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Dansby Swanson is expected to make his return to the Chicago Cubs next weekend against the Cincinnati Reds.

Cubs reveal Dansby Swanson's return date with NL Wild Card stakes getting serious

The Chicago Cubs are promoting top prospects Josiah Hartshorn and Angel Cepeda, potentially increasing their odds of making big-league debuts next season.

Cubs promote top prospect Josiah Hartshorn, raising possibility of 2027 MLB debut

Now you can exhale. A little, at least.

Cubs 12, Pirates 2: Alex Bregman’s three hits and homer lead a 16-hit attack

If that felt half as good for the Cubs as it did for me, the Cubs are having themselves a great evening.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 12, Pirates 2 - September 11, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

That's 25 homers on the year for Alex Bregman.

The Cubs Are Currently Thumping the Pirates, Including This Shot from Alex Bregman - Bleacher Nation

Dansby Swanson is coming back very soon!

Dansby Swanson and the Cubs Have Set a Big League Return Date! - Bleacher Nation

Pirates vs. Cubs (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 12-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊

Ranking who's next as the regular season winds down 📲

Can this team hang with the National League's best?

What's the actual panic level for Cubs fans with postseason fast approaching?

The Cubs open a set against a divisional rival.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Friday 9/11, 1:20 CT

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Owen Ayers has received most of his love this year for a bat breakout, but he's very good behind the plate, too.

Owen Ayers Keeps Racking Up the Huge Caught Stealing Numbers - Bleacher Nation

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Cubs vs. Pirates Friday 9/11 game threads

Because it was in season at the time and heading down the stretch, Major League Baseball's relationship to the aftermath of 9/11 is something that has also always stuck with me.

25 Years Later, We Remember 9/11 - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs star is on the brink of history.

SB Nation Reacts: Pete Crow-Armstrong will have his 40/40 season

Oooookay. There's no coasting to the finish line this year. Gotta win more than we lose starting now. Go Cubs.

Time to Get Back on Track: Cubs vs Pirates Series Preview - Bleacher Nation

Josiah Hartshorn has some company going on up to Double-A Knoxville for the final week of the regular season, and then the playoffs.

Ooh, Angel Cepeda Reportedly ALSO Going Up to Double-A Knoxville! - Bleacher Nation

CUBS LINEUP - The Brewers are behind us. We're back at home. There was an off-day yesterday. And we're facing the Pirates for a Friday 1:20 game at Wrigley

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Shota Imanaga vs the Pirates - Bleacher Nation

A heated Wild Card race down the stretch means the Chicago Cubs could be facing a few different teams in the first round, but some are scarier than others.

Power ranking potential Cubs playoff opponents, from most to least afraid of

Another huge step for top Cubs prospect Josiah Hartshorn.

Josiah Hartshorn is Reportedly Being Promoted to Double-A! - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs host a divisional rival.

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview

The Cubs got an assist from an old friend.

A Half-Game for Staying Home, Old Friend Helps, Steele's Night, Civale, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

If the Chicago Cubs are going to avoid a NL Wild Card collapse, there are several things that need to change.

5 things Cubs must change immediately to avoid NL Wild Card collapse

Happy Birthday, Andrew Cashner!

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 11

Plus, Joey Votto reflects on his rookie year in broadcasting.

MLB News: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Oneil Cruz, Derek Jeter, Paul Skenes

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MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥

Rating Craig Counsell's status as the skipper 📲

On Wednesday night, with the Chicago Cubs in the middle of a potentially improbable comeback against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth, Craig Counsell made the

Cubs have one roster move staring them in the face that needs to happen immediately

South Bend has a disappointing end to the season. Justin Steele rehabs in Iowa. The Smokies win.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Disappointing end for South Bend

Craig Counsell is once again drawing scrutiny from Chicago Cubs fans as the team flirts with a September collapse.

Cubs' September collapse has Craig Counsell facing questions that won't disappear

The Cubs' magic number after getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers paints a picture of a team losing ground in the NL Wild Card race.

Cubs' magic number after Brewers sweep paints terrifying NL Wild Card picture

How badly did the Cubs playoff odds tumble after these last few weeks of losing? Perhaps not as much as you'd think.

Cubs Playoff Odds: How Bad Did They Drop After This Week?

