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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 8
Chicago Cubs: 4 individuals in line for end of season awards
Despite a recent slump, the Chicago Cubs have put together a strong 2025 campaign and remain firmly in the playoff hunt. With a deep and talented roster, they have the tools to make a serious postseason run.
Jed Hoyer News / Total Apex Sports / August 8
Chicago Cubs President Gets Extension After 2025 Season
The Chicago Cubs have given their president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, a multi-year extension. As the 2025 regular season winds down, Hoyer is in the final year of his contract and headed towards an unpredictable offseason.
Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8
Is Cubs OF Kyle Tucker’s finger injury causing slump?
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday without Kyle Tucker in his lineup, as he was nursing a finger injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Tucker hurt his finger on June 1.
The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz
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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 8
Cubs Need Slumping Star To Bounce Back Quick To Keep Pace With Surging Brewers
The Chicago Cubs are in need of help all around in their ball club right now. The starting rotation is shaky and their slugger has hit a rut. Right fielder Kyle Tucker is in his first season with the Cubs after the team made a trade to acquire him from the Houston Astros in December of last year.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8
Cubs GM gets brutally honest on underwhelming trade deadline compared to rivals
The Chicago Cubs are fighting for the National League Central lead with the blistering hot Milwaukee Brewers. After trading for Kyle Tucker in the offseason, the expectations are high on the north side.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8
Cubs hit with harsh World Series reality by MLB insiders
The Chicago Cubs made one of the most significant moves of the MLB offseason. Trading for Kyle Tucker put massive expectations on their season, and they are on track to make the postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 8
Report: Chicago Cubs rookie star was sought after asset at trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs front office faced a lot of pressure to make some big, bold moves before the July 31 trade deadline in order to acquire the front-of-rotation starter everyone said they needed.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 8
Cubs Set For Massive Boost With Returning Players In Problem Area This Month
With the Chicago Cubs starting to see the National League Central slip away, the team needs a boost to rejuvenate them. Even though the Cubs haven’t necessarily played poorly, the team has shown some flaws in the second half of the season.
Genesis Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8
Veteran reliever gets designated for assignment for third time this season
He had brief stints with the Mets and Cubs earlier in the year.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 7
Chicago Cubs: Assad looks good in rehab start, may come back this weekend; Taillon is next
The Chicago Cubs front office has taken a lot of heat in recent days for failing to acquire a much-needed front-of-rotation starter before the July 31 trade deadline.
Kyle Tucker News / Field Level Media / August 7
Cubs' Kyle Tucker rested, ready for series opener at Cardinals
After performing at an MVP pace for the first two months of the season, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker cooled off after suffering a right ring finger injury.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 8
Cubs vs Cardinals: Previewing Pitching Matchups For Huge Series This Weekend
The Chicago Cubs have been struggling a little bit as of late as they try to stay on track and keep pace in the division with the surging Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 7
The Cubs’ Playoff Hopes May Come Down To This One Question
The Chicago Cubs have the second best record in the National League entering play on Aug. 7; unfortunately, the only team with a better record also resides in the NL Central.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race
The National League MVP race is going to be highly contested over the remainder of the regular season, and there is a new contender starting to emerge in the discussion.
Mike Soroka News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7
Cubs rumors: 2 returning pitchers almost ready to bolster rotation after Michael Soroka injury
The Chicago Cubs are ready to go on a stretch, and good for them, they’ll have some reinforcements after Michael Soroka’s latest injury. Those reinforcements are Javier Assad and Jameson Taillon, who are returning from injuries soon and are making rehab starts in Triple-A, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez.
Andrew Kittredge News / ChiCitySports / August 7
Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge throws an immaculate inning using the same pitch sequence
New Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge had a whirlwind of 24 hours with his new team. On Tuesday, August 5 he surrendered four runs in an inning while only recording one out.
Cade Horton News / Field Level Media / August 6
Rookie Cade Horton shines as Cubs avoid sweep vs. Reds
Rookie Cade Horton threw 5 ? shutout innings to lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The win allowed the Cubs to avoid getting swept for the first time this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 6
Newly Acquired Relief Pitcher Makes Rare Chicago Cubs History
What a difference a day can make. On Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge entered a tie game in the seventh inning.
Cade Horton News / Field Level Media / August 6
Cade Horton, Cubs aim to prevent sweep by Reds
Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton has been downright stingy of late. After logging three consecutive scoreless outings and four in his past five, Horton will look to help the Cubs salvage the finale of their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 5
Cubs president admits trade-deadline gamble 'not looking like a good bet'
This could have the Cubs, and their fans, asking "what if" at the end of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 5
Cubs Newly Acquired Pitcher Lands on the Injured List
One of the Cubs’ four deadline acquisitions was RHP Michael Soroka. He was traded from the Nationals for Chicago’s number 13 and 14 prospects. Although his 4.86 ERA in 83.1 innings pitched may not look very appealing, his expected statistics are much better.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Twins claim veteran righty reliever from Cubs
He has 27 2/3 innings of major league experience with an 8.78 earned run average.
Mike Soroka News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Cubs to place new acquisition on IL with shoulder discomfort
The righty only made it through two innings before departing the game with shoulder discomfort.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Dansby Swanson’s baserunning error costs Cubs in loss to Reds
An unusual mistake by Dansby Swanson ended up costing the Chicago Cubs dearly during Monday’s game.
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