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Cubs Star Matthew Boyd Suffers 'Freak' Injury With His Children

Matthew Boyd, the opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs, is going to be out for a while. The 35-year-old left-handed pitcher suffered a serious knee injury on Wednesday morning, May 6.

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Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Matthew Boyd will be out for the 'forseeable future', will require surgery

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the top teams in Major League Baseball so far this season. With some questions about the starting pitching depth, it appears it will continue to be tested as one pitcher is hitting the injured list.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 6

MLB: Cubs linked to trade for NL rival slugger who just bashed 36 home runs

The Chicago Cubs‘ offense has not been much of an issue this season, as they rank third in runs scored, fourth in batting average and fourth in OPS thus far in 2026.

Matt Boyd News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Matthew Boyd To Undergo Meniscus Surgery

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is going to undergo surgery to address an injury to the meniscus in his left knee. His current timetable is unknown. Manager Craig Counsell provided the update to reporters, including Jesse Rogers of ESPN.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Chicago Cubs: Unlikely hero goes from two DFAs to a spot on a first place bullpen

The Chicago Cubs made headlines on January 7 when they pulled the trigger on a major trade with the Miami Marlins to bring over emerging powerhouse starting pitcher Edward Cabrera.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 6

The Short Porch is thinking about the cycle

It’s been an exciting few days of Cubs baseball at the corner of Clark and Addison. Last night the Cubs walked off the Reds in the bottom of the tenth inning for their second walkoff win in a row.

Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Chicago Cubs: Michael Busch coming alive is a really big deal

The Chicago Cubs have been convinced about Michael Busch’s “for realness” almost from the moment they brought him over in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers in January of 2024 for well-regarded prospects Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 05/06/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 24-12 record. They sit atop the National League Central. Their winning streak has been extended to seven games. The club secured a thrilling 3-2 extra-innings victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Cubs’ Jed Hoyer preaches patience on big trades, but has team in position to strike

Currently two and a half games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs have ridden a strong start to the 2026 campaign to the top of the NL Central.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 6

Chicago Cubs sit atop one of the most ‘chaotic’ divisions in MLB

As of May 6, the Chicago Cubs sit in first place in the National League Central (24-12). The National League Central has proven to be one of the better divisions in Major League Baseball.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 6

The Cubs are off to one of the best starts in franchise history

You all know that the Cubs struggled for the first 16 games of 2026, going 7-9. Since then it’s been almost all winning — 10 straight, then three losses, and now entering Wednesday night’s game against the Reds on a seven-game winning streak (and also 13 consecutive wins at Wrigley Field).

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

What makes Cubs’ back-to-back walk-offs vs. Reds even crazier

The Chicago Cubs have won the first two games of their series with the Cincinnati Reds. It is the Cubs’ 13th straight win at home, the longest streak they have had since 2008.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / May 6

The underrated aspect of Dansby Swanson’s game that is going unnoticed in 2026

Since Dansby Swanson arrived in Chicago, Cubs fans have been hoping for more from their seven-year, $177 million investment. During his final seasons with the Atlanta Braves, the power-hitting shortstop launched 25 and 27 home runs while driving in 88 and 96 runs, respectively.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 6