Cabrera exits with hand cramp after struggles with velocity, command
CHICAGO -- Edward Cabrera wore a look of frustration as he headed off the mound following a chat with manager Craig Counsell and head athletic trainer Nick Frangella on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The pitcher was doing what he could to keep going, but it was clear his outing
Cubs lose closer Palencia to IL with right elbow inflammation
CHICAGO -- Cubs manager Craig Counsell did not like the body language of closer Daniel Palencia in the ninth inning Monday night. Knowing that the hard-throwing righty had dealt with some minor arm soreness just last week, the manager headed to the mound with a member of the team’s training
PCA hits MLB's 1st cycle of '26 ... then has his biggest AB of the night
CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong had already made history by the seventh inning Monday night at Wrigley Field. The remarkable part was what happened next. After hitting the 13th cycle in Cubs history, Crow-Armstrong got picked off first base moments later in a game that felt like it was slipping away
Cubs back to their scrappy ways with MLB-leading 9th 2026 walk-off
CHICAGO -- The Cubs spent most of Monday night doing everything possible to waste an unforgettable performance. They stranded runners. They went hitless with runners in scoring position deep into the game. They surrendered a late lead. And yet, when the final out was never recorded, none of it mattered.
Shota wins a fan some money just by picking up the ball
We all need a little help, sometimes. And in the case of one lucky fan at Wrigley Field on Monday night, that help came from the Cubs' starting pitcher against the Rockies, Shota Imanaga.
Latest Cubs injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
Steele to rejoin Cubs for next steps in recovering from elbow surgery
CHICAGO -- Justin Steele's road back to the Cubs took another tangible step forward on Monday. Prior to Chicago's series opener against the Rockies at Wrigley Field, manager Craig Counsell said Steele was flying to Chicago and will spend the next three weeks with the club as he progresses through
Suzuki (knee) back in Cubs' lineup for opener against Rockies
Seiya Suzuki was back in the Cubs' starting lineup for Monday night's opener against the Rockies at Wrigley Field, batting cleanup and serving as the designated hitter after missing part of Saturday's game and all of Sunday's with a tweaked right knee.
Cubs acquire reliever Zulueta from Mariners, designate lefty Nikhazy
The Cubs on Monday acquired right-handed pitcher Yosver Zulueta (YOZ-ver zoo-loo-etta) from the Seattle Mariners for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Doug Nikhazy was designated for assignment. The 40-man roster stands at 40. Zulueta, 28, is 2-3 with a 5.75 ERA (13
Ayers, Hartshorn land on latest Prospect Team of the Week
Draft fever is in full effect around MLB Pipeline, with less than four weeks until players start coming off the board. But before the 2026 class hears their names called, the most recent draftees are making still making plenty of noise, less than a year since going pro. Three players
Ramírez knows exactly what to do with first MLB home run ball
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Cubs' bid for SF sweep disrupted by Giants ace Webb
SAN FRANCISCO -- Stretching a brief hot streak into the weekend -- a run of wins that felt more like the baseball displayed early in the season -- was important for the Cubs. There was no guarantee it was going to keep going with Giants ace Logan Webb on the
Each team’s biggest surprise so far in 2026
The 2026 season is in full swing. As is the case with baseball -- "you can't predict baseball" is a common phrase for a reason -- there have been plenty of surprising developments. We asked each of the 30 team beat reporters about the biggest surprises so far this season.
Father's Day Sale brings you MLB.TV for 50% off
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you're one of the million fans out there who like to wait until the last minute to get dad something, MLB.TV has you covered. During the Father's Day Sale from now through June 21, an MLB.TV Seasonal subscription is half off
That's a winning streak! Takeaways from Cubs' 1st series win since early May
SAN FRANCISCO -- Cubs manager Craig Counsell has heard a similar version of the same question after a few of his team’s wins lately. Given some of the team’s issues over the past several weeks, the inquiries have centered around whether the victories might point to some positive momentum. “I
Cubs' No. 7 prospect just can't stop 'letting it fly' at High-A
Typically, when prospects receive a promotion, there's an adjustment period. Thus far, that hasn't been the case for Josiah Hartshorn. The Cubs' No. 7 prospect, who only just arrived at High-A on May 26, continued to torment Midwest League pitching this weekend. After going yard on Saturday, Hartshorn swatted his
From 'heroic' relief to quality start, Assad continues to be clutch for Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO – Javier Assad has built a reputation as a pitcher who will take on whatever role the Cubs have to offer. He has had to fight for a spot in the rotation or accept a role in the bullpen, while being ready to step in at a moment’s
Ben Brown: All-Star? It's a big possibility for the Cubs
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Hartshorn again! Cubs prospect homers for 6th time in 15 High-A games
If you haven’t already, it’s probably time to invest in Josiah Hartshorn stock. The Cubs’ No. 7 prospect has absolutely crushed his way through his first season in the Minor Leagues, and he went deep again Thursday for High-A South Bend in a seven-inning 16-7 loss to Peoria at Four
Suzuki's slam sparks Cubs' offense in quest to regain early-season slugging form
DENVER – Once the baseball cleared the wall down the left-field line at Coors Field, Seiya Suzuki punched the air and let out a shout as he began his trip around the bases on Thursday afternoon. It was the kind of display the Cubs have been lacking and surely brought
Counsell tossed in sixth inning after arguing about non-reviewable play
DENVER – What looked like a foul ball turned into a fluky double play and, ultimately, led to Cubs manager Craig Counsell arguing and being ejected from his team's 9-3 win against the Rockies on Thursday afternoon in the series finale at Coors Field.