Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Porter Hodge News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Porter Hodge To Undergo UCL Surgery

Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge will undergo surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network.

Dylan Carlson News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Cubs Player Leaves Organization for MLB Free Agency

Chicago Cubs outfielder Dylan Carlson is heading to free agency after clearing waivers, the team announced Wednesday. Carlson had recently joined the Cubs organization during the offseason.

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Ethan Roberts News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs Boss Reveals Bizarre Reason Ethan Roberts Placed on IL

The number of injuries that the Chicago Cubs have had to deal with this early on in the season has been absurd, and the punches keep coming as Ethan Roberts is the latest victim to be placed on the injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Cubs Insider / April 15

Cubs Sign LHP Ty Blach, RHP Paul Campbell to Minors Deals

The Cubs already have five lefties in the bullpen, so they figured they might need to add another in case the injury bug starts biting them. That’s why they agreed to a minor league deal with 35-year-old Ty Blach, who has joined the Iowa Cubs in Columbus.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

The Short Porch is short on starting pitching

We’re still in small sample size territory as the calendar turns to tax day, but the Cubs are just a titch under 10 percent of the way through their season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Cubs Sign Ty Blach To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and veteran lefty Ty Blach are in agreement on a deal, as first reported by Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. The Sports Pro Services client is headed to Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs’ Longtime Top Prospect Continues Red-Hot Start in Push for MLB Spot

The Chicago Cubs are working their way through the early portion of the schedule and trying to navigate some injuries and inconsistency early, hopeful that they have found their footing after a Tuesday night win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alex Bregman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs' Alex Bregman Sends Confident Message Despite Slow Start

Alex Bregman knows what it’s like to win. A two-time World Series winner, he knows how championship-caliber teams behave. Less than a month into his first regular season with the Cubs, Bregman already likes what he’s seeing.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 17

Reminder: I’m on vacation all this week and will be a little briefer than usual this week. Thanks for your patience. The Cubs can’t quite get momentum going.

Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Nico Hoerner Making Strong Case to Keep Key Spot in Cubs Lineup

Cubs bats were hot last night at Citizens Bank Park. The team recorded 15 total hits as they bested the Phillies, 10-4. It was an even sweeter victory

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Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 15

Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Colin Rea pitches well and everyone hits

The Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies Tuesday evening in Philadelphia is, I think, the sort of game this team can begin to produce more often. Solid starting pitching.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Cubs, Phillies vie to settle series after 34 runs in first 2 games

Nico Hoerner will look to continue his stellar month on Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs play the decisive contest of their three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Chicago Cubs News & Notes 04/15/2026

The Chicago Cubs are 8-9. This follows a 10-4 comeback win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. Chicago rode a late offensive surge and steady pitching to secure a momentum-building road victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cubs unleash 15-hit attack, even series with Phillies

Carson Kelly belted a three-run homer and Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman also drove in three runs apiece, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium

David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Announces Career News Amid MLB Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong is looking to help the Chicago Cubs return to the MLB playoffs for a second straight year in 2026, but the start of his season has not gone as planned.

Dylan Carlson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Cubs outright Dylan Carlson

The Cubs sent outfielder Dylan Carlson outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago designated him for assignment over the weekend when Seiya Suzuki returned from a season-opening injured list stint.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cubs eager for better start in rematch vs. Phillies

With the recent injuries to the Chicago Cubs' rotation, veteran right-hander Colin Rea has become a lot more valuable. Rea is expected to follow opener Riley Martin on Tuesday evening when the Cubs visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the second contest of a three-game series.

Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / April 13

Is This The Turning Point For Michael Busch, Cubs’ Offense?

Between last regular season and the ensuing playoff run, Michael Busch was arguably the Chicago Cubs’ top hitter. Busch recorded a a 140 wRC+ and an .866 OPS, both the top marks among Cubs regulars.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / April 12

What Happened to the Cubs’ 2016 World Series ‘Final Out’ Ball?

That glorious moment from the 2016 World Series echoes eternally. It’s tattooed into the hearts and minds of every Chicago Cubs fan, and etched into the annals of Chicago history, particularly since it ended a 108-year championship drought.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 12

Even After Tough Outing From Cabrera, Rotation Has Been Cubs’ Bright Spot

With multiple Chicago Cubs starters already on the injured list, the team has needed every other starter it has to step up even more. But even with those injuries cropping up, the rotation has been the Cubs’ bright spot to start the season.