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Despite a rough month of June for the Chicago Cubs, they're hanging onto their lead in the National League Central division. No team is without setbacks or slumps over a 162-game MLB season, and the Cubs have ultimately weathered those storms to continue dominant play nearing the midpoint of the 2025 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 23

The Offensive Woes Continue for Carson Kelly

Carson Kelly became a member of the Chicago Cubs via free agency in December of 2024. He was signed as a backup catcher to Miguel Amaya, who is a young, hopeful catcher.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 8

Chicago Cubs Shockingly Productive Slugger’s Numbers Have Fallen Hard

The Chicago Cubs had an incredible start to the season in more ways than one, powering their way to the top of the standings with an offense that was putting up some incredible numbers.

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The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

How many of the non-pitchers selected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta can you name in five minutes?

The '2001 MLB All-Star Game starters' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

The '2024 MLB All-Stars' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Cubs' one-time offensive dynamo has lost his way big time

In his first 20 games, he befuddled the baseball world, slashing .361/.500/.820 and posting a 252 wRC+.

Where's Juan Soto? One worrisome trend for every NL team

Chicago Cubs exec makes wild Pete Crow-Armstrong Hall of Fame comparison

Cubs make history with BB-SB masterclass not seen since 1911

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs’ 23-year-old outfielder continues to put himself among the league’s best

The Chicago Cubs’ bats were a bit inconsistent at times in their six-game stretch last week, but they still found a way to win a couple of games against two strong teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 11

Cubs Have Choices Ahead to Alleviate Incredible Talent Pipeline Logjam

The Cubs' NL Central lead is currently being threatened by the red-hot Cardinals, but Chicago's stacked lineup can hold them off and meet their preseason expectations as a heavy favorite to win the division.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago Cubs’ shocking breakout star just may be the best hitter in all of baseball

The Chicago Cubs wanted a defensively-sound catcher who could be a mentor to young backstop Miguel Amaya in a sort of platoon arrangement. They got that when they signed free agent Carson Kelly to a 2-year, $11.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 6

Chicago Cubs Shocking Slugger Has Been One of Baseball's Best Hitters

The Chicago Cubs have powered their way to a comfortable lead in the National League West with one of the best starts in all of baseball over the first month and change.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 4

Chicago Cubs unexpected breakout star earns huge honor

The Chicago Cubs limped out of the 2024 season with lots of holes in their roster and plenty of question marks. One of those question marks was at catcher, where sophomore Miguel Amaya, after a wildly uneven season, would be the only backstop left in the organization anywhere near major league-level.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 2

MLB Insider Names Surprising Chicago Cubs Player as April All-Star

The Chicago Cubs are 19-13 heading into their weekend series with the Milwaukee Brewers. They are first in the NL Central, and it looks like the division is theirs to lose.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 19

Carson Kelly responds to Cubs fans earnest gesture

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly had a monster game on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In fact, he has exceeded all expectations so far this year while splitting duties with Miguel Amaya behind home plate.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 18

Chicago Cubs’ top two offensive forces propel them to victory over the Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs are still going through their grueling schedule, as they opened up a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The Diamondbacks came into Chicago as one of the hotter teams in the National League and were riding a five-game winning streak before the Cubs handed them a 13-11 loss.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18

Carson Kelly helps Cubs outlast Diamondbacks in showdown

Carson Kelly had two homers, Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki also homered, and the host Chicago Cubs blew a six-run lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks before recovering for an 13-11 victory Friday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 15

Chicago Cubs manager blasted for injury decision

The Chicago Cubs are shorthanded in their series against the San Diego Padres. Chicago has been the victim of several unfortunate injury news headlines.

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The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

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The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Cubs Receive Good News on Catcher's Wrist Injury

The Chicago Cubs received a scare during Sunday’s game as catcher Carson Kelly was hit with a pitch on his left wrist. He stayed in the game for a few innings, but was later pulled and underwent x-rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14

NL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress.

NL West fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

AL East fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 13

Carson Kelly homers twice as Cubs blast Dodgers 16-0

Carson Kelly homered twice, singled and walked twice for the visiting Chicago Cubs in a 16-0 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle game of their three-game series on Saturday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season

The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.

Rob Manfred discusses whether he approves of torpedo bats

MLB All-Star explains why he hated using a torpedo bat

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The 'MLB strikeout season leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 5

Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly go deep as Cubs rout Padres

Dansby Swanson and Carson Kelly homered Saturday while Matthew Boyd tossed six scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs toppled the visiting San Diego Padres 7-1.

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The 'Most recent cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Unexpected MLB player hits for the cycle

The improbable cycle was the first in Cubs history since former All-Star Mark Grace did it in 1993.

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 13

C Carson Kelly lands two-year deal with Cubs

On the same day they acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade, the Chicago Cubs gave a two-year contract to free agent catcher Carson Kelly on Friday.