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Jameson Taillon wins for second time this week as Cubs edge Angels

Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and an RBI, while Nico Hoerner doubled and had two hits and an RBI as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 24 Moisés Ballesteros homers

The Iowa Cubs activated right-hander Will Sanders from the injured list and sent left-hander Cole Reynolds back to High-A South Bend. The Iowa Cubs were sour against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros), 8-4.

Cubs 4, Angels 3: Sweep!

It wasn’t easy, or pretty at the end, but the Cubs held on to a ninth-inning lead and defeated the Angels 4-3, sweeping the three-game series. It’s the team’s first sweep since they swept the Guardians at Wrigley Field July 1-3, and their first on the road since they swept the A’s in Sacramento — back in April!

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Chicago Cubs: So…what about that Kyle Tucker extension?

The Chicago Cubs still have one big, nagging issue to deal with as the team has seemingly turned things around, as of this writing, winning five of their last six and seven of their last nine.

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 24

The Chicago Cubs’ night of historic heroics makes for a feel-good vibe

The Chicago Cubs had one of “those” kinds of wins Saturday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. It was a nice, comfy, comfortable 12-1 victory where the result was never really in doubt.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Cubs rumors: All-Star Game contingency if work stoppage ruins 2027 plans

The Chicago Cubs have already started to prepare for a potential worst-case scenario. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have been guaranteed an All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in the event that their 2027 plans are ruined by a lockout.

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

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 24

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 130

One of my new mantras is going to be that the thing that is going on right now is not permanent. I’ll tidy it up into something more concise. Be it Kyle Tucker or the Cubs overall struggles, they were not set in stone.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Is Cubs star Kyle Tucker’s slump officially over after home run bonanza vs. Angels?

Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker went over a month without a home run before he finally ended his drought Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Tucker then hit two more bombs in Saturday’s 12-1 victory, giving the Cubs and their fans hope that his baffling slump is officially over.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 24

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker Become First Cubs Duo To Do This In A Season

At the beginning of the season, much of the headlines that were surrounding the Chicago Cubs centered on the star outfield duo of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker.

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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.

Chicago Cubs Offense Makes History in Saturday Rout of Los Angeles Angels

The Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1 on Saturday night at Angel Stadium. It was the 75th win of the season for Chicago, who continues to hone in on a playoff berth.

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

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The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 24

Kyle Tucker, Reese McGuire combine for 10 RBIs as Cubs rout Angels

Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with two home runs and a double and five RBIs and Reese McGuire hit a grand slam and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs cruised

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 23

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 23

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.

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.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 22

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 News / Total Apex Sports / August 20