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Craig Counsell’s Cubs arrive as World Series contenders, but those pesky Brewers won’t go away

By Patrick Mooney
Jul 17, 2025 5:59 pm - For all that has gone right so far — Pete Crow-Armstrong blossoming into a superstar, Kyle Tucker pushing to be the offseason’s No. 1 free agent, the Cubs getting unexpected contributions from so many pitchers — the Milwaukee Brewers are still breathing down their necks.
Cubs second-half storylines to watch, starting with trade deadline priorities

By Sahadev Sharma
Jul 16, 2025 7:18 am - It would be hard to deny that the Chicago Cubs’ first half is anything but a remarkable success. Only two teams — the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers — have a better record than the Cubs’ 57-39 mark. The underlying metrics also agree that this is a strong group, as BaseRuns has it as the second-best team in baseball.
Matthew Boyd’s winding All-Star journey: ‘One of the best human beings you’re ever going to be around’

By Zack Meisel and Patrick Mooney
Jul 15, 2025 10:30 pm - In the summer of 2001, Matthew Boyd’s father surprised him with tickets to the All-Star festivities in Seattle, a dream occasion for a 10-year-old residing in Washington state.
Cubs believe Ethan Conrad’s injury created a first-round draft opportunity

By Mike McGraw
Jul 14, 2025 6:38 pm - Following the first round of the MLB draft, Cubs scouting director Dan Kantrovitz said he felt Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad could have been a top-10 pick if not for a shoulder injury.
Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, with Tucker seventh and PCA ninth

By RONALD BLUM
Jul 14, 2025 3:31 pm - ATLANTA — Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Truist Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers sta...
Cubs stick with usual plan of college hitter with No. 17 pick

By Mike McGraw
Jul 13, 2025 10:44 pm - The Cubs chose outfielder Ethan Conrad with the No. 17 pick of Sunday’s MLB Draft. His junior season at Wake Forest was cut short by a shoulder injury.
Free-agent-to-be Kyle Tucker is making the most of his year with the Cubs

By Patrick Mooney
Jul 13, 2025 11:23 am - Kyle Tucker is a left-handed hitter who lets the game come to him, understanding how pitchers are trying to set him up and get him out. The little things matter to Tucker, a Gold Glove defender and a plus baserunner who competed in 15 playoff rounds with the Astros. Instead of presenting himself as a one-man corporation, Tucker wants to be one of the boys.
Boyd wins All-Star matchup as Fried exits with blister and Cubs halt Yankees' 5-game win streak

Associated Press
Jul 13, 2025 10:50 am - Cubs Matthew Boyd won a matchup of All-Star left-handers as Max Fried left early because of yet another blister on his pitching hand, and the Cubs stopped the New York Yankees’ five-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory. Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the ninth off Brad Keller, his 35th of the season, and became the fastest player to 350 home runs.
High school shortstops expected to go early in Sunday’s MLB draft

By Mike McGraw
Jul 12, 2025 8:07 pm - The White Sox will pick 10th and the Cubs 17th in the first round of the MLB Draft, which begins Sunday at 5 p.m.
What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ trade deadline plans, from pitchers to hitters

By Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma
Jul 11, 2025 11:13 am - MINNEAPOLIS — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s transcendent season cannot be taken for granted. The Chicago Cubs are looking for impact talent ahead of the July 31 trade deadline be...

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