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Cubs Bolster Infield Pipeline With SEC Star in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Chicago Cubs have a strong farm system pipeline, and it’s one of the reasons for their success in the 2025 campaign. However, it needs replenishing, and the Cubs will look to add talent in the 2025 MLB draft.

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Former Cubs Manager Famous for Obscenity-Ridden Rant Against Fans Passes Away at 87

An infamous figure in Chicago Cubs history, former manager Lee Elia, has passed away on Wednesday at 87. The Philadelphia Phillies announced his death on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 10

Chicago Cubs president possibly spills the beans on team’s trade deadline strategies

The Chicago Cubs are in a great spot right now after exceeding preseason expectations with a stellar first half (or so) of the season. Who wouldn’t be okay with being in first place just a few days before the All-Star break?

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 10

Cubs Listed As Trade Fit for $120 Million Red Sox Superstar in Unique Position

The Chicago Cubs have been playing a great brand of baseball throughout the regular season, receiving contributions from players up and down the roster.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Fastball on SI / July 10

Chicago Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong Joins Historic Club in Record Speed

While Pete Crow-Armstrong has asserted himself as one of baseball's most dominant five-tool players this year, his power tool certainly stood out the most on Thursday.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Aroldis Chapman News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Cubs Linked to Reunion With Eight-Time All-Star, 2016 World Series Champion

Reunions are always fun around Major League Baseball, and for the Chicago Cubs, there are a few players they could consider doing that with. One of them is Aroldis Chapman, arguably one of the greatest closers Major League Baseball has ever seen.

Colin Rea News / Field Level Media / July 10

Colin Rea silences Twins, PCA parks pair of HRs to lead Cubs over Minnesota

Pete Crow-Armstrong crushed a pair of home runs and right-hander Colin Rae handled the rest as the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 blowout in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Yankees Expected to Battle Cubs for $24 Million Right-Hander

The Chicago Cubs will have an opportunity to be aggressive at the trade deadline, especially with the best farm system in Major League Baseball. Outside of a few teams, if any, the Cubs are in a better position than nearly every contender outside of the Detroit Tigers to make a splash at this deadline because of their farm system.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 10

Chicago Cubs battling New York Mets for top Trade Deadline target: Report

Leading up to the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs have been connected to nearly every starting pitcher expected to be available. But they won’t be alone in their quest to fortify their rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Jed Hoyer Reveals How Kyle Tucker Changed Cubs Trade Deadline Plans

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, Chicago Cubs team president Jed Hoyer has acknowledged that All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker's expiring contract is a major factor in how the club approaches the next few weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 10

Cubs Prospect Could Be Key to Landing Pirates’ All‑Star Ace

The next few weeks are going to be incredibly important for the Chicago Cubs as they look to acquire some starting pitching help ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 10

ESPN's Jeff Passan Links Cubs to Marlins Starter Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are heading towards the MLB trade deadline with a clear need: starting pitching. Justin Steele, Javier Assad, and Jameson Taillon are all out for a while, leaving the rotation in dire need of an addition.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 10

Cubs Land Talented Collegiate Shortstop in New MLB Mock Draft

The Chicago Cubs have seen a lot of success in their 2025 campaign as a result of a strong farm system that’s produced major-level talent. Starting pitcher Cade Horton and third baseman Matt Shaw were the Cubs’ first-round selections in 2022 and 2023 and are already contributing to the lineup.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Cubs Pitching Depth Suffers as Young Reliever Goes Back on IL

According to Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that reliever Porter Hodge would be placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury.

Mitch Keller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jeff Passan’s best Cubs trade match, and it’s not Mitch Keller

The Chicago Cubs are still ahead in the National League Central, even with a recent Milwaukee Brewers charge. Despite their division lead, Chicago is expected to be active in the trade market.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 10

Chicago Cubs To Be Without Key Pitcher For At Least One Month

The Chicago Cubs will be without veteran right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon for at least a month after it was revealed that the 33-year-old starter suffered a calf strain during a training session.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 10

Starting Pitchers That Make Most Sense for Cubs to Acquire at Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have one clear need that has to be addressed ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year: starting pitching. Losing Justin Steele to a season-ending injury was a significant blow to a team that already have a need for a front-end starter.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Cubs Warned to Avoid Trade for Former All-Star Starter

The Chicago Cubs are one of many teams that will be on the market for starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The problem is, there are too many teams with needs for the amount of arms available.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Chicago Cubs Linked to Trade That Would Boost World Series Chances

The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball so far this season. While they have been playing at an impressive level throughout the first half of the 2025 campaign, they could still use an upgrade or two.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Report: Porter Hodge Placed on IL; Ethan Roberts Recalled

As of July 9th, Porter Hodge has been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement. In response to this, Ethan Roberts is being recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

Justin Turner News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Cubs Predicted to Make $6 Million Decision on Clubhouse Favorite Justin Turner

When the Chicago Cubs added Justin Turner in the offseason, the hope was for him to continue doing what he's done throughout much of his career, and that's swinging the bat at a very high level.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs are 'all-in' at the trade deadline, but how much is 'all-in?'

The Chicago Cubs have ticked off all the boxes when it comes to the intangibles often associated with a championship team. In terms of team character, they’ve shown persistence, true grit, and a tenacious self-confidence not seen on the North Side since the “We never quit” 2016 Cubs brought home the first World Series title in 108 years.

Matt Shaw News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Matt Shaw: A Classic Rookie Rollercoaster

When Matt Shaw broke camp with the Chicago Cubs and headed to Tokyo for the season-opening series, expectations were high, and fans were excited. The 2023 first-round pick had rocketed through the minors with a mature approach, a compact swing, and the kind of polish you rarely see in a prospect just a year removed from the draft.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Lineup Clarity? Busch Locked In, Swanson Stays Down

As the Chicago Cubs open their three-game set in Minnesota, there is a quiet but meaningful shift happening within the lineup card. Carries over from the end of the homestand.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 8

Chicago Cubs Catcher Targeting All-Star Break to Rejoin Team

The Chicago Cubs got some injury news about Miguel Amaya. The 26-year-old catcher has been out since May 24 with an oblique strain suffered on a throw down to second base against the Cincinnati Reds.