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Josiah Hartshorn News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 26
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn moves to South Bend 
Some movement in the system today as outfielder Josiah Hartshorn and right-hander Mason McGwire were promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend.
Matt Boyd News / ESPN / May 26
Cubs LHP Boyd scheduled for two rehab starts
Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled to make the first of what is expected to be two rehab starts for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Kevin Alcantara News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Cubs are sabotaging one of their top prospects before the trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and are looking for any type of spark as they continue to slide in the NL Central standings, and over the weekend, they recalled outfielder Kevin Alcantara with the hope that he could jumpstart their offense.
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 26
Justin Steele Still Weeks from Throwing Baseball, Matthew Boyd Starting Sunday for I-Cubs, Jaxon Wiggins Still Not Game-Ready
The Cubs have already had boatloads of bad pitching news, and things didn’t get any better as Jordan Wicks allowed five runs in the 1st inning of his 2026 debut.
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.
Ben Brown News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Ben Brown has given the Chicago Cubs exactly what they needed in rotation
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has now made three starts since returning to the rotation, a role that may be new for him this season but is far from unfamiliar overall.
Craig Kimbrel News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago Cubs: former All-Star closer signs with Tampa Bay Rays
The Chicago Cubs signed Craig Kimbrel to be their closer back in 2019. At the time of his signing, he was already an eight-time All-Star with 333 career saves and a career ERA of 1.91.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 26
Cubs vs Pirates Lineup: Can Wicks Impress? A Familiar Look, A Better Bregman, More
The Chicago Cubs are trying to do the unthinkable: A ten-game winning streak and a ten-game losing streak all in 30 days! Who: Chicago Cubs (29-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (28-26) Where: PNC Park When: 5:45 PM CT Watch: Marquee Sports Network Listen: 104.3 The Score 1.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago Cubs: PCA inadvertently confirms team’s ugly reality
The Chicago Cubs have pretty much stopped trying to put any semblance of a positive spin on this current mass funk of theirs. Realistically, what could they say anyway?
Michael Busch News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch’s struggles seem to be in the past
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch has not been the same level of player this season as he was last year. In 53 games this season, Busch has hit .230 with a .750 OPS and six home runs, the opposite of last year, when he hit .261 with a .866 OPS and 34 home runs in 155 games.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26
Cubs accomplish attention-grabbing feat not seen since 1985
The Chicago Cubs have been on a disastrous stretch of play recently, with their losing streak reaching nine games on Monday with a road loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 26
How the Cubs' Ugly Free Fall Has Impacted Their Playoff Odds
A lot can change in 10 days. Just ask the Chicago Cubs, whose unprecedented nine-game skid has taken them from atop the NL Central on May 16 all the way down to the outside looking in.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago Cubs will not make the playoffs, per MLB analytics system
The Chicago Cubs continue their freefall and are quickly putting themselves into a deep, deep hole from which they may not be able top emerge. On Monday, the struggling North Siders could only muster one run in a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell comments on Ian Happ make decision to bat him 2nd even more confusing
The Chicago Cubs have fallen on tough times. After putting together two separate ten-game winning streaks earlier this year, they have seen the rug pulled out from under them.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 26
Chicago Cubs update: Ethan Roberts, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner
This weekly feature, which normally posts on Mondays, is running today because Monday was a holiday and there was a day game to keep our minds occupied, not that the result of that day game was any good.
Chicago Cubs News / HITC / May 26
Why the Chicago Cubs are not using Kevin Alcántara during their worst slump of the year
The Chicago Cubs called up one of the loudest power bats in Triple-A during a brutal losing streak. Then they barely used him. The Cubs lost 2-1 to the Pirates on Memorial Day, extending their losing streak to nine games and dropping them to 2-13 over their last 15 after what had recently looked like one of baseball’s hottest stretches.
Jordan Wicks News / Field Level Media / May 26
Cubs turn to Jordan Wicks vs. Pirates, hope to stave off 10th straight loss
Jordan Wicks will make his season debut on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs try to snap a season-long nine-game losing streak when they face the host Pittsburgh Pirates.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 25
Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers
In making the 2026 Memorial Day holiday a memorable one, the Houston Astros put together an historic performance in a win over their in-state rival, the Texas Rangers, on Monday night.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 25
Cubs’ Nine-Game Losing Streak Lays Bare a Team Running Out of Answers
The Cubs didn’t expect to be here. Two weeks ago, they looked like one of baseball’s most complete teams, riding two separate 10‑game winning streaks and sitting 15 games over .500.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24
Craig Counsell calls out major issue amid Cubs’ brutal 8-game skid
The Chicago Cubs are in a nightmarish tailspin that has taken them from first place in the National League Central to third place. After playing some of the best baseball in the Major Leagues through the first six weeks of the season, the Cubs have lost 12 of 14 games and are struggling in all areas of the game.
Edward Cabrera News / Field Level Media / May 24
Cubs place RHP Edward Cabrera on 15-day IL with finger blister
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand. The move is retroactive to Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 24
Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Ian Happ’s Second Straight Absence From Cubs Lineup
Despite a strong start to the 2026 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs have endured a difficult stretch over recent weeks. After starting the season strong with
Kai-Wei Teng News / Yardbarker / May 23
Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs
The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 23
Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara
Just one day after promoting their top infield prospect, Pedro Ramirez, the Chicago Cubs are making yet another important roster move.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22
Cubs Promote Pedro Ramirez, Place Matt Shaw On Injured List
The Cubs have called up top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his major league debut, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Fellow infielder Matt Shaw heads to the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 20) due to tightness in his back.
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