Winter Meetings Preview: Will the Cubs make a splash?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before traveling to Orlando for baseball’s annual offseason convention, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick...
What we’re hearing about the Cubs, free agents and spending
04 Dec 2025
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With the Winter Meetings approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to...
Cubs mailbag: How will the team replace Kyle Tucker?
27 Nov 2025
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After Part 1 of the Thanksgiving mailbag focused on pitching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are ...
Cubs offseason mailbag: Pitching names to know
25 Nov 2025
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The baseball industry does not shut down during Thanksgiving week. As the Cubs continue to scour the...
What’s next for Shota Imanaga and Kyle Tucker?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the offseason activity beginning to pick up in that window after the GM meetings and before Tha...
In-depth look at Baseball America’s top Cubs prospects
18 Nov 2025
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Do the Cubs have enough young talent to sustain a perennial playoff contender? Geoff Pontes joins th...
What we learned at the GM meetings
14 Nov 2025
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Back from Las Vegas, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney compare notes after roaming The Cosmopolitan ...
Cubs latest: What we’re hearing at the GM meetings
12 Nov 2025
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The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are in Las Vegas for Major League Baseball’s GM...
Cubs news and notes ahead of the GM meetings
06 Nov 2025
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With the offseason underway, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the lates...
Making sense of the Shota Imanaga decisions
05 Nov 2025
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The Cubs made their first major offseason move by declining a three-year option to extend Shota Iman...
Cubs mailbag: Let the offseason intrigue begin
31 Oct 2025
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With the World Series nearing a conclusion, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take ...
Top 5 Cubs Hot Stove Hitting Targets
28 Oct 2025
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The Cubs are probably going to pour their resources into the pitching staff this offseason. Without ...
Top 5 Cubs Hot Stove Pitching Targets
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Already shifting into offseason mode, it’s not too early to start thinking about which pitchers th...
Top 5 Cubs Who Won’t Be Back In 2026
22 Oct 2025
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After winning a playoff round and then losing to a small-market rival, the Cubs are trying to build ...
Laying out the Chicago Cubs offseason agenda; Jed Hoyer speaks
16 Oct 2025
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After processing Jed Hoyer’s entire end-of-season news conference, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma...
The questions looming over the Cubs as offseason begins
13 Oct 2025
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The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you inside the visiting clubhouse in Milwauk...
The crowds at Wrigley Field make a difference as Cubs force Game 5
10 Oct 2025
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In winning two elimination games, the Cubs put the pressure back on the Brewers as this National Lea...
The Cubs are still alive
09 Oct 2025
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Fans will get at least one more night of playoff baseball at Wrigley Field this year. An electric at...
It’s not over yet, but Cubs look completely overmatched against Brewers
07 Oct 2025
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What a letdown for Cubs fans, and a team that believed it could do something special. A National Lea...
How the Cubs reset ahead of Game 2 in Milwaukee
06 Oct 2025
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After all the hype surrounding this grudge match, the Brewers came out and completely dominated the ...
After a classic Wrigley Field celebration, Cubs-Brewers should be more great theater
03 Oct 2025
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The Cubs are fully in postseason mode, making spectacular defensive plays, deploying their bullpen a...
The Cubs are suddenly on the brink of elimination
02 Oct 2025
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What was Craig Counsell thinking? And does it really matter when the offense scores zero runs? The A...
The playoff buzz is back at Wrigley Field
01 Oct 2025
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What an atmosphere. In taking control of their National League Wild Card Series, the Cubs restored t...
Everything you need to know about the Cubs-Padres playoff series
29 Sep 2025
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There’s a full scouting report within this Wild Card crossover episode between North Side Territor...
How the Cubs regroup with Cade Horton out of playoff picture
28 Sep 2025
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Maybe there’s a scenario in which Cade Horton throws another pitch for the Cubs this year. But for...
Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres
26 Sep 2025
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The Cubs still want to make sure this wild-card series will be played at Wrigley Field, but their pl...
The Cubs picked a bad time to have their worst stretch
24 Sep 2025
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How concerned should Cubs fans be right now? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try ...
Is this the letdown after the Cubs clinched their playoff spot?
22 Sep 2025
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Following their big celebration in Pittsburgh, the Cubs were swept out of Cincinnati. The final week...
How the Cubs are lined up for October
19 Sep 2025
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Is the offense still a concern heading into the playoffs? And why would anyone other than Cade Horto...
The clubhouse scene as the Cubs clinched their playoff spot
18 Sep 2025
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The Cubs are advancing to the postseason for the first time since 2020, an achievement that the team...
Cubs close to switching over to playoff mode
16 Sep 2025
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It feels inevitable. The Cubs are so close to clinching their first playoff berth since 2020 that ev...
Cubs mailbag: The postseason rotation, Kyle Tucker plans and more
12 Sep 2025
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With the playoffs approaching, you have questions, and Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have answer...
Anthony Rizzo is back where he belongs
11 Sep 2025
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One of the most popular players in franchise history is returning to Wrigley Field. Ahead of the cer...
The Cubs have to deal with some glaring issues
09 Sep 2025
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Where to begin? Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is now on the injured list, though his recent performanc...
The Cubs mailbag is back with more of your questions
05 Sep 2025
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As the Cubs prepare for October, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here to answ...
Cubs news and notes from Wrigley Field
04 Sep 2025
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With Chicago’s playoff odds holding steady, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are...
How the Cubs are positioned at the start of September
02 Sep 2025
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With the wild-card odds overwhelmingly in their favor, the Cubs can use this final month of the seas...
Cubs mailbag: The lineup, pitching outlook and more
29 Aug 2025
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You have questions, we have answers. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another edition...
Cubs news and notes plus the “Mount Rushmore of Cubs pitchers”
28 Aug 2025
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With a West Coast trip in full swing, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get together to bring you th...
The Cubs believe Kyle Tucker is back
26 Aug 2025
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After a mental reset/three-game benching, Kyle Tucker again looked like the difference-maker the Cub...
What would realignment mean for the Cubs?
23 Aug 2025
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In a recent TV appearance, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred fueled talk about expansio...
The Cubs missed their opportunity against the Brewers
22 Aug 2025
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Recognizing that a moment had slipped away, Cubs manager Craig Counsell was not overly enthusiastic ...
Amid boos and a brutal slump, Cubs star Kyle Tucker gets a reset
20 Aug 2025
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What once would have seemed unthinkable suddenly became inevitable. With Kyle Tucker going through t...
Cubs mailbag: Why are they talking about 2032?
14 Aug 2025
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The fallout from an underwhelming trade deadline continues. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patr...
The negativity is surrounding the Cubs right now
13 Aug 2025
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At this point, it’s not an overreaction. The Cubs are playing an uninspired brand of baseball whil...
The Brewers are pulling away from the Cubs in the division race
11 Aug 2025
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It’s happening again. That small-market team in Milwaukee has taken control of the National League...
Cubs mailbag: What happened to this offense?
09 Aug 2025
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After another rough showing by the offense Friday night in St. Louis, Sahadev takes your questions a...
What’s going on with Kyle Tucker?
08 Aug 2025
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After an MVP-level start carried the Cubs into the summer, and fueled more talk about the huge contr...
Maybe the Cubs should’ve gotten another pitcher at the trade deadline
07 Aug 2025
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Hindsight is 20/20, but this was an immediate question following MLB’s trade deadline: Why didn’...
Trade deadline recap: Did the Cubs pass or fail?
01 Aug 2025
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Both of these things can be true: The Cubs significantly improved their roster and missed a great op...
Breaking down Jed Hoyer’s contract extension
30 Jul 2025
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With the trade deadline looming, the Cubs took one potential distraction off the table, finalizing a...
