Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cubs Should Attempt Trade Deadline Splash with Astros for Final Playoff Piece

The Chicago Cubs have the makings of a team who could be capable of contending for a World Series title this season. How long that window is going to be open for remains to be seen, but it's open this season with an offense that has been the best in baseball for most of the season.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / June 7

Jameson Taillon, Cubs shoot to level series with Tigers

Jameson Taillon doesn't rack up large strikeout totals, but the veteran Chicago Cubs right-hander consistently delivers strong starts. Taillon will seek his fourth consecutive victory in the middle game of a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Detroit Tigers pitcher gloats about Chicago Cubs 3B coach’s mistake

The Detroit Tigers took advantage of several Chicago Cubs mistakes to earn a 3-1 win in front of 40,132 fans at Comerica Park on Friday night. The Cubs out-hit the Tigers 9-8, but could not bring enough runners home in a contest between two teams at the top of their respective leagues.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

Is Chicago Cubs Catcher Deserving Candidate for NL All-Star Starting Spot?

The Chicago Cubs have been incredibly productive at the plate, possessing the most prolific offense in baseball averaging 5.74 runs per game. They have needed every bit of that production with their pitching staff not consistently getting the job done on the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

Chicago Cubs Insider Points to Busy Offseason As 'Paying Off' So Far This Season

Just over a third of the way through the 2025 MLB regular season, the Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball. At 39-23, they are well-positioned to be buyers at the July 31 trade deadline, make the postseason, and compete for a World Series.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Report: Chicago Cubs have checked in on struggling Cy Young winner, willing to absorb full salary

The Chicago Cubs, as of this writing, have the best record in the National League and sit atop the NL Central Division with a 5-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

Chicago Cubs Facing Three Tough Pitching Matchups in Massive Series Against Tigers

The Chicago Cubs are off to an incredible start this season, 16 games over .500 and leading the National League Central by five games as they head into what perhaps might be their biggest series of the year.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / June 6

Chicago Cubs Flamethrower Faces Possible Role Change

The Chicago Cubs have been able to weather the storm of injuries to their starting rotation so far in 2025. Justin Steele is out for the season with an elbow injury.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

How Solidified Is Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP Campaign? More Than You Think

While the Chicago Cubs have catapulted themselves into World Series contention from 2024 to 2025, Pete Crow-Armstrong has taken the baseball world by storm.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

1 untouchable Cubs player ahead of trade deadline

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Cubs find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster that has undergone significant changes and a season marked by both promise and adversity, one question looms large over Wrigley Field: Who is the one player the Cubs simply cannot afford to part with?

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6

Analyzing Areas Cubs Must Improve in June for Sustained Success

The Chicago Cubs are off to a fantastic start to the season, led by their high-powered offense. Coming into the year, the Cubs were expected to be a playoff team in the challenging National League.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / June 6

Chicago Cubs Linked to Miami Ace in Trade Deadline Speculation

Jeff Passan made waves this week when he reported that the Chicago Cubs have been connected to Miami Marlins Starting Pitcher Sandy Alcantara in trade talks.

Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / June 5

Ian Happ leads Cubs to easy win over Nationals

Ian Happ had three hits including a home run to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Thursday. Happ hit a two-run homer and added an RBI double and RBI single while Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run homer for the Cubs, who took the rubber game of the season and have won eight of 10.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 6

3 Takeaways as the Cubs Collect Another Series Victory

The Chicago Cubs finished a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night to win their seventh consecutive series. The Cubs also improved to 39-23 on the season and jumped to 4.5 games ahead of the St.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 6

Cubs need to extend young star now

Pete Crow-Armstrong has begun to establish himself as one of the best players in the majors. It would behoove the Chicago Cubs to lock him in now.

Surging Cubs clash with Tarik Skubal, Tigers in series opener

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Cubs veteran pitcher making strong case for 1st All-Star nod

The Chicago Cubs are entering June 5 with a 38-23 record, which is second best in the National League. Currently, only the New York Mets have more wins and a higher winning percentage than Chicago.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 5

Cubs Have Clear Answer to Closer Conundrum Emerging Right in Front of Them

The Chicago Cubs were seen for a while as a team who does not have a bullpen capable of keeping up with their championship aspirations. Though that could be fixed in order to shore things up ahead of what they hope is a special run to come over the next several months, it certainly is not nearly as bad as some forecasted it to be.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Chicago Cubs receiving backlash for surprise DFA decision on veteran pitcher

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the team would be shifty in June as they navigate playing 26 games in 27 days amid injuries with the starting rotation and bullpen.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Chicago Cubs: MLB insider believes Jed Hoyer extension imminent, possibly before all-star break

The Chicago Cubs front office, this past offseason, declared themselves to be “all in” when it came to making a serious playoff run in 2025. Whether or not they were truly “all in,” however, can be debated.

Tyson Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Cubs designate veteran pitcher for assignment in surprising move

He’ll head into DFA limbo, which can last for as long as a week.

Chicago Cubs urged to explore two off-the-beaten-path pitching pickups

Chicago Cubs’ big second-half pitching hopes may center on recoveries, not trades

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Jed Hoyer News / Athlon Sports / June 5

MLB Insider Expects Cubs Might Land One or Two Starters in Coming Weeks

Rumors about Jed Hoyer’s plans for the Chicago Cubs’ rotation have been swirling in non-stop fashion, as for who and when, Hoyer hasn’t given much indication except that he is scouring the market for starting pitching.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 5

Top Cubs prospect is becoming the anchor their rotation needs

It took a little over a month before the Chicago Cubs were confronted with a pitching staff crisis.

MacKenzie Gore dominates for Nationals in shutout of Cubs

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Shota Imanaga News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Cubs Given Major Update on Shota Imanaga's Potential Return

The Chicago Cubs have played excellent baseball to start the year, and when factoring in the injuries they’ve faced on the mound, it makes things even more impressive.

Michael Busch News / Yardbarker / June 2