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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 13
2025 Cubs final season grades: Position players 
I thought quite a bit about how to approach this. The Cubs played eight postseason games as well as their 162-game regular season schedule. I didn’t want to ignore those games in assigning these grades, but even as important as postseason games are, they shouldn’t overwhelm the six-month body of work for each player.
The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz
Can you name every player to bash at least five home runs in their World Series career?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Cubs bullpen dazzles in first postseason win since 2017
Entering Game 1 of Tuesday's National League wild-card series, the Chicago Cubs hadn't won a postseason game since 2017. That cannot be said anymore as Chicago used timely hitting and a stellar bullpen performance to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres and take a 1-0 series lead.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 22
Cubs Veteran Free Agent Was in the Mix For A Spot On The MLB All-Breakout Team
The Chicago Cubs surprised a lot of people with how they operated this offseason after acquiring star right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 11
Cubs 3, Braves 2: Carson Kelly homers and the bullpen locks it down
The Cubs bullpen was really, really good for the first few months of 2025. In recent weeks, though, they’ve had some notable meltdowns. Wednesday night, we saw that first-half pen again as they threw 4.2 innings of one-hit relief and the Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Braves.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 2
Carson Kelly becomes first Cubs player since 2016 with this accomplishment
The Chicago Cubs pulled off a wild Labor Day win on Monday, with Carson Kelly leading the charge in dramatic fashion. Kelly sparked a late comeback against the Atlanta Braves by launching a game-tying home run and later delivering the walk-off hit.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2
Cubs’ brutally slumping catcher plays hero in epic comeback vs. Braves
The Chicago Cubs staged a dramatic late-inning rally against the Atlanta Braves, and Carson Kelly delivered when it mattered most. After enduring weeks of inconsistency at the plate, the Cubs catcher finally broke through with two clutch hits.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 2
Cubs Magic Number To Clinch Playoff Berth Falls, Gain On Brewers In NL Central Race
The Chicago Cubs bounced back from two straight losses to the Colorado Rockies and defeated the Atlanta Braves, 7-6, at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2
Chicago Cubs news and notes: Ian Happ, Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly star in Cubs walk-off
The action, as always, is between the lines. So much video! Minicap and highlights: By now you know about the roster moves. The Cubs opened their six-game homestand with three against the Atlanta Braves, who sent Spencer Strider to the mound versus Colin Rea for the first game.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 2
Cubs hope mainstays can break slumps vs. Braves
The Chicago Cubs hope the final month of the regular season goes better for Carson Kelly and Pete Crow-Armstrong than the last one. Kelly is off to a great September start heading into the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, and Crow-Armstrong showed he is willing to try anything to end his slump.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 1
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1
Carson Kelly fuels furious Cubs comeback over Braves
The Chicago Cubs had one of their best comebacks of the season on Monday afternoon.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 24
Cubs' Carson Kelly Reveals Why He Liked MLB Rule Change to Universal DH
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly has spent time in both the American League and National League throughout his career. While the rules are universal between
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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
Cubs sign top free-agent catcher as big day continues
The righty-swinging backstop had a nice year in 2024.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 9
Chicago Cubs Reportedly Nearing Deal With Veteran Catcher Carson Kelly
The Chicago Cubs are making progress towards a deal with catcher Carson Kelly, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman and others reported Monday. Kelly, 30, was seen as one of the top free agent catchers remaining on the open market, although it wasn't a particularly strong class at that position to begin with.
Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 28, 2024
Carson Kelly's three-hit night guides Rangers past Angels
Carson Kelly finished a triple shy of the cycle Friday night for the Texas Rangers, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 in Anaheim, Calif., to open the final series of the year for both teams.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16, 2024
Tigers reaping benefits of quiet August pickup
It’s proven to be a savvy move. After a disastrous stretch at the plate in 2022-23, he has rebounded back to the 2019 and 2021 form that made him into a quality all-around catcher.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22, 2024
Watch: Spring training call provides jarring preview of new MLB rules emphasis
A new emphasis on one existing rule is already causing frustration among baseball fans before the regular season has even started.
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