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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Shelby Miller’s Incredible Comeback Gains Steam, Jaxon Wiggins Strengthens Case for Bullpen Role

Back in 2021, Shelby Miller was little more than a punchline about former Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart saying he was a $200 million player because he’d been traded for Jason Heyward.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Cubs Acquire Former Top Prospect in Post-Deadline Move

The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the New York Mets, adding veteran depth to a thinned-out infield as they push for a playoff spot.

Edward Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Edward Cabrera set for new role once he returns from injury

The Chicago Cubs have plenty going for them. On Wednesday, the Cubs lost to the White Sox 3-0 to finish off a three-game cross-town series. Plus, they hold a sizable six-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card standings.

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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?

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

How the Cubs Can Still Catch the Brewers in the NL Central Race

Over the last two months, the Chicago Cubs have been playing arguably their best baseball all season. Since June 19, they've been the top offensive team in MLB, posting a league-high 121 wRC+ along with league-bests in RBI (300), runs scored (312), on-base percentage, (.346) and fWAR (14.6).

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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.

Tyrone Taylor News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Tyrone Taylor is the Superhero vs. the White Sox

So much feast and so much famine in 2026. 10-game winning streaks, a 10-game losing streak. A few prolonged winning periods. A few prolonged losing periods.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Keeping Cubs Faith from South Side to Really South Side

“Two out of three ain’t bad…” — Jim Steinman Viva La meatloaf! There was a little enclave on the Southwest Side — more or less bounded by the Home Run Inn, the southeast end of Midway airport, the White Owl Indian, and Archer National Bank — where it was permitted to be for blue (a long time ago).

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, Assad, Webb

Today’s Reflections “Oh, what a (couple of) night(s)!” as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (almost) sang! A historic lead-off and walk-off home-run Monday

Daniel Palencia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Cubs To Activate Daniel Palencia

The Cubs will reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s series opener in Seattle, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune.

Dansby Swanson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson gets crucial update amid injury recovery

The Chicago Cubs lost shortstop Dansby Swanson to injury recently. The veteran shortstop has missed time due to an oblique injury. It’s a crucial loss for a Chicago team fighting for an NL Central division title.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Colin Cowherd Goes All-In on Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong

Sports radio host Colin Cowherd called Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the best player in baseball Tuesday and predicted he will win the National League Most Valuable Player award following a historic performance against the crosstown White Sox.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / August 19

3 Takeaways After Cubs Come Up Empty in Rough Finale Against White Sox

No walk-off winner today, Cubs fans. The Chicago Cubs lost to the White Sox 3-0 Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field as the city's two baseball teams faced off for the last time in the regular season.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Has Surprising Hayden Panettiere Connection

The sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere last weekend carried a personal weight for Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong that few fans might have expected.

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Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs: Daniel Palencia will have a different role when activated off 60-day IL

The Chicago Cubs are 74-54 following the 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Still, they took two out of three from their cross-town rivals, and are primed to take on the lowly Seattle Mariners this weekend.

Gabriel Arias News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs claim veteran infielder Gabriel Arias

The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias from the Mets. Arias, 26, was recently designated for assignment by the Mets after appearing in just two games for them.

Dansby Swanson News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs claim 5-year veteran off waivers in wake of Dansby Swanson injury

The Chicago Cubs have been dealing with significant injuries on their roster all season long. Unfortunately, it does not seem like the injury bug is going to leave them alone any time soon.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.

Cubs make flurry of roster moves ahead of Crosstown Series

Edward Cabrera's future in Cubs rotation appears to be in jeopardy

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox

Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday afternoon.

Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cubs walk off White Sox for 2nd straight day on Alex Bregman's single

Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, to boost the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

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.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

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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.