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The same story we’ve been seeing played out. With the wind howling in, the Cubs couldn’t hit the ball out of the park. The Cubs lost two games. The Cubs last won a game in which they didn’t homer on July 30 against the Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 15

Chicago Cubs news — Ramirez, Busch, Amaya

Today’s Reflections The Cubs lost another chance for a sweep this weekend, but emerged with a series win over the Pirates. The two games Saturday and Sunday both had the final scores of 4-3, but with different winners.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 14

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Miguel Amaya is the Superhero vs. the Pirates

Hopefully, you are a Bears fan and had a lot of fun Sunday watching the team run up and down the field. As a Bears fan in Tampa, I wasn’t able to watch, but did enjoy some highlights and watching the score light up.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 5

Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Javier Assad is Back, Miguel Amaya Behind the Plate, More

The Chicago Cubs got a strong bounce-back showing from Shota Imanaga on Friday against the Miami Marlins. The struggling southpaw threw 6.0 innings of three-hit ball, allowing only a single earned run in the process.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

Cubs vs Brewers Lineup: Taylor in for Happ, Shaw's Status, Amaya at DH, More

Pete Crow-Armstrong may have jumped out front in the NL MVP race, but the Chicago Cubs are currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the top Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Miguel Amaya Sends Warning Dalton Rushing

Dalton Rushing initially headlines for his impressive start to the season but those gave way more recently to being part of viral incidents with Los Angeles Dodgers opponents and an umpire.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7

Fourth-inning outburst propels Cubs to 15th straight home win

There is no team hotter in Major League Baseball than the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs ride 7-run inning to beat Reds for ninth straight win

Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

Cubs starter undergoes surgery after bizarre off-field injury

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 30

Nico Hoerner Wishes He ‘Confronted’ Dalton Rushing Over Alleged Insult To Miguel Amaya

Dalton Rushing is once again under scrutiny for potentially saying something disparaging, this time to Miguel Amaya in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs last week.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 30

Chicago Cubs star wishes he had confronted Dodgers catcher

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers rivalry is starting to heat up. With the Dodgers being the clear favorite in the National League and to win it all, the Cubs are aspiring to be that still.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 7

Chicago Cubs: Miguel Amaya is killing it right now as 2027 Cubs catching decision looms

The Chicago Cubs figured to be pretty set when it came to position players this season. With only the injury to right fielder Seiya Suzuki mucking things up, the team was extremely secure in all eight of its non-pitcher starting spots.

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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 / ChiCitySports / March 7

How did Miguel Amaya do vs Cuba in World Baseball Classic pool play?

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has begun as Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya is one of the players participating in the tournament. He is a member of Team Panama, who had their first game of pool play against Team Cuba on Friday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 14, 2025

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.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14, 2025

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 / Field Level Media / August 14, 2025

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13, 2025

Cubs to place catcher back on IL after just returning

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be carted off the field during tonight’s matchup with the Blue Jays. He hurt his left ankle running to first base in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2025

Cubs catcher lost to injury on same day he returns from IL

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.

Nats make vital Dylan Crews decision

Former top MLB prospect undergoes ulnar nerve transposition surgery

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Why Aaron Judge was glad Alonso stayed with Mets

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18, 2025

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8, 2025

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.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28, 2025

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.