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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong jumps on a ledge to celebrate with fans after scoring off Nico Hoerner’s walk-off sacrifice fly in the tenth inning to give the Cubs a, 2-1, win over the Mets at Wrigley Field Sunday in Chicago.

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Should Pete Crow-Armstrong's Slow Start Be a Cause for Alarm? Sample sizes are far too small to reach any conclusions this early in the season, and overreacting will do us no good, but there are still some concerning trends with Crow-Armstrong's offensive perfor...

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s offensive struggles have carried over from the end of last season, with a chase rate that is still one of the worst in baseball.

Is it too early in the season for fans to be concerned? www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/04...

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Yes, Riley Martin Should See an Increased Role in the Cubs Bullpen The Cubs' pitching staff has been decimated by injuries over the first three weeks of the season, but that's allowed Riley Martin to join the MLB bullpen, an opportunity he's taken full advantage of.

Yes, Riley Martin Should See an Increased Role in the Cubs Bullpen
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Phillies 4 – April 14, 2026 There’s no such thing as a “must-win” game in April, but this feels like the kind of win that can get the Cubs back on track. Not only was the pitching solid, but Craig Counsell’s offense is starting ...

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, Phillies 4 – April 14, 2026
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REPORT: Cubs Interested in Free Agent Starter Lucas Giolito The first three weeks of the Cubs’ season have been defined by starting pitching injuries, with both Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton getting hurt within the first two weeks. It appears the Cubs may look ...

REPORT: Cubs Interested in Free Agent Starter Lucas Giolito
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Cubs' Starting Rotation Helping Team Stay Afloat Amidst Offensive Struggles The injury bug struck earlier and was much more severe than anyone expected, but that hasn't stopped Craig Counsell's starting rotation from being one of the best in baseball.

Despite dealing with injuries to Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd less than three weeks into the season, the Cubs’ starting rotation is among the best in baseball.

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Guardians 0 - April 5, 2026 If you're a fan of offense, you may not have found Game 1 of today's doubleheader particularly entertaining. However, if pitchers' duels are more your thing, th

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Guardians 0 – April 5, 2026
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Source: The Cubs are calling up LHP Riley Martin

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Colin Rea Leads Cubs' Rotation Options After Cade Horton's Injury Who would you want to see replace Cade Horton in the Cubs starting rotation?

The Cubs have several options to replace Cade Horton in the rotation. Who is the best choice?

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Matthew Boyd Was a Lot Better in His Second Outing - Anything Change?
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Matthew Boyd Was a Lot Better in His Second Outing - Anything Change? Matthew Boyd's second start of the year went MUCH better than Opening Day. And he's racking up whiffs and strikeouts like never before. What's going on?

Matthew Boyd dominated the Angels yesterday, striking out 10 and generating 20 whiffs. What made him so effective?

My first piece for @bleachernation.bsky.social ⬇️
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Hoerner's Extension Creates Uncertain Future for Shaw, Rojas - Nico Hoerner’s extension, which was first reported on Thursday evening, wrapped up a fantastic offseason for Jed Hoyer and the Cubs. The deal broke after the Cubs lost their Opening Day matchup to the...

Hoerner’s Extension Creates Uncertain Future for Shaw, Rojas www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/31/h...

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Pete Crow-Armstrong Says Extension Talks Ongoing, 'Bigger Fish to Fry Right Now' - The 2025 season saw Pete Crow-Armstrong go from being the top prospect in the Cubs’ farm system to establishing himself as an elite center fielder. Everyone wanted to watch PCA electrify the ballpark ...

Last month, I dove into why extending Pete Crow-Armstrong would be a wise decision. It looks like the Chicago Cubs agreed.

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Cubs Roster Moves: Seiya Suzuki to IL, Javier Assad to Triple-A - Opening Day is just a few days away, with the Chicago Cubs set to travel back home to Chicago on Tuesday. One of the last remaining question marks regarding the Opening Day roster was Seiya Suzuki’s a...

Cubs Roster Moves: Seiya Suzuki to IL, Javier Assad to Triple-A www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/23/c...

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BN NEWS! We’ve Hired Two MORE Cubs Writers: Tony Andracki and Jacob Zanolla!

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World Baseball Classic Massive Success Despite One Clear Flaw - Team Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night, shocking the baseball world with a 3-2 win over Team USA. Venezuela beat the reigning champions in Team Japan to open...

The 2026 World Baseball Classic was a massive success, but one issue still stood out. How can it be fixed before the next tournament?

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Team USA Wears Olympic Hockey Jerseys, Courtesy of Pete Crow-Armstrong - Team USA arrived at LoanDepot Park in style this afternoon, getting ready to face off against Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Gold Medal game. Mark DeRosa’s squad is looking to continue a...

