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Crow-Armstrongs 40-40 Season Lifts Cubs to Playoffs

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Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh MLB player in the 40/40 club, leading Chicago to a playoff berth while emerging as the runaway NL MVP favorite after dramatically improving his plate discipline and production against left-handed pitching. read more


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Cubs Clinch Playoff Berth as Crow-Armstrong Joins 40-40 Club

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Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club as the Cubs clinched their second straight playoff berth, beating Miami 2-1. Both Chicago teams reached the postseason on the same day for the first time. read more

Counsell Furious Over MLB Schedule Shake-Up

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell criticized MLB for moving Sunday's Red Sox game to Friday's split doubleheader due to a nor'easter, leaving Chicago's rotation scrambling and potentially forcing Shota Imanaga to pitch on short rest. read more

Cubs Confident Bregman Will Return for Postseason After Facial Fractures

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Cubs' Alex Bregman suffered multiple cheek fractures from a foul ball but needs no surgery. Chicago expects him back for the playoffs and possibly this weekend in Boston. read more

Cubs Bregman Suffers Facial Fractures, Eyes Playoff Return

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Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures after a foul ball struck him in the on-deck circle Sunday. He won't need surgery and hopes to return for the postseason. read more

Cubs Bregman Exits After Foul Ball Hits Face

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Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman exited Sunday's 9-1 win over Cincinnati after a foul ball struck his face in the on-deck circle, leaving blood visible. Matt Shaw pinch hit. Bregman bats .260 with 26 homers and 88 RBIs. read more

Crow-Armstrong Makes Cubs History With 40-30 Season

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run in the Cubs' 10-3 loss to the Marlins, joining Billy Williams in franchise history and becoming the first Cub with 40 homers and 30 steals. read more

Cubs Smash Franchise Record with Nine Home Runs

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Cubs hit a franchise-record nine homers, including three from Alex Bregman, in a 17-3 rout of the Brewers, capping a record 62-home-run August. Bregman notched his second three-homer game this month. read more

Crow-Armstrongs Historic Power Surge Cant Lift Cubs

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 13th and 14th August homers, leading MLB for the month, but Cubs lost 7-5 to Reds, dropping third straight series. He's now NL MVP favorite with 38 homers. read more

Crow-Armstrongs 3-Homer Game Bolsters MVP Case

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career three-homer game, powering the Cubs past the Reds 17-5 and strengthening his NL MVP bid against injured Shohei Ohtani. The 24-year-old center fielder showcased elite defense and power. read more

Cubs Furious After Missed Balk Call Costs Win

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Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong fumed after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in a 2-0 loss to Arizona, costing Chicago a go-ahead run. Crew chief admitted the error, but Crow-Armstrong and manager Craig Counsell slammed the missed call. read more

Cubs Set Franchise Record with 30 Unanswered Runs

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Cubs set a franchise record with 30 unanswered runs over three games, surpassing the 1969 mark. They rallied from 2-0 down to beat Seattle 19-2, then blanked Arizona twice before a 5-4 loss. read more

Crow-Armstrong edges Ohtani in tight NL MVP race

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Shohei Ohtani faces stiff NL MVP competition from Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, who leads in defense and steals. Player polls favor PCA, but Ohtani's potential pitching return could shift the race. The stretch run will decide the award. read more

Crow-Armstrongs historic homers lift Cubs over White Sox

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit leadoff and walk-off homers, powering the Cubs to a 7-5, 10-inning win over the White Sox. He became the first Cub since 2010 to achieve both in one game, joining the 30/30 club again. read more

Cubs lose Swanson 4-6 weeks to oblique strain

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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain and will miss four to six weeks, likely ending his regular season. Nico Hoerner shifts to shortstop. Chicago holds the top NL wild-card spot. read more

Cubs Swanson Hits Injured List With Oblique Injury

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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will go on the injured list after leaving Sunday’s 11-4 loss to St. Louis with left-side discomfort, likely an oblique issue. He’ll undergo an MRI Monday, with Nico Hoerner shifting to shortstop. read more

Cubs activate Cabrera, send Assad to Triple-A

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Cubs activated Edward Cabrera from the IL to start Sunday vs. Cardinals, demoting Javier Assad to Triple-A. Cabrera returns from a hamstring strain with a 5.10 ERA. Chicago's deep rotation forces roster moves as playoff push intensifies. read more

Cubs land Holmes, Taylor in deadline deal with Mets

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Cubs acquire Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from Mets for prospect Jefferson Rojas. Holmes, a ground-ball specialist with a 2.39 ERA pre-injury, boosts Chicago's rotation; Taylor adds outfield depth. Trade pending medical review. read more

