Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shota Imanaga News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Cubs Deliver News About Shota Imanaga's Return to Bigs

One of the best teams in baseball will soon get even better. Shota Imanaga is set to make his first minor-league rehabilitation start for the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A Iowa Cubs on Friday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 19

Chicago Cubs Predicted to Buy Clear Need Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have been playing some excellent baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season and it is starting to be reflected in the standings. Their lead in the National League Central is starting to grow, currently holding a 6.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers entering play on June 18.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / June 19

Chicago Cubs Deliver Hilarious Message on Stadium Video Board in Honor of Young Star

The Chicago Cubs put up a hilarious message on the scoreboard at Wrigley Field Wednesday following Pete Crow Armstrong's home run that hit the scoreboard on Tuesday night.

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Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / June 19

Cubs' Jameson Taillon looks to stay strong in clash vs. Brewers

Right-hander Jameson Taillon will try to win his sixth consecutive start on Thursday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a shortened series.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 18

MLB Insider Floats Cubs as a Landing Spot for Resurgent Pirates’ Pitcher

This season, the Chicago Cubs have a clear need for a starter. The season-ending injury to Justin Steele has left a noticeable gap which Jed Hoyer intends to fill.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Kyle Tucker Makes Cubs Admission Amid Upcoming Free Agency

There's plenty that the Chicago Cubs will have to do to keep Kyle Tucker in town. However, two of those things are likely more important than anything else.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 18

Braves Former All-Star Could Be Option for Cubs To Strengthen Already Great Lineup

The Chicago Cubs continue to prove that they are one of the best teams in the league, but they will likely be looking to improve this summer. The Cubs figured to be an improved team after a strong offseason.

Shota Imanaga News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs Predicted to Cut Ties With Top Prospect After Shota Imanaga News

Chicago Cubs ace Shota Imanaga is finally throwing again, a promising sign for an organization looking to get its top arm back. Imanaga, one of the better left-handed starters in Major League Baseball, has been out with a hamstring injury after appearing in just 44.2 innings.

Jed Hoyer News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs Get Promising Report on Jed Hoyer's Trade Deadline Plans

Jed Hoyer will have to do everything in his power to make sure that the Chicago Cubs are in a position to compete for a World Series at the trade deadline.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes Home Run Derby Plans Clear

2025 isn't just the Year of the Snake – it's also the "Year of Pete Crow-Armstrong," as the center fielder has emerged as one of MLB's top breakout stars in his second full season with the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 18

Chicago Cubs’ Jed Hoyer to have ‘conversations’ about Ben Brown, other pitchers

With Shota Imanaga out of the Chicago Cubs due to a hamstring injury and Justin Steele gone for the season because of an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery, the team has had to ask pitchers like Ben Brown and Cade Horton to step up and pitch extra innings before the midway point of the season.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 18

Cubs Should Buy-Low on White Sox Player They 'Plan to Trade' at Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for pitchers. That was made abundantly clear by president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Who they might go after

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs Trade Idea Lands 3.88 ERA Starter

The Chicago Cubs should find themselves as buyers at this year’s trade deadline. They could lose faith in the Kyle Tucker negotiations and choose to blow everything up, but, at 45-28 and 6.5 games up for the National League Central lead, it feels like win-now mode.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 18

MLB Insider Floats Angels’ Ace as a Fit for Cubs

The largest concern the Chicago Cubs are facing this season is the demise of their starting rotation. With Shota Imanaga returning in the coming weeks, this should alleviate a good portion of the problem; however, the absence of Justin Steele might prove to be an Achilles’ heel in an otherwise World Series-caliber team.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs predicted to replace Dansby Swanson with young star

Dansby Swanson was a Gold Glove winner in 2023 with the Cubs and 2022 with the Atlanta Braves.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 18

Chicago Cubs rookie finished top 5 in latest poll for ROTY

The Chicago Cubs could have a few players take home a few accolades this season, which could also culminate in the team making the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 18

Cubs Star Kyle Tucker Has Outperformed Pete Crow-Armstrong in One Key Metric

The Chicago Cubs are in a fortunate position with their lineup, having two bona fide stars anchoring it with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs' Justin Steele Sends Strong Message Amid Pete Crow-Armstrong's Big Night

During the Chicago Cubs game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Pete Crow-Armstrong went super-human to help secure the Cubs the 5-3 win. Amid Crow-Armstrong putting together an incredible night, Cubs starter Justin Steele made two posts on X, showering the young center fielder with praise.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / June 18

Chicago Cubs Linked To Three Starting Pitchers On Trade Market

It's only a question of when, not if, the Chicago Cubs will trade for pitching. The team has been involved in trade rumors for most of the 2025 season, and the need became obvious after losing Justin Steele to a season-ending elbow injury and Shota Imanaga for going on six weeks with a left hamstring injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18

Rafael Devers trade impacts potential market for Cubs slugger

While there's hope the Cubs will find a way to retain their star slugger, most around baseball expect the 28-year-old to reach the open market, where his services will ultimately go to the highest bidder.

Cubs receive encouraging injury update on lefty ace

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 18

Chicago Cubs Lineup Depth Has Contributed to Elite Offensive Production

The Chicago Cubs continue to roll with the team emerging as a real contender in the National League heading into the summer. After a strong winter of upgrades, the Cubs figured to be an improved team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18

Cubs blast Brewers in series opener, extend NL Central lead

The Chicago Cubs continue to prove they are the class of the National League Central. And on Tuesday, Chicago won a back and forth game over the team right behind it in the standings.

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 17

Three Prospects the Cubs Should Eye in the 2025 MLB Draft

The 2025 MLB draft is creeping up and will be here before we know it. This year it will take place on July 13-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. As it gets closer, all eyes will be on the prospects, both high school and college players.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 17