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Craig Counsell News / ESPN / June 23
Cubs' Counsell perplexed by rainout in New York 
After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one in New York.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 23
Three potential landing spots for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara
Pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been the subject of trade rumors for years as his salary continued to increase.
The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?
Nico Hoerner News / Athlon Sports / June 23
Nico Hoerner's Slump Has Two Causes. Only One of Them Is Luck. Both of Them Point to Buy.
Nico Hoerner is going through a serious June Swoon. So how is it that he is also a fantasy baseball buy-low candidate heading into July? The Cubs’ second baseman finished his 2025 campaign with the second-highest batting average in the National League (.297) and the third-most hits (178).
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23
Cubs roster move: Jayden Murray recalled, Gavin Hollowell optioned
The Chicago Cubs today added right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray to the 26-man roster. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23
The Short Porch is looking ahead to the All-Star Game
The good news about yesterday’s rainout is that the back-to-back canceled games gave the Cubs’ battered bullpen another day to rest and recover heading into their series with the Mets.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23
Chicago Cubs reality check: Is a big trade for pitching even worth making anymore?
The Chicago Cubs are absolutely not where they thought they would be at this point of the season. As the baseball year began, expectations were very high—so much so that there was even some World Series chatter as the team got hot and rattled off consecutive wins.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23
Chicago Cubs: Jed Hoyer offers sobering Justin Steele update
The Chicago Cubs can’t seem to catch a break this season when it comes to their stressed and strained pitching staff. Of last season’s pitching heroes, Cade Horton has been lost for this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, while Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, and closer Daniel Palencia currently sit on the IL.
Seiya Suzuki News / Just Baseball / June 23
Why Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Seiya Suzuki?
Every MLB trade deadline, teams generally fall into three categories. You have your buyers, your sellers, and your teams that do nothing. Sometimes, though, there are teams that fall into a fourth category — those are the teams that are both buyers and sellers.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23
The Cubs unveil the first views of Champions Gate
Last month I posted this article with details of the Cubs’ new Champions Gate, which will be installed on the Clark Street side of Gallagher Way west of Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23
Cubs linked to massive trade that would land them two All-Stars
The Chicago Cubs are in desperation mode with the MLB trade deadline inching closer and closer, and they may attempt to pull off a wild trade or to help get themselves back on track.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 23
Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Rea, Shaw, Boyd
Today’s Reflections With a rainout Sunday and a night game on Monday (which ended up getting rained out), PCA-Mania is continuing (not complaining!). Everybody has a slightly different take, but Brett Taylor’s article is a must-read.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / June 23
Pete Crow-Armstrong Reveals Personal News After MLB Announcement
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has been in the headlines for his tremendous play as of late. Crow-Armstrong is having the best year of his career as the leadoff hitter for the Cubs, boasting career highs in batting average (.286) and OPS (.883).
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 22
Cubs at Mets Postponed, Setting Up Doubleheader Later This Week (UPDATED STARTERS)
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets were set to begin a four-game series at Citi Field on Monday, but it will have to wait another day. Less than an hour before the 6:10 p.m.
Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22
Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen
The Chicago Cubs do not need Zac Gallen to walk into their clubhouse looking like a Cy Young finalist. Framing the pursuit that way would miss the point.
Justin Steele News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22
Cubs LHP returns to mound for 1st time since setback
The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging injury update Monday on Justin Steele, giving their rotation another reason to monitor his recovery as the club tries to protect its playoff position.
Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 22
Chicago Cubs Notebook: Cubs Head on the Road to Face the Mets, Boyd Makes Rehab Start, Wiggins Returns, & More
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 40-37 record and sit in third place in the NL Central. The club dealt with a postponement against Toronto. This followed a significant bullpen collapse the previous afternoon.
Colin Rea News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21
Chicago Cubs Notebook: PCA Goes Deep Again, Rea Goes Five Scoreless, Bullpen Collapse, & Smokies Clinch First Half Title
The Chicago Cubs hold a 40-37 record and currently sit in third place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team suffered a devastating late-inning collapse against Toronto.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 21
Cubs strive to move past late loss, win series vs. Blue Jays
Matt Shaw is showing no ill effects from the back ailment that forced the Chicago Cubs to put him on the injured list last month. Since returning on June 9, Shaw is batting .292, which includes a three-run homer he hit Saturday to stake the Cubs to an early lead against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / June 20
Pete Crow-Armstrong has found a home at top of Cubs lineup
The top of the Chicago Cubs lineup is fitting center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong just fine.
Carson Kelly News / Field Level Media / June 19
Carson Kelly crashes grand slam as Cubs thrash Blue Jays
Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight his six-RBI performance, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 16-2 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon.
Doug Nikhazy News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19
Cubs Outright Doug Nikhazy
Left-hander Doug Nikhazy went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19
Cubs To Option Moisés Ballesteros
The Cubs will option catcher/designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros to Triple-A Iowa today, as first indicated on the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reports that outfielder Justin Dean will be recalled in his place.
Matt Boyd News / Just Baseball / June 18
Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation?
Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years.
Seiya Suzuki News / Yardbarker / June 17
Yankees highlight list of potential Seiya Suzuki trade landing spots
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most inconsistent teams in Major League Baseball this season, and they may elect to sell ahead of the trade deadline.
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