Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matt Shaw News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 19

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw rehabs in Iowa

The Cubs have signed shortstop Jackson Cluff to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. In the eighth inning of the Pelicans game, there was a 32-minute delay as someone in the Pelicans dugout suffered a medical emergency.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Colin Cowherd Goes All-In on Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong

Sports radio host Colin Cowherd called Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the best player in baseball Tuesday and predicted he will win the National League Most Valuable Player award following a historic performance against the crosstown White Sox.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Has Surprising Hayden Panettiere Connection

The sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere last weekend carried a personal weight for Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong that few fans might have expected.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs: Daniel Palencia will have a different role when activated off 60-day IL

The Chicago Cubs are 74-54 following the 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Still, they took two out of three from their cross-town rivals, and are primed to take on the lowly Seattle Mariners this weekend.

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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.

Gabriel Arias News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs claim veteran infielder Gabriel Arias

The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias from the Mets. Arias, 26, was recently designated for assignment by the Mets after appearing in just two games for them.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs claim 5-year veteran off waivers in wake of Dansby Swanson injury

The Chicago Cubs have been dealing with significant injuries on their roster all season long. Unfortunately, it does not seem like the injury bug is going to leave them alone any time soon.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19

Cubs Injuries: Daniel Palencia's Return, Ben Brown's Big Step? Hoby Milner Update, More

Ahead of the Chicago Cubs' series finale with the White Sox on Wednesday, Craig Counsell provided a long list of updates on the team's many injured players.

Justin Steele News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Chicago Cubs Land Exciting Update on Career 3.30-ERA Pitcher

Left-hander Justin Steele is nearing a key milestone in his lengthy recovery, with the Chicago Cubs left-hander on the verge of facing hitters as he works back from a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.

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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.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs: Gausman, Cabrera struggles create opening for Assad’s forced entry

The Chicago Cubs notched another magical walk-off win on Tuesday—their thirteenth of the season and second in two games. In doing so, they secured the three-game series against the crosstown rival White Sox.

Kevin Gausman News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Cubs Get New Update Following Kevin Gausman Injury Scare

The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news Wednesday regarding right-hander Kevin Gausman after the veteran pitcher departed his start early Tuesday night because of a hand issue.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19

What Fueled Alex Bregman's Post-Rain Delay Walk-Off for the Cubs? Pizza and Pop

Down 3-2 to the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Cubs were gifted back-to-back walks. Kevin Alcantara was pinch-running for Miguel Amaya and stationed at second base.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong gushes over hero Javy Baez: 'He was the s**t'

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has loudly been making his case for an MVP award this season with a 2026 that, at times, seems almost too grandiose to be real.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19

Cubs Crosstown Series Finale Lineup: Going for the Sweep, PCA at DH, Holmes Starts

The Chicago Cubs walked off the White Sox once again Tuesday night, bleeding into Wednesday morning after a rain delay. The few that stayed for the wet conclusion of the Crosstown Classic were rewarded with an Alex Bregman walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth!

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.

Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series

Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox

Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday afternoon.

Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cubs walk off White Sox for 2nd straight day on Alex Bregman's single

Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, to boost the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

Trey Mancini News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Watch: Fans throw punches in wild brawl during Cubs-White Sox game

Monday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., had it all — including fans going full Royal Rumble in the stands.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18