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Carson Kelly collects two clutch hits to rally Cubs past Braves

Carson Kelly hit a game-tying two-run homer in the eighth and a walk-off RBI single in the 10th to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 win against the visiting Atlanta Braves in the opener of their three-game series on Monday afternoon.

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Carson Kelly fuels furious Cubs comeback over Braves

The Chicago Cubs had one of their best comebacks of the season on Monday afternoon.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Cubs to place catcher back on IL after just returning

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be carted off the field during tonight’s matchup with the Blue Jays. He hurt his left ankle running to first base in the eighth inning.

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Changes Made by Cubs Slugger Have Led to Best MLB Season in Years

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / May 25

Chicago Cubs Catcher Carson Kelly Scratched From Starting Lineup Due to Illness

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to illness, the team has announced. Kelly was in line to start behind the plate, a role he was set to fill more frequently with Miguel Amaya landing on the injured list.

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+.

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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 / Fastball on SI / May 6

Chicago Cubs' Catcher Moves to Near Top of Team History Despite Part-Time Role

Catcher Carson Kelly continued to etch his name into the history books on Monday night as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 9-2 at Wrigley Field.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14