Cubs News

MLB

Chicago Cubs

38-36 ·3rd in NL Central ·L1
23 new today 2096 articles All times CT
Home MLB Chicago Cubs
Affiliate links — we may earn a commission. Learn more
Monday, April 20, 2026
Two Cubs prospects make Team of the Week
Pete Crow-Armstrong's offense is a concerning problem for Cubs

This offensive regression is a big issue for the Cubs.

Mark McGwire's son is climbing the ladder toward the Chicago Cubs

Mason McGwire is doing what he can to improve.

Hey, a Cubs Pitching Prospect Won Weekly Honors for All of Minor League Baseball!

The start to the 2026 minor league season for the Chicago Cubs has gone almost as well as possible on the positional side. So many of the prospects you’d hope to be raking in the early going are...

Cubs Re-Sign Dylan Carlson To Minor League Deal

The Cubs re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment and elected free agency last week. The team never formally announced it, but Carlson’s...

I Found a Very Fun and Very Random Factoid About Moises Ballesteros

This post is a classic jinx. Once I noticed the thing, I had to write about it. And I had to do so, knowing full well that if I said it aloud, I would guarantee that the thing would be reversed as...

Cody Bellinger's 4/20 streak ends for disappointing Yankees schedule reason

This is a bummer for Bellinger fans.

Cubs Prospects Report | April 20th, 2026: Kevin Alcántara Does It Again, Pitching Struggles, More

Danley’s – Quality Garages Since 1959 Time for the team and your dream garage to be built. This article is brought to you by Danley's, Chicago's #1 Garage Builder. With over 100,000 garages built...

The Cubs Have Picked a Good Time to Get Hot — Cubs vs Phillies: Series Preview

Cubs vs Phillies — After a walkoff win against the Mets on Sunday, the Chicago Cubs have now won five games in a row, all supported by the third best run differential (+30) in Major League...

I’m Sorry, But You Have to Be the Biggest Idiot in the Universe to Pitch to Nico Hoerner in That Spot

I could count on one hand the MLB batters I’d want to see less than Nico Hoerner when the winning run is on third base with fewer than two outs. I probably wouldn’t even need my whole hand. Not...

Dylan Carlson is Back in the Cubs Org and Playing at Iowa

Last week, the resolution of outfielder Dylan Carlson’s DFA went like this: he cleared waivers (i.e., no one wanted to take his $2 million-ish contract), he was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, he...

More Fun with the Mini-Comeback and Walk-Off Winner

Down in the 9th inning, facing Devin Williams in a save situation. It kinda took me back to so many games in Milwaukee where the Cubs rarely made it happen. Though I had a particular game on my...

Cubs' No. 4 prospect is their 'most likely' trade bait for Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner reason

The Cubs have an important decision to make.

The Sweep, Assad Bounce, Relief Work, and Other Cubs Bullets

My favorite mornings are the ones where the Cubs have a big comeback and/or walked it off the day before, and I get to caveat at the top of the bullets that I’ll have much more fun coming later on...

Brown takes on larger role as Cubs navigate injuries to 'pen
MLB Power Rankings: All hail the NL Central with all five teams in the black

Meanwhile, the Dodgers, Braves and Padres form a scary triumvirate at the top of our rankings

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Walk Off the Mets for a Sweep

The Cubs had to come back to win the series finale against the Mets, but they did it 2-1, and wrapped up the sweep! If you missed any of the highlights from Sunday’s win, or just want to enjoy...

On 5-game win streak, Cubs aim to add to Phillies' woes

A five-game winning streak wasn't enough to lift the Chicago Cubs out of last place in a tightly packed National League Central.,But the Cubs will get

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Podcast: Cubs send Mets to another loss
Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 402 – Evan Altman, Cubs Sweep Mets, Hoerner Greatness, & More

Evan Altman, from Cubs Inside, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Cubs offense comes alive in Philly. They come home to sweep the Mets. Hoerner continues to shine. Pinch hitters come through for the...

MLB roundup: Cubs rally late, walk off in 10 as Mets' skid hits 11

Nico Hoerner lofted a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning for the host Chicago Cubs, who completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Me

Big Mac's son deals in first '26 start for ... a Cubs affiliate!
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/19/26): Cubs 2, Mets 1 F/10 – Hoerner Walk-Off Completes Sweep

The Cubs trailed the Mets for most of the game Sunday, failing to scratch out a single run in the first eight innings. Then, in the bottom of the 9th, they rallied to even the score and proceeded...

Mets' skid hits 11 as Cubs rally in 9th, win in 10th

Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.

Cubs hand Mets their 11th straight loss by rallying for a 2-1 win in 10 innings

CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs sent the New York Mets to their 11th consecutive loss by rallying for a 2-1 victory...

