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The Chicago Cubs, barring some wildly unforeseeable set of circumstances over the last six games of the regular season, will make the playoffs. It’s still to be determined, however, where they’ll land in the NL Wild Card seeding.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / September 22

An overview of the likely NL postseason field

We are close enough to the MLB playoffs that we can assume the postseason field in the National League is set—by the time you read this, it’s possible

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 21

The Chicago Cubs need to re-sign this free agency-eligible veteran right now

The Chicago Cubs got their magic number down to “1” on Sunday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati when they beat the Reds 9-1. Despite seven different Cubs getting an RBI on the day, the hero of the game had to be starting pitcher David Peterson, who allowed just one earned run on 3 hits and a walk in 6 innings.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs: As bullpen collapses, the blame game begins

The Chicago Cubs bullpen gift-wrapped another win for an opposing team on Tuesday when their bullpen once again collapsed in the late innings. The team’s

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8

Cubs Have Historically Wide Gap Between Hitting, Pitching WAR

Have you ever believed things were about as bad as they could get, but then you look at the facts and find out that they’re actually worse? Anecdotal evidence usually works the opposite way, like when someone asks why Tyrone Taylor is batting cleanup against a lefty or when they say Ian Happ has always been bad in the clutch.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 6

Striking stat shows importance of home run ball to Cubs this year

The Chicago Cubs have been MLB’s most prolific offense this season, and it hasn’t been particularly close. Chicago leads the league in runs scored by a wide margin, currently holding a 27-run advantage, while also becoming the first team to reach 200 home runs.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31

The Chicago Cubs might not have a single starting pitcher heading into 2027

The Chicago Cubs are working their way towards a second straight postseason run, despite a recent rough stretch and a tightening of the NL Wild Card race.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Chicago Cubs defense is twice as good as next best defense

To say that the Chicago Cubs 2026 defense is elite may actually be an understatement. Maybe “otherworldly” is the more correct description. That admittedly sounds like full-blown hyperbole, but this is beyond highlight reel stuff.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 7

Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series

Chicago now has seven healthy starting pitchers ready and available. That number will likely need to be shortened, making for some tough roster decisions in the coming days.

Kevin Gausman likely to make Cubs debut vs. Royals

Blue Jays' struggles with RISP get even worse with tough loss to Cubs

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman might be waking up after slow start

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Cubs named winners of the 2026 MLB trade deadline for an obvious reason

The Chicago Cubs have improved to 67-49 on the season with their thrilling 3-2 walk-off win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon. This was their fourth consecutive win following the MLB trade deadline, a time that saw the Cubs add some much needed pieces to their roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Kevin Gausman gets 100% real on trade, receives Cubs debut date

The Chicago Cubs finalized Kevin Gausman’s debut plan Wednesday after acquiring the veteran starter from the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade strengthens Chicago’s rotation, with Gausman scheduled to debut Friday against the Kansas City Royals.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

1 last-minute trade Cubs must make before deadline

The Chicago Cubs want to upgrade their pitching staff by Monday at 6 p.m. ET Major League Baseball trade deadline. This team considers itself a legitimate World Series contender, and the Cubs have looked brilliant during a pair of double-digit winning streaks and throughout other key areas of the schedule.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Yankees thwart Cubs' threats late to take series

Jose Caballero's two-run homer and 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from starting pitcher Gerrit Cole led the visiting New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 18

MLB roundup: Nationals extend A's losing streak to 10 in 23-4 beatdown

Andres Chaparro hit two homers and had eight RBIs -- more than doubling his season total from 7 to 15 -- as the Washington Nationals torched the lowly Athletics 23-4 on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 16

Twins, Cubs enter series hoping All-Star break didn't cool them off

The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break on a red-hot streak. After a few days off, they will hit the play button and try to pick up from where they paused the action.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Cubs fan ends up on field during Orioles clash

A fan created a bizarre late-game scene Wednesday night during a tense Chicago Cubs finish vs. the Baltimore Orioles, ending up on the field during the final at-bat at Camden Yards.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Ben Brown Diagnosed With Stress Reaction In Neck; Cubs Continuing To Seek Rotation Help

When the Cubs placed righty Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list earlier this week, the injury was initially announced as a “neck strain.” The team didn’t provide a concrete timetable for his return.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Chicago Cubs Notebook: PCA Goes Deep Again, Rea Goes Five Scoreless, Bullpen Collapse, & Smokies Clinch First Half Title

The Chicago Cubs hold a 40-37 record and currently sit in third place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team suffered a devastating late-inning collapse against Toronto.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Instant Reaction: Kazuma Okamoto’s late home run powers Blue Jays’ comeback win over Cubs

The Toronto Blue Jays were needed to find a win in the second game against the Chicago Cubs. After a pathetic showing Friday afternoon in Chicago, losing 16-2, the Blue Jays needed a win Saturday to even up the series.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

2 Cubs’ early trade targets to help Chicago reach playoffs

The Chicago Cubs have seen their dream start to the 2026 season turn into a slog through the mud in the last month. The team that had two 10-game winning streaks and dominated opponents at Wrigley Field has been searching to regain its winning formula since sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in early May.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 24

3 Takeaways As Cubs Hit Longest Losing Streak Since 2022

It may be time for the entire Chicago Cubs roster to shower in full uniform. The slump that the offense has found itself in is serious, and it continued on Saturday as the Cubs (29-23) lost their seventh straight in a 3-0 defeat to the Houston Astros (22-31).

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Cubs Reach New Low Not Seen in Four Years

The Chicago Cubs sank deeper into trouble after another frustrating loss at Wrigley Field. The team fell 3–0 to the Houston Astros on Saturday, extending its losing streak to seven games according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 12

Cubs vs. Braves Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 12

Cubs vs Braves: The Chicago Cubs will travel to Atlanta as they open a three-game series against the team that holds the best record in the league. The Braves have shocked everyone with their outstanding performance (28-13).

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Reds vs. Cubs Game 4: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 7

Reds vs. Cubs: The Cincinnati Reds conclude their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon. The Reds will look to avoid a sweep after losing 6-7 on Wednesday, with the Cubs taking a 10th-inning walk-off win for the second night in a row.