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Chicago Cubs: Assad looks good in rehab start, may come back this weekend; Taillon is next

The Chicago Cubs front office has taken a lot of heat in recent days for failing to acquire a much-needed front-of-rotation starter before the July 31 trade deadline.

Kyle Tucker News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Cubs' Kyle Tucker rested, ready for series opener at Cardinals

After performing at an MVP pace for the first two months of the season, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker cooled off after suffering a right ring finger injury.

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The Cubs’ Playoff Hopes May Come Down To This One Question

The Chicago Cubs have the second best record in the National League entering play on Aug. 7; unfortunately, the only team with a better record also resides in the NL Central.

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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race

The National League MVP race is going to be highly contested over the remainder of the regular season, and there is a new contender starting to emerge in the discussion.

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Mike Soroka News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Cubs rumors: 2 returning pitchers almost ready to bolster rotation after Michael Soroka injury

The Chicago Cubs are ready to go on a stretch, and good for them, they’ll have some reinforcements after Michael Soroka’s latest injury. Those reinforcements are Javier Assad and Jameson Taillon, who are returning from injuries soon and are making rehab starts in Triple-A, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez.

Andrew Kittredge News / ChiCitySports / 12 hours ago

Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge throws an immaculate inning using the same pitch sequence

New Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge had a whirlwind of 24 hours with his new team. On Tuesday, August 5 he surrendered four runs in an inning while only recording one out.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

Cubs rookie makes franchise history with scoreless streak

The Chicago Cubs salvaged their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Two different pitchers made history during the game for Chicago, helping secure the win.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 18 hours ago

The Good And Not So Good From The Cubs-Reds Series

The Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. But the series was largely a wash for the Cubs (66-48) as their offense sputtered through the first two games before things finally got on track in the finale.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 6

Could The Fate Of The Chicago Cubs Season Lay At The Hands Of A Rookie Pitcher?

The Chicago Cubs are lucky that a rookie is coming through for them right now or their division race could be fully out of grasp. In mid-June, the Cubs were looking like they were pulling away with the division title as they were 6.5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers, but now the story has flipped.

Cody Bellinger News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 6

Former Cubs Slugger Cody Bellinger Has Been Thriving With Yankees

With the season rolling on for the Chicago Cubs, one of their former players has performed very well of late. It was a chaotic offseason for the Cubs this past winter.

Cade Horton News / Field Level Media / August 6

Rookie Cade Horton shines as Cubs avoid sweep vs. Reds

Rookie Cade Horton threw 5 ? shutout innings to lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The win allowed the Cubs to avoid getting swept for the first time this season.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Biggest concern Cubs still have after 2025 MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs have to be all-in on the 2025 season. With Kyle Tucker hitting free agency after the year, the team could look very different next season.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 6

Newly Acquired Relief Pitcher Makes Rare Chicago Cubs History

What a difference a day can make. On Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge entered a tie game in the seventh inning.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Cubs: Boos rain over Wrigley as Cubs vibe changes

The Chicago Cubs’ vibe has changed. You could hear it in the boos at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night when trade deadline acquisition Andrew Kittredge was pulled from the game in the seventh inning after giving up 4 earned runs in a third of an inning in relief of a brilliant Shota Imanaga.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Kyle Tucker Sends Message After Removal From Cubs Lineup

The Chicago Cubs are in a competitive race for first place with the MLB’s best team record-wise, the Milwaukee Brewers, and currently sit four games back despite holding a 65–48 record.

Justin Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Justin Turner reveals Cubs’ mindset amid Brewers’ surge

The Chicago Cubs were in control of the National League Central for the majority of the season. However, Craig Counsell’s team was finally unseated by the Milwaukee Brewers after the All-Star Break.

Mike Soroka News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 6

Cubs Front Office Executive Shares Thoughts On Michael Soroka Trade And Injury

The Chicago Cubs surprised a lot of people when they made only one deal ahead of the MLB trade deadline for a starting pitcher, acquiring Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin.

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Cubs Claim Third Overall Power Ranking Spot Entering Key Stretch of Season

The Athletic power rankings are in and the Chicago Cubs are still sitting steady at third overall, trailing only the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Cubs: Jed Hoyer’s four words offer hope amid slump

The high octane Chicago Cubs offense has been slumping as of late, collecting just seven hits over the last two games and scoring just three runs during consecutive losses to open up the Cincinnati Reds series.

Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Barstool’s ‘Big Cat’ Sends Stern Kyle Tucker Warning to Cubs

The man that they call ‘Big Cat’ is ready to pounce on the Chicago Cubs if needed. Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz has spent the season watching outfielder Kyle Tucker’s impressive first season in Chicago, and he likes what he’s seen.

Cade Horton News / Field Level Media / August 6

Cade Horton, Cubs aim to prevent sweep by Reds

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton has been downright stingy of late. After logging three consecutive scoreless outings and four in his past five, Horton will look to help the Cubs salvage the finale of their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.