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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 10

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 116

After another frustrating loss Friday night, the Cubs bounced back on Saturday. The offense exploded early, scoring six runs in the first two innings and at least one in each of the first five innings.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 10

Cubs 9, Cardinals 1: Now that’s more like it

Feel better now? Even a little? The Cubs put together a varied offense Saturday night in St. Louis and crushed the Cardinals 9-1. Let’s begin at the beginning, because the Cubs did.

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Michael Busch News / Field Level Media / August 9

Cardinals-killer Michael Busch powers Cubs past rivals

Michael Busch hit a three-run home run and scored twice to lead the visiting Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Saturday night. Busch came into the game 13-for-29 (.448 batting average) with five homers, 10 runs and eight RBIs against the Cardinals this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 9

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 9

The Cubs signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs designated Lopez for assignment on May 19 and he has been with the Diamondbacks and Yankees since then.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Chicago Cubs legend indirectly reveals possible cause of 2025 team collapse

The Chicago Cubs lost Friday night in St. Louis against the division rival Cardinals. They also fell one more game behind the Milwaukee Brewers, who never seem to lose.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 9

Cubs Best Case Scenario Includes Two Struggling Sluggers Catching Fire Again

It certainly isn’t time to sound the alarms yet for the Chicago Cubs, but it would certainly be fair to start worrying about how the team will fare down the stretch.

Craig Counsell News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 9

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Provides Status Update On Injured Catcher

Earlier in the 2025 MLB regular season, the Chicago Cubs had the most dynamic duo in baseball behind the plate. Catchers Carson Kelly, who signed with the team as a free agent this past winter, and holdover Miguel Amaya, were both playing at an incredibly high level and producing at an impressive rate.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Chicago Cubs get some good news regarding one of their injured players: Report

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the healthier teams this season. They had a few injuries in the first half of the season, but have had to deal with some as of late, with the latest to go down being Michael Soroka.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell must push for Owen Cassie call up

When the Chicago Cubs swooped in and signed Craig Counsell right out from under the Milwaukee Brewers, they gained more than just a seasoned manager. They brought in a proven clubhouse leader, a master at managing pitching staffs, and someone capable of building a strong, lasting culture within the organization.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 9

Cubs Starter Has Proven That He Could Be The Answer To Their Rotation Woes

The Chicago Cubs got off to a poor start in their series with the St. Louis Cardinals, getting shutout in the opener. Things have not been going well for the Cubs of late, and they are heading in the wrong direction in the National League Central standings.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 9

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 115

On Friday night, the Cubs visited St. Louis. A favorable pitching matchup was on tap. The team was coming off of a nice win and then a day off. That’s a recipe for success, no?

Yadier Molina News / Field Level Media / August 9

Under watchful eye of Yadier Molina, Cards set sights on Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals brought former catcher Yadier Molina back in uniform to add some spice to their weekend home series against their rival Chicago Cubs.

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Kyle Tucker News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 9

Is Kyle Tucker Still The Top Upcoming Free Agent Despite Recent Cubs Struggles?

As of late the only information circulating around the Chicago Cubs' slugger (Kyle Tucker) has been the rut that he finds himself in. However, don't forget who he is or the career he has had thus far.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 8

The Case for the Cubs to Call Up a Top Prospect

There is no question that the Chicago Cubs’ offense has been slumping lately. They haven’t been the same since the All-Star break. Their run production has gone down, and some of their top hitters are wildly underperforming.

Jed Hoyer News / Total Apex Sports / August 8

Chicago Cubs President Gets Extension After 2025 Season

The Chicago Cubs have given their president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, a multi-year extension. As the 2025 regular season winds down, Hoyer is in the final year of his contract and headed towards an unpredictable offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Cubs GM gets brutally honest on underwhelming trade deadline compared to rivals

The Chicago Cubs are fighting for the National League Central lead with the blistering hot Milwaukee Brewers. After trading for Kyle Tucker in the offseason, the expectations are high on the north side.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Cubs hit with harsh World Series reality by MLB insiders

The Chicago Cubs made one of the most significant moves of the MLB offseason. Trading for Kyle Tucker put massive expectations on their season, and they are on track to make the postseason.

Genesis Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Veteran reliever gets DFA'd for third time this season

Veteran reliever gets designated for assignment for third time this season

He had brief stints with the Mets and Cubs earlier in the year.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race

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Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / August 6