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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 11
Cubs 12, Pirates 2: Alex Bregman’s three hits and homer lead a 16-hit attack 
Feel better now? The Cubs spotted the Pirates a first-inning lead and then brought out the big bats against a bullpen game for the visitors. Regardless, those bats provided 16 hits.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career 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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Cubs: A team of extremes with some pressing issues to address
So, the Chicago Cubs have a serious problem. They currently find themselves fielding an elite offensive and defensive team with a really poor pitching staff.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Pirates Demote Outfielder Ahead of Cubs Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move ahead of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, reinstating Ryan O’Hearn from the 10-day injured list and optioning outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Cubs may need unlikely bullpen crutch as playoff spot is threatened
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and facing the suddenly real possibility that they could actually miss out on a playoff spot.
Josiah Hartshorn News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Cubs top prospect on scorching path to MLB
The Chicago Cubs selected infielder/outfielder Josiah Hartshorn in the sixth-round of the 2025 MLB Draft. And in short order, he has already become the best prospect in the organization.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / September 11
How Pete Crow-Armstrong Put It All Together
Coming into 2026, Pete Crow-Armstrong was a certainty in center field for the Chicago Cubs. Coming off a 2025 season with 24 Outs Above Average and 15 Defensive Runs Saved, the Wrigley faithful knew what they were getting from his glove.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 11
Cubs vs. Pirates Lineup: A Get-Right Game? Facing a First-Time Starter, More
The Chicago Cubs need a get-right game. After getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and losing further ground in the race for the top Wild Card spot, the Cubs will have to face another division rival.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 11
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid
Losing four straight may have caused the sky to fall, but the same can’t be said for the Cubs’ postseason odds. While they have taken a slight dip from hovering around 99% for more than a month, sitting just shy of 97% puts them in a more comfortable spot than most observers would otherwise assume.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson
Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke Friday and revealed the plans for Swanson's return.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 11
Thomas Ian Nicholas Band With Bleacher Bum Band! This Saturday! Free!
Free Postgame Cubs Rock at Cubby Bear This Saturday September 19th! The “Rookie of the Year” actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is playing a FREE postgame show after the Cubs and Pirates game at Wrigley with musical support from Chicago’s Premier Cubs Rock Band, Bleacher Bum Band.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 11
Can the Cubs Overcome Their Bullpen Come October?
Throughout most of the 2026 season, the Chicago Cubs have displayed the talent to be one of the best teams in baseball. Their group of position players has been the most valuable bunch by a wide margin and has kept the team afloat through pitching injuries with daily offensive and defensive production.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10
Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach this milestone
PCA has achieved a milestone that hasn't been reached in over two decades.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 10
Cubs' Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment
On paper, it appeared the Chicago Cubs made one of the best moves of the MLB trade season when they acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move hasn't worked out as expected, however.
Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Phil Maton To Undergo Knee Surgery
Cubs reliever Phil Maton will undergo right knee surgery this week, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. The team hasn’t provided many more specifics but it’s fair to assume this will end his season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong 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.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / September 3
Cubs announce season-ending injury for Ben Brown
The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season.
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