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Cardinals Escape With Win After Pete Crow-Armstrong Mental Blunder

In a game that featured five home runs, 23 hits and several defensive web gems by both teams, it was a mental mistake by Cubs likely all-star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong that proved to be the difference in the game, as the Cardinals escaped with an 8-7 victory in game two of the four-game series.

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Cards stay hot, trim tumbling Cubs' NL Central lead

Masyn Winn hit a two-run homer and a two-run double to power the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Chicago Cubs 8-7 Tuesday night. Lars Nootbaar belted a two-run homer and Nolan Gorman added a solo shot for St.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / June 25

‘Malpractice’: Chicago Cubs manager and Jed Hoyer under fire after 8-7 loss to Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs are starting to crack. One of the league’s most exciting teams in April and May has lost five of their last six outings and holds only a 2.5-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and St.

Genesis Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Veteran reliever Genesis Cabrera elects free agency

Genesis Cabrera elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Cubs over the weekend, per the MLB.com transaction tracker. The lefty reliever went unclaimed on waivers and has more than enough service time to return to the market.

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During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Nico Hoerner News / Fastball on SI / June 24

Nico Hoerner Avoids Undesirable Title After Home Run Against Cardinals

Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards is officially the last qualified hitter without a home run during the 2025 MLB season. That undesirable title came down to two players, Edwards and Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner, entering Tuesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24

Cubs Should Aggressively Address Starting Pitching Need Ahead of Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have consistently been one of the best teams in baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. They possess a championship-caliber lineup, capable of scoring runs against even the strongest pitching staffs.

Shota Imanaga News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Cubs pitching help is on the way: Imanaga’s back, alongside surprise IL return

The Chicago Cubs are facing some tough times as they go through their first real rough patch of this so-far better-than-expected 2025 season. Losers in four of their last five games, the defeats have highlighted the team’s weak spots in both the starting rotation and the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24

MLB Announces 60-Game Suspension for Recent Cubs Signing

With many blockbuster moves, early controversy, and much more, there's been plenty to talk about around Major League Baseball. That only added on Tuesday,

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

Cubs Option Ben Brown to Triple-A, Activate Porter Hodge

After many rough starts for the Chicago Cubs, Ben Brown has finally been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-hander Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24

Cubs Had No Choice But to Take Rotation Spot From Struggling Young Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are on the cusp of hitting a crisis point with their starting rotation, giving up 46 runs over the course of the last five games and hitting a skid in the win/loss column as well.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Cubs: MLB suspends pitcher for 60 games without pay

The Chicago Cubs are set to do some shuffling with the minor league pitching roster this week. Following a dreadful outing on Monday night that included giving up eight earned runs on nine hits, the Cubs are sending Ben Brown down to Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 24

MLB suspends Cubs minor leaguer Anhuar Garcia 60 games for PED use

Chicago Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games without pay on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced.

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Cubs option veteran pitcher amid up-and-down season

Reliever Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Cubs Predicted to Land Young Team USA Ace With Electric Fastball

The Chicago Cubs would love to add more talent, and holding the 17th overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, will look to do just that. There are many ways the Cubs could go in the draft, but Just Baseball recently linked them to an intriguing option in the form of Tyler Bremner, a right-handed pitcher out of UC Santa Barbara.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Cubs Prospect Could Be Crucial in Deal for Marlins All-Star Hurler

The Chicago Cubs have emerged as one of the strongest teams in baseball, heading into Tuesday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 46-32 record, the fourth-best in the league.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / June 24

Chicago Cubs Linked To 2024 Cy Young Runner-Up On Trade Market

A rough stretch by the Kansas City Royals could wind up benefitting the Chicago Cubs' pursuit of their first playoff appearance since 2020. The Royals lost two of three games over the weekend to the Padres, part of a 6-11 stretch since June 5.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 24

Cubs Top Prospect Likely Centerpiece of Potential Trade For Marlins Ace

The Chicago Cubs are a prime candidate to be one of the most aggressive teams at next month's trade deadline. With pieces in place to make a deep postseason run but a pitching staff that is not quite at that point, each passing day seems to exaggerate the need to acquire a starting pitcher.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Cubs manager sends message to Ben Brown amid upcoming Iowa decision

Ben Brown’s ERA jumped to 6.13 following the Chicago Cubs‘ 8-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night, his third loss in four outings. Brown gave up nine hits, four home runs, and eight earned runs to the Cardinals’ batters.