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The Chicago Cubs are embroiled in a five-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Significantly, they have won two of three so far, and their NL Central division odds have gone up slightly.

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Sources: Cubs' Tucker told in June he had fracture

Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose production at the plate has plummeted since July, was diagnosed in June with a hairline fracture in his hand, sources told ESPN.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

Nico Hoerner's One-Word Reaction On Willi Castro's Throw Says Everything

If the Chicago Cubs were going to make a charge at the NL Central title after their archrivals in the Milwaukee Brewers got red-hot to take a commanding lead, then their massive five-game matchup that got underway on Monday needed to be won.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Cubs rival manager offers his theory on Kyle Tucker’s struggles

The Chicago Cubs deviated from their pattern of recent awfulness on Tuesday with two hard-fought, well-played victories in a double-header sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.

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Javier Assad News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Javier Assad Back at Wrigley as Possible Injury Replacement

Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, which made sense due to the team’s need for fresh arms as they play 14 games in 13 days. However, his arrival at Wrigley on Wednesday afternoon caused a bit of a stir.

Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

Why Cubs Pitcher Cade Horton Was Correctly Selected As Team's Best Rookie In 2025

Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, there was a lot of hype surrounding Chicago Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw. He was taking over for Isaac Paredes, who was part of the trade package sent to the Houston Astros to bring right fielder Kyle Tucker to town.

Owen Caissie News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

Cubs Star Prospect Owen Caissie Gets Glowing Review From Archrival Manager

There isn't a lot of love lost between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. While historically the St. Louis Cardinals have been viewed as the Cubs'

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, August 20 edition

This is a jumbo edition of this feature because of the long days Monday and Tuesday. So this will encompass the six games the Cubs played last week against the Blue Jays and Pirates as well as the three so far this week against the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Pinch-Hitting Justin Turner for Owen Caissie Was Right Move

Look, I didn’t like the move when it happened and was quick to share as much with a similarly frustrated party via text. My immediate thought was that Craig Counsell was pulling a lever almost out of spite in an attempt to make himself look better after his “Owen Caissie isn’t good enough to get playing time on this team” comments.

Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Jed Hoyer drops eye-opening ‘fun’ take on Brewers’ dominant surge

Despite the Chicago Cubs sweeping a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, the loser is still winning. In other words, the Brewers (79-47) have a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central.

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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Games 125 and 126

The Cubs first reached 18 games over .500 on July 4 with an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. They’ve played 38 games since then and they are 19-19 over that time.

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Willi Castro News / Field Level Media / August 20

Willi Castro, Cubs look to take long series against Brewers

After making up two games of ground in a day against their National League Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs will look to take the five-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

Jameson Taillon’s Cubs Return Boosts Rotation In Need Of Reinforcements

The Chicago Cubs needed a starting pitching boost, and they got one Tuesday night with the return of Jameson Taillon from the injured list. The 33-year-old right-hander went on the 15-day injured list on July 4 with a right calf strain.

Jameson Taillon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Cubs’ Jameson Taillon jokes about ‘job’ after Tuesday sweep of Brewers

Although the Chicago Cubs (72-54) have played .500 baseball since the MLB All-Star break, their starting pitching rotation remains a strength. Matthew

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

2 prospects Cubs must promote as rosters expand for 2025 stretch run

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are the cream of the crop in the National League Central. Their series this week will show Craig Counsell a lot about his team.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Cubs president vows more of the same in tone deaf address of team slump

The Chicago Cubs have not been playing like a playoff-bound team since about the middle of June. And if they continue playing like they have been since the All-Star break, they may not be in the playoffs at all.

Owen Caissie News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Owen Caissie Joins Chicago Cubs History During Win Over Milwaukee Brewers

Owen Caissie, the Chicago Cubs' No. 1 prospect promoted Thursday to help the playoff push, has immediately gotten a taste of high-pressure situations. On Monday, he struck out with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning of a 7-0 loss to the Brewers, who moved nine games ahead of the Cubs in the National League Central division.

Craig Counsell News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 19

Cubs' Craig Counsell Caught Red-Handed Fibbing About Time With Brewers

In case you weren't aware, Craig Counsell used to manage the Milwaukee Brewers. Counsell's about-face from Wisconsin sports hero to big-market supervillain has been a swift one, as the Chicago Cubs made him the highest-paid skipper in the sport before last season.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / August 19

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 8/19/25

The Chicago Cubs want to bounce back after yesterday’s shutout. They allowed the Brewers to score seven runs in the loss. Four games remain in the series.

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.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / August 18

Cubs set to make drastic move with Kyle Tucker amid epic slump

The Chicago Cubs have had enough with Kyler Tucker after his performance in a 7-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

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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.