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Pete Crow-Armstrong admits liking outrageous Babe Ruth conspiracy theory

Babe Ruth is arguably the greatest American athlete who ever lived, but Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong seems willing to believe that the New York Yankees legend is about as real as the Tooth Fairy.  Crow-Armstrong recently …

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Cubs land starting pitcher in trade with Mets

The Chicago Cubs finally landed a starting pitcher just hours before the MLB trade deadline. The Cubs are acquiring right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets in exchange for Jefferson Rojas, New York’s No. 2 …

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Cubs cut ties with prominent veteran pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are moving on from a veteran pitcher who had been quite successful for them over the past several seasons. The Cubs announced Monday that they have designated pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment. The move was made in order to …

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MLB insider reveals his top suitor for a Tarik Skubal trade

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal is the biggest name on the market ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Skubal is the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner and is expected to have plenty of suitors. On Monday, MLB insider Jon Heyman …

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Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park. In his …

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Cubs make the wrong kind of history against Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows within the span of two days. The North Side squad treated its fans to an epic blowout win on Wednesday over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill. The Cubs …

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Pete Crow-Armstrong spoiled his own cycle with boneheaded mistake

Pete Crow-Armstrong went from hitting for the cycle to walking back to the dugout in shame in a matter of seconds. The Chicago Cubs center fielder needed just a single to complete the cycle against the Colorado Rockies when he came up to the plate to …

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Alex Bregman speaks out on ‘god-awful’ start to his Cubs career

Alex Bregman is just as frustrated with his own play as the rest of the Chicago Cubs faithful are. Bregman was a non-factor on Sunday for the Cubs’ rubber match against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill. He went 0-for-5 …

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Cubs pitcher clears the air after suffering injury at his home

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd made headlines after suffering a meniscus injury. The initial reports stated that Boyd suffered the injury while he was “sitting down to play with his kids,” and the Cubs hurler cleared the air on how the …

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Cubs agree to contract with 3-time All-Star pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have been hit hard by the injury bug, especially in terms of the pitching depth. Now, the Cubs are adding a three-time All-Star to a minor league deal. Reliever Liam Hendriks and the Cubs agreed to terms on Wednesday, according to …

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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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