SEATTLE – Jacob Webb spun around on the mound and kept an eye on Pete Crow-Armstrong as the Cubs center fielder raced back to the wall at T-Mobile Park. Crow-Armstrong jumped and hit the padding, but the baseball Randy Arozarena just launched sailed well beyond his reach.

SEATTLE – Jacob Webb had not allowed a run for the Cubs dating back to late June. That streak finally ended for the veteran reliever who has grown into Chicago’s closer and a trusted stopper in manager Craig Counsell’s bullpen.

SEATTLE – Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia hopped onto Instagram on Friday morning, posted a montage video of himself pitching and added a four-word caption: “Hey Siri, play gasolina…” With that reference to his entrance music -- “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee -- Palencia was announcing his return to the Cubs’ bullpen.

SEATTLE -- One of Matthew Boyd's specialities is his pick-off move -- a bit of deception that has caught plenty of baserunners by surprise over the years. It did not work on Friday and actually led to Cubs manager Craig Counsell being ejected -- on his birthday, no less.

SEATTLE -- Alex Bregman heard plenty of boos from the Mariners’ crowd on Friday night, and they only became louder with each of the two home runs he launched for the Cubs. The second surely had Seattle fans thinking back to the 2022 American League Division Series. Bregman launched a

CHICAGO -- With Dansby Swanson currently on the injured list and sidelined for at least the next month, the Cubs’ depth at shortstop has been thinned at a crucial point in the baseball calendar. On Wednesday, the Cubs made a move to boost the depth chart, claiming utility man Gabriel

CHICAGO -- The crowd inside Wrigley Field roared as the baseball that left Alex Bregman’s bat in the seventh inning on Wednesday afternoon carried high over left field. It seemed destined for the bleachers, but this was one of those days when the wind can transform the old ballpark into

CHICAGO -- Cade Townsend had been to Wrigley Field a handful of times when he was a kid. He remembers coming to games with his family a decade ago -- getting a chance to see the 2016 champions in person -- and has photos of himself wearing Cubs gear in

CHICAGO -- When Alex Bregman signed a long-term contract with the Cubs in January, the goal was to help the organization return to the October stage and push for its first World Series triumph in a decade. The veteran third baseman also has work he wants to do off the

CHICAGO – Kevin Gausman removed his glove and inspected his left hand, while Cubs manager Craig Counsell emerged from the dugout and made his way to the mound. It was the second time the veteran starter had to pause due to the issue and Counsell opted against pushing Gausman any

CHICAGO – In the hours leading up to Tuesday night’s game, Pete Crow-Armstrong flipped his hat around backward and headed to the dugout wearing a vintage Cubs jersey and shorts. A group of kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago was waiting.

CHICAGO – With roughly six weeks remaining in the regular season, fans on Chicago’s North and South Sides can realistically dream about October baseball. The Cubs are in the thick of the National League Wild Card race, while the White Sox currently sit atop the American League Central. On Monday

CHICAGO – The chants began before the Cubs could even hit play on the hype video ahead of the bottom of the 10th inning on Monday night. The fans inside Wrigley Field already knew who was due to bat and they sent his famous initials echoing through the old ballpark

CHICAGO – The Cubs swung a blockbuster deal to land Edward Cabrera over the offseason due to his top-of-the-rotation potential. His first season with the North Siders has featured frustratingly mixed results and multiple trips to the injured list. The latest setback arrived on Monday, when Cabrera was placed on

CHICAGO -- Dansby Swanson removed his helmet and immediately threw it to the dirt at his feet as he exited the batter’s box in clear discomfort on Sunday afternoon. Moments later, the Cubs' shortstop knew he had to exit the game against the Cardinals. It was a concerning scene within

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CHICAGO -- The Cubs shuffled their pitching staff Sunday to accommodate the return of hard-throwing starter Edward Cabrera from the injured list. Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa, and David Peterson was moved to the bullpen. The idea is to keep as much depth as possible, while giving Cabrera

CHICAGO -- There have been times this season when the Cubs’ rotation depth was thinned to the point of wondering how the team would fill out a five-man staff. Things have changed in the wake of the Trade Deadline and with Edward Cabrera coming off the injured list on Sunday.

CHICAGO -- Cubs starter Matthew Boyd watched plenty of video of Joshua Báez before the Cardinals rookie stepped into the batter’s box at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon. Boyd studied his strengths and weak spots, coming up with a game plan for facing the highly touted slugger. Boyd will now

CHICAGO -- The Cubs and Cardinals have one of the oldest rivalries in all of sports -- one that is filled with heroes and villains and a long list of classic games and historic moments. St. Louis rookie Joshua Báez stepped into the rivalry for the first time on Saturday

CHICAGO – Clay Holmes has pitched on some of baseball’s biggest stages. He has handled high-leverage outs in the World Series. He has made a pair of All-Star teams. The righty has donned the uniform of both New York ballclubs, experiencing the pressure and expectations for those big-market franchises. On

CHICAGO -- As Clay Holmes walked off the mound on Friday afternoon, he was greeted with a standing ovation from the Cubs fans getting their first look at the pitcher at Wrigley Field. Holmes raised his glove in appreciation of the well-earned reception. Holmes’ signature sinker was working to near

CHICAGO -- The Cubs have to make a decision soon about how to reorganize their rotation. For now, the only decision the North Siders are ready to reveal is the plan to have righty Edward Cabrera rejoin the starting corps for an outing on Sunday against the Cardinals. Prior to

WASHINGTON -- Both Josiah Hartshorn and Owen Ayers made strong impressions in their limited exposure to the Cubs’ big league team during Spring Training games. When the Minor League season arrived, the pair of prospects developed into two of the system’s breakout stars. In Pipeline’s midseason reranking of each team’s

WASHINGTON -- As Michael Busch slowed down at first base in the seventh inning on Thursday, cheers began to fill Nationals Park. They were both out of respect for Nationals righty Cade Cavalli’s bid at history, but also mixed with the Cubs fans on hand who were happy to see