Chicago Cubs Page 1 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
The Chicago Cubs Are the Best World Series Future in Baseball
The Cubs have baseball’s best offense, and their +1700 World Series odds could offer value despite their pitching concerns....
Marlins break out on offense to salvage finale vs. Cubs
Heriberto Hernandez and Javier Sanoja homered as the host Miami Marlins snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Sunday afternoon.,Hernandez, Sanoja, Joe Mack and ex-Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie all finished with two RBIs as Miami broke open a tied game with five runs...
Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad for start against Marlins
The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start Saturday's road game against the Miami Marlins.,To clear a roster spot, the Cubs optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa.,Assad, 29, is 6-1 with a 3.46 ERA in 22 appearances (10 starts) for the Cubs this season. He has spent ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong's Temper Will Cost the Cubs at the Worst Possible Time
Pete Crow-Armstrong's emotional outbursts have become a concern for the Cubs, and his temper could cost Chicago when the stakes are highest....
Eduardo Rodriguez helps Diamondbacks blank Cubs
Jordan Lawlar homered, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 to win the rubber game of a three-game series matching National League wild-card contenders in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon.,Lawlar lined an opposite field homer 364 fee...
Blue Jays, Cubs slated for 2027 MLB Little League Classic
The MLB Little League Classic is moving to a Thursday night for 2027, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Chicago Cubs in Williamsport, Pa.,Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement on Sunday, the game's traditional day, during this year's contest between the Atlanta Bra...
Joshua Baez makes history with 3-homer debut as Cards top Cubs
Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.,Baez hit homers to right, center and left field, driving in five runs as St. Louis won its thi...
Strong pitching, Seiya Suzuki's blast help Cubs beat Cardinals
Clay Holmes allowed one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki belted a three-run homer, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon.,Making his second start since being acquired from the New York Mets on Aug. 3, Holmes (5-5) retired the...
Cubs activating RHP Edward Cabrera to start Sunday
Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera is ready to rejoin the rotation for the first time since being carted off the field with a hamstring injury on June 23.,Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Friday that Cabrera will come off the 15-day injured list and start Sunday's home game against the St. Lou...
Cubs activate RHP Kevin Gausman ahead of club debut
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Kevin Gausman in advance of his expected team debut Friday on the road against the Kansas City Royals.,In a corresponding move, left-hander Antoine Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.,Gausman, 35, was acquired in a trade from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. ...
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong proving value against Pirates
Pete Crow-Armstrong is making a strong case for National League MVP as he leads the visiting Chicago Cubs in pursuit of a series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The All-Star center fielder went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, a home run, three RBIs and a stolen base as the Cubs roll...
Surging pitchers kick off series as Cubs visit Pirates
Matthew Boyd and Jared Jones both look to continue torrid stretches Friday when the visiting Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA) won his fourth straight start on Saturday after allowing just one solo homer and two other hits over six innings in ...
9 Under-the-Radar MLB Trade Candidates to Watch Before the Deadline
Everyone knows the biggest MLB trade names. Here are nine under-the-radar players who could be moved before the Aug. 3 trade deadline....
Tigers' Keider Montero, relief pitchers stifle Cubs
Hao-Yu Lee's three-run home run and a strong outing from starter Keider Montero propelled the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.,The Tigers finished off a 4-2 road trip with the win, taking two of three at the Angels and the Cubs in their first two series after ...
Cubs have momentum going into home series against Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have found their rhythm at the plate.,Chicago will try to keep it up when it welcomes the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series beginning Monday night. The Cubs are coming off back-to-back wins over the Minnesota Twins, including a 10-1 rout on Sunday afternoon.,"Top to bottom, we'...
Cubs acquire veteran RHP Aaron Civale from Athletics
The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics on Saturday for minor league right-hander Aiden Moffett.,Civale, who ended last season with the Cubs, was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.,In other moves on Saturday, the Athletics placed right-han...
Reds blank Cubs behind Hunter Greene’s 12 strikeouts
Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday homered, Hunter Greene tossed seven strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs with a 4-0 win on Friday.,De La Cruz hit a solo homer and tripled for Cincinnati, which out-hit the Cubs 13-4 and won for just the fou...
Jeremiah Jackson's late heroics carry Orioles past Cubs
Jeremiah Jackson hit a pinch-hit, two-run double in the eighth inning to give the Orioles the lead and Baltimore held on to defeat the visiting Chicago Cubs 3-2, avoiding a three-game series sweep despite collecting only three hits Thursday afternoon.,Tyler O'Neill hit his third homer in a two-game ...
Pitching-short Cubs need Javier Assad's ability, availability vs. Cards
In a season full of pitcher injuries, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has learned just how solid Javier Assad is.,The 28-year-old right-hander, who pitches Sunday in Chicago to try to stop a St. Louis Cardinals sweep, is 6-1 with a 4.53 ERA in 13 games (six starts).,The Cubs have four starters o...
LHP Drew Pomeranz returns to Cubs on minor league deal
Left-hander Drew Pomeranz has returned to the Chicago Cubs on a minor league deal two weeks after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.,Pomeranz, 37, did not appear in a major league game from 2022-24 before making a triumphant return with the Cubs in 2025 when he went 2-2 with...