Team USA Wears Olympic Hockey Jerseys, Courtesy of Pete Crow-Armstrong www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/17/t...

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Seiya Suzuki Diagnosed with Strained PCL - Seiya Suzuki’s injury status has been up in the air since he got hurt on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. He underwent an MRI after returning to Cubs camp, with the team uncertain...

Seiya Suzuki Diagnosed with Strained PCL www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/17/s...

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Cubs Name Matthew Boyd Opening Day Starter - Craig Counsell has named Matthew Boyd as his Opening Day starter for the 2026 season. The Cubs will face the Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26, with Cade Cavalli set to take the mound for Washing...

Cubs Name Matthew Boyd Opening Day Starter www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/12/c...

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WATCH: Pete Crow-Armstrong Crushes Second Home Run of the Game To Keep Team USA Alive - No, you’re not seeing double. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning less than an hour ago. He just went yard again in the ninth, with Team USA down to their last breath. P...

WATCH: Pete Crow-Armstrong Crushes Second Home Run of the Game To Keep Team USA Alive www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/10/w...

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WATCH: Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Three-Run Home Run for Struggling Team USA - Pete Crow-Armstrong just came through for Team USA in their game against Team Italy, destroying a three-run home run to right field in the seventh inning. PCA gets us within four pic.twitter.com/jgcba...

WATCH: Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Three-Run Home Run for Struggling Team USA www.cubsinsider.com/2026/03/10/w...

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Cubs' Backup 1B Solution May Be Found in Catching Trio - Tyler Austin‘s surprise injury at the beginning of spring training left the Cubs with only one true first baseman on the roster. The Cubs signed Austin to be a right-handed-hitting backup for Michael ...

Due to Tyler Austin’s injury, the Cubs need a new backup first baseman. Although they have several options, the best candidates may come from their trio of catchers.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong Says Extension Talks Ongoing, 'Bigger Fish to Fry Right Now' - The 2025 season saw Pete Crow-Armstrong go from being the top prospect in the Cubs’ farm system to establishing himself as an elite center fielder. Everyone wanted to watch PCA electrify the ballpark ...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is becoming a face of Chicago Sports, coming off a year in which he captivated fans across baseball.

The center fielder says extension talks with the Cubs are ongoing and added, “I want to be here for as long as they want me.”

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Imanaga's Increased Velocity Promising Sign for Upcoming Season - One of the biggest question marks on the Cubs’ 2026 roster is Shōta Imanaga, who is entering his third MLB season. After finishing fourth in Rookie of the Year voting after his excellent 2024 campaign...

Imanaga’s Increased Velocity Promising Sign for Upcoming Season
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Cubs Release 2026 Promo Calendar Featuring Several Bobbleheads, Cade Horton Graphic Tee, Replica Jerseys - The Cubs released their 2026 promotional schedule on Tuesday, featuring a variety of fun giveaways for fans to enjoy throughout the year. 🗣️: PROMO CALENDAR DROP Check them out: https://t.co/xl9NjjirB...

Cubs Release 2026 Promo Calendar Featuring Several Bobbleheads, Cade Horton Graphic Tee, Replica Jerseys www.cubsinsider.com/2026/02/17/c...

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Cade Horton in 'Really Good Place' Entering Spring Training - Cade Horton has the highest ceiling of any pitcher in the Cubs’ rotation. The 24-year-old logged 118.0 innings in 2025 with a 2.67 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. Horton finished second in National League Rookie...

Cade Horton in ‘Really Good Place’ Entering Spring Training
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Cubs Officially Sign Shelby Miller, DFA Ben Cowles - The Cubs officially announced the signing of Shelby Miller on Sunday, a deal which was originally reported on Friday. The Cubs agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller on a on a two-yea...

Cubs Officially Sign Shelby Miller, DFA Ben Cowles www.cubsinsider.com/2026/02/15/c...

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No, Nick Castellanos Is Not Good Cubs Fit - In a not-so-shocking move on Thursday, the Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos. The 33-year-old is owed $20 million by the Phillies this season, which is the final year of his five-year cont...

No, it would not be wise for the Cubs to bring back old friend Nick Castellanos.

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Cubs Reportedly Nearing Multi-Year Deal with Shelby Miller - According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago Cubs are nearing a multi-year deal with Shelby Miller. Sources: Free-agent reliever Shelby Miller and the Chicago Cubs are nearing a multi-year majo...

Cubs Reportedly Nearing Multi-Year Deal with Shelby Miller www.cubsinsider.com/2026/02/13/c...

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