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Cubs seek bounce-back effort in opener against Angels

Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate. But after his squad dropped the finale of its series with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell wasn't in a partying mood.

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2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 128

A reminder for the regulars and a heads up for those who are newer here. I’m never going to get into pointing fingers in this space. I’m rarely going to get into grumbling about managerial decisions.

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Resetting Cubs Postseason Outlook After Series Vs. Brewers

As it stands, the Chicago Cubs have played themselves into postseason position. And all things considered, with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers entering this past series having suffered just their first loss of August on Sunday (which ended their 14-game winning streak), winning the five-game set is a big positive.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 3 hours ago

Baseball history unpacked, August 22

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Ernie Banks has his number retired, Sammy Sosa hits three, and other stories. On Mondays,

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 12 hours ago

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 21 South Bend goes into 1st

Left-hander Cole Reynolds was promoted from High-A South Bend to Triple-A Iowa. Iowa infielder Dixon Machado went on the 7-day injured list. Iowa catcher Caleb Knight was placed on the Development List for the seventh time this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 12 hours ago

Cubs On Pace To Exceed Preseason Expectations Despite Second Half Struggles

The Chicago Cubs might have finally shown some signs of life after a tough stretch in the second half of the season. In what ended up being a five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs were able to win three out of the five games.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 16 hours ago

Brewers 4, Cubs 1: Shōta Imanaga’s outing wasted

The weather was absolutely gorgeous at Wrigley Field Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Cubs, the only gorgeous thing for them was Shōta Imanaga’s seven-inning, thre-hit, two-run start.

Bob Uecker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

Cubs honor Bob Uecker with special moment at Wrigley Field

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs may be bitter division rivals but broadcasting legend and baseball icon Bob Uecker transcends rivalries. The voice of the Brewers passed away at the age of 90 on January 16.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / 18 hours ago

Report: Chicago Cubs hid news of Kyle Tucker’s injury, allowed him to play anyway

The Chicago Cubs are on a 3-game winning streak, with three straight impressive victories over the first place Milwaukee Brewers to claw back to 6 games behind in the NL Central Division.

Kyle Tucker News / Just Baseball / 22 hours ago

Kyle Tucker’s Cubs Future Has Never Been More in Doubt

On Monday, with the Chicago Cubs down at home to the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 3-0 to start the bottom of the sixth inning, outfielder Kyle Tucker came to the plate.

Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 21

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Has Seen Massive Improvement In Key Hitting Metrics In 2nd Half

As the Chicago Cubs continue to battle with the Milwaukee Brewers in a key series, the team has started to show some signs of life. It has been a disappointing second half of the season for the Cubs who have not only been passed by the Brewers in the National League Central, but they have been blown by.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Cubs' Kyle Tucker secretly played through concerning injury during slump

While the injury certainly seems to be having an impact, it’s worth noting that Tucker actually continued to play well in the immediate aftermath.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs’ Owen Caissie answers Craig Counsell’s challenge with 4 RBI day

Last week, the Chicago Cubs called up top prospect Owen Caissie but chose not to immediately slot him into the starting lineup. In fact, during the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he had just one plate appearance, a pinch-hit opportunity in the finale.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / August 20

Chicago Cubs Starter Returns To Rotation

The Chicago Cubs got some good injury news Tuesday when they announced that Jameson Taillon would be rejoining the major league club after missing a month and a half with a calf injury.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / August 19

Jameson Taillon excels in return as Cubs complete DH sweep

Jameson Taillon threw six quality innings and Michael Busch drove in a pair of runs as the Chicago Cubs posted a 4-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, taking both games of a day-night doubleheader against their division rivals.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cubs recall LHP Tom Cosgrove ahead of doubleheader

Ahead of an attempt to play a doubleheader for the second consecutive day, the Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Luke Little to Triple-A.

Greg Allen News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Greg Allen elects free agency

The Orioles announced that outfielder Greg Allen declined a minor league assignment in favor of free agency. He’d cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Saturday when the O’s called up prospect Dylan Beavers.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Joins Rare History within StatCast Era

The Chicago Cubs were steamrolled 7-0 by the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs, who once looked destined to win the National League Central, are now 70-54 and a whopping nine games behind Milwaukee, who is 79-45.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / August 18

Chicago Cubs Rookie Leaves Start With An Injury

Sometimes baseball has the cruelest sense of timing. Just when you think everything’s clicking for the Cubs, “Mother Nature” decides to throw a curveball in the form of a tiny, seemingly insignificant blister.