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Chicago Cubs eyeing familiar closer with 107 career saves

The Chicago Cubs are going to be buyers at this year’s trade deadline, which is July 31. While third base is an obvious area of need, they also reportedly are looking at strengthening their bullpen.

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2025 MLB Draft: Josiah Hartshorn contract details revealed for Chicago Cubs sixth-round pick

Rookie outfielder Josiah Hartshorn has reached an agreement on a contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to Jim Callis of MLB.com. Hartshorn will reportedly make $2 million, which is significantly higher than the pick value of $355,800 and a record for a sixth-round selection.

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Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors

Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs spoiled 45-year-old Rich Hill's return to the major leagues with a 6-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

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Chicago Cubs Star Joins Hall of Famer and Sammy Sosa in Ridiculous Team History

With a double on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs' All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong joined an insane group in team history. Per Justin

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 4 hours ago

Cubs Reportedly Keeping Nationals All-Star 'On Their Radar' at Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be extremely aggressive when it comes to fixing their weaknesses at the trade deadline which is now just over a week away.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / 4 hours ago

Veteran Orioles Hurler With World Series Experience Emerges as Trade Candidate for Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have seen stiff competition emerge not only across the National League but also within their division as the trade deadline draws closer.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 5 hours ago

Chicago Cubs face sobering trade deadline realities, per analyst

The Chicago Cubs have fallen out of first place. The red-hot Milwaukee Brewers have overtaken the Cubs at the top of the NL Central Division after back-to-back Cubs pitching fails.

Matt Shaw News / Athlon Sports / 5 hours ago

Cubs Remain Active in Third-Base Market Amid Matt Shaw’s Recent Resurgence

After a slow start to his big-league career, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is gradually getting into the swing of things. Shaw is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, during which he is a combined 6-11 at the plate with two home runs and four RBIs, and has seen his batting average jump back above .200.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 6 hours ago

Cubs Inquired With Diamondbacks for 36 Home Run All-Star Third Baseman

The Chicago Cubs are looking to bolster their roster at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. While starting pitcher is the most obvious need, the team is also exploring adding an upgrade over Matt Shaw at third base.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 7 hours ago

Former Cubs Pitcher Makes Bold Statement on Chicago's NL Central Rival

The Chicago Cubs are having somewhat of a dream season. At 59-40 they own the best record in the entire National League. Right fielder Kyle Tucker has fit in with his new team splendidly, and his outfield mate Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field looks like a burgeoning perennial National League MVP candidate.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Report: Cubs Have Checked In with the Royals on Potential Trade

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be active in the coming days with the trade deadline approaching. The Kansas City Royals are a team that may have some pieces that the Cubs desire.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 7 hours ago

Cubs Get Good News on Availability of Ace With 2.94 ERA

Reports have indicated that the Chicago Cubs are interested in trading for a starting pitcher. When searching the market for potential names the Cubs could be interested in, Jeff Passan noted that the Cubs might be interested in trading for Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Cubs ‘check in’ with Royals amid trade deadline pitching search

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for starting pitching and the Kansas City Royals figure to be trade deadline sellers. With the Royals currently visiting Wrigley Field, it could be a match made in heaven, and the Cubs have checked in with their opponents about their starters.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / 8 hours ago

Cubs Could Add Pete Crow-Armstrong Insurance, Per Chicago Insider

If past indications have shown anything, the Chicago Cubs could look to make a few depth moves during the trade deadline. It's all but sure that Chicago

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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Targeting Kansas City Royals Pitchers Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs may boast the best run differential in baseball this season, but their front office still has work left to do this summer. The Milwaukee Brewers' 11-game winning streak has vaulted them into first place in the NL Central, one game ahead of the Cubs.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 9 hours ago

Cubs Showing Interest in Orioles' Veteran Ahead of Deadline

With the MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, the Chicago Cubs are starting to narrow down their search for a starting pitching upgrade. While the team has been linked to every potential available arm under the sun, Chicago is targeting Baltimore Orioles’ veteran Tomoyuki Sugano, among others, according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 10 hours ago

Insider Says Cubs Have 'Checked In' With Pirates About Their Star

With the trade deadline right around the corner, the Chicago Cubs are going to be featured in a lot of rumors before July 31. Now that they no longer are

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 10 hours ago

Cubs Linked to Rockies’ All-Star Amid Hot Corner Concerns

Despite having the league’s best offense, the Chicago Cubs' lack of production at third base is becoming a problem. The Cubs may view Matt Shaw as the third baseman of the future, but right now, he is borderline unplayable.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 11 hours ago

Cubs Reportedly Among Teams That Have Already Attempted to Trade for Eugenio Suárez

How aggressive the Chicago Cubs are going to be at this point now less than 10 days away from the MLB trade deadline is becoming anyone's guess. Heading into the month of July, this was expected to be one of the most urgent teams in making upgrades to put themselves in the best possible position.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 11 hours ago

Cubs Targeting Orioles' Two-Time World Series Champion to Stabilize Rotation

With pressure mounting, the Chicago Cubs are approaching the trade deadline with urgency. Locked in a tight NL Central race with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs have not reached the playoffs or won the division since 2020.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 12 hours ago

Cubs' Craig Counsell Provides Promising Pete Crow-Armstrong Injury Update

Unfortunately, Pete Crow-Armstrong is now dealing with a slight injury, as it looked like he hurt his right knee during the Cubs game on Sunday against

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 12 hours ago

Cubs Interested in Pirates' All-Star to Bolster Rotation for Playoff Push

Locked in a tight NL Central race with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs will do anything to separate themselves from the pack. They have not reached the playoffs or won the division since 2020.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 21

Cubs star hits bump in breakout season with knee injury

Chicago Cubs breakout star centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hadn't been slowed this season until Monday.

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 20

Cubs Trade Talks and New Rumors Slowing Down in Recent Days

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Chicago Cubs front office has some big decisions to make. All the signs point to several moves being made.