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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 20
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 154 
After winning seven of eight to lock down a playoff spot, often syncing timely hitting with good pitching, the team has been out of balance for two days.
Shota Imanaga News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 20
Shōta Imanaga allows three home runs and the Cubs lose to the Reds
Generally, if I’m telling you about a Cubs game in which they had 11 hits, including two for home runs, along with three walks, you’d probably think I’d be describing a Cubs victory.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 20
White Sox Help Trim Cubs Magic Number To Clinch Top Wild Card Seed
The Chicago Cubs are making their road to clinching the top wild card seed in the National League a difficult one. Chicago and Cincinnati traded runs for the first five innings of the game, as they were tied at 4-4 going into the sixth.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 20
Iowa Cubs Wrap: Iowa snaps losing streak, 1-0 over Mud Hens
The Iowa Cubs roasted the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 1-0. Walker Powell was activated off the Development List and tossed six scoreless innings, giving up just three hits.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19
Predicting the National League Manager of the Year finalists
Unlike last year, the 2025 National League Manager of the Year Award is nearly settled. While some last-minute winning spurts could disrupt the second- or third-place finalists from overthrowing the clear favorite, there’s been a clear favorite since June.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 19
Chicago Cubs close to making a playoff rotation decision?
The Chicago Cubs have clinched their first playoff berth since the abbreviated 2020 season. They’re also close to clinching top Wild Card seed status, which will grant them home field advantage throughout the three-game Wild Card series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 20
Latest 2025 World Series odds will shock you as MLB postseason nears
We're approaching the final week of the 2025 MLB season, and no clear World Series favorite has emerged.
Daniel Palencia News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 19
Cubs Have Major Issue In Closer Spot With Daniel Palencia Out Indefinitely
The Chicago Cubs have been playing some very good baseball of late and have officially clinched their spot in the postseason. While it has yet to be decided
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19
Cubs’ Craig Counsell details playoff celebration in Cincinnati
The Chicago Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot. On Wednesday, the Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-4, to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2020.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 19
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 153
My first instinct was to make this a really short piece with a hat tip. My second instinct was to put Hunter Greene on the cover for this one. All kidding aside, a H&G hat tip to Greene.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 18
Chicago Cubs outfield in question as team clinches playoff spot
The Chicago Cubs, on Wednesday at PNC Park, clinched their first playoff berth since the abbreviated 2020 season with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / September 18
Chicago Cubs’ Cade Horton: Rookie of the Year and so much more
The Chicago Cubs have an elite-level asset in Cade Horton and the young pitcher has not only worked his way to betting-favorite status in the Rookie of the Year race, but is also busting out historical feats along the way.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18
Why Cubs’ Craig Counsell is all about champagne celebrations for clinching playoffs
With the Chicago Cubs ending their playoff drought and making the postseason after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, there is no doubt that the team celebrated, as it had not since the last time they played meaningful baseball in 2020.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Projecting the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 Postseason Lineup
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and the Chicago Cubs are officially headed to the 2025 MLB postseason. The Cubs clinched a playoff berth, their first since the 2020 COVID season, in Wednesday’s 8-4 victory over the rival Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / September 17
How the Cubs Made the 2025 MLB Postseason
For the first time since 2020, the Cubs are going to the playoffs. Chicago became the third team to lock up a spot, and it’s a result of a wild five years.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 17
Chicago Cubs Finally Pop the Champagne: Chicago Clinches First Playoff Berth Since 2020
The drought is over, folks. After five long years of watching October baseball from their couches, the Chicago Cubs are officially heading back to the postseason.
Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Ian Happ Sends Strong Message During Cubs' Clubhouse Celebration
The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason berth on Wednesday, heading back to the playoffs for the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. With a 4.5-game deficit in the NL Central, the division title is likely out of reach — but it has still been a successful season for Chicago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 17
Cubs OF Kyle Tucker (calf) seeking outside help for injury
Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker departed for his hometown of Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday to seek additional treatment on his strained left calf, which isn't responding to treatment.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs can you name in six minutes?
Daniel Palencia News / Just Baseball / September 17
How do the Cubs Absorb the Loss of Daniel Palencia?
Earlier in the season, the Chicago Cubs finally looked like they had found their next lockdown closer. Pre All-Star break, Daniel Palencia had been lights out.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16
Cubs' No. 2 no longer in consideration for Nationals job
He reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple of weeks ago.
Owen Caissie News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Chicago Cubs Outfielder In Concussion Protocol
The Chicago Cubs will be without Owen Caissie for at least the next week after the team placed him in concussion protocol. Caissie sustained a possible head injury in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL
The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.
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