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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.

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.

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.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 22 Iowa snatches win

The Cubs’ 12th-round pick last month, right-hander Connor Spencer, and their 17th-round pick, catcher Logan Poteet, were both assigned to High-A South Bend.

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 Recall Javier Assad, Place Ryan Brasier on IL

Hey, looks like Javier Assad was hanging around as an injury replacement after all. The good news is that it’s not for Cade Horton, who has apparently mitigated his blister issue.

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.

Bleacher Bunch #29: Brewing Up Double Double Ewes

The Cubs won the series against the Brewers at Wrigley, but why doesn’t it feel that way? Brewers Fan Comedian Eric Wielo explains.  More at ⁠http//www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Watch!

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.

Jameson Taillon excels in return as Cubs complete DH sweep

Jameson Taillon threw six quality innings and Michael Busch drove in a pair of runs as the Chicago Cubs posted a 4-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, taking both games of a day-night doubleheader against their division rivals.

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.