Remembering Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg
29 Jul 2025
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The death of “Ryno” hit people hard. The Hall of Famer bonded generations of Cubs fans who watch...
Cubs mailbag: Trade deadline, Wrigley Field vibes and more
25 Jul 2025
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As the baseball industry heats up in late July, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney a...
As Cubs look for more pitching, 22 trade names for the deadline
24 Jul 2025
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It’s no secret that the Cubs are actively searching for more pitching and trying to make deals wit...
The trade deadline chatter around the Cubs is picking up
21 Jul 2025
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The Brewers will not let up, forcing the Cubs to stay on top of their game and turning this into a t...
Cubs news and notes: The latest on Kyle Tucker and their trade chips for the deadline
18 Jul 2025
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Looking ahead to the second half, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what Ky...
Cubs mailbag: Trade deadline, Jed Hoyer’s future, pitching outlook and more
17 Jul 2025
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With the All-Star break almost over, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer quest...
Cubs’ second-half guide: Trade deadline, stars to watch and more
16 Jul 2025
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The Cubs should enjoy their All-Star break, because they will be immediately tested. From a Brewers ...
What the Cubs are trying to accomplish at the trade deadline
11 Jul 2025
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Through their reporting, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have some on the names on Chicago’s rad...
Cubs president Jed Hoyer visits North Side Territory ahead of the trade deadline
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year. Cubs officials are simultaneously preparing for the 2025 MLB Draft and the...
Trade deadline plans, All-Star picks and more takeaways from Wrigley Field
07 Jul 2025
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The Cubs put on a great show over the holiday weekend, dominating the Cardinals on the Fourth of Jul...
Trade deadline preview: The Cubs will be ultra-aggressive
04 Jul 2025
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As a first-place team on the Fourth of July, the Cubs already know what direction they’re heading,...
Will more Cubs join Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker at the All-Star Game?
03 Jul 2025
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With two-thirds of the National League’s starting outfield, the Cubs will be well-represented at M...
The Cubs will have money for the trade deadline. What about Kyle Tucker?
02 Jul 2025
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At the beginning of July, the Cubs are in a prime position to add at the trade deadline. Jed Hoyer, ...
The Cubs at the halfway point: Big expectations for what’s next
27 Jun 2025
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After 81 games, the Cubs are leading their division and fueling hopes for October baseball at Wrigle...
A low point for Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs
25 Jun 2025
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During this high-flying season, Pete Crow-Armstrong has established himself as a legitimate MVP cand...
The current state of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry
24 Jun 2025
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With a four-game series unfolding at Busch Stadium, The Athletic’s Katie Woo, Sahadev Sharma and P...
All the Cubs angles to the stunning Rafael Devers trade
20 Jun 2025
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A blockbuster deal between the Red Sox and Giants doesn’t necessarily mean that the trade market i...
Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps putting on a show (just not at the Home Run Derby)
18 Jun 2025
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Though Pete Crow-Armstrong says he’s not interested in participating in the Home Run Derby this su...
Cubs news and notes: Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanaga and more from Wrigley Field
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the offense has certainly cooled off, the Cubs have actually extended their lead in the divisi...
Cubs prospect watch, looking ahead to trade deadline
13 Jun 2025
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With the Cubs expected to be big buyers at the July 31 trade deadline, now is a good time to check i...
Cubs mailbag: Dealing with the Marlins plus more on roster additions and lineup questions
12 Jun 2025
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With the trade deadline approaching, listeners are curious about Sandy Alcantara as well as Jed Hoye...
The X-factors that explain the Cubs right now
10 Jun 2025
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After a relatively easy May, the Cubs are facing much tougher tests during these road series in Detr...
With best record in NL, Cubs keep taking care of business
06 Jun 2025
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Good teams are supposed to beat bad teams, so you can’t ding the Cubs for taking advantage of a we...
