The Chicago Cubs desperately need help in their pitching staff. Chicago is 7-20 since May 8, and is in jeopardy of falling into last place in the NL Central. One way the Cubs can try to fix the pitching woes is the external market, and via a meaningful trade. After reports of the Boston Red […]
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On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs finished their series with the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.They lost by a score of 2-1.The Cubs will now be off on Monday before opening up a series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in Denver.Chicago Cubs Acquire 27-Year-Old PitcherAhead of Tuesday’s game, the Cubs claimed Eduarniel Núñez […]
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The Cubs have claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported the claim prior to the official announcement. The Cubs optioned Núñez to the Arizona Complex League and don’t need to make a corresponding active roster move. Their 40-man roster had two vacancies due […]
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly planning to activate infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw from the injured list ahead of the team’s upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Shaw’s return is set to come following the Cubs’ 2-1 series loss to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend. “Cubs roster […]
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The Cubs came home this past week hoping to make up for their 3-4 road trip. They did not. In fact, they were even worse in the Friendly Confines, which were decidedly unfriendly against West Coast visitors, the Athletics and Giants, and the Cubs won just two of the games — and they had to […]
Although the Chicago Cubs are thick in the mix of the NL Central with a 34-32 record, it’s been a bit of a struggle for Alex Bregman. While he’s had slow starts to a season before, the 2026 campaign has been a bit of a mess for the club’s newly acquired third baseman. On Monday, […]
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The Chicago Cubs have seen their dream start to the 2026 season turn into a slog through the mud in the last month. The team that had two 10-game winning streaks and dominated opponents at Wrigley Field has been searching to regain its winning formula since sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in early May. The Cubs […]
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Tarik Skubal to the Cubs? An All-Star unexpectedly on the move? Here are five bold MLB trade deadline predictions, two months out.
Whether it's Alex Bregman's solemn reflection or Jameson Taillon's injury, the Chicago Cubs series loss to the San Francisco Giants was a moment of reckoning.
Wow. Just wow. Just last night I talked about the perils of falling in love with walk-off victories. Not that I think the Cubs were sitting back and waiting and thinking that they could just flip a switch at the last minute. And yet, the game played out that way anyway. Your mileage may vary, […]
There might not be a team in Major League Baseball with more of a need for Tarik Skubal than the Chicago Cubs. After poor performances and several injuries, it looks like if the Cubs don’t get things together, they could miss the MLB playoffs altogether. While it remains unclear if Skubal will actually be traded […]
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The Chicago Cubs are navigating an inconsistent season right now.Over the weekend, the franchise faced a 2-1 series loss to the San Francisco Giants.The first game of the set resulted in a horrendous 18-3 loss, furthering the troubles already encountered by the Cubs this year.Chicago Cubs’ Slugger Blames HimselfIn January 2026, 32-year-old Alex Bregman closed […]
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When Jameson Taillon went down with an injury in the second inning, it appeared that any chance of the Cubs winning Sunday’s game — especially since they were already down 1-0 with a runner on base — was close to zero. They didn’t win, losing the game 2-1 and the series to the Giants, but […]
Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman was candid about his 2026 performance following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the most disappointing teams in baseball during the first month of the season, but they have steadily climbed to their highest placement of the season in this week's MLB power rankings.
When younger Major League Baseball players struggle, it's not uncommon to see them optioned back to the minors until they turn things around.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Terrance Gore, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1933 – Jimmie Foxx hits three home runs in his first three at-bats as the Philadelphia Athletics outscore the New York Yankees, 14-10. Foxx had homered his last time up the previous day to give him four consecutive […]
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a minor trade, with Kelly heading to Chicago for cash considerations.
Kelly, 26, reports to Triple-A Iowa without having thrown a single big league inning in his career.
The move is the Cubs' latest attempt to plug a bullpen that has been cycling through arms all season due to injuries.
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Kelly was a second-round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019, the 65th overall selection out of Wabash Valley College, and was traded to ...
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed after Sunday night’s 2-1, 10-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants that right-hander Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list following a left hamstring strain suffered during the second inning at Wrigley Field. “It’s a left hamstring strain, imaging tomorrow, it’s an IL,” said manager Craig Counsell […]
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Matt Chapman came to the San Francisco Giants’ rescue as he helped them escape with a 2-1 road win over the Chicago Cubs in the series finale on Sunday night. Chapman is going through the 10th season of his career in the majors, his third with the Giants. He has shined in the rotation as […]
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Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s series finale between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants after just an inning of his start due to an apparent injury. Taillon allowed an earned run on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts before exiting the contest. It was reportedly a hamstring issue for Taillon, whose exit […]
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon exited the team’s game on Sunday night against the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd inning. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Taillon left the game due to a hamstring strain. Talkin’ Baseball also shared a video of Taillon exiting the game against the Giants. Jameson Taillon leaves the […]
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The Chicago Cubs‘ rotation can’t catch a break this season. The latest starter to go down is right-hander Jameson Taillon. After walking Matt Chapman to start the second inning, Taillon motioned for trainers to come out. Jameson Taillon leaves the game with an injury in the second inning The Cubs rotation already has Matthew Boyd, […]
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It’s series finale time, and it’s getaway day … in the evening? Odd. Yes, the scheduling deities have blessed the San Francisco Giants by placing their 10th of 13 straight games in the evening, ahead of a flight back to the Bay Area. So it goes. Taking the mound for the Giants is right-hander Trevor […]