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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 26
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Lineup: Taylor Over Happ, Arias' First Start, Big Boyd Game?
The Chicago Cubs may have a bullpen problem. For the third time in the last four games, the Cubs found themselves on the wrong end of a walk-off. Daniel Palencia came in and looked all out of sorts before Jacob Webb forked over the Diamondbacks' game-winning homer.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / August 26
Cubs get worrisome Ben Brown update after live BP outing
Brown had been a revelation for the Cubs before landing on the injured list, but it sounds like his expected return will be delayed.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 26
Cubs Announce Hiring of Former Investment Banker Kenta Nomoto as Director of Scouting 
It would have been unthinkable 20 years ago to see investment banking and a degree from Harvard Business School as a pathway to an MLB front office, but times have changed.
Jacob Webb News / ChiCitySports / August 26
The Chicago Cubs’ Webb of late-inning concern grows after brutal loss
The Chicago Cubs took a real gut punch on Tuesday at Chase Field when the Arizona Diamondbacks came back from a 0-4 deficit coming into the eighth inning to walk-off the game in the bottom of the ninth and end the evening on top 5-to-4.
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.
Clay Holmes News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 26
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Clay Holmes is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks
Oof. I wasn’t trying to tempt the baseball gods when I said that this Cubs team hasn’t had many of these, what I call, “true” blown saves. That is, a lead that gets to the ninth inning and is blown there.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Cubs Break 57-Year-Old Franchise Record in D-Backs Series
The Chicago Cubs have broken a 57-year-old franchise record by scoring 30 unanswered runs, surpassing the previous mark of 29 that had stood since 1969.
Daniel Palencia News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 26
Cubs Raise Big Questions About Bullpen, Daniel Palencia in Late-Game Collapse
The Cubs blew this one. The Chicago Cubs (76-57) led the Arizona Diamondbacks (70-63) 4-0 going into the 8th inning, but the Diamondbacks scored 5 runs in the final two frames and walked the game off with a Ryan Waldschmidt 2-run home run.
Jacob Webb News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 26
Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 4: The Jacob Webb disaster, again
It’s at times like this that I have to remind myself that the Cubs still hold the top wild card spot in the National League (by three games) and are still within shouting distance of first place in the NL Central.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 26
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 26
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Ryan Brasier, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1972 – At Wrigley Field, Ron Santo records his 2,000th career hit, a three-run home run off Ron Bryant.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 26
Diamondbacks Manager Admits Mistake & Apologizes After MLB Official Clarifies Cubs’ Sign-Relaying Incident
Chicago Cubs’ name in a sign-related controversy? That might not be entirely shocking. Back in 2002, the Cubs were embroiled in a sign-stealing controversy when Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan accused them of relaying signs, leading to a Sammy Sosa home run.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly has profane message for Cubs coach amid sign-stealing controversy
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly has called out Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry for his alleged “B.S.” behavior.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
Cubs break bonkers record that’s held since 1969
The Chicago Cubs are on a roll. They are in the midst of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Monday, the Cubs shut out Arizona 7-0.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25
Cubs, Austin Wynns Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are adding veteran catcher Austin Wynns on a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Iowa, reports Iowa broadcaster Jason Kempf. He’d elected free agency after being outrighted by the Rangers last week.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / August 25
In a blowout win on Sunday, Craig Counsell showed he is not messing around
After losing the first two games to the Seattle Mariners, both ending in walk-off fashion, the Chicago Cubs took out their frustration in a 19–2 demolition to avoid being swept.
Clay Holmes News / Field Level Media / August 25
Diamondbacks ready for up-close look at Cubs' Clay Holmes
Chicago Cubs right-hander Clay Holmes will make his second start this season in Phoenix on Tuesday, about three weeks later than the Arizona Diamondbacks had hoped.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25
Kevin Gausman fires 7 sharp innings as Cubs shut out Diamondbacks
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers in a three-run sixth, Kevin Gausman threw seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 in Phoenix on Monday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 24
Cubs' Justin Steele gives promising update on return from injury
It's been over 500 days since Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele threw a pitch in the major leagues. On that day, Steele tossed seven shutout innings against the Texas Rangers in a Cubs win.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 24
Veteran pitchers square off for Cubs, D-backs in wild-card chase
The Chicago Cubs will look to bolster their shrinking National League wild-card lead against an Arizona Diamondbacks team striving to remain in the playoff race when the teams open a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027
Major League Baseball's "Little League Classic" game during the Little League World Series has become a staple in the season schedule.
Kade Anderson News / Yardbarker / August 22
Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Mariners was a mixed bag
Seattle Mariners' No. 1 pitching prospect Kade Anderson made his long-awaited MLB debut on Saturday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 22
Can Cubs fix their Ryan Zeferjahn issue?
Zeferjahn was expected to enter a high-leverage role with the Cubs but that may soon be coming to an end with his performance thus far.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Cubs Designate Owen Miller For Assignment
The Cubs announced they’ve designated infielder Owen Miller for assignment and optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa. Those are the corresponding moves to reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list and activate infielder Gabriel Arias, who was recently claimed off waivers from the Mets.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
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.
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