CHICAGO – Amid the Cubs’ search for rotation help before Monday’s Trade Deadline, Shota Imanaga once again put his importance to the team's playoff run on display. Imanaga has been pitching like an ace for several weeks now, adding another interesting layer for Chicago’s final two months. On Friday, he

CHICAGO – The goal behind the Cubs swinging a blockbuster trade to land Edward Cabrera from the Marlins over the offseason was to add an impact starter to the rotation. Cabrera now has an opportunity to essentially act like a big-ticket acquisition down the stretch. On Friday night, Cabrera began

ST. LOUIS -- When the Cubs were in New York to face the Mets late last month, the state of the rotation had reached an alarming level. Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera both landed on the injured list, joining a handful of other starters already on the shelf. Depth that

ST. LOUIS -- Alex Bregman pumped a fist in the air after sliding into second base in the 10th inning on Thursday afternoon, following his sixth double in the Cubs’ four-day stay at Busch Stadium. The hit sparked a late rally that helped the North Siders claim a series win

Minor League Baseball can be a time machine. At any given game, you're likely to see a glimpse of the future -- this is where tomorrow's MLB All-Stars are developing today. But Minor League Baseball can also take you into the past. The St. Paul Saints and Iowa Cubs are

ST. LOUIS -- Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a must-see moment for the Cubs in the 10th inning on Wednesday night, launching an emphatic two-run homer that temporarily jolted the North Siders out of an offensive lull. He flicked the bat hard to the dirt at his feet, backpedaling into his trot,

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The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.

ST. LOUIS -- There is no escaping the weight of each game in front of the Cubs over the next several days. With each win the players secure, it potentially increases the front office’s willingness to extend beyond a statistical comfort zone and try to seize this moment with an

ST. LOUIS -- The strength of the Cubs’ offense has been the ability to have multiple hitters delivering on any given night. Of course, there has been the incredible step forward from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, but Chicago’s lineup was built to be the sum of all parts, not a

ST. LOUIS -- The players inside the Cubs’ clubhouse began their day Monday by learning that starter Jameson Taillon -- a well-respected veteran and leader -- had been designated for assignment. It was the latest unexpected turn for a Chicago team that has weathered plenty of storms this season. Through

ST. LOUIS -- Given the goals that the Cubs have for this season, combined with the current moment in baseball’s calendar, the team was at a difficult crossroads with veteran starter Jameson Taillon. The ballclub determined there was simply not enough leeway to allow the pitcher to sort through his

The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to

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Jefferson Rojas, the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 64 overall, continued a career year on Sunday. The 21-year-old infielder posted two hits -- a game-winning home run and a double -- during Double-A Knoxville’s 6-5 extra-innings victory over Rocket City at Toyota Field. With his 15th long

PITTSBURGH -- The home run ball has been a problem for Jameson Taillon all season, and the long ball plagued the Cubs veteran right-hander again on Sunday. The Pirates hit three home runs off Taillon in the first three innings and handed the Cubs an 8-7 loss at PNC Park.

PITTSBURGH – It seemed more like Wrigley Field without the ivy Saturday night than a sellout crowd at PNC Park. It is hard to know exactly how many Cubs fans were in the stands, but it seemed like a lot. Their favorite team gave them plenty to cheer for as

When Kerry Wood tied a Major League record by striking out 20 Astros batters at Wrigley Field as a rookie on May 6, 1998, it was clear that the Cubs’ young right-hander was special. The devastating movement on his pitches and his sheer dominance on the mound that day portended

PITTSBURGH -- Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and second baseman Nico Hoerner and left fielder Ian Happ made pivotal defensive plays, but none of the three could be considered the backbone of Friday night’s victory. Left-hander Matthew Boyd pitched one-run ball over seven innings. Though

The Cubs have tried a few things with their bench configuration while super sub Matt Shaw has remained on the injured list due to a sprained left hand. Prospect James Triantos will be the latest player given a chance to pitch in for the North Siders. The Cubs promoted Triantos

Within the span of seven pitches in the Cubs’ win over Minnesota Saturday, Nico Hoerner tallied four hits, knocking a single in each of the day’s at-bats. It was the kind of high-contact performance Chicago has come to know from the second baseman it signed to a six-year, $141 million

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Josiah Hartshorn has spent his first pro season impressing anyone watching him play. On Thursday night, he added a bit of showmanship to his growing repertoire. Soon after he moved atop the Cubs’ Top 30 Prospects list, Hartshorn homered and reached base three times to power High-A South Bend past