Pete Crow-Armstrong has the Cubs first 10 fWAR season since 1929

How high can he go?

PCA has crossed a threshold that not only dramatically exceeds the next-closest player in baseball this season, but also puts him up there with some of the best names in the sport.

Pete Crow-Armstrong's Monster Season Has Crossed Another Threshold - Bleacher Nation

It’s getting ridiculous — and I’ve got numbers that prove the point. Here’s a way to fix it.

A modest proposal to deal with the absurd number of position players pitching

For a guy whose success as a late-inning reliever is fundamentally predicated on having swing-and-miss stuff, Daniel Palencia is really missing the misses.

The Whifflessness of Daniel Palencia is as Concerning as Any Results Would Be - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs swept the Phillies at Wrigley in April. Catching them for the top wild card spot will not be as easy.

A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and their Wild Card competition

I'm pretty eager to see Dansby Swanson back soon.

More on Dansby Swanson's Oblique Rehab Timeline - Bleacher Nation

A clunker in his latest start has only turned up the pressure on Kevin Gausman and the Chicago Cubs, as their marquee trade deadline add continues to struggle.

Cubs brought Kevin Gausman in to anchor the rotation but he's only pulled them down

The Cubs are unable to escape a large hole despite a late rally and get swept by the Brewers.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Michael Conforto is the Superhero vs. the Brewers

I do not want moral victories, because it's too late in the year for those to project out into much of value. What's needed are Wins, and only Wins.

Swept and Sad, Gausman, Counsell, PCA, Maton, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

Edward Cabrera has been a disaster in his first season with the Chicago Cubs, making Jed Hoyer's decision to walk away from a Jesus Luzardo trade look horrible.

Edward Cabrera limbo could make Cubs regret Marlins trade that got away in playoffs

This loss isn’t entirely on the Cubs manager, but two decisions he made could have had a big impact.

Brewers 8, Cubs 6: In which I quibble with some Craig Counsell managerial decisions

The Cubs star edged closer to a 40/40 season.

Chicago Cubs news — Kelly, PCA, Boyd, Ramirez

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Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮

Getting out the crystal ball for how the Cubs can look in 2027 📲

As the Chicago Cubs stumble toward the playoffs, some decisions made over the past year haven't aged well.

4 fateful Cubs decisions that are looming very large as the 2026 season winds down

On Monday, the Cubs blew a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, ultimately losing that game 4-3. On Tuesday, the Cubs were one strike away from

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 8, Cubs 6 - September 9, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks for your ROY vote.

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the NL Rookie of the Year?

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Henderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer, Logan Henderson threw five innings of two-hit ball and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a sweep of rival Chicago, holding on for an 8-6 victory Wednesday night to extend their NL Central lead to 10 games over the Cubs.

Cubs vs. Brewers (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 8-6 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

The Chicago Cubs are a near-lock to make the MLB playoffs, despite fielding, at least by one measure, the worst pitching staff in all of baseball this season.

Cubs' 2026 pitching disaster has Jed Hoyer whiffs sharing blame with brutal injuries

The Cubs look to take the final regular season game of 2026 between these two rivals.

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Wednesday 9/9, 6:40 CT

Save us, Edward Cabrera. Please. And bring that 100 mph heater with you.

Relief Ace (Wink) Edward Cabrera Was Bringing the Heat for Triple-A Iowa Today - Bleacher Nation

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Cubs vs. Brewers Wednesday 9/9 game threads

Dansby Swanson is nearing a minor-league rehab assignment, and tracking to be back with the Chicago Cubs before the last week of the season.

Cubs may not have to wait much longer for Dansby Swanson after latest injury update

Two day games today and the Cubs affiliates lost both of them.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edward Cabrera rehabs in Iowa

Latest MLB Buzz 🐝

💪 Judge's return 👀 Ohtani done pitching? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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50 Best Hitters of 2026 💥

Where Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman stand in the top tier 📲

Dansby Swanson game action next week?

Dansby Swanson's Oblique Recovery Continues on Schedule - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs pitching might have reached its limit.

The Cubs bullpen looks like a big problem heading into the Postseason

Jacob Webb had gone 24 consecutive scoreless appearances. Since that streak ended, things have been rough.

