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The Chicago Cubs have put themselves in position through the first few weeks of the 2024 MLB season to contend for the NL Central title. They survived some early season injuries to key players such as Chase Bellinger and Sieya Suzuki and are positioned to remain in the playoff hunt.

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Cubs roster move: Keegan Thompson to injured list, Luke Little recalled

The Cubs have a true lefthander back in the pen. The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson on the 15-day injured list with a viral illness and recalled left-handed pitcher Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 23 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Sits Again, Still No Nico

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the finale against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 12 minutes ago

Cubs Announce Their Upcoming Rotation, Answering Some Role Questions Along the Way

Kyle Hendricks is in the Cubs rotation and Hayden Wesneski is apparently not.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / 0 minutes ago

The 2016 Cubs Were the Dynasty That Wasn’t

While Theo Epstein will rightfully be remembered as the man who brought championships to success starved Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs fans, his work with the Cubs wasn’t flawless.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

2024 Cubs attendance Watch: Looking at ticket pricing trends going forward

Wrigley tickets might be about to get very expensive. Another Cubs homestand begins Thursday, seven games against the same two teams the Cubs have faced on the road the last two series, first four against the Pirates, then three against the Braves.

Hector Neris News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Hector Neris Has Literally Been the Luckiest Pitcher in Baseball So Far This Season

Hector Neris has literally been the luckiest pitcher in baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 17 minutes ago

Cubs Starting to Sound a Little Desperate When Talking Bullpen Upgrades

I don’t know that anyone expected to go into Atlanta and sweep the Braves or even take two of three, but the prevailing thought was that the Cubs could at least be competitive.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 59 minutes ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 43

Shut out again in Atlanta, the Cubs lose 7-0. Pete Crow-Armstrong wasn’t the only one hitting a wall in Atlanta. Well, I guess for the rest of the team, they ran into that wall on Monday.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 2 hours ago

Braves 7, Cubs 0: Can’t win if you can’t score runs

It’s just that simple. The Cubs lost to the Braves 7-0 Tuesday night in Atlanta, and honestly I could end this recap right here because there’s not much to say about a Cubs team that had only three hits, just one for extra bases, and got just two runners past first base.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 9 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads South Bend past Ft. Wayne in 11 innings

South Bend wins in extra innings. Alexander Canario hits a grand slam. Brennen Davis, Pablo Aliendo also go deep. There was a lot of movement in the system today.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / 25 minutes ago

Cubs' Offense Remains Ice Cold in 7-0 Loss to Braves

If Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves is an indication of who the Chicago Cubs really are, it's not good. The offense is nonexistent and adjustments must be made if the North Siders have any hope for the postseason.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / 17 hours ago

A Closer Look at the Utilityman the Mariners Acquired from the Cubs

On Monday, the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners completed a late-night trade that sent RHP Tyson Miller to Chicago and Jake Slaughter to Seattle. Chicago has already made room on their 40-man roster for Miller, designating Richard Lovelady for assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

2 early-season trades Cubs must make

After fading down the stretch in 2023, the Chicago Cubs look to establish themselves as a true National League contender in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman.

Tyson Miller News / On Tap Sports Net / 14 hours ago

What to Expect from Cubs Trade Acquisition Tyson Miller

The Chicago Cubs acquired RHP Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners late Monday night heading into Tuesday. With RHP Adbert Alzolay heading to the IL, he now joins LHP Drew Smyly, RHP Yency Almonte, and RHP Daniel Palencia as bullpen arms who have recently experienced injuries.

Jake Slaughter News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Mariners acquire INF Jake Slaughter from Cubs

The Seattle Mariners acquired minor league infielder Jake Slaughter from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Tyson Miller. Slaughter, 27, is batting .297 with five homers, 17 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 32 games this season at Triple-A Iowa, where he has started games at first, second and third base.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / 16 hours ago

Cubs designate lefty reliever for assignment

The Cubs designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, per a team announcement.

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Cubs acquire pitching help in trade with Mariners

He made nine appearances for the Mariners this season before being designated for assignment. The 28-year-old had a solid 3.09 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched.

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Struggling Cubs reliever placed on injured list

Here in 2024, he has a 4.67 ERA through 18 appearances. His walk rate is up to 8 percent and his strikeout rate is way down to 17.3 percent. The velocity is down a bit on all five of his pitches, per Statcast.

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