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Cubs doing their part to encourage aggressive Trade Deadline

July 28, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- There is no escaping the weight of each game in front of the Cubs over the next several days. With each win the players secure, it potentially increases the front office’s willingness to extend beyond a statistical comfort zone and try to seize this moment with an

Cubs' mighty offense gives Rea big cushion in nice start

11:31 PM CDT

ST. LOUIS -- The strength of the Cubs’ offense has been the ability to have multiple hitters delivering on any given night. Of course, there has been the incredible step forward from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, but Chicago’s lineup was built to be the sum of all parts, not a

Bregman, Hoerner back up Peterson's solid start with 4 hits each

July 28, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- The players inside the Cubs’ clubhouse began their day Monday by learning that starter Jameson Taillon -- a well-respected veteran and leader -- had been designated for assignment. It was the latest unexpected turn for a Chicago team that has weathered plenty of storms this season. Through

Watch batterymates Wiggins, Ayers at Triple-A for FREE this afternoon

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12:02 AM CDT

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Cubs make difficult decision to DFA veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon 

July 27, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Given the goals that the Cubs have for this season, combined with the current moment in baseball’s calendar, the team was at a difficult crossroads with veteran starter Jameson Taillon. The ballclub determined there was simply not enough leeway to allow the pitcher to sort through his

Where does PCA land in latest MVP poll?

@ByJasonFoster
July 28, 2026

The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to

Latest Cubs injuries and transactions

July 28, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.

For Busch, stronger plate discipline has come with an interesting tradeoff

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July 27, 2026

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Rojas delivers game-winning HR in extras for Double-A Knoxville

@maxralph_
July 27, 2026

Jefferson Rojas, the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 64 overall, continued a career year on Sunday. The 21-year-old infielder posted two hits -- a game-winning home run and a double -- during Double-A Knoxville’s 6-5 extra-innings victory over Rocket City at Toyota Field. With his 15th long

Could Taillon move to Cubs' bullpen? Veteran righty searching for answers

July 26, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- The home run ball has been a problem for Jameson Taillon all season, and the long ball plagued the Cubs veteran right-hander again on Sunday. The Pirates hit three home runs off Taillon in the first three innings and handed the Cubs an 8-7 loss at PNC Park.

Imanaga continues dominance of Bucs; PCA's 4-hit effort paces Cubs' rout

July 25, 2026

PITTSBURGH – It seemed more like Wrigley Field without the ivy Saturday night than a sellout crowd at PNC Park. It is hard to know exactly how many Cubs fans were in the stands, but it seemed like a lot. Their favorite team gave them plenty to cheer for as

Wrigley crowd goes Bananas for Wood's incredible trick pitch

July 25, 2026

When Kerry Wood tied a Major League record by striking out 20 Astros batters at Wrigley Field as a rookie on May 6, 1998, it was clear that the Cubs’ young right-hander was special. The devastating movement on his pitches and his sheer dominance on the mound that day portended

Boyd backed up by stellar defense to stay unbeaten in 10 straight starts

July 24, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and second baseman Nico Hoerner and left fielder Ian Happ made pivotal defensive plays, but none of the three could be considered the backbone of Friday night’s victory. Left-hander Matthew Boyd pitched one-run ball over seven innings. Though

Cubs call up INF/OF prospect Triantos, option Alcántara 

July 24, 2026

The Cubs have tried a few things with their bench configuration while super sub Matt Shaw has remained on the injured list due to a sprained left hand. Prospect James Triantos will be the latest player given a chance to pitch in for the North Siders. The Cubs promoted Triantos

After rocky start to '26, Hoerner ready to flip the script in 2nd half

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July 24, 2026

Within the span of seven pitches in the Cubs’ win over Minnesota Saturday, Nico Hoerner tallied four hits, knocking a single in each of the day’s at-bats. It was the kind of high-contact performance Chicago has come to know from the second baseman it signed to a six-year, $141 million

 M-V-Pete? Here’s the path for Cubs star

July 23, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Hartshorn celebrates elevation to Cubs' No. 1 prospect status with High-A homer

July 23, 2026

Josiah Hartshorn has spent his first pro season impressing anyone watching him play. On Thursday night, he added a bit of showmanship to his growing repertoire. Soon after he moved atop the Cubs’ Top 30 Prospects list, Hartshorn homered and reached base three times to power High-A South Bend past

Here are the biggest movers on each club's refreshed Top 30 list

July 23, 2026

The Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 this year, and before all the commotion that comes with a flurry of moves across the Major and Minor Leagues, we figured it was time to update the MLB Pipeline team Top 30 prospects lists. Truth be told, we’re

Cubs cool off after hot start as bats struggle to solve Montero 

July 22, 2026

CHICAGO -- With the exception of a quiet May, the Cubs have featured one of baseball’s more prolific lineups this season. The North Siders headed into Wednesday ranked fourth in the Majors in runs scored and the Tigers felt it first-hand one night earlier when Chicago rattled off six runs

Each team's strategy heading into the Trade Deadline

July 23, 2026

The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and with it, potential moves that could shake up the balance of power and playoff races as we enter the regular season stretch run.

Cubs have willingness, prospects to make moves at the Trade Deadline

July 22, 2026

The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and more teams than ever are in the hunt for a playoff spot. So, which organization is going to make that move, that not only grabs the headlines but puts their team in position for a run to the World Series? On the latest

Where PCA stands in latest Hitter Power Rankings

July 23, 2026

It’s hard to stay on top of the Hitter Power Rankings for an extended period of time. Even great hitters slump, right? Well, don’t tell that to the man in our No. 1 spot -- yet again. He’s become a regular there and is showing no signs of slowing down,

Cubs plate 6 in the 1st and never look back during blowout victory

July 22, 2026

CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong pulled a pitch from Tigers lefty Framber Valdez deep into the right-field corner to lead off the first inning on Tuesday, and then both the Cubs’ center fielder and the North Siders were off and running. Crow-Armstrong legged out a triple, igniting a six-run first inning