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The Best Starting Rotation for the Cubs Going Forward
As a team overall this year, the Chicago Cubs have been pretty amazing. Their biggest problem, though, has been their inconsistency from the starting pitching position.
Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / August 2
Chicago Cubs: Kyle Tucker extension questioned in wake of trade deadline cold feet
The Chicago Cubs disappointed a lot of fans by not acquiring a high-end starter and high-leverage reliever– their two biggest needs– by the July 31 trade deadline.
The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 2
Chicago Cubs’ post-deadline starting rotation: Hopes, prayers, and pitch counts
The Chicago Cubs were reported to be aggressive buyers prior to the July 31 trade deadline this year, focused on the fact that the team desperately needed high-end starting pitching if they were to be serious candidates for a deep playoff run.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 2
Cubs Add Starter To 40-Man Roster, Receive Encouraging Update On Injured Pitcher
As the Chicago Cubs prepare for the stretch run, they will be hopeful that they have enough to make a run in the challenging National League. To no surprise, the NL has been the far more difficult of the two leagues.
Brooks Kriske News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Cubs designate Brooks Kriske for assignment
The Cubs have designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment to make room for recent trade acquisition Michael Soroka on the roster. This marks the second time the Cubs have DFA’d Kriske this year.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 2
After lightning-quick opener, Cubs seek another win vs. O's
The Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles have a different outlook on the remainder of the season. When they meet in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon in Chicago, the Cubs will be gearing up for a deep playoff run while the Orioles are already looking ahead to next season.
Jed Hoyer News / The Forkball / August 2
Cubs Reel in 4 All-Stars and a Hoyer
In the days leading up to the trade deadline anxious Cubs’ fans scoured sports news and social media sites, hoping their Cubbies would land a special kind of pitcher to replace Justin Steele.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 1
Chicago Cubs fans awaken from a nightmare trade deadline fail, theories abound
The Chicago Cubs were going to be “all in” at the trade deadline, everyone was told. Just about every source spoke of the front office’s “aggressive” mindset leading up to July 31.
Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1
Why the Cubs gave Jed Hoyer a contract extension
The Chicago Cubs locked in Jed Hoyer for the long haul on Monday, signing their president of baseball operations to a new multiyear contract extension.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 1
Analyzing The Cubs Being Labeled Trade Deadline 'Losers' Despite Multiple Additions
With the trade deadline wrapping up, the Chicago Cubs should be pretty much set for the second half of the season, barring any surprises. The team have been able to establish themselves as one of the best teams in the league, but their performance at the deadline might have been a bit lackluster.
Jed Hoyer News / Athlon Sports / August 1
Cubs' Jed Hoyer Reveals Why Many Top Starting Pitchers Stayed Put at Trade Deadline
With the 2025 MLB trade deadline officially in the rearview mirror, there are still many of the top starting pitchers everyone thought would be moved that still remain on their same team.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 1
Chicago Cubs make roster moves after deadline: Amaya, Ballesteros among affected
The Chicago Cubs have taken a lot of heat in the aftermath of what many feel was an underwhelming haul prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. Now one game behind the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division, the team’s quick start is in the past and reality is setting in that they may have to fight their way to the postseason after all.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 1
Chicago Cubs officially will host 2027 All-Star game
The Chicago Cubs officially will be hosting the 2027 All-Star game. Rumors have been swirling for quite some time about this being a possibility, but it has now been confirmed by Major League Baseball.
Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 1
Cubs Weighing Slugger's Future As Big Price Tag And Free Agency Loom
Kyle Tucker just joined the Chicago Cubs this season on a $16.5 million dollar deal after spending the entirety of his major league career with the Houston Astros (member of the 2022 world series team).
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1
Cubs make quick work of Orioles in 1-0 victory
Cade Horton allowed two hits over five shutout innings to help the Chicago Cubs to an efficient 1-0 win against the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1
Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game
The Cubs will host the 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / August 1
The Chicago Cubs 2025 Trade Deadline Results
If you look on social media, words that describe the Chicago Cubs fanbase’s general feelings about the team’s trade deadline moves start with “underwhelmed”
Ryan Pressly News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31
Cubs designate two-time All-Star for assignment
He has well over 11 years of MLB service time, so he can’t be optioned to the minors without his consent. In all likelihood, the DFA will end with the Cubs just releasing the veteran reliever, as he still has roughly $4.5M in salary owed to him over the remainder of the season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline
The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline was 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. Some teams managed to get better in either a short-term or long-term outlook. Other teams did not.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30
Cubs acquire former All-Star pitcher in trade
Rotation help is on the way for the Chicago Cubs.
Craig Counsell News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30
Craig Counsell had hilarious reaction after opponent hit grand slam
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell had a hilarious reaction after Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam in Tuesday’s game. The Milwaukee Brewers were leading the Cubs 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth when Vaughn came to the plate against Ryan Pressly.
Shane Bieber News / Yardbarker / July 30
Could tire-kicking Cubs add a former AL Cy Young?
The Chicago Cubs have searched far and wide for a solid starter to replace lefty Justin Steele, who's out for the season following elbow surgery, but nothing has come of it yet.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 29
Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess
Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.
Ryne Sandberg News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Ryne Sandberg’s health was worst-kept secret at HOF induction weekend
Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at 65 after battling prostate cancer. His death came a day after the 2025 class was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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