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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Cubs’ Jed Hoyer hints at teams like Mets not wanting to make moves before MLB trade deadline

Are the Mets having a fire sale?

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
PCA's torrid stretch lands him in No. 6 spot in Hitter Power Rankings
Cubs to acquire lefty Peterson from Mets (source)
BREAKING: Cubs Reportedly Trading for Lefty David Peterson (UPDATE)

Well, this is kind of nice. Tonight, the Chicago Cubs acquired a much-needed big league starting pitcher. A guy who was an All-Star last season. A guy whose particular strength might work a little...

Cubs’ No. 1 prospect Rojas fuels scorching June stretch with two-homer game
Mets To Trade David Peterson To Cubs

The Cubs are acquiring David Peterson from the Mets, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. More to come.

Dansby Swanson comes up big again as Cubs sweep Mets in doubleheader

Dansby Swanson had the go-ahead RBI for the second time in a matter of hours Wednesday night, when his run-scoring triple in the sixth inning helped t

Dansby Swanson caps monster doubleheader as Cubs sweep Mets

Dansby Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap a monster doubleheader performance and help the Chicago Cubs sweep the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night.

15 RBIs in one series?! Dansby's dominance knows no bounds
Enhanced Box Score (G2): Cubs 10, Mets 5 – June 24, 2026

How do you win a game in which your pitching staff coughed up not one, not two, not three, but FOUR home runs (to your team’s ZERO)? Six errors, that’s how. Tonight, the Mets’ defense (the...

An RBI bunt hit OVER the infielder's head? That's a new one, even for PCA
Dansby Swanson has 2 homers, 7 RBIs as Cubs pound Mets 10-3 in Game 1

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning and added a grand slam in the eighth inning Wednesday, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 win over the reeling New York Mets in...

Here are the hottest pitching prospects right now -- one for each club
Cubs Claim RHP Bryse Wilson from Phillies, DFA RHP Christian Roa

It’s not quite rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, but the Cubs have made yet another pitching move as Jed Hoyer continues to cycle through arms in an attempt to keep the minimum number of...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Game 2 of the Doubleheader

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have already guaranteed themselves a series split in New York, but they have a chance to lock in a series win before our free watch party tomorrow for the finale (are you...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/24/26, Game 1): Cubs 10, Mets 3 – Swanson’s 7 RBI Key Blowout

The Cubs offense went off again in the first half of a day-night doubleheader at Citi Field against the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. The hero for a second consecutive game was Dansby Swanson, who...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/24/26, Game 2): Shaw Bats Second in LF, Ramírez DH, Imanaga Starting

Holy cow, what’s gotten into the Cubs? Despite striking out 14 times, they put up 10 runs on nine hits to beat the Mets for the second game in a row. Most of the damage came from Dansby Swanson,...

Meet Your New Fifth Starter? Cubs Claim Righty Bryse Wilson off Waivers

A few days ago, the Philadelphia Phillies designated 6’2″ right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment. Wilson initially made the Phillies after triggering an upward mobility clause in his contract...

The Latest Injury Updates on Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera Are Not Too Encouraging

There’s an old joke among baseball fans that goes something like “You could field a whole lineup/rotation with the guys just on the Injured List…” But in the Cubs case, that’s an understatement....

Cubs Claim Bryse Wilson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment

The Cubs have claimed right-hander Bryse Wilson from the Phillies, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Philadelphia designated him for assignment earlier this week. In a corresponding...

Cubs predicted to trade for 4.83 ERA Mets starter amid dire pitching need

This predicted trade would be a huge help for the Cubs' rotation.

Cubs' Dansby Swanson swats 2 HRs, drives in 7 runs to beat Mets in opener

Dansby Swanson hit two homers Wednesday afternoon, including a tie-breaking three-run shot and a grand slam, as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New

Swanson slams Mets with 2-HR, 7-RBI outburst
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Mets 3 – June 24, 2026

I’ll tell you this much: If the Cubs’ Injured List wasn’t full of more than a full rotation’s worth of key starting pitchers (Justin Steele, Cade Horton, Edward Cabrera, Matthew Boyd, Jameson...

Vikings in the outfield? Norwegian fans flock to Cubs-Mets game
Dansby Swanson’s Second Homer of the Day is a GRAAAAAAAAND SLAM!

Have yourself a DAY, Dansby Swanson. In the top of the 8th inning today, Dansby Swanson hit his second homer of the day and third of the series. But this one was a GRAAAAAND SLAMARINO! It’s the...

Cubs lose two starters as Brown, Cabrera to IL

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown is joining fellow righty Edward Cabrera on the sideline, as both pitchers have been placed on the 15-day injured list.

