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Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by third base coach Willie Harris #33 following a grand slam during the first inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on May 16, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Manager David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs walks off the field after a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on May 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Have Seen Their Playoff Odds Plummet This Week

The Chicago Cubs are not a team anyone thought would be in playoff contention at the end of September. They made some nice additions in the offseason, but it did not seem like they had enough. Yet, it is hard to argue with how well the Cubs have played this season. With only f

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs dives and fails to catch this double hit by Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park on September 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Cubs Continue To Collapse In September

The Chicago Cubs were playing the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. In the middle of a race for a Wild Card spot, Chicago has played sloppy, mediocre baseball in September and has really jeopardized their playoff chances. Playing in Atlanta on Wednesday, Chicago was up 3-1 until the b

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs hits a RBI single during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Seiya Suzuki Reaches A 2023 Milestone

The Chicago Cubs are in a playoff race for their postseason lives. If they want to reach the playoffs they will have to do it through the Wild Card. The Cubs, Miami Marlins, and Cincinnati Reds are all competing for the last spot. That means every game from here on out is a mu

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

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Kris Bryant Received A Must-See Ovation At Wrigley Field

Kris Bryant #23 of the Colorado Rockies acknowledges the crowd as he receives a ovation before his at bat against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago From 2015 to 2021, Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant won multiple individual and team awards with the Chicago Cubs. A homegrown star, he was the face of Chicago baseball in the second half of the 2010s, and became one of the most dangerous hitters in the National League. He

Manager David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs walks across the field in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 31, 2021 in Washington, DC.

David Ross Shares Blunt Take As Cubs Keep Struggling

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Manager David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cubs Manager Roasts Pirates After Series Loss

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs flips his bat after striking out with bases loaded to end the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Have Hit A Poorly Timed Rut

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Alexander Canario #4 of the Chicago Cubs is doused with water by Christopher Morel #5 after the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Have Achieved An Elite All-Time Feat

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs acknowledges spectators after a second difficult catch of the game in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Top Cubs Prospect Keeps Making Must-See Plays

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Top Cubs Prospect Keeps Making Must-See Plays

Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs acknowledges spectators after a second difficult catch of the game in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago With all due respect to Trent Grisham and other excellent defensive center fielders in the National League, we might be looking at the next Gold Glove award winner in Chicago Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong. Of course, several things would need to happen for that to be the case: t

Starting pitcher Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs throws in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on September 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Justin Steele Keeps Rising Up Award List

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Pete Crow-Armstrong #25 of the Chicago Cubs runs on field during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Cubs Insider Explains The Pete Crow-Armstrong Decision

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

A hat and glove of a Chicago Cubs player in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

MLB Insider Reveals Major Cubs Prospect Update

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs at bat during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on September 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

MLB Insider Highlights Seiya Suzuki's Turnaround

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

MLB Insider Highlights Seiya Suzuki's Turnaround

Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs at bat during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on September 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago The Chicago Cubs may be the most surprising team in baseball this season. Looking at their roster before the season, no one could have thought they would be a playoff team. Yet, the Cubs have put themselves in a great position to be playing in the postseason. Currently, they a

Cody Bellinger Is Enjoying An Elite New Skill

Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on September 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago If it wasn't for the foursome of Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger would probably be a frontrunner for the NL MVP award. He came on a one-year, "prove it" deal that also contains a mutual option for 2024, and all he

Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after striking out a batter to end the top of the seventh against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on September 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Justin Steele Continues To Thrive With Another Elite Outing

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago

Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs signs a ball for a young fan in the outfield before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on October 2, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Are Promoting A Notable Prospect This Week

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago

Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after striking out Jake Rogers of the Detroit Tigers to end the game at Comerica Park on August 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. The Cubs won 6-4.

The Cubs Have A Rising Star In A Key Role

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago

Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs hits a home run during the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on August 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cody Bellinger Comments On His Dodgers Tenure

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

Christopher Morel #5 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a walk-off three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on August 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 4-3.

Cubs Share A Magical Video Of Christopher Morel's Walk-Off

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago

Cubs Share A Magical Video Of Christopher Morel's Walk-Off

Christopher Morel #5 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a walk-off three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on August 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 4-3.

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs got to the eighth inning down three runs against their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs scored one run in the bottom of the eighth, allowing themselves to dream about a walk-off win in the ninth. That's exactly what happened. Dow

Christopher Morel #5 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a walk-off three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on August 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 4-3.

Christopher Morel Joined Elite Company With Walk-Off Homer

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cubs Receive Tough News On Marcus Stroman

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after his a two-run home run in the first inning against Ben Lively of the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on August 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dansby Swanson Discusses The Cubs' Culture

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the final out of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 7, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

The Cubs Have Been Sizzling Since The Start Of July

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

The Cubs Have Been Sizzling Since The Start Of July

Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after recording the final out of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 7, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago The Chicago Cubs have been one of baseball's most recent success stories. The team was expected to be aggressive sellers this year at the trade deadline, but got hot and ultimately reversed course on their strategy. The Cubs have been winning games recently and have proven to be

Cubs Reporter Breaks Down Team's Recent Success

Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs throws in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago The Chicago Cubs have come out of nowhere and are now playing some of their best baseball of the season. They were originally expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. However, they got hot and are now just 1.5 games back of first place in the NL Central. They pulled into

Adbert Alzolay #73 and Tucker Barnhart #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate the 6-4 win against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on August 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Sit Atop An Important Second Half List

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago

Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after his RBI double in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on August 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Continue To Climb In The NL Central Standings

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago

Yan Gomes #15 of the Chicago Cubs hits a RBI single during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs Have A Must-See MLB Mark Since The Break

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago

The Chicago Cubs celebrate their team win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on August 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 16-6.

Cubs Made Dominant MLB History With Another Blowout Win

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago

Christopher Morel #5 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting an RBI double in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher Morel Makes Bold Prediction For The Cubs

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago

Christopher Morel Makes Bold Prediction For The Cubs

Christopher Morel #5 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting an RBI double in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago The Chicago Cubs have suddenly found themselves back in postseason contention thanks to an impressive run of success over the past several weeks. After a big win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, they enter play on Thursday with a record of 55-53. They've won eight of

Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after his a two-run home run in the first inning against Ben Lively of the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on August 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dansby Swanson Joined Elite Cubs Club In Blowout Win

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago

Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting a solo home run off Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Video Shows Hilarious Seiya Suzuki Moment In The Dugout

Curt Bishop • 9 months ago

Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cubs Insider Highlights Concerning Marcus Stroman Fact

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago

Grounds crew pull the tarp over the infield as rain begins before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cubs Tell Teams They Will Keep Star Outfielder

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago

Cubs Tell Teams They Will Keep Star Outfielder

Grounds crew pull the tarp over the infield as rain begins before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Andres Chavez • 9 months ago Last week, the Chicago Cubs were 45-51 and too far from the two teams that were vying for the top spot in the NL Central: the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers. They were considering trading some assets and retooling for a run at the 2024 playoffs. Those plans have change