Cubs walk-off skidding Mets in low scoring affair

Nico Hoerner lofted the walk-off sacrifice fly Sunday afternoon for the Chicago Cubs, who completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets wi

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Mets 1 – April 19, 2026

Nico Freakin’ Hoerner, man! Tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 10th, ghost runner Pete Crow-Armstrong advanced to third on a wild pitch from old friend Craig Kimbrel. Dansby Swanson then struck out,...

Mets extend losing streak to 11 games after falling in extra innings
Cubs pull off late comeback, walk it off for 5th straight win
Phillies make their Taijuan Walker decision ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided not to start Taijuan Walker on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, opting to use an opener instead.

Nico Hoerner Makes It FIVE IN A ROW! Cubs Walk It Off, Cubs Win, Cubs Sweep!

LET’S GOOOOOOOO! That’s a walk-off, that’s a win, that’s … FIVE IN A ROW and a series sweep of the Mets at Wrigley Field! Really great bounce-back stretch for the Cubs following an up-and-down...

Cubs, Reds have opposite NL Central standings spots to what the stats would suggest

The runs don't quite add up here.

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/19/26): Assad Starting with Chance to Sweep

The Cubs have won four straight for the first time this season, and now they’ve got a chance to sweep the Mets. Both of these teams are heading in opposite directions at the moment, with...

Should Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Slow Start Be a Cause for Alarm?

The big story leading up to Opening Day was Pete Crow-Armstrong’s six-year extension, the largest such deal in Cubs history. Following a breakout 2025 season, the Cubs rewarded the center fielder...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Carson Kelly Behind the Plate

CUBS LINEUP — This afternoon, the Chicago Cubs are looking to complete their first series sweep of the season, while extending their winning streak to five. Given that everyone else in the NL...

Streak Series, Timely Taillon, Carlson Re-Signs, Bullpen Bonanza, and Other Cubs Bullets

Did you wake up with a little bounce in your step today? I know I did. It’s a beautiful Sunday, and with a win today, the Cubs will sweep the New York Mets, winning their fifth straight game and...

Skidding Mets make pitching change ahead of series finale vs. Cubs

A year ago, New York Mets left-hander David Peterson was in the midst of a first-half breakout that helped him earn a spot on the National League All-

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Cody Bellinger hits 2 of Yanks' 4 HRs in rout of Royals

Cody Bellinger homered twice and collected five RBIs as the New York Yankees easily recorded a 13-4 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Sa

1 early-season development each team can believe in
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/18/26): Cubs 4, Mets 2 – Kelly Pinch-Hit HR Keys Fourth Straight Win

The Cubs offense wasn’t quite as explosive Saturday afternoon as it has been recently, scoring only four runs at a blustery Wrigley Field, but that turned out to be enough for a fourth win in a...

BREAKING: Cubs Keep Winning Games Even Though Season Officially Ended Last Week

I don’t want to alarm you, but something very *VERY* unusual is happening on the North Side of Chicago. Despite their season officially coming to an end after their loss to the Pirates at Wrigley...

Kelly homers as the Cubs hand the Mets their 10th straight loss with a 4-2 victory

CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly connected for a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2...

Carson Kelly's pinch-hit homer propels Cubs over hapless Mets

Carson Kelly hit a tie-breaking three-run pinch-hit home run in the sixth inning Saturday afternoon for the host Chicago Cubs, who beat the skidding N

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Mets 2 – April 18, 2026

For the second straight weekend, Carson Kelly played hero! How awesome (and clutch) has this guy been in a Cubs uniform?! This time, Kelly launched a pinch hit (for Moises Ballesteros),...

Cubs flex offensive depth with Kelly's go-ahead pinch-hit blast in 4th straight win
Fans in hot dog costumes take over Wrigley. Why? The power of friendship
Cody Bellinger homers twice, as Yankees eclipse Royals

Cody Bellinger homered twice and collected five RBIs Saturday afternoon, and the New York Yankees easily recorded a 13-4 victory over the visiting Kan

Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL

The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on th

Yankees held to 'C-' grade so far thanks to Jazz Chisholm and Cody Bellinger

It's been a mediocre start to the year for the Yankees.

With Palencia Hurt, Cubs Go Digging Through Their Reclamation Bin

Yesterday, Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia became the latest victim in a long line of pitching injuries across the organization. The injuries vary in severity, with Palencia on the lighter...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Cubs Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

Scroll to Top

Chicago Sports Wire is an independent editorial site. Some posts contain affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA, or any of their member teams. All team names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service · Affiliate Disclosure · DMCA

Part of Sports Wire Network →