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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4
Division Matchups And Blue Jays Clash Set Tone For Cubs Playoff Chase
The Chicago Cubs are trying to keep pace with the Milwaukee Brewers, who not only lead their division (NL Central), but have the best record in baseball.
Marcus Stroman News / ChiCitySports / August 4
Chicago Cubs: Doors open for a reunion with 2023 All-Star Marcus Stroman
The Chicago Cubs were active at the trade deadline, but ultimately did not make a significant splash for a starting pitcher. They did add Michael Soroka, who can be a back end of the rotation starter, but they missed out on big names that were dealt such as Shane Bieber, Merrill Kelly, Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4
Prices For Starting Pitchers Were Reportedly Too High For Cubs At Trade Deadline
As the Chicago Cubs continue to try to chase down the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, some of the decisions made at the trade deadline may come back to haunt them.
The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Justin Turner News / ChiCitySports / August 4
Chicago Cubs’ Justin Turner puts ease to trade deadline decision with 1st regular season walk-off home run
Chicago Cubs clubhouse leader Justin Turner was under fire at the end of July, with their speculation of him potentially being a DFA (designate for assignment) candidate in order to make room for new additions brought in at the trade deadline.
Mike Soroka News / Field Level Media / August 4
Michael Soroka embraces 'new life' ahead of Cubs' debut vs. Reds
Michael Soroka is scheduled to make his Chicago Cubs debut when the right-hander takes the mound against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in the opener of the teams' three-game series on Monday night.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 3
Chicago Cubs top prospect speaks out about anxiety and relief on day of trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs, as things turned out, were NOT “all-in” when it comes to pursuing talent at the trade deadline. With burning needs in the starting rotation and the back-end of the bullpen, along with a desire to add depth to the bench, the front office delivered mixed results with a tilt towards the disappointing.
Justin Turner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 3
Watch: Justin Turner Hits Walk-Off Homer As Cubs Beat Orioles
Justin Turner smashed a two-run game-ending homer in the bottom of the ninth to hand the Cubs a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 3
Chicago Cubs' Aging Slugger Joins Extremely Rare Club in Baseball History with Big Blast
The Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field thanks to a walk-off two-run home run from veteran slugger Justin Turner.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / August 3
Chicago Cubs owner defends, supports Jed Hoyer’s trade deadline decisions
The Chicago Cubs, as of this writing, are in second place in the NL Central Division, two games behind the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers. They also happen to have the second best record in all of baseball.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 3
Cubs' Justin Turner cracks pinch-hit homer to walk off O's
Justin Turner delivered a pinch-hit two-run homer in the ninth to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win against the visiting Baltimore Orioles Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Orioles claim pair of players
The Orioles have claimed infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Cubs and right-hander Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Giants, according to a team announcement.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 3
Cubs Should Avoid Reunion With Recently Released Former All-Star Pitcher
As the Chicago Cubs continue to battle in the National League, a former All-Star of theirs was recently released. It has been a great season for the Cubs in 2025.
Owen Caissie News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 3
Cubs Star Prospect Owen Caissie Reacts To MLB Trade Deadline, Not Being Moved
The Chicago Cubs were involved in a lot of rumors heading into the MLB trade deadline, with their sights set on acquiring some help on their pitching staff and potentially someone who can play third base.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 2
The Best Starting Rotation for the Cubs Going Forward
As a team overall this year, the Chicago Cubs have been pretty amazing. Their biggest problem, though, has been their inconsistency from the starting pitching position.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / August 2
Chicago Cubs: Kyle Tucker extension questioned in wake of trade deadline cold feet
The Chicago Cubs disappointed a lot of fans by not acquiring a high-end starter and high-leverage reliever– their two biggest needs– by the July 31 trade deadline.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 2
Chicago Cubs’ post-deadline starting rotation: Hopes, prayers, and pitch counts
The Chicago Cubs were reported to be aggressive buyers prior to the July 31 trade deadline this year, focused on the fact that the team desperately needed high-end starting pitching if they were to be serious candidates for a deep playoff run.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 2
Cubs Add Starter To 40-Man Roster, Receive Encouraging Update On Injured Pitcher
As the Chicago Cubs prepare for the stretch run, they will be hopeful that they have enough to make a run in the challenging National League. To no surprise, the NL has been the far more difficult of the two leagues.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Cubs designate Brooks Kriske for assignment
The Cubs have designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment to make room for recent trade acquisition Michael Soroka on the roster. This marks the second time the Cubs have DFA’d Kriske this year.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1
Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game
The Cubs will host the 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / August 1
The Chicago Cubs 2025 Trade Deadline Results
If you look on social media, words that describe the Chicago Cubs fanbase’s general feelings about the team’s trade deadline moves start with “underwhelmed”
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline
The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline was 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. Some teams managed to get better in either a short-term or long-term outlook. Other teams did not.
Craig Counsell News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30
Craig Counsell had hilarious reaction after opponent hit grand slam
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell had a hilarious reaction after Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam in Tuesday’s game. The Milwaukee Brewers were leading the Cubs 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth when Vaughn came to the plate against Ryan Pressly.
Shane Bieber News / Yardbarker / July 30
Could tire-kicking Cubs add a former AL Cy Young?
The Chicago Cubs have searched far and wide for a solid starter to replace lefty Justin Steele, who's out for the season following elbow surgery, but nothing has come of it yet.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 29
Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess
Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.
Ryne Sandberg News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Ryne Sandberg’s health was worst-kept secret at HOF induction weekend
Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at 65 after battling prostate cancer. His death came a day after the 2025 class was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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