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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 17
Cubs’ Craig Counsell Doesn’t Hold Back About Pete Crow-Armstrong
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell and third baseman Alex Bregman paused during Pete Crow-Armstrong’s two-homer night Wednesday to take in a season that has few recent parallels at Wrigley Field.
The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / September 16
Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice to carry Cubs past Braves
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and Shota Imanaga threw six quality innings to help lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes franchise history with latest HR
The Chicago Cubs have a new all-time franchise leader for home runs in a single season by a left-handed batter.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 16
Cubs vs. Braves Lineup: Conforto at DH, Bad Matchup for Imanaga? Getting Lucky, More
The Chicago Cubs' relief pitching did it again. Sitting pretty on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, Jacob Webb came into the game and forked over the lead.
Ian Happ News / Viral Sports News / September 16
Chicago Cubs Make Ian Happ Announcement on Wednesday
The Chicago Cubs head into Wednesday night’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves looking to split a three-game set at Wrigley Field after a frustrating Tuesday defeat.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 16
Gavin Hollowell, Riley Martin Facing Dansby Swanson at Wrigley as Rain Alters Rehab Schedule 
If you were hoping that righty Gavin Hollowell and/or lefty Riley Martin were going to swoop in and save the Cubs’ bullpen at the end of the season, you might be disappointed.
Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs: The latest on Dansby Swanson and his up-in-the-air return
The Chicago Cubs were fortunate that every other team in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot also lost on Tuesday. Otherwise, the team’s frustrating 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves would’ve been a really tough blow.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
The Cubs won’t get to 3 million tickets sold this year
In 2025, the Cubs crossed the three million tickets sold line for the first time since 2019, and wound up with a paid attendance of 3,017,983, or 37,259 per date.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse
The Chicago Cubs bullpen did it again. They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, inheriting a lead late in the game only to blow it in a most spectacularly awful way.
Shelby Miller News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Cubs Make Season-Ending Decision Ahead of MLB Playoffs
The Chicago Cubs have ended Shelby Miller’s comeback attempt, meaning the veteran reliever will not pitch for the team during the 2026 postseason. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported the decision on X ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
Shelby Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Cubs Shut Down Shelby Miller For Season
The Cubs are shutting down Shelby Miller for the rest of the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell told reporters before tonight’s loss to Atlanta (links via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic and Jordan Bastian of MLB.com).
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Cubs’ Craig Counsell announces that veteran pitcher will be shut down for rest of season
Shelby Miller will not see action for the Chicago Cubs for the entire 2026 MLB season, after all. There was hope that the veteran pitcher would take the mound at some point this campaign after going under the knife last October to repair an elbow injury.
Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Is Cubs’ Dansby Swanson still expected to return from injury this week?
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is recovering from a left side oblique strain. Cubs manager Craig Counsell previously revealed that Swanson is expected to return this week.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 14
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with home run No. 42
The Chicago Cubs undeniably have a superstar in centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Edward Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Edward Cabrera To Have New Role Following Return From Injury
Injuries have been a defining factor of Edward Cabrera’s first season with the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old has had three separate stints on the injured list in 2026: two because of a right middle finger blister and one because of a left hamstring strain.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13
Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs
With a slim 3-2 lead and Paul Skenes on the mound, Don Kelly made a decision that some believe sank the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff hopes. It's also one the Pirates' manager had to answer for immediately following Pittsburgh's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Cubs Activate Edward Cabrera, Place Trent Thornton On 15-Day IL
The Cubs have activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, and placed Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL due to left ankle soreness.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Cubs' Alex Bregman's explosive second half helping to erase slow start
Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman has done a good job of turning around his season with his miraculous second-half surge, helping to erase his slow start and salvage his first season in a Cubs uniform.
Dansby Swanson 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 / 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.
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