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Cubs are Calling up Top Prospect Moises Ballesteros, Happ to IL

After the Chicago Cubs took game 1 of their series against the Miami Marlins on Monday night, it was reported that the team was going to call up their No.

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Moisés Ballesteros debut: Cubs to promote top hitting prospect as Ian Happ heads to IL, per report

Ballesteros, 21, figures to see time at DH during his time on the active roster

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Chicago Cubs call up 21-year-old slugger from Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs got their week off to a strong start with a 5-2 win at home against the Miami Marlins on Monday. All five runs for the club came in the fifth inning, where Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson each left the yard to propel them to victory.

Moises Ballesteros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Cubs to promote catching prospect

The Cubs intend to promote catching prospect Moisés Ballesteros for tomorrow’s game against the Marlins, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Ian Happ is headed to the 10-day injured list, Levine adds.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 12

Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki homers propel Cubs over Marlins

Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki each hit two-run home runs to highlight a five-run fifth inning and help propel the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 12

Chicago Cubs Star Southpaw Shelved

The Chicago Cubs will be without Shota Imanaga in their starting rotation for the next couple of weeks. The team announced that the Japanese lefty suffered a left hamstring strain after he ran to cover first on a Christian Yelich grounder.

Cade Horton News / Total Apex Sports / May 12

Chicago Cubs Prospect Impresses In Debut

The Chicago Cubs won their Saturday afternoon game against the New York Mets 6-5. A prominent storyline heading into the nationally televised game was the anticipated debut of right-handed pitcher Cade Horton.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Cubs hold onto first place with win over Marlins

Big fifth inning allows Cubs to hold onto first place in win over Marlins

The Chicago Cubs continue to hold onto first place in the National League Central thanks to a 5-2 win over the Marlins on Monday.

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The '2024 MLB rookie home run leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 12

Chicago Cubs Starting Rotation Options

The Chicago Cubs have had to do some creative things with their pitching staff so far this season, but the rest of 2025 just got a lot more unpredictable with the injuries to the top two starters and instability at the bottom of the rotation in the last couple of weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 12

Cubs Versatile Youngster Suffers Eye-Popping Drop in Recent MLB Prospect Rankings

The Chicago Cubs are as well represented as any team in the top 100 prospects list made by MLB Pipeline. They currently have six players on the list; third baseman Matt Shaw, right-handed pitcher Cade Horton, outfielder Owen Caissie, catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros, outfielder Kevin Alcantara and middle infielder Jefferson Rojas.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong had explicit message after series loss to Mets

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong earned a home run on Sunday against the New York Mets. The achievement should have been a special moment for PCA, who the Mets traded to the Cubs in 2021 in exchange for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Gage Workman DFA’d; strikes out with both Chicago teams

After an amazing spring training, Gage Workman has fallen upon hard times after tenures with both Chicago teams. The Cubs initially selected him in the Rule-5 draft, traded him to the White Sox back on April 26, he was placed on the injured list on May 1 with a hip flexor strain, and he now has been designated for assignment.

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Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs’ infielder collected important career accolade on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs have an important week ahead with six very winnable games on tap at Wrigley Field after spending this past weekend in New York. Their homestand starts with a three-game series with the Miami Marlins beginning on Monday.

Jefferson Rojas News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 12

Chicago Cubs' Top 100 Prospect Earns Big Honor After Monster Week in Minors

Chicago Cubs prospect Jefferson Rojas earned a big honor on Monday, getting named as the Player of the Week in the High-A Midwest League. Playing for the South Bend Cubs, Rojas drove in seven runs last week while recording eight hits.

Gage Workman News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

White Sox Designate Gage Workman For Assignment

The White Sox announced that infielder Gage Workman has been returned from his rehab assignment, reinstated from the 10-day injured list and designated for assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 12

Multiple Cubs Prospects Make Sizable Jumps in Recent Updated MLB Rankings

The Chicago Cubs are in a great position with the organizational depth they have built up over the last few years. Their Major League team is thriving, in first place of the National League Central with a 23-18 record.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox need reinforcements at first base. Here are four players who make sense.

Latest Red Sox misstep with Rafael Devers continues concerning trend

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

Rafael Devers shows why Red Sox should consider keeping him at DH

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs’ 23-year-old outfielder continues to put himself among the league’s best

The Chicago Cubs’ bats were a bit inconsistent at times in their six-game stretch last week, but they still found a way to win a couple of games against two strong teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 12

Two Cubs Stars in Elite Class With Power and Speed Combo

The Chicago Cubs have been playing the most exciting brand of baseball the Windy City has seen in a very long time over the first quarter of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs veteran starting pitcher stresses the importance of going deep into games

Despite a rough past week for the Chicago Cubs, their starting pitching remained consistent like it has been all season long through early-May. Their rotation was the strongest part of their squad in 2024, but injuries have made that tough to follow this spring.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs fans irate at Kyle Tucker-Dodgers report

The Chicago Cubs have yet to extend the contract of right fielder Kyle Tucker. The three-time All-Star is expected to want a contract in the range of $400-500 million before the 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Chicago Cubs manager confirms that key outfielder won’t lose his spot in the order

The Chicago Cubs closed out there past week with a 2-4 record in their two separate three game sets that they played in. They began the week at home against the Giants and the series began with plenty of promise for the group that entered the week with a comfortable lead in the NL Central.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 12

Cubs bolster pitching depth with arm sporting 3.08 MiLB ERA

The Chicago Cubs are bolstering their starting pitching depth by signing a player with a career 3.08 ERA in the minor leagues. Injuries to Shota Imanaga, Justin Steele, and Javier Assad have played factors as to why the organization is adding pitchers who can cover innings.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Cubs Get $100M Contract Update on Pete-Crow Armstrong After Failed $75M Talks

The Chicago Cubs have two critical decisions over the next few months. One of them isn't as pressing a need as the Kyle Tucker situation, but the Cubs