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Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 23. Kane Kepley and the Pelicans win 2

Right-hander Erian Rodriguez was promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville. The Iowa Cubs blasted off against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros), 7-2.

Cubs Recall Jordan Wicks, Option Javier Assad

Fresh arms are the priority at this point. See press release below… The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

Can the Chicago Cubs regain their mojo?

The Chicago Cubs got another win on Friday night, their fourth in five games. The 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels didn’t get the team any closer to the first place Milwaukee Brewers, who also won that night, in the NL Central Division.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Looking To Build Off Clutch Home Run As Cubs Push For Playoffs

When the Chicago Cubs announced that Pete Crow-Armstrong was going to take over as the everyday center fielder in 2025, there was plenty of excitement about what the former top prospect could do.

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Why Is The Cubs Best Hitter In The Last Month Still Batting Ninth In The Rotation?

There has been a lot of concern recently surrounding the Chicago Cub's offense and how Craig Counsell has handled who has been in the starting lineup. There is also a ton of criticism as to who is batting where, and why, like Matt Shaw.

Cubs Chasing 2023 Rangers-Style Revival

Baseball seasons don’t move in straight lines. They bend, stall, collapse, and revive in ways that numbers can’t always explain. The Rangers learned that in 2023, and the Cubs are living it now.

Cubs Star Kyle Tucker Breaks Long-Standing Home Run Drought. Can He Heat Back Up?

Much of the conversation surrounding the Chicago Cubs recently has been about Kyle Tucker; and not for positive reasons like early in the season. The star

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 129

We’ve seen this game a lot lately. The Cubs offense struggled. The defense was fantastic. The pitching was very good. This has been the formula for most games for a while now.

5 Biggest Contracts In Cubs History

Premium players require premium contracts. The Chicago Cubs have learned that fact the hard way. Chicago has swung and missed at big-time free agents for many years, usually because other teams are willing to outbid the Cubbies.

Cubs look to power their way past Angels again

Nothing like having two of your star players snap 25-game homer-less streaks to start an important nine-game, 10-day western road trip. But that's what happened when Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo homers Friday night as the Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif., with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Cubs 3, Angels 2: Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong end home run droughts

Kyle Tucker has been in the news lately for things that weren’t so great. So you can imagine how happy he was — along with the rest of us — when his first home run since July 1 went into the seats in the first inning at Angel Stadium Friday evening.

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Javier Assad, and PCA star.

The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs took their act on the road and met with the Angels Friday night, in Anaheim. The Angels

Pete Crow-Armstrong's late homer lifts Cubs over Angels

Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker named top 2026 free agent market driver

The MLB calendar hasn’t flipped to September yet, but the free agency buzz for the upcoming winter is already heating up. At the center of it all is Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, who MLB.com has tabbed as the top driver of the 2026 free agent market.

Ryne Sandberg fans pay tribute to legend’s life next to Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg will long be remembered for his accomplishments on the field and one of the team’s all-time great players. Sandberg died of metastatic prostate cancer last month and his funeral was Friday morning at Old St.

Chicago Cubs: The starting rotation is the unsung hero of 2025

The Chicago Cubs have just been a .500 team since the All-Star break. Actually, they’ve been around that 50-50 mark for the last couple months. Blame that on the Cubs’ offense, which went from an elite-scoring powerhouse to a bottom tier player.

Chicago Cubs slammed for decision on Kyle Tucker’s return

The Chicago Cubs actually had a bit of momentum going into the series finale with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at Wrigley Field. They had toughed their way into winning the three previous games against their first place rivals, while playing some solid baseball along the way.

Cade Horton Deserves a Lot More Rookie of the Year Attention

Despite a rough start to his rookie season, Cade Horton has established himself as more than just a reliable starting option for the Cubs. He’s also a serious contender for Rookie of the Year in the National League.

Cubs seek bounce-back effort in opener against Angels

Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate. But after his squad dropped the finale of its series with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell wasn't in a partying mood.

Resetting Cubs Postseason Outlook After Series Vs. Brewers

As it stands, the Chicago Cubs have played themselves into postseason position. And all things considered, with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers entering this past series having suffered just their first loss of August on Sunday (which ended their 14-game winning streak), winning the five-game set is a big positive.

Chicago Cubs Starter Returns To Rotation

The Chicago Cubs got some good injury news Tuesday when they announced that Jameson Taillon would be rejoining the major league club after missing a month and a half with a calf injury.

Cubs recall LHP Tom Cosgrove ahead of doubleheader

Ahead of an attempt to play a doubleheader for the second consecutive day, the Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Luke Little to Triple-A.

Greg Allen elects free agency

The Orioles announced that outfielder Greg Allen declined a minor league assignment in favor of free agency. He’d cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Saturday when the O’s called up prospect Dylan Beavers.

Chicago Cubs Rookie Leaves Start With An Injury

Sometimes baseball has the cruelest sense of timing. Just when you think everything’s clicking for the Cubs, “Mother Nature” decides to throw a curveball in the form of a tiny, seemingly insignificant blister.