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Nico Hoerner Sits, Will Undergo Additional Tests Following ‘Somewhat Inconclusive’ X-rays on Hand

Nico Hoerner is out of the lineup for the Cubs’ Friday game in Cincinnati after being hit on the right hand by a pitch in Thursday’s series opener. He remained in the game but was still feeling ill effects from the HBP and had his hand x-rayed.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 10 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs Get Major Pitching Boost, Make Two Key Roster Moves

As the Chicago Cubs continue their series against the Cincinnati Reds, the struggles continue on. During the opener, the Cubs ended up falling by a final score of 8-4.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 2 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Eyeing Starter In Latest Mock Draft

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best minor league systems in baseball, and they will look to add to that in this years' draft. In his latest mock, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline has the Cubs selecting Trey Yesavage, a right handed pitcher from East Carolina University.

Jordan Wicks News / Bleacher Nation / 39 minutes ago

Cubs Roster Moves: Wicks Returns, Hodge to Iowa

Jordan Wicks is back. And in the bullpen?

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 minutes ago

Cubs manager addresses team's struggling catchers

The Cubs have received dismal production from the catcher position this year, a topic that manager Craig Counsell openly discussed recently.

Cubs IF suffers broken hand after getting hit by a pitch

Cubs top pitching prospect shut down for up to four weeks

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Nick Madrigal News / Field Level Media / 33 minutes ago

Cubs INF Nick Madrigal breaks hand in first game after demotion

Infielder Nick Madrigal's demotion from the Chicago Cubs got worse when he fractured his left hand in his first game for Triple-A Iowa. Madrigal had doubled and drawn a walk before he was hit on the hand by a 97-mph fastball from Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Trey Wingenter in the fourth inning on Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Harold Ramirez News / On Tap Sports Net / 2 minutes ago

Cubs Should Look into Newly DFA'd Harold Ramirez

As the Chicago Cubs remain stagnant, they're reaching a crucial juncture that will impact the trajectory of their season. Jed Hoyer has indicated the team is ready to add if need be.

Christopher Morel News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 1 hour ago

Cubs' Skipper Gets Real on Morel's Struggles as He's 'Taken Steps Back'

The Chicago Cubs have given third baseman Christopher Morel every chance to earn the position at third base full-time. While Morel can swing it at a high level when he's at the top of his game, the defensive struggles are still prevalent.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

What can the Cubs do to fix the bullpen?

It’s in bad shape. The Cubs bullpen is awful. This, we’ve known almost all year but even in the recent two wins over the White Sox, the pen gave up the lead late.

Craig Counsell News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Craig Counsell is the Highest Paid Manger in MLB, But I Don’t Think You’ll Believe Who’s No. 2…

White Sox Manager Pedro Grifol is the second highest paid manager in MLB...LOL.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 2 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Continue Alarming Trend Against NL Central

The Chicago Cubs' brief winning streak was short-lived, ending after just two games. After needing miraculous comebacks to eke out back-to-back one-run wins over the lowly Chicago White Sox this week, the Cubs returned to their losing ways on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 2 hours ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 63

The Cubs fade away in an 8-4 loss in Cincinnati. I play a game called Out Of The Park baseball. I first read about it a couple of years ago in my email via an offer I received to play test the game for free in exchange for writing about the game.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 2 hours ago

Cubs Could Strike Gold In Intriguing Trade Proposal With Diamondbacks

Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs will have some tough decisions to make with the MLB trade deadline drawing closer. After falling to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday evening, they dropped to 31-32 and are once again heading in the wrong direction after a two-game sweep the series before.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 5 hours ago

Cubs IF suffers broken hand after getting hit by a pitch

The injury is nevertheless a hit to Chicago’s infield depth and another impediment for the 27-year-old as he tries to establish himself as an everyday player.

Cubs top pitching prospect shut down for up to four weeks

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Patrick Wisdom News / Last Word On Sports / June 5

The Cubs Are Lacking All Types of Wisdom at Third Base

So far this season the Chicago Cubs are lacking Wisdom at third base. Patrick Wisdom, that is. The slugger opened the season on the injured list and hasn’t seen much action at the hot corner since his return.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / June 5

Cubs Appear to Have Made Some Miscalculations

Despite defeating the woebegone Chicago White Sox Tuesday evening, the Chicago Cubs are still below .500 at 30-31. While the Cubs still have time to get their act together, there are obvious holes on the team.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5