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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 25
The Short Porch is looking at the Cubs catching depth 
One of the secrets of the 2025 Cubs success was above average production from just about every position on the diamond. That includes catcher, where Carson Kelly, Miguel Amaya and Reese McGuire combined to put up 4.2 fWAR last season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 20
Don’t Be Surprised If The Cubs Non-Tender These Players
There are a lot of moves being made during the offseason by every organization, but especially the Chicago Cubs. With another deadline rapidly approaching, management will have to make some big decisions regarding the 2026 roster.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 7
Here are some Cubs arbitration projections for 2026
While we wait for Wednesday’s Game 3 of the NL Division Series vs. the Brewers, let’s change things up for a moment and look ahead to next year. Now, this doesn’t mean that I am giving up on the NLDS!
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 20
Cubs Resurgent Slugger Shockingly Predicted To Be Traded This Offseason
The Chicago Cubs are headed to the playoffs and are going to attempt to make a deep run in a National League which looks like it may be as wide open as it's been in some time.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16
Iowa Cubs Wrap: Miguel Amaya rehabs
Myrtle Beach right-handed starter Jose Florentino was named to the Carolina League All-Star team. Iowa Cubs left-hander Austin Gomber was named International League Pitcher of the Week.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 14
Cubs’ Miguel Amaya Shares His Emotions After Leaving Blue Jays Game With Injury
Chicago Cubs starting catcher Miguel Amaya returned to the lineup on Wednesday for the first time since May 25. The 26-year-old has a .280 batting average with four home runs and 25 RBI on the season, but he had been out since May 25 due to a left oblique strain and was just activated from the 60-day IL.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Cubs’ 23-year-old rookie penciled in to an interesting spot in the lineup
The Chicago Cubs have had an interesting series north of the border, dropping the first game to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, but came back last night off a dominant pitching performance from Cade Horton and tied the series.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Cubs catcher carted off with scary injury
After a long recovery from an oblique strain, Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was recently activated off the 60-day injured list. A day after returning to the big leagues, he suffered a scary ankle injury at first base that required him to be carted off the field.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 14
Cubs 4, Blue Jays 1: Cade Horton shines, but Miguel Amaya is injured
This should be a happy game recap, as the Cubs got yet another stellar pitching performance from Cade Horton and enough of a varied offense to defeat the Blue Jays 4-1 and even up their series in Toronto.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14
Without Miguel Amaya, Cubs look to take finale in Toronto
The Chicago Cubs aim to salvage a split of their road trip Thursday afternoon when they play the decisive game of a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 13
Cubs Set To Promote Top Prospect For MLB Debut
The wait for a Chicago Cubs top prospect to make his Major League debut appears to be over. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Wednesday that the Cubs would promote Owen Caissie to the Majors before Thursday's game with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 13
Cubs C Miguel Amaya (ankle) carted off, headed back to IL
Miguel Amaya's return from the injured list lasted less than one full game. The Cubs catcher was carted off the field in the eighth inning of Chicago's Wednesday game in Toronto after falling to the ground as he crossed the first base bag awkwardly while beating out an infield hit to shortstop.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 14
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Amaya, Cruz, Garcia
The Rangers placed Adolis Garcia, who’s hitting .188 since the break, on the 10-day IL on August 13, part of what was a busy day on the injury front. Oneil Cruz was also placed on the injured list, while Miguel Amaya will require a stint after another injury.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14
Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL
After working to return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup following an oblique injury, Miguel Amaya suffered a gruesome-looking injury in his first game back with the Cubs on Wednesday night.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season
The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.
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 / Last Word On Sports / August 30, 2024
The Key Adjustment Fueling A Young Cubs Breakout
Miguel Amaya, once touted as the future of the Chicago Cubs’ backstop position, is finally starting to show why the organization has invested so much faith in him.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2024
Rookie OF, veteran catcher help keep Cubs in playoff contention
Two players at the bottom of the order are helping to keep the Cubs afloat in the playoff race.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 27, 2024
Miguel Amaya Posts Stat Line Never Seen Before in Chicago Cubs History
The Chicago Cubs put quite the beatdown on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, making history by dominating at the plate and on the basepaths. The blowout was so thorough, in fact, that even a handful of unexpected contributors got in on the record-breaking action.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2024
Insider addresses controversial end to Mets-Cubs game
MLB seems to be confused about its own rules.
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