Cubs Stuff

At 48-48, the San Diego Padres stand 12.5 games back in the NL West, and 3.5 games back in the NL Wild Card race (trailing four teams for that last spot). Although things could shift over the next two weeks – and it’s hard to see A.J. Preller as a [...]

There won’t be a South Side reliever reunion at Wrigley, as the Cubs have released former closer Liam Hendriks. They lost Aaron Bummer to free agency after he opted out of his minor league deal. Both pitchers were just lottery tickets that didn’t pay out, so it’s not a big [...]

Here are three relievers that could bolster the Cubs' pen down the stretch. [...]

This time of year, post-All-Star-break and post-Draft, we do start to see some movement on the trade market. Particular fits, or aggressive buyers, for example. What’s a little more rare is a seller opening itself up for all manner of trades too far out from the Trade Deadline, though. For [...]

After looking like a clear option for the Chicago Cubs, Liam Hendriks has been released before even getting a chance. [...]

Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right back to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned. He’ll work out of the rotation [...]

Among the many in-season reclamation swings taken by the Cubs as their needs in the bullpen swelled, Liam Hendriks and Aaron Bummer were probably most well-known and well-experienced, as far as former big leaguers go. But these are reclamation swings for a reason, and although each did pitch for the [...]

Cubs vs Twins — Later tonight, the Chicago Cubs kick off the second half of their season — and arguably the 2.5 most important weeks on the calendar — with the first of a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins. Although this first game is a Friday home game, it [...]

The Chicago Cubs get a direct mention in the Tarik Skubal trade rumors ahead of the MLB trade deadline. [...]

At heart, we’re all just Chicago Cubs fans, right? It’s true for us, and it’s true for a 14-year-old kid who was watching the Cubs win it all back in 2016. Pete Crow-Armstrong, now a star on the Cubs, was that kid a decade ago, and he showed up at [...]

Former Braves and White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer has opted out of his minor league deal with the Cubs and is now a free agent. This is pretty much a nothingburger because Bummer hasn’t been able to recapture the performance that made him a coveted arm a few years ago, [...]

It’s been a whirlwind of a season to say the least, and it’s only the middle of July! Within the crazy first half have been several fun storylines, with a fair share of unfortunate ones too. The Cubs are 54-42 thus far, sitting five games back of the Brewers in [...]

Veteran left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer opted out of his minor league contract with the Cubs and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bummer spent over a month in the organization but only pitched six minor league innings, during which he was tagged for four [...]

The Cubs (54-42) wrapped up the first half on a strong note with a 4-2 road trip in Baltimore and Cincinnati. The offense continues to lead the way as the beleaguered pitching staff is doing just enough to collect victories. Craig Counsell and company now return from the All-Star break [...]

Although the Chicago Cubs' 2026 campaign has been a bit of a roller coaster, it's undeniable that they started things out on a high note. April was shaping up t [...]

The Little Girl – I have been doing this so long that the name no longer remotely fits – has her first lead in a musical, which I’ll get to watch later today. I could not be more proud, or more happy to see her happy. With all due respect [...]

Ten years. Somehow, it’s been 10 years since the 2016 Chicago Cubs embarked on their magical run, and to commemorate the anniversary, that World Series-winning team will be honored this weekend at Wrigley Field. [...]

The Chicago Cubs enter the second-half of the 2026 season 12 games above .500, and sitting atop the National League Wild Card race. The Cubs are positioned to m [...]

The All-Star Break has come and gone and we’re about ready for the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. The trade deadline is just around the corner and the playoffs not far behind — though you wouldn’t know it with the insane heat (and smoke) weighing down Chicago this week. With [...]