
Chicago Cubs drop out of NL Central lead for the 1st time since April 3 with a 12-4 loss to Kansas City Royals
The Chicago Cubs’ run in first place, dating to April 4, was dethroned during a sizzling stretch by the Brewers to set up a huge series next week in Milwaukee.

Cubs trade proposal lands $70 million Pirates star
The Cubs need a third baseman, and should pay up to land Pirates’ 3b Ke’Bryan Hayes before the MLB trade deadline.

Cubs could soon replace Matt Shaw with $34 million Twins All-Star
The Chicago Cubs could be in the market for an upgrade at third base. While Matt Shaw could still be the future at the position, he is not going to help them win right now.

Matt Shaw predicted to be off Cubs roster after trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs have a 3 1/2 game lead in the National League Central, entering play on Tuesday. However, they could be aggressive at the trade deadline to ensure a division title.

Photos: Chicago Cubs complete the 3-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field with a 1-0 victory in 10 innings on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2 home runs — including his 1st grand slam — rally the Chicago Cubs to a wild 13-6 win
Pete Crow-Armstrong added to his magical season Friday, hitting a grand slam and two-run home run to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 13-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

3 takeaways as Chicago Cubs squander a lead and split the series — but Craig Counsell still trusts the bullpen
The Chicago Cubs were on the verge of taking the series thanks to Kyle Tucker’s three-run home run when an eighth-inning bullpen meltdown thwarted those efforts.

Column: Cubs’ Craig Counsell shrugs off the pressure of managing in Chicago
With expectations growing, the pressure on manager Craig Counsell to win with the Chicago Cubs is mounting in 2025.

Who made the Chicago Cubs roster for their upcoming series in Tokyo — and who is staying back
The Chicago Cubs have finalized their travel roster for the season-opening series in Japan, and rookie third baseman Matt Shaw is making the trip.