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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Can Seiya Suzuki Outearn Himself?

Before he travelled stateside, Seiya Suzuki was one of the best hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball. Maybe the best. Across his final three NPB seasons, he led the league with a 1.015 OPS.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Craig Counsell’s response to Cubs latest 9th inning bullpen disaster speaks volumes to season long issue

A year ago, Craig Counsell had the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen firing on all cylinders. The relief corps posted a 3.78 ERA and converted 44 of 64 save opportunities, a 69% success rate.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 9

Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: Ian Happ at DH, Another Kevin Gausman Masterpiece? More

If the Chicago Cubs lose 4-3 to the Milwaukee Brewers for a third consecutive game, Craig Counsell's screams may be heard all the way down I-94. This team has faced major troubles late in games in recent weeks.

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

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Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Dansby Swanson Takes Step Forward Toward Return to Cubs Ahead of Brewers Game

Despite their active three-game losing streak, the Chicago Cubs are rolling on their way to October, looking to secure the top National League Wild Card spot over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 9

The Cubs’ Bullpen Keeps Derailing Their Season

The Chicago Cubs have 65 losses this season. 30 of them are blown saves. Nearly 50% of their losses trace directly back to a bullpen that can’t finish games. That’s not a slump, that’s a structural failure.

Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision on Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs walked into Wednesday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers still absorbing a painful extra-inning collapse the night before. What had looked like a hard-earned road win evaporated in the bottom of the ninth, when Milwaukee scored three unanswered runs after Chicago had finally broken a 1-1 deadlock.

Edward Cabrera News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edward Cabrera rehabs in Iowa

A rare day in the minors where it’s all day games today. The Iowa Cubs laid an egg against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 7-3. Jordan Wicks started this game and took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits over 3.2 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs: As bullpen collapses, the blame game begins

The Chicago Cubs bullpen gift-wrapped another win for an opposing team on Tuesday when their bullpen once again collapsed in the late innings. The team’s

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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 9

2026 MLB Draft Review: Minnesota Twins

The Twins had the third-overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the club the opportunity to add an elite talent. Minnesota used that pick on Vahn Lackey, one of the most accomplished hitters available.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

The Cubs bullpen looks like a big problem heading into the Postseason

The last two games in Milwaukee have been the sort of close but not good enough affairs that are designed to rip baseball fans’ hearts out. It’s not losing to the Brewers that’s causing distress as rain blankets the North Side of Chicago on a gloomy September morning, it’s the nature of the losses.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs closer makes history with unbearably awful stat

What can one say about the general awfulness of the Chicago Cubs bullpen that hasn’t already been said? On Tuesday, the Cubs once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory when—once again—the bullpen failed to keep a late-inning lead.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Cubs Make Major Bullpen Decision Amid Recent Struggles

The Chicago Cubs are shifting right-hander Edward Cabrera into a relief role as they try to steady a bullpen that has leaked late-inning leads in September.

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / September 9

Kevin Gausman, Cubs strive to slow down Brewers

The visiting Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran Kevin Gausman in a bid to avoid a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gausman (9-11, 4.38 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right-hander Logan Henderson (9-3, 2.48) in a rematch of starters from last week's pitchers' duel.

Carson Kelly News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Brewers.

If you had just a little bit less than five months, you win the prize. The question? How long can a pretty good team last with no bullpen? With smoke and mirrors and grit and perseverance, they held in there for a long time.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Cubs Pitcher Makes Personal Admission After Second Straight Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb did not try to hide from another painful collapse Tuesday night. The Chicago Cubs closer took responsibility after the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory, admitting he is tired of putting his team in difficult positions during a troubling stretch for the bullpen.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about latest blown game by garbage bullpen

The Chicago Cubs watched another late lead disappear against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Craig Counsell had little reason to hide his frustration. Reliever Jacob Webb surrendered a two-out, game-tying home run to Jackson Chourio in the ninth before the Brewers won 4-3 in 10 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Did you know Cubs’ Kevin Gausman hosted Alex Bregman on LSU recruiting visit? Debauchery was had by all

The Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman at the trade deadline to provide some much-needed help to their ailing starting rotation. Gausman, in six starts

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong enters elite Chicago Cubs club with latest home run

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Marlins' Griffin Conine joins father to make history with latest HR

A member of the Miami Marlins made history on Saturday despite the team suffering a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. When Griffin Conine came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he did so with Miami trailing 5-2.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 5

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds was easily the best player in baseball between 2001 and 2004. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong may match Bonds' value this season.

Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong backed by Chicago’s fellow stars

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

Pete Crow-Armstrong's homer leads Cubs past Brewers in pitchers' duel

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz