Chicago Cubs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cubs Receive WesNasty Performance to Claim Series Win Over Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday's rubber match wanting to forget the messy loss on Tuesday. A win on Wednesday would ensure a series win as the Cubs get ready to return to Wrigley Field on Thursday. The Cubs couldn't get anything going at the start of the game, but the Arizona Diamondbacks did the opposite.

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Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 4/17

The Cubs are 10-7 on the season and are trying to take the rubber game today from the Diamondbacks after losing in extra Innings last evening. They will start a new series with the Miami Marlins tomorrow at Wrigley.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Cody Bellinger's HR helps Cubs take series from D-backs

Cody Bellinger homered and doubled to help the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 14 minutes ago

Cody Bellinger’s Third Homer of the Year Breaks the Tie in Arizona!

Cody Bellinger hits one out!

Owen Caissie News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Watch Owen Caissie Launch His First Triple-A Home Run (Off a Lefty, Too!)

Owen Caissie homers!

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 31 minutes ago

Cubs Call Up a Couple of Fresh Arms from Iowa

In discussing the potential for a Cubs move today for a fresh arm, I wondered if they’d go down and grab someone already on the 40-man roster or if they’d shift Julian Merryweather over to the 60-day IL to make room for someone NOT on the 40-man.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 11 minutes ago

Patrick Wisdom May Be Headed Back to Chicago

Patrick Wisdom has been out since late spring training with a back strain, but he’s been raking for Triple-A Iowa and may be headed to Chicago for their extended weekend series against the Marlins.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 minutes ago

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Which elite MLB prospect has got next when it comes to a promotion to the bigs?

Another top prospect could follow Jackson Holliday to the Orioles

Nationals promoting pitching prospect with strikeout upside

Twins sign veteran outfielder who lost spot for Jackson Holliday

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Baseball America Has Added Another Chicago Cubs Prospect to Their Top-100 List

I think you already know who it is, and he is one of the highest-upside prospects the Cubs have had in a long time.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 37 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Mastrobuoni and Tauchman, But No Canario?

Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for the finale in Arizona.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Today in Cubs history: George Mitterwald blasts three home runs

The Cubs have scored 18 runs or more in a game just 20 times in the history of Wrigley Field. Here's the story of one of those games. The Cubs had repeatedly contended from 1967-73, as you know they never won anything.

Kyle Hendricks News / Bleacher Nation / 7 hours ago

Let’s Talk About Kyle Hendricks and the Bullpen (And Other Cubs Bullets)

It has been a season to forget for Kyle Hendricks so far. Where do the Cubs go?

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Cubs, D-backs set for finale after playing pair of extra-inning games

After the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs needed extra innings to settle the first two games of their series, both bullpens could use a break in the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / 0 minutes ago

MLB’s Worst Seasons: 1966 Chicago Cubs

When it comes to MLB’s worst seasons, the more historic the team, the more difficult it is to pinpoint just which of their seasons was truly the worst.

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago

Seiya Suzuki’s injury timeline gets more clarity from Cubs’ Craig Counsell

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Suzuki is dealing with a right oblique strain, an injury he’s dealt with in the past.

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Cubs’ 3 shocking surprises to begin 2024 season

It’s been an exciting April thus far on the North Side of Chicago. The beloved Chicago Cubs are 10-6 after a stirring win in Phoenix on Monday, exciting new contributors are popping up all over the roster, and under new manager Craig Counsell, the vibes seem to be pretty superb.

Craig Counsell News / On Tap Sports Net / 6 hours ago

With Craig Counsell, The Cubs Are Special Once Again

The 2023 season was fun in many aspects for the Chicago Cubs. From Cody Bellinger's reemergence to Justin Steele blossoming into a homegrown ace, there was plenty to look forward to as the team positioned itself for an exciting future on the North Side.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / 17 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm 4/8-4/14

The Chicago Cubs’ top prospects and all minor league affiliates all 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

MLB strikeout props for Tuesday 4/16: Keep fading Cubs' Kyle Hendricks

We are 5-1 in our last six picks. With a full slate of MLB games set for Tuesday night, we're looking to keep the profit train rolling with three more K props.

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Seiya Suzuki News / ClutchPoints / April 15

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki gets unfortunate injury update

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Suzuki is dealing with a right oblique strain, an injury he’s dealt with in the past (although it was previously on the left side).

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 22 hours ago

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on injured list with oblique strain

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on injured list due to oblique strain

The Cubs announced that outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

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Julio Teheran News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Cubs land this two-time All-Star pitcher on a minor league deal

The Chicago Cubs are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher.

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

Righty Jameson Taillon to make next start with Cubs after strong rehab outing

Mets trade for veteran catcher in deal with Cubs

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Michael Busch News / Yardbarker / April 14

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, but one would be hard-pressed to find a hotter hitter in the league right now than Cubs rookie first baseman Michael Busch.

Jameson Taillon to make next start with Cubs after strong rehab outing

Marcell Ozuna hits go-ahead HR to propel Braves over Marlins

Latest milestone furthers the HOF case for Pirates' Andrew McCutchen

Here are three trade targets that the Padres should explore

Nationals are promoting this pitching prospect with strikeout upside

Jameson Taillon News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14