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Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about …

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Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game. The Cubs now have two nine-game win streaks this season, …

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Cubs starter undergoes surgery after bizarre off-field injury

The Chicago Cubs have had to deal with a lot of injuries this season, and now veteran starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is also out for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Boyd was undergoing surgery after he had oddly injured his …

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Lucas Giolito drawing interest from 2 NL teams

Lucas Giolito pitched well in the 2025 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox, but he began the 2026 season without a contract. Suddenly, Giolito’s market is picking up with two prominent National League teams showing interest: The Chicago Cubs and …

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Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton

The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central have taken a massive blow just two weeks into the regular season. Starting pitcher Cade Horton, who finished 2025 as the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up, is set to miss …

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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s new contract details have been revealed

The Chicago Cubs made sure not to waste time with star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. On Monday, reports surfaced that the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong had agreed to a new deal just before the start of the 2026 MLB season. While official details …

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Cubs lock in Pete Crow-Armstrong to massive new contract

The Chicago Cubs have backed up the Brinks truck for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Cubs are now in agreement with Crow-Armstrong on a new contract expected to keep him in Wrigley Field for the foreseeable future. …

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Cubs sign 179-home run outfielder

The Chicago Cubs are taking a chance on veteran outfielder Michael Conforto. Jon Heyman of the MLB Network broke the news of Conforto’s next chapter in his career in the big leagues on Monday. This move hardly moves the needle for the Cubs, and …

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Giants turned the most bizarre triple play

The San Francisco Giants turned one of the most bizarre triple plays imaginable during their spring training game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cubs put two on with nobody out in the game at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Az. with …

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Cubs’ Alex Bregman reveals why he has a new jersey number

The Chicago Cubs landed a big fish in MLB free agency by signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. Bregman opted out after one year with the Boston Red Sox and hit big in free agency this time. During his introductory press conference …

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Alex Bregman signing with a top NL contender on a massive deal

While the Chicago Bears were busy playing a Wild Card playoff game on Saturday night, the Chicago Cubs were making some power moves of their own. Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to sign with the Cubs in free agency, ESPN’s Jeff …

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Bo Bichette linked to 3 new contenders in free agency

Bo Bichette has some of Major League Baseball’s elite knocking on his doorstep. Three new teams have checked in on the former All-Star shortstop Bichette in free agency, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported this week. They are the New York …

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Report: Cubs eyeing a 3-time All-Star bat to replace Kyle Tucker

The Chicago Cubs already appear to have their contingency plan for Kyle Tucker’s departure. Chicago is showing renewed interest in three-time All-Star infielder Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reported on …

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Cubs land former Cardinals standout in free agency

The Chicago Cubs made an under-the-radar move on Friday to shore up their pitching staff. The Cubs signed former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract, according to reporter Michael Cerami. The deal is reportedly a two-year …

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Cubs part ways with an infamous player

The Chicago Cubs have officially dropped a notorious name. Chicago announced on Friday that they have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire, making him a free agent. They are also non-tendering pitcher Eli Morgan while instead tendering contracts for …

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Report: Cubs expect 1 outcome with Kyle Tucker’s free agency

The Chicago Cubs are apparently preparing for the worst-case scenario with Kyle Tucker. Chicago “seems resigned” to their free agent outfielder Tucker going elsewhere, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Friday. Heyman notes that …

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