Cubs Land Gausman in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal

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Cubs acquire veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays, adding a playoff-caliber starter for their rotation. The 35-year-old impending free agent boasts a 3.83 career ERA and elite splitter, though his performance now aligns with a No. 3 starter. read more

Cubs Unveil Champions Gate for 2016 Title Anniversary

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Chicago Cubs unveiled Champions Gate at Wrigley Field for the 10-year anniversary of their 2016 World Series win, featuring plaques for their three championships. Players like Rizzo and Zobrist attended, with Epstein calling the reunion special. read more

Rizzo retrieves current Cubs stars home run ball

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Former Cubs star Anthony Rizzo recovered Michael Busch's homer in Wrigley's bleachers. Rizzo, retired, helped dedicate "Champions Gate" for the 2016 World Series 10th anniversary. He held the ball high with a boy on his shoulder. read more

Cubs acquire struggling Mets lefty David Peterson

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The Cubs acquired Mets left-hander David Peterson to address their injury-ravaged rotation. Peterson, an All-Star in 2025, has struggled recently with a 6.98 ERA. Chicago sent minor league infielder Cole Mathis to New York in the deal. read more

Cubs Crow-Armstrong hits first MLB cycle of 2026

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 24, hit for the first MLB cycle of 2026, homering, tripling, doubling, and singling against the Rockies. He is the youngest Cub to achieve this since 1966. read more

Cubs Suzuki Exits Game With Knee Injury

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Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki exited Saturday's game against the Giants due to right knee discomfort after an awkward catch attempt. He injured the same knee during the WBC and started 2026 on the IL. Suzuki had a 10-game hitting streak before leaving. read more

Bregman Blames Himself for Cubs Offensive Collapse

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Alex Bregman blamed himself for the Cubs' offensive struggles after going 0-for-5 in a 2-1 loss. He admitted to poor execution, hitting .178 with runners in scoring position. Chicago has lost 7.5 games in the standings. read more

Cubs make unwanted history with ninth straight loss

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Chicago Cubs lost ninth straight game, matching 2017 Dodgers' dubious record. Despite strong pitching from Ben Brown, offense faltered, scoring two runs or fewer for ninth time in 15 games. Manager Craig Counsell seeks improvement. read more

Cubs Star Calls Costly Errors Genuinely Laughable

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong called his two recent errors "genuinely laughable," citing mental struggles after signing a $115 million extension. Chicago lost 5-0 to Milwaukee, dropping five straight and their NL Central lead. read more

Cubs Crow-Armstrong Apologizes for Vulgar Exchange

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language toward a heckling fan during Sunday's loss to the White Sox, saying he regrets his word choice and won't let it change his competitive style. read more

Cubs pitcher Boyd out month after knee surgery

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Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd underwent successful left meniscus surgery after injuring it playing with his children. He will miss at least a month, joining injured starters Steele and Horton. Chicago's deep offense, scoring 5.4 runs per game, has helped them win eight straight. read more

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd out after home injury

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd injured his left meniscus playing with his kids. He’ll undergo surgery and is out indefinitely, though expected back this season. He joins other starters on the IL as the first-place Cubs rely on their strong offense. read more

Cubs rally past Dodgers for 10th straight win

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The Cubs extended their winning streak to 10 with a 6-4 comeback win over the Dodgers, fueled by Dansby Swanson’s homer, Alex Bregman’s tying shot, and stellar defense despite mounting injuries. read more

Cubs star changes behavior after Little League parent complaint

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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, after a 30/30 season, works to control his emotions following a Little League dad’s complaint. He aims for consistency after a second-half slump, seeking to regain his All-Star form with improved discipline. read more

Cubs Lock Down Star Crow-Armstrong in $115M Deal

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Pete Crow-Armstrong signs a six-year, $115 million extension with the Chicago Cubs, starting in 2027. The deal has no club option, allowing him to reach free agency before age 31 following his strong 2025 season. read more

Cubs Extend Breakout Star Pete Crow-Armstrong

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The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term extension with star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. The 2025 Gold Glove winner and 30-30 season performer is considered a cornerstone talent despite some offensive inconsistencies, securing his future with the club. read more

"Tokyo Series sets record with over 25 million viewers"

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The opening game of the Dodgers-Cubs series in Tokyo attracted over 25 million viewers in Japan, setting a record for the most-watched MLB game in the country’s history. The game featured the first all-Japanese starting pitching duel on opening day. read more