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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24
Changes Made by Cubs Slugger Have Led to Best MLB Season in Years
Despite a rough month of June for the Chicago Cubs, they're hanging onto their lead in the National League Central division. No team is without setbacks or slumps over a 162-game MLB season, and the Cubs have ultimately weathered those storms to continue dominant play nearing the midpoint of the 2025 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 23
The Offensive Woes Continue for Carson Kelly
Carson Kelly became a member of the Chicago Cubs via free agency in December of 2024. He was signed as a backup catcher to Miguel Amaya, who is a young, hopeful catcher.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / May 25
Chicago Cubs Catcher Carson Kelly Scratched From Starting Lineup Due to Illness
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to illness, the team has announced. Kelly was in line to start behind the plate, a role he was set to fill more frequently with Miguel Amaya landing on the injured list.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 19
Cubs' one-time offensive dynamo has lost his way big time
In his first 20 games, he befuddled the baseball world, slashing .361/.500/.820 and posting a 252 wRC+.
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12
Chicago Cubs’ 23-year-old outfielder continues to put himself among the league’s best
The Chicago Cubs’ bats were a bit inconsistent at times in their six-game stretch last week, but they still found a way to win a couple of games against two strong teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 11
Cubs Have Choices Ahead to Alleviate Incredible Talent Pipeline Logjam
The Cubs' NL Central lead is currently being threatened by the red-hot Cardinals, but Chicago's stacked lineup can hold them off and meet their preseason expectations as a heavy favorite to win the division.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 7
Chicago Cubs’ shocking breakout star just may be the best hitter in all of baseball
The Chicago Cubs wanted a defensively-sound catcher who could be a mentor to young backstop Miguel Amaya in a sort of platoon arrangement. They got that when they signed free agent Carson Kelly to a 2-year, $11.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 6
Chicago Cubs Shocking Slugger Has Been One of Baseball's Best Hitters
The Chicago Cubs have powered their way to a comfortable lead in the National League West with one of the best starts in all of baseball over the first month and change.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / May 6
Chicago Cubs' Catcher Moves to Near Top of Team History Despite Part-Time Role
Catcher Carson Kelly continued to etch his name into the history books on Monday night as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 9-2 at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 4
Chicago Cubs unexpected breakout star earns huge honor
The Chicago Cubs limped out of the 2024 season with lots of holes in their roster and plenty of question marks. One of those question marks was at catcher, where sophomore Miguel Amaya, after a wildly uneven season, would be the only backstop left in the organization anywhere near major league-level.
The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series
Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 2
MLB Insider Names Surprising Chicago Cubs Player as April All-Star
The Chicago Cubs are 19-13 heading into their weekend series with the Milwaukee Brewers. They are first in the NL Central, and it looks like the division is theirs to lose.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 19
Carson Kelly responds to Cubs fans earnest gesture
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly had a monster game on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In fact, he has exceeded all expectations so far this year while splitting duties with Miguel Amaya behind home plate.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 18
Chicago Cubs’ top two offensive forces propel them to victory over the Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs are still going through their grueling schedule, as they opened up a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The Diamondbacks came into Chicago as one of the hotter teams in the National League and were riding a five-game winning streak before the Cubs handed them a 13-11 loss.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18
Carson Kelly helps Cubs outlast Diamondbacks in showdown
Carson Kelly had two homers, Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki also homered, and the host Chicago Cubs blew a six-run lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks before recovering for an 13-11 victory Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 15
Chicago Cubs manager blasted for injury decision
The Chicago Cubs are shorthanded in their series against the San Diego Padres. Chicago has been the victim of several unfortunate injury news headlines.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Cubs Receive Good News on Catcher's Wrist Injury
The Chicago Cubs received a scare during Sunday’s game as catcher Carson Kelly was hit with a pitch on his left wrist. He stayed in the game for a few innings, but was later pulled and underwent x-rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14
NL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace
Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 13
Carson Kelly homers twice as Cubs blast Dodgers 16-0
Carson Kelly homered twice, singled and walked twice for the visiting Chicago Cubs in a 16-0 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle game of their three-game series on Saturday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season
The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 5
Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly go deep as Cubs rout Padres
Dansby Swanson and Carson Kelly homered Saturday while Matthew Boyd tossed six scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs toppled the visiting San Diego Padres 7-1.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Unexpected MLB player hits for the cycle
The improbable cycle was the first in Cubs history since former All-Star Mark Grace did it in 1993.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 13
C Carson Kelly lands two-year deal with Cubs
On the same day they acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade, the Chicago Cubs gave a two-year contract to free agent catcher Carson Kelly on Friday.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14
Cubs sign top free-agent catcher as big day continues
The righty-swinging backstop had a nice year in 2024.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 9
Chicago Cubs Reportedly Nearing Deal With Veteran Catcher Carson Kelly
The Chicago Cubs are making progress towards a deal with catcher Carson Kelly, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman and others reported Monday. Kelly, 30, was seen as one of the top free agent catchers remaining on the open market, although it wasn't a particularly strong class at that position to begin with.
Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 28
Carson Kelly's three-hit night guides Rangers past Angels
Carson Kelly finished a triple shy of the cycle Friday night for the Texas Rangers, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 in Anaheim, Calif., to open the final series of the year for both teams.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16, 2024
Tigers reaping benefits of quiet August pickup
It’s proven to be a savvy move. After a disastrous stretch at the plate in 2022-23, he has rebounded back to the 2019 and 2021 form that made him into a quality all-around catcher.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22, 2024
Watch: Spring training call provides jarring preview of new MLB rules emphasis
A new emphasis on one existing rule is already causing frustration among baseball fans before the regular season has even started.
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