Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Steele News / ESPN / 1 minute ago

Steele returns to mound as Cubs welcome Padres

Justin Steele returned to one of baseball's best rotations on Monday night, starting the opener of the Chicago Cubs' three-game series against the San Diego Padres, his first major league appearance since he strained his left hamstring on March 28.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Activate Ace, Starting Him In Series Opener Against Padres

It's been a bumpy go for the Chicago Cubs and their pitching staff so far this year. With two expected starters, Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele, going down with injuries during Spring Training and on Opening Day respectively, the Cubs have had to use multiple different arms to stay afloat until those two returned.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 2 hours ago

Justin Steele Is Back: Keegan Thompson Optioned to Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs officially announced that Justin Steele has been activated from the injured list. Keegan Thompson has been sent to Triple-A Iowa as the corresponding move.

Yu Darvish News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Facing Yu Darvish (Part II)

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the first game against the Padres at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / 0 minutes ago

Opinion: Cubs Starting Rotation is Starting to Get Crowded

And the Bullpen Could Benefit. Going into the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs starting rotation looked to have depth if not a lot of front-end talent. Well, there has certainly been some depth displayed.

Matt Mervis News / On Tap Sports Net / 4 minutes ago

Matt Mervis Just Isn't Working Out For the Cubs

With his latest demotion, Matt Mervis once again is on the outside looking in. Just a year ago, he was thought of highly as a part of the Chicago Cubs' next great core. "Mash" Mervis would eventually force the Cubs' hand by earning his first promotion during the 2023 season.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 1 hour ago

Could Chicago Cubs Trade For Crosstown Slugger?

The Chicago Cubs offense has been able to score runs so far this season, but they could use another influx of power to their lineup. As luck may have it, a team within their own city could be trading away a young slugger who occupies a role of need.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Set Mind-Blowing Record At Rival's Expense

The Chicago Cubs have accomplished a lot during their storied history, but over the weekend they achieved something that they've never done before in modern MLB history.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / 1 minute ago

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm 4/29-5/5

The Chicago Cubs‘ top prospects and all minor league affiliates took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / 4 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Offer Encouraging Update On Two Injured Stars

The Chicago Cubs have had some poor injury luck at the start of the 2024 MLB season. Their roster has yet to be whole as we enter the second week of May, but they could be getting close to having all of their regulars back in the mix as early as this week.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Ace Gets Huge Praise from Scouts

The Chicago Cubs won a massive series against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning the decider on Sunday, 5-0. While May baseball isn't the end-all-be-all in most cases, beating the Brewers in a series is always a welcoming sign for Cubs fans.

MLB News / The Forkball / 12 hours ago

Cubs Snatch Series from Brewers on Cinco de Mayo

The Chicago Cubs came back and won the series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Cinco de Mayo after dropping the first game 3-1, and barely escaping the second game 6-5.

Javier Assad News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Javier Assad, Cubs blank Brewers

Chicago's Nico Hoerner sparked a three-run frame in the fifth inning to break a scoreless stalemate, while Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Christopher Morel News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Christopher Morel looks to lift Cubs in rubber match vs. Brewers

Christopher Morel will attempt to prolong his power surge on Sunday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber match of a three-game series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago

Three key Cubs players could be returning soon

The Cubs currently sit at a solid 20-14 record, just one game back of the Brewers for the NL Central lead.

Watch: Cubs' Christopher Morel smashes HR in third straight game

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MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Cubs fend off late rally in 6-5 win over Brewers

Christopher Morel homered for the third straight game to help the host Chicago Cubs pick up a 6-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / 28 minutes ago

Watch: Cubs 3B smashes HR in third straight game

Watch: Cubs' Christopher Morel smashes HR in third straight game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel has hit yet another tape-measure home run.

Shota Imanaga shares his biggest surprise of life in America

Willy Adames keys late rally as Brewers stop Cubs

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

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Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Cubs’ Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki get positive injury updates

The Chicago Cubs are off to a respectable 19-14 start to the 2024 season despite being without two key players in Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki. But, it appears they won’t be sidelined for much longer.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 5/4

The Chicago Cubs lost the first game of the three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewer yesterday and head into play today with a 19-14 record. They are second in the National League Central and are two games back from the Brewers for the division lead.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Fastball / May 4

Insider addresses controversial end to Mets-Cubs game

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The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 39 minutes ago

Insider addresses controversial end to Mets-Cubs game

MLB seems to be confused about its own rules.

Cubs, after dramatic win, chase series victory over Mets

Craig Counsell expands on rejecting Mets for Cubs

Cubs' Shota Imanaga joins impressive club after another incredible outing

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

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Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Shota Imanaga had hilarious quote about playing in New York

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga played his first MLB game in New York on Wednesday, but the Japanese star said his surroundings looked quite familiar.

Craig Counsell expands on rejecting Mets for Cubs

Cubs' Shota Imanaga joins impressive club after another incredible outing

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Shota Imanaga News / Yardbarker / May 1