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Who Is Pete Crow-Armstrong as a Hitter?

Any conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong has to begin with the glove. His defense is not merely excellent. It is extraordinary even by the standards of the Statcast era.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, June 5

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Jack Neely, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2008 Chipper Jones hits his 400th career home run, becoming the third switch-hitter to reach this level, after Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle. Ricky Nolasco gives up the homer.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 5

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop the Barons, 6-2

Shortstop Ezequiel Pena was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs Rained out. They’ll play a doubleheader on Saturday. The Knoxville Smokies defenestrated the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 6-2.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 4

Pete Crow-Armstrong redeems himself for blunder with first career walk-off in Cubs' comeback

The Chicago Cubs may have secured the win that will turn their season around in front of an electric Wrigley Field crowd on Thursday night.

Cubs roar back from 5-run deficit, top A's with 4-run 9th

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Exploring the Chicago Cubs as sellers at the deadline—who goes, who stays?

The Chicago Cubs are a disappointment so far this season. There’s just no sugarcoating it. Expectations were high as the regular season approached. The team had acquired free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, the man of their dreams over the last couple years.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Carter Hawkins News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Did Carter Hawkins reveal flaws in Cubs’ pitching development?

As the Cubs continue to struggle and are nearing the NL Central’s last place following a 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Athletics on Tuesday, Cubs general

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell comes under fire for controversial pitching decision

For the struggling Chicago Cubs, losers of eighteen of their last twenty-three games, every single mistake or miscalculation is now taking on an exaggerated level of importance.

Ian Happ News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 4

In praise of Ian Happ

Wednesday night, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ recorded his 1,000th career hit, a double leading off the bottom of the fourth. Here’s the hit and the crowd reaction [VIDEO].

Alex Bregman News / Just Baseball / June 4

Alex Bregman Needs To Be Who the Cubs Paid Him To Be

In recent years, fans of the Chicago Cubs have been itching for the front office to make a big splash offensively. They attempted to do so in December of 2024, trading for Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs: recent history suggests big trade deadline move may not happen

The Chicago Cubs have lost three games in a row following their late-inning collapse against the Athletics on Wednesday night. What is worse, they have now lost eight consecutive games at home in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Jeff Passan thinks Cubs must consider trading these 2 star prospects in Tarik Skubal trade

The Chicago Cubs have built their roster around going on a deep playoff run. But their current pitching situation may require some extra reinforcements.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs: recent Craig Counsell statement does not promise change anytime soon

The Chicago Cubs, a month ago, were in the midst of what would become their second ten-game winning streak of the season. They were atop the National League Central Division and looked like one of the best teams in Major League Baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 4

Fun(?) with Cubs Numbers: 1000, 15/8, 37/28, 2, 12

I went to see an early screening of Masters of the Universe last night, and I really wish it had been a late showtime. The Cubs were up 4-2 when I walked out of the theater, so all I got to see was them pissing down their legs for the last few innings.

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / ChiCitySports / June 4

Chicago Cubs’ trade price for Tarik Skubal revealed by MLB insider

The Chicago Cubs were one of the best teams in baseball about a month ago and seemed like the most prominent threats to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Boyd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Cubs pitcher clears the air after suffering injury at his home

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd made headlines after suffering a meniscus injury. The initial reports stated that Boyd suffered the injury while he was

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Cubs Set to Welcome Back Star Pitcher from IL

Reinforcements are on the way for the Chicago Cubs. The team is stuck in a 3-12 slump over their past 15 games, including a ten-game losing streak at the end of May.

Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 2

3 Things That Must Happen for the Cubs to Look Like a Postseason Threat Again

The month of May was one to forget for the Chicago Cubs. After a stellar start to the year, they went just 13-16 over those four weeks, stumbling down the NL Central standings in the process.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 2

Chicago Cubs Triple-A Affiliate Gearing Up For Legendary Week

The Chicago Cubs have had many young prospects come through their pipeline over the last decade and make an impact at the MLB level. The system has produced talent such as Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Moises Ballesteros.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / June 1

There's a new threat to trade for Tarik Skubal

To say that the Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a disappointing start to the season would be a massive understatement.

Tarik Skubal's imminent return won't be enough to save Tigers season

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Matt Boyd News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Cubs Make a Key Decision on Matthew Boyd

Injuries have defined the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation in 2026. Justin Steele (elbow), Edward Cabrera (blister), Cade Horton (Tommy John surgery), and Matthew Boyd (biceps/meniscus) have all missed significant time.

Jordan Wicks News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 31

Cubs' Bats Stifled & Wicks Flops Again as Cardinals Claim Key Series – 3 Takeaways

Coming off the high of Saturday's win, the Chicago Cubs made their Sunday Night Baseball debut with a chance to win a series in the enemy territory that is Busch Stadium.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Chicago Cubs Notes: Brown Deals, Crow-Armstrong Delivers

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-27 record and sit three games back of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a resounding 6-1 victory over the St.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / May 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards

Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / May 30

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

Ben Brown is still providing relief for the Chicago Cubs. Only now, he's doing it form a starting role.

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Royals closer situation goes from bad to worse in walk-off loss to Rangers

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz emerging as one of the most underrated bats in MLB

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 29

3 Things the Cubs Need To Improve To Turn Things Around

Just weeks ago, it seemed as if the Chicago Cubs were on top of the world. The team was off to a 27-12 start, their best start to a season since 2016, and they were riding their second 10-game winning streak of the season already.