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Cubs' Justin Turner Predicted to See Major Career Change Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs made the surprise decision to sign Justin Turner during the offseason. Turner, now 40 years old, has been one of the premier hitters in Major League Baseball over much of the past decade.

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Justin Turner flashed fake nuts to teammate in dugout tunnel

Chicago Cubs veteran Justin Turner had some fun with his teammate in the dugout on Thursday night, but he probably did not expect his prank to attract as much attention as it did.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / May 25

Chicago Cubs Veteran Makes Team History Not Seen in Nearly 30 Years in Saturday Loss

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon, falling 6-4 at Great American Ball Park. With the loss, the Cubs are 31-21 on the season, but they own the best record in the National League Central.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 25

MLB Reveals Justin Turner Update on Saturday

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds faced off in the middle game of their three-game series Saturday at Great American Ball Park. After a high-scoring win on Friday, the Cubs aimed to secure their second straight victory.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Cubs' Nico Hoerner Shows Why Justin Turner Is Still Around

When the Chicago Cubs signed 40-year-old Justin Turner to a one-year, $6 million deal this offseason, it was unclear where he would fit in on the team.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 22

Chicago Cubs’ 40-year-old veteran praised for his impact on and off the field

The Chicago Cubs have a solid blend of veterans and younger talent on their roster this season, which is something they have not had in a while. The team has shown promise at making a playoff run in each of the last two seasons, but those efforts fell flat due to poor performances in September.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Reveals Strong Feelings for Justin Turner

Chicago Cubs fans haven't been happy with Justin Turner and it's tough to blame them. Turner, a veteran through and through, hasn't played the baseball he's been hoping for.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Cubs’ Justin Turner deflects praise after walk-off win

The 2025 Chicago Cubs have no quit in them, evidenced by 11 come from behind victories this season that includes two walk-offs. Most recently, Justin Turner

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Justin Turner made Chicago Cubs history with walk-off hit in 5-4 win over Marlins

There were many Chicago Cubs fans wondering if Justin Turner might be DFA’d on Tuesday so the team could call up rookie catcher Moises Ballesteros to help fill a gap in the lineup after left fielder Ian Happ was placed on the 10-day injured list for an oblique injury.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

Justin Turner's walk-off double caps Cubs' 9th-inning rally in win over Marlins

Justin Turner ripped a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning that lifted the host Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins minutes apart

Watch: Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins in span of four minutes

If you like exciting baseball finishes minutes apart, Tuesday night's slate was for you.

Cubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospect

Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double

Struggling Brewers offense continues to plummet in ugly May stretch

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Chicago Cubs: 2 roster moves the team needs to make right now

The Chicago Cubs have hit their first real rough patch of the season. They’ve lost their last two series and five of their last seven games. These things happen.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox need reinforcements at first base. Here are four players who make sense.

Latest Red Sox misstep with Rafael Devers continues concerning trend

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MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs urged to call up ‘stagnating’ outfield prospect

The Chicago Cubs are juggling a few roster issues as they work to keep their lead in the NL Central Division. They’re dealing with a starting rotation minus ace Justin Steele for the season, Shota Imanaga for at least a few starts, and Javier Assad until mid-season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 11

Justin Turner sounds off on Chicago Cubs’ poor offensive effort

The Chicago Cubs lost two of their three games this weekend against the New York Mets after scoring a total of 10 runs at Citi Field. The Cubs have scored just 16 runs in their last five games, four ended in losses.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Calls mount for Cubs to abandon player after dreadful start to 2025

Chicago Cubs fans appear to be done with one player following the team’s 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs urged to take drastic action with pitcher after 14-5 loss to Giants

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Looking ahead to NL Central club options

MLBTR continues our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the NL Central. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the player at the option price, the player will decline his end in search of a better free agent deal.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 6

Former Mariners infielder rips Seattle for quiet winter

The Mariners, who finished ninth in team OPS in 2024, failed to do much to upgrade a lineup that struggled to hit throughout the year.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / February 19

How Adding Justin Turner Impacts the Cubs’ Roster

Though it comes after missing out on Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs adding Justin Turner isn’t really a one-to-one kind of pivot. There are differences between the two.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 18

Former Blue Jay Justin Turner signs one-year deal with Cubs

A former Toronto Blue Jay has found a new home. The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney reported Tuesday morning that the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with Justin Turner worth $6 million.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Cubs among teams with interest in veteran infielder

The Cubs are considering Justin Turner as an alternative to Alex Bregman, write Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Turner will be limited to one year as he enters his age-40 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10