportunity amid Matthew Boyd injury

One defining storyline of the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season has been injuries. From free-agent addition Tyler Austin beginning the year on the IL following

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic

One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.

Fourth-inning outburst propels Cubs to 15th straight home win

Reds' Tyler Stephenson commits the dumbest blunder of season

Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin has put one elite skill on full display

Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out

This has been the difference for the Mets amid teased season turnaround

Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game.