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Chicago Cubs Veteran Has Brought Stabilization to Bullpen With Strong Performance
The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to such a strong start in the 2025 MLB regular season on the back of an explosive offense. Entering May, they were leading baseball with 5.94 runs per game.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Cubs Coach Practically Begs Jed Hoyer to Make Kyle Tucker Decision
It's been a complete team effort for the Chicago Cubs, who looked to be one of the top teams in Major League Baseball to start the year. The Cubs are currently 18-12, and although they're only 6-4 over their last 10 games, they have been playing decent baseball throughout that stretch as well.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 1
Top Cubs prospect would make excellent trade bait to improve pitching
The Chicago Cubs’ No. 4 prospect (No. 65 in the MLB), Moises Ballesteros, who won the club’s Minor League Player of the Year award for the last two seasons, is on a historic pace in Triple-A this season.
The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Cubs Reveal Pete Crow-Armstrong Stance Amid MVP Start
Pete Crow-Armstrong has completely changed the way people think about him. After entering the year with questions on the offensive side of the baseball, Crow-Armstrong has completely quieted all of them, and has continued to be one of the top defensive centerfielders in baseball, as well as an elite base runner.
Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Insider Believes Team is Looking to Upgrade Key Spot in Lineup
The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to realistically the best start fans could have possibly asked for over the first month of the season. With a lineup which has powered its way to the top of the league in virtually every offensive category, the Cubs are striking fear into the heart of every opposing pitching staff they face.
Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / May 1
Chicago Cubs’ replacement for Justin Steele is turning heads
The Chicago Cubs have made a few alterations to their pitching staff due to injuries. On Wednesday, Javier Assad was put on the 60-day injury list due to an oblique injury.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1
Cubs use power display to defeat Paul Skenes, Pirates
Seiya Suzuki hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.
Ian Happ News / Fastball on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Star Ian Happ Extends MLB-Best On-Base Streak at PNC Park
Ian Happ made himself right at home in Pittsburgh this week, as he has for the past few seasons now. The Chicago Cubs' star left fielder opened Thursday's matinee showdown against the Pirates with a single to right, then drew a walk in the third.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 1
MLB Insider Links Cubs to $63 Million 2.62 ERA Ace
The Chicago Cubs have done well in the aftermath of Justin Steele’s season-ending elbow surgery with a National League Central-leading 18-13 record. Despite a stellar lineup, the Cubs have struggled with pitching, primarily due to a shaky bullpen, and have allowed 4.42 runs per game (18th-best in the Majors).
Kris Bryant News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Former Cubs Star Kris Bryant Gets Major Career News
No matter what people want to say about former Chicago Cubs fan favorite Kris Bryant, he's one of the top players in franchise history. Bryant, who hasn't had the career he was hoping for after leaving Chicago, will be remembered forever in the Windy City.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 1
The 2025 Chicago Cubs join the 2016 team in elite company
The 2025 Chicago Cubs have been making waves across baseball in their first 30 games of an extremely important season for the franchise. They were given a tough schedule to begin the campaign, as they did not face a divisional opponent in their first 29 contests of the year.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Predicted To Go ‘All-In’ for Former NL Cy Young at Trade Deadline
It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Chicago Cubs, who hold a comfortable lead after a month in the National League Central. This team has performed really well to begin the year despite high expectations.
Gage Workman News / ChiCitySports / May 1
New Chicago White Sox 3B Gage Workman has an injury excuse
Chicago White Sox third baseman Gage Workman made his first at-bat with the team on Tuesday night when he entered the seventh inning of the team’s 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers to pinch-hit.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 1
Chicago Cubs capture the NL’s 1st Player of the Month Award
According to Baseball Reference, the Chicago Cubs are playing like one of the best teams in Major League Baseball and currently have the best odds to win the World Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Reveals High Praise on Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start in the 2025 season and look to be the leading contender in the NL Central with an 18-13 record over the team’s
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Manager Says No Promotion Coming Soon For Superstar Prospect
The Chicago Cubs have had one of the best lineups in baseball and have powered their way to an absolutely incredible start. Sitting on top of the division and looking capable of making a real run at a National League pennant, the Cubs have scored the most runs in baseball and are at or near the top in virtually every statistical category.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 1
Chicago Cubs have ‘plan’ in mind for third base: Report
The Chicago Cubs continued their ugly trend of having another third baseman make an error on Wednesday night. Third baseman Jon Berti made an error in the Cubs’ 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of 11,297 fans at PNC Park.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Fan Falls Over 20 Feet During Chicago Cubs vs Pirates Game, Team Releases Statement
The Chicago Cubs took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night in the second of a three-game set after winning the first game 9-0. After the Pirates took the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, they were able to hold on for the victory and even up the series with a rubber match slated for Thursday afternoon.
Craig Counsell News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Craig Counsell Reveals Timeline on Cubs Top Prospect to Make Debut
Much of the focus on Chicago Cubs prospects this season has centered around Matt Shaw. The rookie was the Opening Day third baseman before getting sent down to Triple-A Iowa to build confidence at the plate and tweak his swing mechanics.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 1
Chicago Cubs potential deadline pitching target has struggled mightily to begin 2025
Regardless of if the current starting rotation remains healthy over the summer, the Chicago Cubs front office will likely add another arm to bolster the staff at the trade deadline.
Gage Workman News / ChiCitySports / May 1
Chicago Cubs: Gage Workman lasted 1 at-bat during embarrassing debut for White Sox
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs traded Rule 5 pick Gage Workman to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. The Cubs chose to move on from the rookie infielder after making two costly errors in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers last week.
Cade Horton News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30
Elite Chicago Cubs Prospect Continues to Roll in 2025 After Outstanding Start
Chicago Cubs prospect Cade Horton dominated again on Tuesday night for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. Per MLB Pipeline: Cade Horton's hot start continues as he strikes out five across a season-high six frames MLB's No.
Chris Flexen News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Cubs to select Chris Flexen
The Cubs are selecting the contract of veteran righty Chris Flexen from Triple-A Iowa, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He’s been excellent through his first five starts in Des Moines and would’ve been able to opt out of his minor league contract tomorrow if not added to the 40-man roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29
Cubs defeat Pirates with an impressive night at the plate
Headed into Tuesday's night game in Pittsburgh against the Pirates, the Chicago Cubs had won four straight games at PNC Park. That streak improved to five straight games with their 9-0 win on Tuesday.
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