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Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right back to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.

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The Second Half Starts Now, and the Cubs Have No Time to Waste Against the Twins

The MLB All-Star break is officially over, which means the games are about to matter even more. The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field on Friday night

Liam Hendriks News / Cubs Insider / July 17

Cubs Release Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks

There won’t be a South Side reliever reunion at Wrigley, as the Cubs have released former closer Liam Hendriks. They lost Aaron Bummer to free agency after he opted out of his minor league deal.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 17

Chicago Cubs trade deadline aggression may hinge on one key factor

The Chicago Cubs are set to begin the second half of the season five games behind the first place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division and a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top NL Wild Card spot.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / CBSSports.com / July 17

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong pinpointed a problem and then turned into one of the best players in baseball

Crow-Armstrong is walking more, chasing less and has become Shohei Ohtani's biggest MVP challenger

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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.

Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Aaron Bummer Opts Out Of Cubs Deal

Veteran left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer opted out of his minor league contract with the Cubs and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 17

5 bold predictions for the Cubs second half

Back in January I posted five bold predictions for the Cubs this season. And two of them still actually have a chance of happening! Those two are: Pete Crow-Armstrong having a 40/40 season (he’d have to step up his pace a bit, but given how hot a hitter he’s been, it’s still possible) and the Cubs winning 92 games and the NL Central.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 17

Cubs dodged a $22 million bullet after former reliever capitalized on breakout season

Last off-season, the Chicago Cubs saw a few members of their elite bullpen depart in free agency, while initially bringing back only Caleb Thielbar on a one year, $4.0 million deal.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 17

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 17

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Don Kessinger, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1941 – In front of

Colin Rea News / Field Level Media / July 16

Twins, Cubs enter series hoping All-Star break didn't cool them off

The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break on a red-hot streak. After a few days off, they will hit the play button and try to pick up from where they paused the action.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 16

The Short Porch is thinking about the Cubs and the Trade Deadline

The All-Star Game in the rear view mirror, and the Cubs have played their way to a 54-42 mark on the season so far. It’s not quite good enough for a lead in their division, that belongs to the 59-37 Milwaukee Brewers, but it does have them in sole control of the first Wild Card spot, one game in the loss column ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Chicago Cubs Release 2027 Schedule

Although there is lots of baseball to be played, MLB released the 2027 schedules for all 30 teams. For the Chicago Cubs, there is extra excitement for 2027 as the MLB All-Star Game is set to visit the confines of Wrigley Field next summer.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 16

Cubs 2027 Schedule Release: Early Opening Day, All-Star Game, Other Highlights

The Chicago Cubs may be just starting the second half of 2026, but it's time to mark your 2027 calendars! Major League Baseball revealed its schedule for the 2027 campaign on Thursday, which means we have our first full look at the Cubs' 162-game slate.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Cubs to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary of Historic 2016 World Series Championship at Wrigley Field

A decade later, the memories from the 2016 World Series still feel impossible for Chicago Cubs fans. The Chicago Cubs will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their historic championship season with a special pregame ceremony at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 18.

Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Cubs Make Anthony Rizzo Announcement After 10 Years

The Chicago Cubs announced plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise's historic 2016 World Series championship, with franchise legend Anthony Rizzo returning to Wrigley Field for the festivities.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 16

Cubs, MLB announce 2027 regular season schedule

Once again, Major League Baseball has scheduled the Cubs to play multiple games in the Frigid Confines of Wrigley Field — six home games before the end of March.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Cubs’ biggest steal in 2026 MLB Draft

Caden Sorrell stands out as the clearest and most defensible value selection in the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 draft class, four days after the conclusion of the MLB Draft.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 16

The 5 Cubs Who Could Be on the Move at the MLB Trade Deadline

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just over two weeks away. The Chicago Cubs, who sit 12 games over .500 and five games out of first place in the National League Central, have most of their work cut out for them.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / July 16

Chicago Cubs Expected to Dump Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a familiar position as the MLB trade deadline approaches: competitive enough to push for a playoff spot but in clear need of reinforcement on the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / July 15

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Chicago Cubs

Thanks to a strong offense and an MVP-like pace from Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs are in the thick of the NL playoff race as of mid-July 2026. But it has not been an easy ride, thanks in large part to numerous pitching injuries.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Reporter apologizes to Cubs front office after unfortunate viral post

The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break facing a sudden off-field distraction after reporter Bruce Levine apologized for an X post that appeared intended as a private message.

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.

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