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Not only were the Cubs able to snap their 10-game skid this week, but they were able to pick up two straight and split their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs stop Indy, 8-3

Right-hander Tyler Beede went from Triple-A Iowa to the Development List. South Bend right-hander Nate Williams also went to the Development List. Knoxville first baseman Edgar Alvarez was placed on the Restricted List.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 29

Are the Cubs Back on Track? What Went Right Against the Pirates

Riding a two-game win streak after finally putting their 10-game skid behind them, the Cubs are heading into another NL Central division clash, this time with the Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs: PCA’s poise has been a bright spot during tough times

The Chicago Cubs managed to stop their ugly skid at ten games and are actually on a mini two-game winning streak. Admittedly, that’s not much of a streak, but it’s been enough to go from last place to second place in the ultra-competitive NL Central Division.

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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?

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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.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs: How the MLB cap proposal and labor dispute would affect the Cubs

Chicago Cubs fans—as fans do—are already talking about ideas and concerns for 2027. But if the labor-management conflict keeps escalating the way it seems to be escalating, there may not even be a 2027 season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs get long-awaited positive news on injured All-Star starting pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have quickly put the negativity of their 10-game losing streak behind them. After dropping the first two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates this week, Chicago defeated that same team two times in a row on Wednesday and Thursday.

Freddy Peralta News / On Tap Sports Net / May 29

Hypothetical Cubs Trade Brings Mets Freddy Peralta To Chicago

If the Chicago Cubs intend to go for a championship in 2026, the roster will need to look different from what it currently does. Specifically, the starting rotation will need to be reassessed.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops honest admission after defeating Paul Skenes, Pirates

The Chicago Cubs were dealt a difficult task of defeating reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes on Thursday. And still, the franchise took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2.

Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs: Colin Rea has brutally honest take on team winning 2nd consecutive game

The Chicago Cubs snapped their 10-game losing streak on Wednesday by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4. It was a major relief to the players and fans, who had become beyond frustrated with the performance on the field.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 29

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 57

Gee, winning for the 31st time sure was a lot easier than winning for the 30th time turned out to be. It took 11 tries to win number 30. But then the Cubs came right back and won their 31st, despite the immensely talented Paul Skenes being in their way.

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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 / Cubs Insider / May 29

Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Graph Looks Like Mountain Range

The Cubs pulled out of their 10-game nosedive with a pair of wins to split their series in Pittsburgh, and now they head to St. Louis for three with their Arch rivals.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs predictably drop in ESPN’s latest MLB power rankings

Don’t look now, but the Chicago Cubs have actually won back-to-back games. After losing 10 consecutive games and falling all the way to last place in the National League Central Division, the Cubs looked to be desperately short on answers.

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Seiya Suzuki News / Cubs Insider / May 29

Watch: Seiya Suzuki Victimized by Worst Foul Tip Call Ever

For whatever reason, Seiya Suzuki had been victimized by more balls called strikes than any other MLB player over the three previous seasons. The thought was that implementing ABS would therefore grant him a disproportionate advantage, which certainly hasn’t been the case to this point in the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago Cubs’ top trade target comes with screaming red flags

The Chicago Cubs are actually on a winning streak now, having won two straight following their 10-game skid. They are still right in the thick of the NL Central race, and they will almost certainly be very active between now and the MLB trade deadline.

Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 28

Another Big Ian Happ Night Helps Cubs Split Series with Pirates – 3 Takeaways

The Cubs (31-26) are leaving Pittsburgh (29-28) with a split, as they take the finale vs the Pirates with a huge 7-2 win. With their last two victories, the Cubs have taken a half-game lead over the Cardinals for second place in the NL Central, making the weekend series between the two rivals that much more exciting.

MLB News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Insider Pegs Chicago Cubs as Top Tarik Skubal Landing Spot

Barring a drastic turnaround in Detroit, Tarik Skubal will very likely be traded over the next two-plus months before the deadline. Recent reports suggested that the four frontrunners would be the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 27

Ian Happ breaks out of slump, Cubs snap 10-game skid vs. Pirates

Ian Happ drove in five runs and ignited a six-run seventh inning with a three-run home run that eventually helped the Chicago Cubs snap a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Cubs Identified as No. 1 Trade Option for Cy Young Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are looking to break a 10-game losing streak entering their Wednesday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29-26, they're falling behind in the National League Central, 4.5 games back from the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / HITC / May 27

How a two-week collapse turned the Chicago Cubs from contender to mess

Two weeks ago, the Cubs sat on top of the MLB.com power rankings. Now they look like a team trying to survive its own collapse. Chicago’s 12-1 loss to the Pirates on May 26 was a 10th straight defeat, and the disorganization is starting to look as concerning as the losing itself.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 27

Cubs make impressive MLB history with 10th straight loss

The Cubs etched their name in the history books with their 10th straight loss.

Craig Counsell sounds the alarm again on Chicago Cubs struggles

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Cubs’ Jed Hoyer drops honest admission amid Justin Steele’s injury recovery

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele is continuing to recover from a forearm strain. While there is no specific timeline for his return, the Cubs would obviously love to have him back in the rotation at some point this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Nico Hoerner’s Removal From Cubs Lineup

The Chicago Cubs are treading water in the National League Central, sitting at 29-24 while in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. The struggles have put pressure on manager Craig Counsell to find ways to spark an offense that, despite ranking second in on-base percentage at .335, has failed to convert runners consistently.