If the goal is simply making the playoffs, the Chicago Cubs appear to have done enough to set themselves up for a successful 2025 season. The offseason acquisition of Kyle Tucker, an MVP-caliber talent, bolsters a roster already featuring rising star Pete Crow-Armstrong and National League Rookie of the Year contender Matt Shaw. With this…

With less than six hours before the season opener in Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs finalized their roster moves ahead of tonight’s game. Rookie infielder Matt Shaw has been added to both the 40-man and 26-man rosters, while right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson was designated for assignment to make room. Additionally: Javier Assad (RHP) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Daniel Palencia (RHP) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Matt Shaw’s Road…

The Chicago Cubs have finally shaken off the jet lag from their trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series and are preparing to “re-open” their season next week against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Currently 0-2, the Cubs will stay in Arizona after spring training concludes and begin a four-game set against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, which…

Not every Cubs player made the trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series — even if they wanted to be there. Second baseman Nico Hoerner was one of them. Though he would’ve loved to join the team overseas, the Cubs decided it was best for him to stay back in Arizona to continue his rehab…

The Chicago Cubs could see one of their starting pitchers return sooner rather than later. According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Sun-Times, cubs right-hander star is making steady progress in his recovery from a strained left oblique. Gonzales reported that Assad threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on March 22 and is set to face…

When the Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros this offseason, they had to give up a significant haul in return. Along with infielder Isaac Paredes and reliever Hayden Wesneski—both established major leaguers—Chicago also traded third baseman Cam Smith, their first-round pick from last year’s draft. That price would make sense for…

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs have experienced an unexpected shake-up in their bullpen, as reliever Keegan Thompson finds himself at the center of an unforeseen development. Once considered a key piece of the team’s relief corps, Thompson’s situation has taken a surprising turn that could significantly impact the Cubs’ pitching depth moving forward. Thompson, who…

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves are aiming to contend for their division titles this season. As the trade deadline approaches, teams in the playoff hunt often seek starting pitching, and this July could offer some strong options—one of them being Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez. If the Astros struggle early in the season, both…

Heading into the season, the Chicago Cubs needed another impact bat. While their offense hasn’t been awful in the early games, it also hasn’t been particularly strong—something that isn’t too surprising. It’s still early, but relying on Jed Hoyer to assemble an above-average offensive team remains uncertain. Currently, the Cubs rank 23rd in batting average,…