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Chicago Cubs star pitcher has setback in recovery

The Chicago Cubs have been dealing with an inordinate amount of injuries to the pitching staff this season. While they have aspirations of being contenders for the World Series, the early injury bug is giving some concerns.

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Riley Martin to Miss 8 Weeks with Flexor Strain, Compounding Cubs’ Injury Woes

We somehow failed to get this up when it was announced, but lefty reliever Riley Martin has been diagnosed with a flexor strain and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 29

Cubs 8, Padres 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers… off a left-hander

The Cubs got the bats going in San Diego for the second straight night, highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s three-run homer that broke the game open in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Greatest Chicago Cubs Outfielders of All Time

The list of greatest Chicago Cubs outfielders in history may not carry the same top-to-bottom star power as some other franchises, but it’s hard to argue with some of the individual players’ greatness.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 29

Chicago Cubs see star leave with left glute cramp

The Chicago Cubs have been playing well throughout the opening month of the season after a terrible stretch. They have been one of the best offensive team in all of Major League Baseball, but saw one of their star players leave with an apparent injury.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Cubs break game open late to get by wild Padres

Nico Hoerner's two-run double snapped a sixth-inning tie and Pete Crow-Armstrong broke open the game with a three-run homer Tuesday night as the visiting Chicago Cubs stopped the San Diego Padres 8-3.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Cubs Outright Scott Kingery, Vince Velasquez

The Cubs have sent infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Vince Velasquez outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Dansby Swanson News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson News After Leaving Padres Game

Now in his fourth season with the Chicago Cubs, shortstop Dansby Swanson has continued to live up to the expectations of the seven-year, $177 million contract that will keep him as one of the franchise’s faces through 2029.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Craig Counsell Announces Alex Bregman News After Removal From Cubs Lineup

Alex Bregman’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs is not off to the start either side envisioned. Bregman signed a five-year, $140 million contract this past winter to become one of the faces of the franchise, but through 29 games, the 32-year-old third baseman has yet to find his groove.

Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / April 29

Cubs claim former 2nd round pitcher from White Sox after devastating Justin Steele update

The Chicago Cubs are once again looking for pitching depth after a tough setback for Justin Steele in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Steele has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, pushing back his anticipated return timeline.

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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts rehabs in I-Cubs loss in St. Paul

The Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Doug Nikhazy off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment.

Justin Steele News / Field Level Media / April 28

Cubs' Justin Steele (elbow) sidelined late in Tommy John recovery

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been shut down in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. Steele, who last pitched for Chicago on April 7, 2025, was trending towards a return in late May or early June, but has now stopped throwing as he deals with a left elbow flexor strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Cubs ‘accelerating’ role for ROY candidate who’s earning Kyle Schwarber comps

Despite the Chicago Cubs’ loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 9-7, one of the positives was another impressive showing by rookie catcher Moises Ballesteros.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Cubs’ Riley Martin To Miss Eight Weeks

Cubs rookie Riley Martin hit the injured list with what was originally described as elbow inflammation this weekend, but the left-hander has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, per Marquee’s Taylor McGregor.

Mason Miller News / HITC / April 28

What Chicago Cubs finally achieved against Padres’ Mason Miller for first time since August 2025

The Chicago Cubs did something no team had managed against Mason Miller in nearly nine months. The San Diego Padres closer had been operating on a ridiculous scoreless run, turning late innings into a near-automatic shutdown whenever he took the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 28

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/28/2026

The Chicago Cubs News & Notes April 28, 2026 begins with the club sitting at 17-12. They suffered a series-opening loss in San Diego. This loss extended their skid to three straight.

Shota Imanaga News / Just Baseball / April 27

What’s Working so Well for Shota Imanaga This Year?

If 2024 was a Cinderella campaign for Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, 2025 was midnight. On the surface, it wasn’t a bad season for the Japanese star.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 26

Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL list

Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday. Martin, selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and was elevated to the Cubs roster in early April as the team's No.

Phil Maton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26

Phil Maton's Cubs Return to Boost Bullpen at Crucial Time

The pitching crisis that is going on for the Chicago Cubs has been infinite, as both the starting rotation and bullpen have been dismantled by injuries.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26

Cubs’ Bullpen Takes Another Hit as Sixth Reliever Heads to IL

Anxiety is building in Wrigleyville. The Cubs’ recent 10-game win streak was a much-needed reprieve from the fact that 10 pitchers are already injured, just 32 days into the regular season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26

Moisés Ballesteros Is Making a Case for His First All-Star Selection

The Chicago Cubs have absolutely caught fire. The ballclub has won 10 of its last 11, and the offense has finally started to take off. While key faces like Alex Bregman and Michael Busch didn't come out of the gate hot, the team's designated hitter did.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25