Jacob Webb Makes History, Craig Counsell Makes Lemonade - Bleacher Nation

As Jed Hoyer has refused to spend top dollar for established closers in free agency, the old adage over the last two years has been that the Chicago Cubs always

Cubs watched Jacob Webb make the kind of MLB history nobody wants to remember

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥

The '16 Cubs. MJ's Bulls. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

It was a challenging day at the plate last night for Matt Shaw, and I'm not even specifically referring to the three strikeouts. Instead, I mean the challenges.

Matt Shaw's Challenging Day at the Plate - Bleacher Nation

Recapping the Cubs' minor league action from Tuesday, September 8.

Cubs Prospects Report | September 9, 2026: Caple Solid, South Bend Drops the Opener, More - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs and Brewers play an instant classic. Milwaukee wins 4-3 in 10.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the Brewers.

Josiah Hartshorn's 2026 regular season has come to an end, while Jaxon Wiggins and Owen Ayers are making a case to be the next call-ups for the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs Prospect Update: Josiah Hartshorn's 2026 season, Jaxon Wiggins' streak ends, Owen Ayers

The only remotely decent thing about the division already being toast is that it allows me to wake up after a loss like that and still function.

Wild Card Woes, Close Losses, Civale's Brilliance, Steele, Rays, Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

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B/R's Undisputed SS Rankings 📊

Where Dansby Swanson stands among the top 6s in the league 📲

Just when you think things have turned around… they haven’t.

Brewers 4, Cubs 3: The Jacob Webb diaster, part 3

Josiah Hartshorn with a titanic shot to left for the South Bend Cubs.

I Cannot Start My Day By Reliving That Loss, So Here's a Josiah Hartshorn Playoff Homer - Bleacher Nation

Plus, Shoehei Ohtani was back on the bench.

MLB News: Aaron Judge returns, MLB expansion, Jesus Luzardo complete game, postseason schedules

Jacob Webb and Caleb Thielbar crumbled, handing the Milwaukee Brewers a walk-off win over the Chicago Cubs as Craig Counsell searches for answers.

Craig Counsell sounds like a broken record after latest Cubs' bullpen implosion

Happy Birthday, Jerry Mumphrey!

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 9

Assuming the Chicago Cubs are not in a rush to bring back Ian Happ this offseason, his replacement may already be on the roster.

Cubs may already have the perfect Ian Happ replacement on their roster

Justin Steele hasn't pitched for the Chicago Cubs since April 7, 2025. But while it's been over 17 months since his last appearance, the southpaw is getting

Another Positive Update on Justin Steele's Rehab Schedule - Bleacher Nation

I mean, you've just got to be kidding me.

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 4, Cubs 3 - September 8, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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Lara's single in 10th gives Brewers 4-3 win over Cubs after Chourio's tying homer in 9th

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Luis Lara singled home the winning run in the 10th inning after Jackson Chourio tied the score with a two-out homer in the ninth, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee extended its NL Central lead to nine games over Chicago by coming from [...]

South Bend loses in the Quad Cities. Knoxville drops a regular season game in Birmingham.

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend drops game one of Midwest League playoffs

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should bring back David Peterson.

Cubs BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs bring back David Peterson?

PCA's 1st Career Hit Off Miz 😯

Cubs star adds a stolen base to move 4 SBs away from 40/40 season

Cubs vs. Brewers (09/08/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Shohei Ohtani isn't expected to pitch again for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, likely confirming that Pete Crow-Armstrong is positioned to be the MVP.

Shohei Ohtani update should all but end MVP debate in Pete Crow-Armstrong's favor

Miz Ks PCA on 104 MPH Pitch ⛽️

MVP favorite now 0-11 with 9 strikeouts in career against Brewers ace

The Cubs face the Brewers ace again.

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Tuesday 9/8, 6:40 CT

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Cubs vs. Brewers Tuesday 9/8 game threads

The Tampa Bay Rays cleared way for Nick Madrigal on their roster by designating Hunter Bigge for assignment, creating a reunion opportunity for the Chicago Cubs

Rays make room for Nick Madrigal while opening door for obvious Cubs bullpen reunion

Will PCA make it to 40-40?

SB Nation Reacts Survey: How many steals will Pete Crow-Armstrong finish with?

