Chicago Cubs

MLB 16 hours ago

Pirates ace Paul Skenes endures erratic start during 8-3 loss to Cubs

Pirates ace Paul Skenes endured a rare rocky start in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Cubs on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Pirates 1 day ago

Baseball fan's fall 'accidental in nature,' police say, as graphic video shows incident

Pittsburgh officials said Thursday that a baseball fan's fall at PNC Park was being treated as "accidental in nature" as a graphic video showed the full incident.

Pittsburgh Pirates 1 day ago

Baseball fan in critical condition after 21-foot fall from stands at Pirates-Cubs game

A fan fell from Clemente Wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh onto the warning track on Wednesday night. The incident occurred in a game between the Pirates and Cubs.

Pittsburgh Pirates 1 day ago

Baseball fan plummets from stands to ground during Pirates-Cubs game

A baseball fan at PNC Park in Pittsburgh plummeted from the stands in right field to the ground during a game between the Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

Shohei Ohtani April 22

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is progressing in his return to pitching

Shohei Ohtani played catch over the weekend and is expected to have a light bullpen session as he nears a return to pitching.

New York Yankees April 21

2025 MLB power rankings: What are the injuries worth monitoring?

This week’s power rankings don’t feature much movement at the top, but they do feature the latest injury updates as we sort through the wreckage around the league.

Chicago Cubs April 13

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele to have season-ending elbow surgery

Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left elbow, dealing a significant blow to the team’s rotation.

MLB April 13

Cubs hand Dodgers worst shutout loss in franchise history with 16-0 thrashing

Ben Brown used a two-pitch mix to throw six scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs got 14 runs on 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

Chicago Cubs April 11

Chicago Cubs praised by PETA for response to viral goose nest at Wrigley

The Cubs are receiving praise for how the organization responded to a goose nest in a planter in the iconic bleachers at Wrigley Field.

MLB April 7

Kyle Tucker reacts to Vlad Jr.'s contract extension: 'It's great for him'

Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker says he isn't sure how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s massive deal will impact his future.

MLB April 5

Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins believes torpedo bats could lead to higher batting averages

Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins talked about torpedo bats and what they can do for hitters during an appearance on OutKick's "The Ricky Cobb Show."

Chicago Cubs April 1

Carson Kelly becomes first Cubs player in 32 years to hit for cycle in win over the Athletics

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly became the first Cubs player in 32 years to hit for the cycle in the team's 18-3 rout over the Athletics.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 27

MLB Opening Day 2025: Top moments and highlights

Here are the best moments from Day 1 of the 2025 MLB season.

Houston Astros March 27

MLB rookie power rankings: Which prospects are poised to make an immediate impact?

While many highly-regarded prospects get some final polishing in the minors, the first rookie power rankings of the year feature Roki Sasaki, Dylan Crews and the top young talents getting a big-league chance.

Cincinnati Reds March 27

Ranking the 10 best second basemen in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 second basemen entering the 2025 season.

MLB March 21

Ranking the 10 best outfielders in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 outfielders entering the 2025 MLB season.

MLB March 21

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan, according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country's history.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 19

Dodgers complete Tokyo Series sweep with win over Cubs behind Kike Hernandez's big day

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a two-game sweep over the Chicago Cubs with a 6-3 win in the Tokyo Dome on Wednesday morning behind Kike Hernandez's big day.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 18

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani shines in win over Cubs in 1st game of MLB season

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in the first game of the MLB season Tuesday morning in the Tokyo Dome behind Shohei Ohtani's big game.

MLB March 18

Was trading for Kyle Tucker enough to make the Cubs serious contenders?

The Cubs will open the MLB regular season as the favorites to win the NL Central after trading for Kyle Tucker, but that might be their ceiling.

Chicago Cubs February 26

Sammy Sosa returns to Cubs dugout after years-long rift with team: 'Brings back memories'

The Chicago Cubs and Sammy Sosa have made amends after years of radio silence, and the former slugger was back in their dugout for the first time since 2003.

MLB February 20

MLB sees very first challenge using Automatic Balls-Strikes system in spring training

For the first time in MLB history, a pitch was challenged using the new Automated Ball-Strikes system — and the call on the field was overturned.

Los Angeles Dodgers February 15

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani nears pitching return after 1st bullpen of spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen of spring training on Saturday, taking a step toward possibly pitching for the first time since 2023

MLB February 13

MLB's 5 best under-the-radar pickups from the 2025 offseason

For all the major moves that shook up the winter, there were a handful of under-the-radar acquisitions that could move the needle in 2025. Here are our favorites.

Manny Machado February 10

Alex Bregman isn't the first MLB All-Star whose free agency went to February

Alex Bregman remains a free agent, but he's not the first All-Star whose free agency dragged into February. Here are 10 other notable names.

Clayton Kershaw February 1

Shohei Ohtani looks 'really strong,' could make pitching return in May for Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May sounds “about right."

Chicago Cubs January 18

Cubs elect Sammy Sosa to team's Hall of Fame after years away from team due to PED questions

The Chicago Cubs elected outfielder Sammy Sosa and former first basemen Derek Lee to the team's Hall of Fame during their annual fan convention.

Toronto Blue Jays January 17

2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Padres reportedly out on Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes

Follow the latest MLB free agency rumors during the offseason here!

Baltimore Orioles January 14

Ex-Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz's cause of death revealed: report

The cause of death for former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz was revealed in a report in the Baltimore Banner on Monday. He died of a drug overdose.

Baltimore Orioles January 8

Ex-Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz dead at 37

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a former starter who moved into the bullpen, has died at the age of 37, the team announced on Tuesday night.