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The Reds crushed the Cubs 4-0 in a dominant performance led by Hunter Greene’s stellar seven-inning shutout with 12 strikeouts, turning around his recent struggles. Elly De La Cruz launched a key homer and later added a triple, while JJ Bleday delivered a two-run blast in the eighth to seal the win. Imanaga lasted just five innings, giving up seven hits and one run, while the Reds’ bullpen stepped...

Vince Velasquez, the veteran pitcher who briefly lit up the Cubs’ bullpen this season, has inked a minor league deal with the Royals and is headed to Triple-A Omaha. After just two appearances for Chicago — where he tossed over three innings without allowing a run — Velasquez opted for free agency over an outright assignment, signaling his desire to stay relevant. With a career record of 38-51 and...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is lighting up the MLB scene at just 24, leading all of baseball in bWAR with 5.7 while crushing it offensively (.296, 21 HR, 52 RBI) and dominating defensively—plus he’s swiping 23 bases. The Chicago Cubs’ rising star just teamed up with Southwest Airlines for an exclusive fan giveaway featuring signed gear, VIP scoreboard access, and hotel stays—check his IG to enter. With hi...

The Cubs are riding a wild but promising wave into the All-Star break, sitting at 91 wins with a resilient pitching staff led by Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd, despite key injuries. Their elite defense—led by Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong—has been a constant strength, saving runs and anchoring the team. Offensively, they’ve hit a rough patch but are showing signs of life, with Alex Bregm...

The Cubs are climbing back into playoff contention but may need a pitching upgrade—enter a bold trade idea: send star outfielder Seiya Suzuki to Seattle for Luis Castillo. While Castillo’s recent form hints at redemption, his overall decline and the Mariners’ depth make him a risky return. Suzuki’s 15 homers and solid bat are irreplaceable, and his no-trade clause adds another hurdle. Trading him...

Bryse Wilson, a nine-year MLB veteran and former Brewers pitcher, is making a surprise return to Milwaukee after a brief, rough stint with the Cubs. Designated for assignment, he opted for free agency — and now could be reuniting with the team that gave him his most productive years. In his previous Brewers tenure, he logged over 180 innings with a solid ERA, proving he can still be effective. Tho...

The Cubs are hot and hungry, sitting in playoff position as the All-Star break looms, chasing the Brewers with seven games in hand—but momentum is on their side after two 10-game winning streaks and 18 of 25 wins. Pete Crow-Armstrong is lighting up the league with MVP-level stats since June, joined by four other Cubs in double-digit homers. Power is everywhere, but the real need? Pitching. They’re...

The Cubs’ shortstop and second baseman duo, Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner, are rewriting the record books with their elite defense—leading the majors with a 99.5% fielding percentage and playing over 500 games together. Swanson’s steady assists and Hoerner’s flawless error-free play create a seamless, chemistry-driven partnership that teammates and fans alike rave about. From Michael Busch’s awe...

Bryse Wilson’s Cubs stint lasted just a week—designated for assignment, then outrighted to Triple-A—before he hit free agency and landed a new deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Acquired via waiver from the Phillies, Wilson struggled in Chicago, surrendering seven earned runs in under seven innings. But this isn’t his first trip to Milwaukee—he thrived there before, posting a low ERA out of the bull...

The Reds are heading into the All-Star break on a sour note after another heartbreaking one-run loss, but they’re primed for redemption in a crucial three-game home series against the Cubs—teams who swept them back in May. Hunter Greene looks to bounce back from a rough debut, facing Shota Imanaga; Nick Lodolo, amid trade rumors, takes the mound against steady Javier Assad; and All-Star Andrew Abb...

A tense play at second base between the Cubs and Orioles sent shockwaves through the game—Gunnar Henderson’s foot may have interfered with Nico Hoerner’s slide, sparking debate over intent, umpire calls, and whether MLB’s rules need tweaking. Managers, fans, and analysts are all weighing in as these split-second decisions continue to define baseball’s drama and integrity. Listen in comfort: Get a...

Seiya Suzuki had a scare Thursday after leaving the game with calf cramps, but it turned out to be nothing serious — and he even cracked a joke about his recovery plan. Despite the Cubs falling to the Orioles, Suzuki’s clutch performance (3-for-4, HR, double, 2 RBI) kept the team afloat and showed his power is still heating up. His upbeat attitude after the scare turned a potential injury nightmar...