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Cubs Announce Lottery Details for 2026 Playoff Tickets - Bleacher Nation

The Chicago Cubs have announced their lottery plans for this year's postseason, which will allow fans an opportunity to (win the right to) buy postseason tickets for games at Wrigley Field.

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A Loss That Sticks to Your Ribs, Achievements and Entertainment, Vaughn, Ohtani, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

Late lead. Great performances from Boyd and PCA. Blown game.

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Shota Imanaga With a Ryne Sandberg Tribute on His 2025 Pristine Personal Endorsements Superfractor - Bleacher Nation

Together with his Kanji autograph, Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga decided to include a tribute to the late Ryne Sandberg.

Here’s who was hot and not for the Cubs last week.

Chicago Cubs update: Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor

The Cubs are unable to hold a lead and come up short in a 4-3 loss to the Brewers.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Brewers

The Chicago Cubs fall short to the Milwaukee Brewers once again while the National League Wild Card race tightens.

NL Wild Card standings prove Cubs are getting sickeningly familiar Brewers reminder

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele made his second rehab start, while Dansby Swanson is getting into more aggressive rehab and Shelby Miller turns heads.

Cubs Injury Update: Justin Steele progressing, Dansby Swanson ramps up, Shelby Miller hits key checkmark

Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates being the 10th Cub to have a 40-HR season Sunday, as Chicago battled to a series win in Miami this weekend.

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Conforto, Jeferzahn, Hoerner, Happ

Trading for Pete Crow-Armstrong has long been considered the best move Jed Hoyer has made as head of the Chicago Cubs. Extending him takes it to the next level.

Pete Crow-Armstrong's contract could become the defining move of Jed Hoyer's tenure

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks your thoughts about the big move of last off-season now.

Cubs BCB After Dark: How does Alex Bregman look now?

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and stole two bases, but it wasn’t enough.

Brewers 4, Cubs 3: In which Craig Counsell again leaves his starting pitcher in one batter too long

Braxton Garrett was acquired to give the Chicago Cubs rotation depth for the future. With the season winding down, where does that project stand?

Checking in on Braxton Garrett after Cubs took intriguing project away from Marlins

Where things stand after Angels get eliminated from contention for 12th straight season 📲

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 4, Cubs 3 - September 7, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

What a waste of a game.

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀

Cubs vs. Brewers (09/07/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Lotta Cubs fans in the house for Pedro Ramirez's homer.

Pedro Ramirez Hits a VERY Loud Home Run in Milwaukee - Bleacher Nation

The Cubs open a three-game set against their division rivals in Milwaukee.

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Monday 9/7, 1:10 CT

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Brewers series preview

What, YOU again?

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Cubs vs. Brewers Monday 9/7 game threads

Let's just say I hope this is not the last series between the Cubs and Brewers this year. Go Cubs. Happy Labor Day.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Shaw, Taylor, AND Murray Start - Bleacher Nation

Cubs vs Brewers - On the one hand, that four-game split against Milwaukee is nothing to be ashamed of. They're the best team in baseball, throwing their best

Cubs vs Brewers Part II: This Time, It's Personal and Also Electric Boogaloo (The Revenge) - Bleacher Nation

No matter what happens in the playoffs, Pete Crow-Armstrong is giving Chicago Cubs fans a season that will go down as one of the best in team history. Crow-Arms

5 no-brainer stats that make Pete Crow-Armstrong's National League MVP case unstoppable

Now all that's left to do is STEAL EVERY BASE LIKE A CRAZY PERSON from here on out to get to 40-40 ...

PCA Gets the First 40, Another Steele Success, Alcantara at First, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

It's going to cost more than you think.

Projecting Seiya Suzuki's next contract if Cubs aren't ready to show him the door

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊

Where the Cubs stand as the hitting continues to take over games ➡️

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic day was not enough to stop a 10-3 loss to Marlins.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 144

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Buy or Sell Playoff Contenders 🧐

Breaking down how much you should believe in the Cubs 📲

An umpire becomes fashion critic. Aroldis Chapman records 400th save. The casualties of Driveline and other MLB news.

MLB News Outside The Confines: The fashion police invade baseball

The Chicago Cubs have started their homework in scouting NPB's potential MLB transfers, yet there are some names that stand out as their true best fits.

Cubs could find perfect offseason fit among Japan's next wave of MLB stars