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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / February 2
Blue Jays Birthdays: Boyd, Kilgus, Murray, Snider, Tabler 
We have a bunch of birthdays today: First, Matthew Boyd turns 35. Boyd was a left-handed pitching prospect for the Jays and ranked #15 on our 2015 Top 40 Prospect list.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8
Cubs swing blockbuster deal with Marlins to acquire Edward Cabrera
After a rather quiet offseason, the Chicago Cubs finally ramped things up on Wednesday with a blockbuster trade.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 26
Chicago Cubs named 'perfect fit' for this MLB free agent
The Chicago Cubs are still finding ways they can improve their roster this offseason. While some big-name players have been signed, there are still major free agents available that can fit the team well.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 4
Chicago Cubs linked to high-end free agent starter by multiple analysts
The Chicago Cubs went into the NLDS with only two starting pitchers in manager Craig Counsell’s circle of confidence– Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd (and Boyd started off the series with a rocky performance).
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4
Matthew Boyd Shares Honest Admission About Game 1 NLDS Performance vs Brewers
It is hard to forget the highs and lows of the Chicago Cubs' playoff run, which ended in a heartbreaking game five of the National League Division Series against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 3
Second Cubs Player To Join Team USA For 2026 World Baseball Classic
The Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is continuing to take shape, and three weeks after USA Baseball announced that Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong would be joining the squad, another Cub revealed Wednesday that he will represent his country as well.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 3
Team USA deepens their pitching staff with Chicago Cubs AS joining the team
The World Baseball Classic is not too far away (March), and Team USA has been building a formidable roster. More News: Chicago Cubs: Marquee Network’s
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 10
Cubs' Matthew Boyd Gets Candid About The Harsh Reality of Playoff Baseball
While those who don't follow the Chicago Cubs closely might not have heard about starting pitcher Matthew Boyd before the 2025 postseason, Cubs fans know how crucial Boyd has been to this team making it to this point in the 2025 postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Chicago Gives Up On ALDS Hopes After Cubs Manager Makes Risky Matthew Boyd Decision
The Chicago Cubs’ recent postseason decision has sparked outrage from fans across the city. The clubhouse’s repeated decision to entrust the ball to veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd has fueled frustration, with many believing manager Craig Counsell threw all warning signs in the wind.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 9
Chicago Cubs’ game four starter inspires dread and optimism
The Chicago Cubs, after dropping the first two games of the best-of-five NLDS, will be playing with their backs against the proverbial wall for the rest of the way against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / October 6
Brewers’ Game 1 win prompts fearless statement from Cubs’ Matthew Boyd
The Milwaukee Brewers couldn’t have asked for a much bigger statement win in Game 1 of their 2025 National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5
MLB playoff takeaways: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shines; Tigers in strong position
The divisional round of the 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs kicked off on Saturday with four games. There were two blowouts and two close games, including an extra-innings thriller in Seattle.
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / October 4
Concrete numbers show Cubs’ Matthew Boyd facing trouble against Brewers
The Chicago Cubs have advanced to the National League Division Series Round of the 2025 MLB postseason after outlasting the San Diego Padres in three games in the NL Wild Card phase.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / October 3
Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd to start NLDS Game 1 on short rest
The Chicago Cubs will start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on three days' rest on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 30
Why Cubs Should Be Proud Of Matthew Boyd's Game 1 Performance
The Chicago Cubs sent starting pitcher Matthew Boyd to the mound at Wrigley Field in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. In front of nearly 40,000 people, the Cubs won, 3-1, thanks in part to a strong performance from Boyd.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Cubs have key advantage over Padres in NL wild-card series
The National League wild-card round between the Cubs and Padres begins on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 29
Matthew Boyd Can't Hold Back His Emotions Discussing Game 1 Start vs Padres
The Chicago Cubs have announced their starting pitcher for Game 1 on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Veteran Matthew Boyd takes the mound at Wrigley Field to open up the best-of-three series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 27
Chicago Cubs manager responds to Matthew Boyd’s awful night against Giants
The Chicago Cubs dropped their series opener against the San Francisco Giants as they saw the same habits return that have plagued the team for much of August.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12
Matthew Boyd tosses eight shutout innings as Cubs beat Yankees
Matthew Boyd allowed four hits in eight outstanding innings to reach double-digit victories for the first time in his career and the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / July 8
Matthew Boyd Has Been the Cubs’ Top Starter — And Now He’s an All-Star
Before Major League Baseball announced the National League and American League All-Star pitchers and reserves, Matthew Boyd had already clearly put together an All-Star-caliber season.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1
Matthew Boyd Is Making a Quiet Case for the 2025 All-Star Game
When Matthew Boyd takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs tonight, he won’t just be making another start; he’ll be adding to one of the most quietly impressive seasons of any pitcher in the National League.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30
Cubs' Matthew Boyd faces his old team as Guardians visit
In 2024, Matthew Boyd revived his career as a member of the Cleveland Guardians. He's managed to build on that comeback this season with the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 11
Matthew Boyd breaks drought; 1st Cubs pitcher since 2019 with this accomplishment
Matthew Boyd has done everything, and more, than the Chicago Cubs expected when they signed him to a two year, $29 million deal this off-season. Through his first eight starts, he has an impressive 2.78 ERA over 45.1 innings pitched, but what he has done over his last two outings hasn’t been done by a Cubs pitcher since 2019.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 12
Cubs’ Matthew Boyd finally the best version of himself
This off-season the Chicago Cubs signed veteran southpaw Matthew Boyd to a two year, $29 million deal with an option for a third season. To some, that
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 30
Chicago Cubs SP Matthew Boyd responds to bullpen blowing his great performance
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd left Sunday’s game with a 1-0 lead and a chance to earn his first victory of the season. Following an eight-run collapse in the bottom of the eighth, Eli Morgan was credited with a loss as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Chicago 10-6 in front of 39,145 fans at Chase Field.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / December 7, 2024
LHP Matthew Boyd, Cubs finalize 2-year deal
Left-hander Matthew Boyd has landed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, the club confirmed Saturday. MLB.com put the value of the contract at $29 million with up to $1 million more in incentives.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / December 5, 2024
What Do the Cubs See in Matthew Boyd?
The Chicago Cubs made their first big splash in free agency early this week by signing left-hander Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million deal. The deal comes as a surprise to most fans.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 23, 2024
Guardians, Key Pitcher Have Mutual Interest
Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in a season full of them for the Cleveland Guardians was the performance of starting pitcher Matthew Boyd. The Guardians signed Boyd in June in order to address their ailing starting rotation, but with Boyd not having pitched since 2023 due to Tommy John surgery, there were obviously major question marks.
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