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Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 27
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matthew Boyd is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks 
Tomato, tomahto. You say pitchers’ duel. I say boring. You might counter point that I’d have viewed the whole thing differently if my team had the two runs.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 27
Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, Holmes, Conforto, Ramirez, Suzuki, Happ
Today’s Reflections The two greatest pitching performances I’ve ever seen in person. Period. Now, understand, I’m not Al. I may not even be at a neophyte-level compared to Al.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 27
1 unbelievable stat from rehabbing Cubs’ arm, 1 disappointing, but believable, development from another
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching injuries this season have been well documented. That said, the outlook has started to trend in the right direction lately, with Ben Brown, Justin Steele and Shelby Miller all making progress in their respective recoveries.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' 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?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 27
Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong Furious as Umpires Admit to Missed Balk Call
Pete Crow-Armstrong nearly got himself tossed from Wednesday night's meeting with the Arizona Diamondbacks – and rightfully so. The MVP frontrunner led off the sixth inning with a double.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 26
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs lead South Bend past Wisconsin
Right-hander Luis Rujano moves from the High-A South Bend Cubs to the Double-A Knoxville Smokies Right-hander Jackson Kirkpatrick joins the South Bend Cubs from the ACL Cubs.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Pete Crow-Armstrong went ballistic at umpires over controversial ruling
Pete Crow-Armstrong did not have a good time Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Chicago Cubs star thought he was going to score from third base uncontested when D-Backs starter Eduardo Rodriguez appeared to step off in the middle of his wind-up.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 26
2026 MLB Draft Review: New York Mets
Limited, thanks to penalties accumulated through free agency, the Mets didn’t have a lot of MLB Draft pool money to play with. For 2026, the Mets went with upside in the first round, and then complemented the risk with some proven, well-known college players from the SEC.
Matt Boyd News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 26
Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0: Matthew Boyd shines, but the offense vanishes
The Cubs outscored the Diamondbacks 11-7 in this three-game series. Unfortunately, they don’t grant series wins that way. Arizona simply spread their runs out better than the Cubs did.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong restrained by coach after catcher’s balk makes him berserk
The Chicago Cubs are in their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and emotions got tense during the matchup. It was Pete Crow-Armstrong who had to be held back after a catcher’s balk wasn’t called, according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Chicago Cubs Part Ways With 25-Year-Old Strikeout Artist
The Chicago Cubs have released right-hander Jose Romero from High-A South Bend, ending his run in the organization as a swing-and-miss reliever who never solved the other half of the equation.
Ben Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Cubs’ Ben Brown Has Setback With Neck Injury
The Cubs were hoping Ben Brown would factor into their pitching plans for the stretch run. That plan might be on hold after the righty experienced symptoms related to the neck injury that has cost him more than two months.
Josiah Hartshorn News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 26
Cubs Top Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Reaches Notable Milestone in First Season
The Chicago Cubs' No. 1 prospect, switch-hitting slugger Josiah Hartshorn, has put on quite a show at the plate in his first year in the minors. Hartshorn, MLB Pipeline's No.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 26
Chicago Cubs: Michael Conforto over Kyle Tucker was a low-key MVP-level decision
The Chicago Cubs seem to have dodged a bullet when they essentially passed on pursuing a continued relationship with right fielder Kyle Tucker. Although they never would’ve offered Tucker the 4-year, $260 million contract that the Los Angeles Dodgers did, there was still real talk about a deal in the area of $400 million over ten years.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 26
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Lineup: Taylor Over Happ, Arias' First Start, Big Boyd Game?
The Chicago Cubs may have a bullpen problem. For the third time in the last four games, the Cubs found themselves on the wrong end of a walk-off. Daniel Palencia came in and looked all out of sorts before Jacob Webb forked over the Diamondbacks' game-winning homer.
Ben Brown News / Yardbarker / August 26
Cubs get worrisome Ben Brown update after live BP outing
Brown had been a revelation for the Cubs before landing on the injured list, but it sounds like his expected return will be delayed.
Jacob Webb News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Jacob Webb Blows Second Straight Save
After going two months without allowing a run, Chicago Cubs reliever Jacob Webb has suddenly stumbled in back-to-back save opportunities. Webb blew his second consecutive save Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving up a walk-off home run for the second straight game.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Cubs Break 57-Year-Old Franchise Record in D-Backs Series
The Chicago Cubs have broken a 57-year-old franchise record by scoring 30 unanswered runs, surpassing the previous mark of 29 that had stood since 1969.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 26
Diamondbacks Manager Admits Mistake & Apologizes After MLB Official Clarifies Cubs’ Sign-Relaying Incident
Chicago Cubs’ name in a sign-related controversy? That might not be entirely shocking. Back in 2002, the Cubs were embroiled in a sign-stealing controversy when Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan accused them of relaying signs, leading to a Sammy Sosa home run.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly has profane message for Cubs coach amid sign-stealing controversy
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly has called out Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry for his alleged “B.S.” behavior.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25
Cubs, Austin Wynns Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are adding veteran catcher Austin Wynns on a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Iowa, reports Iowa broadcaster Jason Kempf. He’d elected free agency after being outrighted by the Rangers last week.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
Cubs manager Craig Counsell pump brakes on much-anticipated Justin Steele injury return after 16 months
The Chicago Cubs are making a run towards the playoffs. The team could also be welcoming back two pitchers to the mound soon, as the Cubs have recently given updates on both Ben Brown and Justin Steele.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25
Kevin Gausman fires 7 sharp innings as Cubs shut out Diamondbacks
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers in a three-run sixth, Kevin Gausman threw seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 in Phoenix on Monday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 24
Cubs' Justin Steele gives promising update on return from injury
It's been over 500 days since Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele threw a pitch in the major leagues. On that day, Steele tossed seven shutout innings against the Texas Rangers in a Cubs win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027
Major League Baseball's "Little League Classic" game during the Little League World Series has become a staple in the season schedule.
Kade Anderson News / Yardbarker / August 22
Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Mariners was a mixed bag
Seattle Mariners' No. 1 pitching prospect Kade Anderson made his long-awaited MLB debut on Saturday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 22
Can Cubs fix their Ryan Zeferjahn issue?
Zeferjahn was expected to enter a high-leverage role with the Cubs but that may soon be coming to an end with his performance thus far.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 19
Javier Assad's role versatility has been invaluable for the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are loaded with starting pitching depth at both the major league level and at Triple-A Iowa. The surplus of depth has led to frequent roster moves and role changes that have often affected no one player more than right-hander Javier Assad.
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