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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Legends On Deck / April 25
Chicago Cubs Stay Hot, Shut Out Sinking Phillies 
The National League Central looks to be a division where two or three teams could be the teams to beat, but in the early going, the Chicago Cubs look to be the team that can run away with the division.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25
Cubs blank Phillies in rain-delayed affair
Colin Rea went five scoreless innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong had an RBI and scored a run as the Chicago Cubs earned a 4-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday following a two-hour, 20-minute rain delay.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 25
Chicago Cubs Insane Offensive Production Buoyed by Historic Base Running Start
The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a scorching hot start with their offense in the 2025 MLB regular season. Right now, they are the most prolific offensive team in the sport, averaging 6.27 runs per game.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 25
3 Takeaways From the Cubs' Shutout Win Over the Phillies
The Chicago Cubs secured another victory against a formidable opponent, taking game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The 1:20 contest was a low-scoring affair, with the Cubs only needing four runs in their shutout win, and they were in control the entire game.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Cubs electrifying young star could command monster extension deal, says insider
The Chicago Cubs have one of the best, most electrifying players in all of baseball patrolling their outfield. Strike that. The Cubs have TWO of the most electrifying players in all of baseball patrolling their outfield.
Jesus Luzardo News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Cubs backed out of major trade over the offseason
He spent time on the injured list last season with both elbow inflammation and a lumbar stress reaction in his back.
Javier Assad News / Last Word On Sports / April 25
Javier Assad Suffers Setback in Recovery, Out Indefinitely
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that right-handed pitcher Javier Assad suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique. The team will shut him down from baseball activity without a timetable for return.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Cubs have ‘no intention’ of promoting Pete Crow-Armstrong despite hot streak
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been on fire in April. The 23-year-old lefty is batting .429/.455/.857 with an OPS of 1.312 in the last seven days.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Cubs' Craig Counsell Provides Ryan Pressly Update
Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Pressly has not made an appearance since Sunday’s contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks after having his knee drained on Tuesday.
Javier Assad News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Cubs shut down righty with Grade 2 oblique strain
Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided Jordan Bastian of MLB.com an update today on injured right-hander Javier Assad. Assad recently suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique and will be shut down.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 25
Is Chicago Cubs' Unbelievable Start Sustainable Over a Full Season?
The Chicago Cubs are off to one of the wildest starts in all of baseball. At 16-10, the Cubs have been one of the best teams in the league largely on the backs of an offense that is putting up some truly historic numbers.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Cubs manager confirms Ryan Pressly’s injury status, Javier Assad’s strain
The Chicago Cubs had a couple of troubling injury items pop up this week with their pitching staff. Javier Assad had been dealing with an oblique injury since training camp.
Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Cubs' Kyle Tucker Gets Timeline for Potential Deal in Chicago
If the Chicago Cubs thought Kyle Tucker would be expensive when they traded for him during the offseason, that price has only gone up. For a Cubs organization that hasn't spent over the past decade, keeping Tucker in town could be difficult.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Jed Hoyer Reveals How Kyle Tucker Talks Will Unfold
Jed Hoyer has one job during the remainder of the season, and that's keeping Kyle Tucker around on a long-term extension. Even if the Chicago Cubs don't
Seiya Suzuki News / Fastball on SI / April 25
Chicago Cubs Star Seiya Suzuki Returns to Lineup Amid Lingering Wrist Injury
Seiya Suzuki is batting third and starting at designated hitter for the Chicago Cubs in their showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, per the club's official lineup card.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 25
Dynamic Emerging Superstar Finally Fulfilling Massive Potential for Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have given their fans many reasons to be excited about this season. They have a 16-10 record, which puts them in first place in the National League Central.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 25
The Cubs’ Lineup Has Been One of the Best in Baseball
As the season nears the end of April, the Chicago Cubs‘ lineup has been a force. The Cubs entered Friday 16-10, the best record in the National League Central by three games and the fifth-best in Major League Baseball.
Kyle Tucker News / Fastball on SI / April 25
Chicago Cubs' Offense, Kyle Tucker Just Continue to Make History in Early Going
The Chicago Cubs didn't play on Thursday but that didn't stop people from pointing out how good the offense has been so far this season. Entering play on Friday, Chicago is 16-10 and in first place by 3.0 games in the National League Central.
Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / April 24
Michael Busch Is Becoming One of MLB’s Best First Basemen
Stats and rankings taken prior to first pitch on April 23. The Chicago Cubs have one of the most prolific offenses in baseball. They lead MLB in runs per game at 6.24, they have the highest OPS in the sport at .805, and they’ve scored 10 or more runs in a game seven times already this season, which is the most in MLB.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 22
Top Cubs prospect is scorching but here's why he probably won't be promoted
This season, the Chicago Cubs have one of the most vibrant farm systems in baseball, but of their many bright spots, one talented bat is stealing the show.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24
Cubs' Matt Mervis trade is already looking very bad
It seems the Cubs are already losing the trade.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 21
One big reason why Cubs aren't really World Series favorites
Sorry to disappoint, Chicago Cubs fans, but there's a big reason why your franchise isn't the favorite to win the 2025 World Series, despite what one popular website says.
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