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2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 134

Just a bit short. I think that should probably be the story of this midweek series in San Francisco. I guess literally the Cubs were more than just a bit short.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 2 hours ago

Cade Horton, Matt Shaw Cementing Themselves as Cubs Cornerstones

Jed Hoyer has at least two reasons to be feeling good about the Cubs’ future. When Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations, there was no question he’d be marked with a handful of tough calls, including tearing down the old core and rebuilding the roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 2 hours ago

Bleacher Bunch #30: Frisco Flop

Cubs get swept in San Fran after sweeping Anaheim. Does this team even know who it is? More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch for Ad-Free Premium Content Watch!

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 4 hours ago

Baseball history unpacked, August 29

Happy birthday to Henry Blanco* and other former Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Craig Counsell points to culprit in brutal Giants sweep

The Chicago Cubs entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants having won six of the last seven games. Chicago swept the Los Angeles Angels as Kyle Tucker busted out of slump with three home runs and seven RBI.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 16 hours ago

Giants 4, Cubs 3: Missed opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO — You know, the Cubs really should have won this game. A 4-3 loss to the Giants went into the books, the first time all year the Cubs have been swept in a three-game series.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 14 hours ago

Chicago Cubs manager upset with offense after being swept by Giants

The Chicago Cubs offense sputtered during their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants this week. The Cubs are flying home on Thursday night following a sweep by San Francisco in a 4-3 loss in Game 3 in front of 32,187 fans at Oracle Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected early in his team's game against the Giants on Thursday.

Cubs eager to avert three-game sweep in San Francisco

Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (groin) on 15-day IL

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 20 hours ago

Cubs' Kyle Tucker Needs Strong Finish To Secure Massive $400 Million Contract

After a strong stretch to end last week, the Chicago Cubs have slipped up a bit on their West Coast trip against the San Francisco Giants. The Cubs were

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / 23 hours ago

Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (groin) on 15-day IL

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to Monday for Taillon, who completed a brief bullpen session without issue on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 23 hours ago

Cubs Holding Steady In Latest Power Rankings Despite Offensive Decline

The latest ESPN power rankings are in and it is no surprise that the Milwaukee Brewers still sit as the No.1 team in baseball. However, with the inconsistencies that the Chicago Cubs keep showcasing, it is surprising that they still sit as the No.

Colin Rea News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 28

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 133

This game was a real flashback to the time when I introduced three stars of the game to this feature. Those were the days when losses were more common than the wins and the future was pretty bleak.

Adley Rutschman News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 28

Cubs Would Instantly Accept This Hypothetical Trade Package For Adley Rutschman

The Chicago Cubs are a team that everyone will be keeping an eye on this offseason, following the free agency saga of right fielder Kyle Tucker. Will the Cubs be able to retain him this offseason?

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The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

Matt Shaw News / Cubs Insider / August 28

Matt Shaw Continues to Flash Elite Leather at 3B

In between their broadcasts of Taylor McGregor’s kayak adventures in the Bay and the Corner Taproom in Colin Rea‘s hometown of Cascade, Iowa on Wednesday night, Marquee managed to show some Cubs highlights.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 28

Giants 12, Cubs 3: Now what?

The Cubs lost to the Giants 12-3 Wednesday evening at Oracle Park. It was the first time they’d allowed double figures since also giving up 12, to the White Sox, July 25 at Rate Field.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs' Jameson Taillon lands on IL after short-lived return

The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Chicago Cubs lose a starting pitcher due to groin injury

The Chicago Cubs have bad news for their starting rotation as they continue to fight for a position in the postseason. One day after Matthew Boyd had his second consecutive frustrating outing in a row, Chicago revealed another starting pitcher was going on the 15-day injured list.

Mike Soroka News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Chicago Cubs: There is still a chance Michael Soroka can make a significant impact

Chicago Cubs trade deadline addition Michael Soroka unfortunately has only thrown 31 pitches and covered two innings with the team since being acquired.

Owen Caissie News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 27

It's Time To Give Owen Caissie A Real Chance To Spark Life Into The Cubs Offense

The Chicago Cubs are in need of some offense. The club is lucky that nobody in the National League has gotten hot as they still hold the top wild card spot for the NL, but that could easily change.

Brandon Birdsell News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Cubs' top pitching prospect to undergo elbow surgery

Cubs prospect Brandon Birdsell, one of the top young arms in the system, will undergo surgery on his right elbow this week.

Justin Steele News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Cubs’ Justin Steele shouts out rookie star flying under the radar

Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele wants more respect on the name of teammate and rookie pitcher Cade Horton. In a post on social media platform X (formerly

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Three best landing spots for Adley Rutschman this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles (59-70) made a potentially franchise-altering move this week, and it could lead to a significant addition to the trade market this offseason.

Orioles place IF Jordan Westburg, P Brandon Young on injured list

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Cade Horton News / Just Baseball / August 22

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.