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On YouTubeOwen Caissie News / Cubs Insider / August 17
Why Promote Owen Caissie Just to Bench Him? 
The Cubs have experienced an offensive outage over the last month or so, and their tumble in the standings means they are now more than likely looking at a Wild Card berth as their sole path to the postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 17
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 122
Game number 122 is usually right around where I talk about the marathon turning into a sprint. It’s not like there is a clear delineation. In fairness, it was probably coming out of the day off last week and starting that series in Toronto.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 17
Cubs news and notes: Shota Imanaga, Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner and more.
Interpolating a mini-recap, random thoughts and interjections, and a great many videos and links. This edition has all of the above and then. Meatloaf today, maybe?
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / August 17
Chicago Cubs Ace has dominated the Pirates in four career starts: Report
The Chicago Cubs have struggled to pull themselves out of this rut. Going 4-6 in their last ten games and 9-11 in the past 20 games, which won’t do against the Milwaukee Brewers, who remain hot.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16
Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 16
Shortstop Alexis Hernandez was promoted to High-A South Bend from Low-A Myrtle Beach. Hernandez will join his brother Cristian in South Bend. The Iowa Cubs were run through the wringer by the Worcester Red Sox, 9-5.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16
Cubs make bittersweet history with win vs. Pirates
The Chicago Cubs snapped a historic drought on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 behind a late rally and a strong outing from left-hander Shota Imanaga.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 16
Cubs Finally Record Comeback Victory, End Franchise-Record Streak
It has not been a fun stretch for the Chicago Cubs by any means. Following the All-Star break, as the team began to sputter to the point where they sat with an 11-14 record entering play on Saturday, they had to watch the Milwaukee Brewers go on a tear to the tune of a 21-4 record after the Midsummer Classic.
Seiya Suzuki News / Field Level Media / August 16
Seiya Suzuki helps Cubs rally past Pirates
Seiya Suzuki delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.
Shota Imanaga News / Total Apex Sports / August 16
These Shota Imanaga Stats Will Leave You In Shock
Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga’s stats in the strikeout department have been excellent in his last three starts. In his last three starts, Imanaga has 24 strikeouts.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 16
Chicago Cubs: Agonizing stat perfectly summarizes prodigious fall from grace
The Chicago Cubs lost another one on Friday– another one that they really couldn’t afford to lose. By dropping a 3-2 heartbreaker to the previously free-falling Pittsburgh Pirates, the team now falls to 9 games behind the first place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division.
Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 16
Chicago Cubs Struggles Coincide With The Struggles Of Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker was acquired in a trade from the Houston Astros in December of last year with the sole purpose of being an offensive weapon that the Chicago Cubs were desperate for.
Owen Caissie News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Chicago Cubs Facing Backlash for Owen Caissie Decision Before Pirates Game
A heartbreaking loss for the Chicago Cubs on Friday wasn't enough to change things up. Craig Counsell continued with his daily routine as the Cubs lineup was released ahead of the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Orioles select prospect, designate fellow OF
The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of outfield prospect Dylan Beavers from Triple-A Norfolk. In the corresponding move, outfielder Greg Allen was designated for assignment to create space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.
Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 15
The Massive Price Tag Cubs Star Kyle Tucker Will Command In Free Agency
The Chicago Cubs have been falling behind lately in the National League playoff picture, with their offense taking a step in the wrong direction. Despite still being a Wild Card contender, the Cubs have seen the Milwaukee Brewers run away with the NL Central the past couple of weeks.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Pete Crow-Armstrong commits 9th-inning baserunning blunder in loss
Pete Crow-Armstrong looked his age a bit during Friday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs lost to the Pirates in their weekend series opener at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / August 15
‘Harmful’: Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell has a new fear
Amid a slump that has seen the Chicago Cubs go 11-13 since the All-Star break, manager Craig Counsell has a new fear before the team’s three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates beginning on Friday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14
Kyle Tucker extends slump as Cubs continue to fade in NL Central race
The Cubs' fall from grace has hit outfielder Kyle Tucker the hardest.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14
Davis Schneider makes crazy catch to rob Owen Caissie of his first hit
Owen Caissie had a welcome-to-the-big-leagues moment on Thursday, but it was not the kind he would have wanted.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14
Cubs calling up top prospect OF Owen Caissie
Outfielder Owen Caissie, the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs' minor league system, is expected to join Chicago Thursday in Toronto. The Cubs were set to officially call up Caissie from Triple-A Iowa before the game in Toronto, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters he wasn't sure if Caissie would arrive in time to play.
Miguel Amaya News / Total Apex Sports / August 14
Chicago Cubs To Bring Up Top Outfield Prospect
The Chicago Cubs lost Catcher Miguel Amaya in last night’s win in Toronto over the Blue Jays. Amaya was trying to leg out an infield single when his left leg buckled and he went down with what appeared to be a left ankle injury.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Cubs make big Owen Caissie decision
Caissie is one of the team’s most promising prospects.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Cubs to place catcher back on IL after just returning
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be carted off the field during tonight’s matchup with the Blue Jays. He hurt his left ankle running to first base in the eighth inning.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14
Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL
After working to return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup following an oblique injury, Miguel Amaya suffered a gruesome-looking injury in his first game back with the Cubs on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13
Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions
After cruising to their 12th consecutive win on Wednesday, the Brewers hold an eight-game lead over their once-fierce division rival.
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