Cubs mailbag: Will this be the most aggressive team at the trade deadline?
05 Jun 2025
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It’s still relatively early, but it’s already clear that the Cubs are planning to buy at the Jul...
Kyle Tucker’s status and what we’ve learned about the Cubs
02 Jun 2025
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The biggest headline at the moment is Kyle Tucker’s injury scare. But two-plus months into the sea...
Cubs All-Quarter Century Team
30 May 2025
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How would you put together a roster of the best Cubs players since 2000? Spinning off a project for ...
Cubs mailbag: Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, trade deadline and more
29 May 2025
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As the Cubs continue to roll, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from...
Sizing up the Cubs with one-third of the season completed
27 May 2025
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It’s time to break down a first-place team that is exceeding all expectations. What has gone right...
Cubs vs. Reds as the division race picks up speed
23 May 2025
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Fifty games into the season, the Cubs are 10 over .500 and leading the National League Central. The ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong is built for this
22 May 2025
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Undeniably, the breakout star of this Cubs season is Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is quickly gaining not...
Cubs give Matt Shaw another chance to show he belongs
20 May 2025
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The Cubs didn’t really hesitate last month when they demoted Matt Shaw, the club’s Opening Day t...
Cubs mailbag: Now what would a Pete Crow-Armstrong extension look like?
16 May 2025
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As Pete Crow-Armstrong blossoms into one of the game’s most exciting players, it’s worth revisit...
Justin Turner finally has his big moment as a Cub
15 May 2025
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This is exactly why the Cubs wanted Justin Turner on their team. And this is exactly what Turner nee...
Moisés Ballesteros is coming to Wrigley Field
13 May 2025
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In what’s becoming a regular occurrence, the Cubs are calling up another elite prospect to make hi...
The scouting report on Cade Horton
09 May 2025
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With top pitching prospect Cade Horton lined up to make his major-league debut on Saturday night in ...
How can the Cubs fix their closer situation?
08 May 2025
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After a historically bad outing, it’s back to the drawing board for Ryan Pressly. The Athletic’s...
With Shota Imanaga out, Cade Horton could be next up in Cubs rotation
06 May 2025
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Already down one All-Star pitcher, the Cubs will again have to reshape the top of their rotation now...
Cubs mailbag: When is Cade Horton coming to Chicago?
02 May 2025
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With the Cubs off to a great start, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open up the inbox to field que...
Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory
30 Apr 2025
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With the offense rolling through the first month of the season, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly join...
What we learned about the Cubs in April
28 Apr 2025
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After the Cubs passed baseball’s most difficult opening test, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and ...
Do the Cubs have the best offense in baseball?
25 Apr 2025
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It’s not a silly question to ask at this early stage of the season. The numbers are off the charts...
Wrigley Field is rocking again
24 Apr 2025
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Once again, the Cubs are becoming a must-see attraction. In a city that desperately wants to see a w...
How to fix the Cubs bullpen
22 Apr 2025
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Good starting pitching and an explosive offense have masked some of the issues with Chicago’s bull...
Cubs officials showing sense of urgency with roster
18 Apr 2025
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By demoting Matt Shaw to the minors, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Cra...
Why the Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong tabled contract talks
15 Apr 2025
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After exchanging extension proposals around the start of the season, Cubs officials and Pete Crow-Ar...
Justin Steele’s season is over
14 Apr 2025
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The bad news coming out of Dodger Stadium overshadowed the Cubs winning two of three games against t...
Cubs Mailbag: Justin Steele, trade deadline and more
12 Apr 2025
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With the Cubs on the West Coast, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer questions from fans about ...
Cubs news and notes: Justin Steele’s setback
10 Apr 2025
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A good start has been interrupted by the injury news regarding an All-Star pitcher. Still, the Cubs ...
What Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s deal means for Kyle Tucker
07 Apr 2025
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The impact of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 14-year, $500 million megadeal will be felt in Chicago as Ky...