Dansby Swanson’s Second Homer in As Many Days is a BIG-TIME 3-Run Shot!

Man, the Cubs sure are keeping the Mets on the ropes here with two outs today. In the fifth inning, it led to three runs, capped off by Michael Busch’s ninth homer of the year, which tied the...

Michael Busch Ties the Game with His Ninth Homer of the Year!

The bottom of the fourth inning ended with the Cubs down three runs after Javier Assad gave up back-to-back home runs. And the start of the fifth inning wasn’t any more promising (back-to-back Ks...

Jed Hoyer’s Job Just Got a Helluva Lot More Difficult

The Cubs were already facing an uphill climb over the remainder of the season with Cade Horton done for the season, Jameson Taillon out for the rest of the first half, and Justin Steele only now...

AL Central starters can help Cubs fix 'certified mess' at trade deadline

The Cubs need to vastly improve this area of the roster.

Cubs lose Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown; Matthew Boyd returns

The Chicago Cubs placed right-handers Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.,Left-hander Matthew Boyd will come off of the

Cubs place RHP Brown on IL with neck strain
The Rundown: Cubs Manhandle Mets, No Stopping PCA, Hartshorn Makes Top 100 List, ABS Aiding Lefty Batters

“Crying’s not for me, ’cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining…” — Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head by B.J. Thomas The Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 yesterday as the red-hot Pete...

Cubs send Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera to IL

CHICAGO — The Cubs' injury woes continue as the club sent pitchers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera Wednesday. The move comes after Cabrera left Tuesday night's game in the fifth inning after he left...

Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera to IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves

There were a lot of bad takes last night about how losing Edward Cabrera wasn’t really a big deal, and those look even worse now that Ben Brown is also headed to the IL. Thursday’s presumed...

Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, Designate Eduarniel Núñez

The Cubs’ astonishing run of injuries continues. Just one morning after manager Craig Counsell announced that a hamstring strain was sending righty Edward Cabrera to the injured list, Chicago has...

Mets activate SS Francisco Lindor for Game 2 vs. Cubs

For the first time in two months, Francisco Lindor is expected to be in the Mets' lineup on Wednesday. ,Lindor was activated from the injured list to

YOU HAVE TO BE FREAKING KIDDING ME, NOW BEN BROWN IS INJURED

It was already absurd enough when Edward Cabrera went down last night with a leg injury, but what? This? Ben Brown is injured now, too? I can barely even type coherent sentences at this point....

The Cubs Officially Add a Little More Pitching Coverage Today

UPDATE AT THE TOP: The full slate of moves is over here, including BEN FREAKING BROWN NOW ALSO BEING INJURED. * * * As expected, the Chicago Cubs are adding two pitchers to the roster ahead of...

Cubs select contract of former Phillies, Pirates righty starter amid Edward Cabrera injury

This is a fun addition to the MLB roster for the Cubs' pitching staff.

Cubs To Select Vince Velasquez

The Cubs will select the contract of righty Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa today, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports. Chicago also plans to bring righty Tyler Ferguson up from Des Moines to...

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting a Free Out After a Walk

Thank goodness it didn’t wind up mattering. That play last night at second base, with Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on a replay review after sliding into second base on a walk behind him, was...

MLB rumors: Twins' plan for Byron Buxton, the one Giant staying put and the Cubs' deadline targets

The trade deadline is barely six weeks away

Craig Counsell goes off on 'terrible rule' after Pete Crow-Armstrong tagged out -- but umps got it right

PCA was called out after advancing to second on a walk

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/24/26, Game 1): Conforto in RF, Ramírez at 3B, Assad Starting

Between Edward Cabrera leaving with a leg injury and Pete Crow-Armstrong being called out on a bizarre play, last night’s game was a doozy. Now the Cubs have a doubleheader due to Monday’s...

More on Edward Cabrera’s Injury, Fallout, Roster Moves

The Chicago Cubs were already going to need an extra pitcher today for the double-header, but with Edward Cabrera going on the Injured List with a hamstring/adductor strain, another pitcher will...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Pedro Ramirez Starts in Game 1 of the Doubleheader

CUBS LINEUP — Well, the Cubs won last night with another offensive explosion to enjoy (they’re really clicking lately). But also … Edward Cabrera was hurt … again. The day before we’re set to get...

Running Out of PCA Superlatives, Better Week, Giants, Kwan, Burns, and Other Cubs Bullets

There was a 45 minute stretch last night where things got nuts around here. Edward Cabrera was injured, the Bulls made two first round picks, and the Blackhawks made a significant trade. Spread...

Cubs navigating injuries ahead of doubleheader vs. Mets

Injuries to starting pitchers are putting the Chicago Cubs in a difficult spot, but manager Craig Counsell is optimistic his team can withstand it thr

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