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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 18
Cubs Crosstown Lineup: Which Gausman Shows Up? Happ Slides Down, More
The Crosstown Classic is living up to all of the hype. The first series at Rate Field earlier this season had plenty of fireworks, but not as many as last night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / August 18
Chicago Cubs players leave no doubt, Pete Crow-Armstrong should win the 2026 NL MVP
The Chicago Cubs spent much of the early part of the season wondering when Pete Crow-Armstrong was going to snap out of his long slump. While he had the franchise’s first 30-30 season since Sammy Sosa last season, he hit just .216/.262/.372 with six home runs and 24 RBI after last year’s All-Star break.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 18
Chicago Cubs: former 1B retires after making 2nd successful MLB comeback
The Chicago Cubs have established themselves as perennial contenders in the National League. In order to get to this point, they have both acquired and developed players that are mainstays at various positions.
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?
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.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 18
Another look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and Brewers 
After Monday’s big Cubs win, which moved them to within 4.5 games of the division lead, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this. The Brewers have 37 games remaining, the Cubs 36.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / August 18
Chicago Cubs: What to do with free agency-bound Ian Happ?
The Chicago Cubs may be working towards a playoff berth, but they also have to be looking at the situation facing them after this season. A good portion of the current roster will be eligible for free agency and many big decisions will have to be made when it comes to roster and budget for 2027 and beyond.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / August 18
In Case You Missed It: PCA Walks It Off in Style as Cubs Rally Past White Sox
The Chicago Cubs found a way to make Monday night’s Crosstown Classic one to remember. After a back-and-forth battle with the White Sox at Wrigley Field, Chicago needed extra innings to settle things.
Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / August 18
Edward Cabrera’s latest setback is a full‑blown front‑office failure
Edward Cabrera’s outing last Sunday after his stint on the IL was a stuff made of nightmares. Not only did he get rocked, but it was also revealed after the game he had another blister.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 18
Chicago Cubs: Counsell offers brutally honest take on Cabrera’s troubles
The Chicago Cubs are at wit’s end when it comes to Edward Cabrera. On Monday, just a day after coming off the IL and getting shellacked by the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, the hard-throwing right-hander was put right back on the IL with blister issues.
3 People Arrested After Wild Brawl At Wrigley Field Monday Night
Most fans at Wrigley Field watched the Chicago Cubs defeat the Chicago White Sox in extra innings on Monday night. Others acted like idiots and fought in the stands.
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.
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 / Field Level Media / August 18
Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong commonly goes by his initials, PCA, but teammate Nico Hoerner prefers another abbreviation. "He's been our MVP, and then just the direction that he's taken our team when a lot of us were struggling early in the year," Hoerner said.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history while achieving 30/30 season
Monday night was special for Crow-Armstrong for many reasons.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18
Cubs sink White Sox in 10 on Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2nd homer of game
Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR
The Chicago Cubs have a bona fide superstar on their roster in the form of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Cubs get unfortunate injury blow amid playoff race
The Chicago Cubs entered Monday with a 72-53 record, which has them atop the National League Wild Card race. However, there are still six weeks left to play, and the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are both tied with identical 67-58 records entering Monday.
Christopher Morel News / Viral Sports News / August 17
Former Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Gets Another Chance
For Chicago Cubs fans who watched Christopher Morel explode onto the scene a few years ago, Monday’s news carries a familiar mix of nostalgia and quiet satisfaction.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17
Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series
The Chicago Cubs have made a plethora of roster moves ahead of their three-game series against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 17
Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy
Cabrera returned to the rotation Sunday after missing nearly two months, but his turn in the rotation may have been a one-and-done.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list
Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.
Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Cubs Announce Reason for Michael Busch's Removal From Lineup
Chicago Cubsfirst baseman Michael Busch has struggled coming out of the All-Star break. Over his last 28 games he has posted a .265 batting average, .305 on-base percentage, .668 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBIs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs are slowly but surely getting pitching reinforcements to what has already been an excellent staff over the last month.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
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