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Meteoric Rise of Owen Ayers Gives the Cubs A Lot to Think About at Catcher

The Chicago Cubs' farm system is looking better and better. First things first, the organization addressed a clear need this weekend with a pitcher-heavy MLB Draft.

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Chicago Cubs: Huge gamble explored in proposed Cubs-Mariners trade

The Chicago Cubs need pitching. They DESPERATELY need pitching. They’ve done remarkably well so far this season, dealing with a staff decimated by injuries.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 13

Chicago Cubs: High picks over the past decade haven’t been pretty

The 2026 MLB Amateur Draft has arrived as fans look to the future, but first, we look over the past decade and evaluate how the first round has gone for the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 13

Cubs MLB Draft 2026: Rounds 16-20

As much of the 2026 MLB Draft was about pitching, the final rounds were no different for the Chicago Cubs. With four more pitchers and a collegiate catcher joining the ranks, the Cubs clearly want older players who require less development, but rather are ready to work on things in the pitch lab.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 13

Cubs MLB Draft 2026: Rounds 11-15

The Chicago Cubs have loaded up on pitchers in the MLB Draft. Rounds 11-15 were no different. Although a prep catcher and a college shortstop were also added, three more pitchers entered the organization late in the draft.

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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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / July 13

Chicago Cubs: Insane Pete Crow-Armstrong stats are making history

The Chicago Cubs are giving platform to the making of a true superstar in Pete Crow-Armstrong. While last year’s first-half performance was working at almost a legendary level, the young star’s second half showed some of the mental and technical hiccups that kept him as someone closer to a work in progress than an established elite.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 13

The Fate Of The 2026 Chicago Cubs Is In Jed Hoyer’s Hands

As we sit with 96 games down and 66 to go, the Chicago Cubs hold the fifth-best record in baseball. Their 54-42 record is good enough for a playoff spot, but not the one they want.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 13

Chicago Cubs 2026 draft reveal disturbing truth about their pitching

As the 2026 MLB Draft came to an end on Sunday, the Chicago Cubs had one goal in mind: load up on pitching. Of the list of Cubs draftees from this year’s draft, outside of drafting college hitters, Caden Sorrell and Myles Bailey, in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, the Cubs drafted 15 college pitchers, and only 1 high school pitcher stands out the most.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 13

Chicago Cubs jump into top-5 in MLB power rankings as All-Star break begins

The Chicago Cubs are 54-42 on the season as they have reached the MLB All-Star break. This first half has certainly been a roller coaster for Chicago, who ended it on a high note by taking two out of three games against the Cincinnati Reds.

Nico Hoerner News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Nico Hoerner Is Turning the Corner. Here Is What He Costs Now, and What He Should Cost by August.

In a previous Athlon Sports article we addressed Nico Hoerner’s early season slump, it causes, and how based on his expected stats, he was a good buy low candidate.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 13

Chicago Cubs update: Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong, starting pitching

The Cubs finished the “first half” (actually, first 59.3 percent) of the 2026 schedule on a high note, taking four fo six on a road trip to Baltimore and Cincinnati.

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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.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / July 13

Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals dire injury update on key pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have been absolutely ravaged by injuries this season, especially when it comes to their pitching staff. Their starting rotation has been absolutely decimated, and their bullpen has also taken some hits.

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Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Chicago Cubs 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026

The Chicago Cubs are currently 54-42. The Cubs have a half-game lead over Philadelphia for the first Wild Card spot. They are firmly positioned as aggressive buyers as the August 3rd deadline looms.

Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 13

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Reds … again!

Perspective Check: Four teams have more wins than the Cubs, two teams have as many wins as the Cubs. The Cubs enter the All-Star break in the top Wild Card spot.

Ryne Sandberg News / On Tap Sports Net / July 13

On This Day in Cubs History: Ryne Sandberg’s Forgotten Four-Homer Stretch Showed the MVP at His Peak

When Chicago Cubs fans think of Ryne Sandberg, a few things immediately come to mind. There’s “The Sandberg Game” in 1984, his nine Gold Gloves, his MVP, his Hall of Fame career, the No.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 13

Only Two Cubs Have Ever Won the Home Run Derby

When the Home Run Derby begins Monday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, sluggers will once again take center stage in one of the sport’s most entertaining annual traditions.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 12

Why Ethan Conrad’s promotion is significant for the Chicago Cubs

While the MLB Draft was taking place this weekend, the Chicago Cubs bumped up last year’s first-round pick, Ethan Conrad, to Low‑A Myrtle Beach after a few games in the Arizona Complex League(ACL).

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Cubs head into break hot after taking series from Reds

Alex Bregman had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning, to help the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Trent Thornton News / Field Level Media / July 12

Trent Thornton stepping up as Cubs eye series win vs. Reds

Right-hander Trent Thornton is emerging as a much-needed weapon in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, which is exceeding expectations while closer Daniel Palencia remains sidelined with right elbow inflammation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Alex Bregman's 7th-inning homer allows Cubs to defeat Reds

Alex Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Saturday. Carson Kelly added a solo shot and Michael Busch had three hits for Chicago, which won for the fourth time in its last six games.

Vince Velasquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Royals Sign Vince Velasquez To Minor League Contract

The Royals have signed Vince Velasquez to a minors contract and assigned the veteran righty to Triple-A Omaha, as per Velasquez’s MLB.com profile page. Velasquez elected free agency on June 30 rather than accept an outright assignment to the Cubs’ Triple-A squad.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 9

Three areas the Cubs need to improve ahead of the trade deadline

The fact that the Chicago Cubs are contending for a playoff berth may be considered a minor miracle.

Chicago Cubs update on Justin Steele is a brutal reality check

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 8

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way.

Anthony Volpe says report about second base stance is 'B.S.'

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Ken Rosenthal addresses latest Francisco Lindor trade rumors

Would trading Mason Miller really make Padres better?

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

Justin Steele News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 6