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Rival executives believe Kyle Tucker will leave Cubs for Dodgers

Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has not had the high-powered contract year that he hoped for, and one MLB insider recently suggested that the four-time All-Star could choose to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Cubs' Craig Counsell Announces Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong Update on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs (81–61) are looking to finish the final month of the regular season strong as the team braces for a return to the postseason. Unfortunately, Chicago has been playing shorthanded in the outfield recently.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 7

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 142

Well, that was a rough day. I spent Saturday night at a Rays game. While a good time, they lost to Cleveland for the second straight time after putting together a seven-game winning streak and getting into the periphery of the American League Wild Card race.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 7

Chicago Cubs Lose Another Outfielder To Injury vs Nationals

Saturday's game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals didn't net too many positives for the NL Wild Card leaders. The playoff hopefuls are now 81-61 as they enter Sunday's series finale against the worst team in the NL East.

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Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 7

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Matthew Boyd throws quality, PCA takes a knee, the bats squander opportunity

Kyle Tucker isn’t in the lineup again. But he isn’t on the IL either. The Cubs don’t think that necessary after Saturday’s workout. More about that below.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 7

Cubs Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Berth Drops After Giants Loss

The Chicago Cubs could have used some of the offense from Friday’s game in their 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs (81-61) blew out the Nats on Friday to get a little closer to their goal of claiming a playoff berth.

Jaxon Wiggins News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 6

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins makes his Triple-A debut

Shortstop Rafael Morel was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from High-A South Bend. Shortstop Ed Howard was demoted from Double-A Knoxville to South Bend. Low-A Myrtle Beach third baseman Cole Mathis was activated off the injured list.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks silence on injury after loss to Nationals

The Chicago Cubs centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, exited Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field after fouling a pitch off his right knee in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 6

Why Cubs' Lineup Needs Star Sluggers To Achieve Postseason Success

As the Chicago Cubs head into the stretch run, they will be looking to build some momentum heading into the playoffs. The Cubs are a very interesting team to monitor in September.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

White Sox outright RHP Bryse Wilson

The White Sox have outrighted right-hander Bryse Wilson to Triple-A Charlotte.

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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 6

Nationals 2, Cubs 1: A walkathon wasted

What a strange little game this was, the Cubs’ 2-1 loss to the Nationals Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Matthew Boyd’s first three pitches all became hits by Washington hitters, producing a run.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 6

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Gives New Update On Kyle Tucker's Injury Setback

The Chicago Cubs went through a tough few weeks with their All-Star right fielder, Kyle Tucker, struggling mightily. For a stretch from late June through mid-August, Tucker’s production plummeted.

Cade Horton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Cubs SP Cade Horton emerges as NL ROY betting favorite

Currently holding the top NL Wild Card spot, the Chicago Cubs look to continue their winning ways against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The Cubs rebounded from a series ending loss to the Atlanta Braves with an 11-5 win over the Nationals on Friday.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong News After Leaving Nationals Game

The Chicago Cubs (81–60) appear set for a return to postseason baseball barring a late-season collapse, entering Saturday in sole possession of the top National League wild-card spot with under a month left in the regular season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 6

Chicago Cubs get bottom-barrel ranking among playoff teams in one key category

The Chicago Cubs are inching their way to the playoffs, every day getting a bit closer to making postseason play for the first time since the abbreviated 2020 season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 6

The Chicago Cubs’ biggest postseason worry laid out

The Chicago Cubs, unless something unthinkably disastrous happens over the course of the next 3-and-a-half weeks or so, will make the playoffs. They’re also likely to have the top Wild Card seed, ensuring home field advantage throughout the three-game Wild Card series.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Cubs make move ‘in case’ Kyle Tucker lands on IL

As the Chicago Cubs push through the final month of a tight NL playoff race, the club is preparing for the possibility of losing a key contributor. Outfielder Kyle Tucker continues to battle a right calf injury, and Chicago is exploring roster contingencies in case he needs a stint on the injured list.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5

Cubs start fast, slam four HRs in win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson slammed a three-run homer in the five-run first inning and the Chicago Cubs went on to an 11-5 win against the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.

Jake Irvin News / Yardbarker / September 5

Jake Irvin's troubling trend continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Nationals starter Jake Irvin's troubling stretch continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Needing wins to keep pressure on the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs got the perfect prescription for a win on Friday.

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Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / September 5

MLB Insider Sees Kyle Tucker as $400 Million Prize With Heavyweight Teams Circling

Kyle Tucker jammed his right ring finger on June 1, kept playing, and looked unstoppable. That month he hit .311/.404/.578 with five homers, his best stretch of the season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Pair of NPB stars hoping to be posted for MLB teams

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports Thursday that Yomiuri Giants third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and Seibu Lions righty Tatsuya Imai are also hoping to be posted by their clubs and make the jump to MLB.

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Cade Horton News / Stadium Rant / September 4