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The Chicago Cubs have taken a lot of heat in the aftermath of what many feel was an underwhelming haul prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. Now one game behind the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division, the team’s quick start is in the past and reality is setting in that they may have to fight their way to the postseason after all.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Injury updates on three key pitchers and catcher Miguel Amaya

The Chicago Cubs come back from the All-Star break just one game ahead of the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division and with some roster holes they’d like to fill before the July 31 trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 8

Chicago Cubs Catcher Targeting All-Star Break to Rejoin Team

The Chicago Cubs got some injury news about Miguel Amaya. The 26-year-old catcher has been out since May 24 with an oblique strain suffered on a throw down to second base against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Cubs’ .280 hitter targeting All-Star break return

Earlier in the year, the Chicago Cubs were spoiled with incredible production behind the plate from Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly. On May 24, Amaya landed on the injured list with an oblique injury, and Reese McGuire became the second catcher on the active roster.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Cubs catcher likely out four to six weeks

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya hit the injured list over the weekend due to a left oblique strain. At the time of his IL placement, the team indicated that Amaya was headed for imaging to determine the severity of the injury.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs catcher to miss an extended period: Report

The Chicago Cubs welcomed the Colorado Rockies to town for a three-game series that hopefully won’t see the Cubs be the team that hands the Rockies their tenth win of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 27

Cubs Star Catcher Will Be Sidelined for Next Few Weeks After MRI Results

In the midst of an outstanding offensive season, the Chicago Cubs were dealt a blow to their lineup with the injury of catcher Miguel Amaya, who suffered a left oblique strain during the Cubs' series against the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 26

Cubs Catcher Has Great First Impression, Makes History With Extraordinary Debut

The Chicago Cubs have had a pretty outstanding season so far, posting a 32-21 record that is good for first place in the National League Central. Their success has largely come from an offensive unit that has produced an exceptional amount of runs this year after finding its footing following a disappointing 2024 season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26

Cubs lose 2 players, one to injury and another performance

Prior to the Cubs Saturday game against the Reds, Chicago announced that they were moving on from a pitcher due to performance reasons. After the game, the team revealed a second set back, this time with losing a position player due to injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 25

Cubs Sensational Free Agent Catcher Signing Pays Off After Amaya Injury

The Chicago Cubs have done a sensational job this season of being able to get production on offense from numerous places on any given night. For a lineup full of players who were already perceived to be stars, there have been a ton of more unheralded names to have big years as well and be able give the Cubs another level of power.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Sudden illness shakes up Chicago Cubs’ Sunday lineup

The Chicago Cubs have run into some troubles at catcher during their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. On Sunday, the Cubs sent Miguel Amaya to the 10-day injured list as he deals with an oblique injury that caused him to exit in the fifth inning of Saturday night’s 6-4 loss to the Reds.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 25

Cubs place C Miguel Amaya (oblique) on 10-day IL

The Chicago Cubs placed Miguel Amaya on the 10-day injured list Sunday morning and selected fellow catcher Reese McGuire from Triple-A Iowa. The move involving Amaya was expected after he sustained a left oblique strain on a throw to second base during the fifth inning of Chicago's 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Chicago Cubs make controversial decision after putting Miguel Amaya on IL

The Chicago Cubs didn’t have an easy solution at catcher after the team placed Miguel Amaya on the injured list due to an oblique injury. Amaya exited in the fifth inning of the Cubs’ 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night in front of 40,409 fans at Great American Ball Park.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Cubs to place Miguel Amaya on IL with oblique strain

The Cubs were dealt a blow to their lineup on Saturday when catcher Miguel Amaya exited their game against the Reds due to an oblique issue.

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

Cubs Catcher Miguel Amaya Set to Land on Injured List

The Chicago Cubs saw catcher Miguel Amaya leave their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. After the game, manager Craig Counsell announced to multiple reporters that Amaya would end up on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 8

Chicago Cubs’ 26-year-old catcher making a difference behind the plate so far this season

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a series loss at home against the San Francisco Giants and are set to take on the New York Mets for three games on the road this weekend.

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 / 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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 24

Chicago Cubs turnaround at one key position has been a real shocker

The Chicago Cubs, at this time last year, were facing a real dilemma at a key position. Their planned platoon at catcher had immediately become a deep and brutal failure and the team was already looked for a Plan B and possible Plan C to bail themselves out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Cubs rally late, upend Dodgers in 10th for 11-10 win

Miguel Amaya belted a game-tying solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Ian Happ hit a walk-off RBI single in the 10th, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to an 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28

Miguel Amaya drives in 5 as Cubs down Diamondbacks

Miguel Amaya drove in five runs with two doubles and the Chicago Cubs broke a two-game losing streak with a 10-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks before a sellout crowd of 49,070 in Phoenix on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Chicago Cubs Catcher Turns Corner in 2024

The Chicago Cubs allowed Willson Contreras to walk in free agency two seasons ago after being an All-Star in 2022. The decision not to re-sign Contreras was made in part because Miguel Amaya was rising through the farm system.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 29

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 22

Miguel Amaya, Cubs overwhelm Tigers

Miguel Amaya went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBIs to lead the host Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7, 2024