Ethan Conrad, the Cubs’ fourth-ranked prospect and 2025 first-round pick, is already making waves after a lightning-fast rise from injury rehab to Single-A Myrtle Beach. In just 17 Arizona Complex League at-bats, he slashed .412 with 7 hits and 5 runs scored, including a jaw-dropping 105 mph single in his pro debut. Once sidelined by shoulder and back issues, the 22-year-old now looks like a power...

The Cubs took a crushing 3-2 loss to the Orioles, stymied by a brutal offense and a controversial ninth-inning steal call that cost them a chance to tie. Manager Craig Counsell was furious, arguing the replay should’ve focused on obstruction, not just whether Hoerner came off the base. But there was light: Seiya Suzuki roared back with a HR and double, showing aggressive power. Starting pitchers P...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is rewriting the script with the Cubs, smashing two homers against the Orioles—and now he’s hit one against every “bird” team in the league, joining elite company. With a .296 average, 21 homers, 52 RBIs, and 23 steals, he’s leading the Cubs in multiple categories and on pace to obliterate his own record-setting 2023 stats. A name with wings, a knack for big moments, and a knac...

Justin Steele’s recovery is moving forward, with a potential bullpen return by early August, while Phil Maton’s shaky season shows flickers of his old self in a strong rehab outing—both critical moves for a Cubs bullpen battered by injuries. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level...

Pete Crow-Armstrong just shattered records with two homers and a win against the Orioles, becoming the first player this season to hit 20 homers and steal 20 bases — and he’s already done it twice before the 95th game. Joining elite company with legends like Sandberg and Sosa, he’s now one of only three in his team’s history to hit multiple 20-20 seasons. With his power, speed, and early-season do...

The Cubs are all-in to win now, but their pitching staff is thin and struggling—both in the rotation and bullpen. With key arms sidelined and save numbers tanking, they’re desperate for upgrades before the trade deadline. They’ve already added David Peterson, but that’s not enough. With big-market resources and serious ambition, the Cubs need to fix their pitching fast to build a complete, competi...

Pete Crow-Armstrong is rewriting baseball history—becoming the first MLB player this year to hit 20 homers and steal 20 bases, and he’s doing it with jaw-dropping consistency. Already a two-time multi-homer game hero, he’s now the first Cub since Sammy Sosa to hit 20+ homers and 20+ steals in back-to-back seasons. He’s crushing milestones before the All-Star break, joining an elite four-player clu...

Phil Regan, the legendary “Vulture” of baseball, passed away at 89 after a 60-year career that spanned the mound, the dugout, and the coaching booth. From his All-Star 1966 season with the Dodgers to managing winter leagues and coaching Team USA in the 2000 Olympics, Regan shaped generations of players — including future Mets ace Jacob deGrom — even stepping in as interim pitching coach at 82. A q...

Justin Steele’s rehab is on track, with throwing off the mound set for early August, but don’t expect him back as a starter this season—multiple steps still lie ahead. Meanwhile, Hunter Harvey’s triceps inflammation keeps him sidelined, with no clear timeline; the manager admits real concern over his recovery. On the bright side, Phil Maton’s rehab outing was a shutout, and he’s poised to return s...

The Cubs are riding high after a 5-2 win in Game 1 against the Orioles, thanks in part to Dansby Swanson’s solid performance. Tonight, they’ve reshuffled the lineup—with Swanson now batting ninth—and are set to face a tough Orioles squad. Despite a slight dip in stats this season, Swanson remains a clutch veteran, posting .211 batting average, 16 homers, and 58 RBIs in 87 games. Can the Cubs keep...

The Cubs’ pitching staff is in shambles as Cabrera, Brown, and Taillon all go down—leaving the team scrambling for answers and solutions in a season already hanging by a thread. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedba...

Bryse Wilson’s Cubs stint ended in a whirlwind—just one week after being claimed off waivers from Philly, he’s now cleared to be sent down to Triple-A, or he can opt out and hit the free agent market. Though he flashed promise with the Cubs (7⅓ innings, 7 ER), his 2024 stats with Philly (2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 ER) hint at a pitcher still searching for consistency. With nine MLB seasons under his belt—...

The Cubs are quietly rebuilding, trading infield depth for pitching firepower — and bringing back Chas McCormick, the World Series champ they let go just days ago, on a minor league deal to keep him in the system while they chase a playoff push. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-l...