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Ian Happ leads Cubs to easy win over Nationals

Ian Happ had three hits including a home run to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Thursday. Happ hit a two-run homer and added an RBI double and RBI single while Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run homer for the Cubs, who took the rubber game of the season and have won eight of 10.

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Cubs veteran pitcher making strong case for 1st All-Star nod

The Chicago Cubs are entering June 5 with a 38-23 record, which is second best in the National League. Currently, only the New York Mets have more wins and a higher winning percentage than Chicago.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 5

Cubs Have Clear Answer to Closer Conundrum Emerging Right in Front of Them

The Chicago Cubs were seen for a while as a team who does not have a bullpen capable of keeping up with their championship aspirations. Though that could be fixed in order to shore things up ahead of what they hope is a special run to come over the next several months, it certainly is not nearly as bad as some forecasted it to be.

Paul Skenes News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Chicago Cubs Get Bad News on Paul Skenes Trade After Latest Rumors

There have been rumors that the Chicago Cubs could be interested in trading for Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skenes is one of the better starters in Major League Baseball, and even has an argument to be the best.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Craig Counsell Provides Major Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker

Some Chicago Cubs fans have started to believe that Kyle Tucker's injury is a bit worse than the front office and coaching staff are making it seem. After exiting Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after jamming his right ring finger, Tucker has yet to play in a game since.

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Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Chicago Cubs receiving backlash for surprise DFA decision on veteran pitcher

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the team would be shifty in June as they navigate playing 26 games in 27 days amid injuries with the starting rotation and bullpen.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / June 5

Chicago Cubs: MLB insider believes Jed Hoyer extension imminent, possibly before all-star break

The Chicago Cubs front office, this past offseason, declared themselves to be “all in” when it came to making a serious playoff run in 2025. Whether or not they were truly “all in,” however, can be debated.

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Cubs Announce Signing of Right-Handed Pitcher Amid Many Injuries

The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. The 28-year-old was a first-round selection by the St.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Cubs designate veteran pitcher for assignment in surprising move

He’ll head into DFA limbo, which can last for as long as a week.

Chicago Cubs urged to explore two off-the-beaten-path pitching pickups

Chicago Cubs’ big second-half pitching hopes may center on recoveries, not trades

Top Cubs prospect is becoming the anchor their rotation needs

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Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Cubs Land Former MVP from Yankees in Trade Idea

The New York Yankees could soon be facing a roster dilemma—and the Chicago Cubs might be in prime position to capitalize. With slugger Giancarlo Stanton nearing a return and top prospect Ben Rice pushing for more playing time, the Yankees may not have room to keep Paul Goldschmidt in the everyday lineup.

Jake Woodford News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 5

Cubs Sign Experienced Right-Hander Jake Woodford to Bolster Staff Depth

The Chicago Cubs are signing an experienced veteran pitcher who could play a factor on the staff this season. According to a report from Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, the Cubs have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Jake Woodford.

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Chicago Cubs urged to explore two off-the-beaten-path pitching pickups

The Chicago Cubs need pitching. Let’s not even beat around the bush when it comes to that reality. On the starting pitching side of things, the team has lost ace Justin Steele for the season with an elbow injury.

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Unheralded Cubs Relief Pitcher Is Team's Best Kept Secret

The Chicago Cubs look to be one of the strongest teams in baseball this season, but they still have some weaknesses that have to be addressed to remain a contender.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 5

Cubs Land Former 1st Rounder to a Minor League Contract

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Chicago Cubs are adding more pitching depth by signing James Woodford to a minor league contract. Woodford spent Spring Training with the Colorado Rockies this year, where he made seven appearances (3 starts) with a 5.25 ERA before he was released in March.

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Cubs Reportedly May Not Wait for Trade Deadline To Make Deal for Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs look like they could be a legitimate World Series contender with an offense that has put up some historic numbers through almost the first half of the year.

Jed Hoyer News / Athlon Sports / June 5

MLB Insider Expects Cubs Might Land One or Two Starters in Coming Weeks

Rumors about Jed Hoyer’s plans for the Chicago Cubs’ rotation have been swirling in non-stop fashion, as for who and when, Hoyer hasn’t given much indication except that he is scouring the market for starting pitching.

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Cubs Banged-Up Rotation Gets Needed Boost from Veteran Starter

The Chicago Cubs are having a real Murphy's Law sort of season. Pretty much anything that can happen has — for better or for worse. Young outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has taken the leap to stardom.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell shares why Pete Crow-Armstrong is a ‘pitcher’s best friend’

The Chicago Cubs opened their series against the Washington Nationals with a convincing 8–3 win, but they couldn’t carry that momentum into Game 2. In a frustrating 2–0 loss on Tuesday night, manager Craig Counsell still found a silver lining in rookie center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 5

Top Cubs prospect is becoming the anchor their rotation needs

It took a little over a month before the Chicago Cubs were confronted with a pitching staff crisis.

MacKenzie Gore dominates for Nationals in shutout of Cubs

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 5

Cubs Fail to Capitalize with a 2-0 loss to Nationals

The Chicago Cubs failed to take advantage of an excellent start from starter Matthew Boyd, as the team was shut out for the first time since May 4th in a 2-0 affair with the Washington Nationals. One silver lining out of Wednesday's loss came with the return of Kyle Tucker to the plate.