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Chicago Cubs Pull Off Incredible Feat Not Seen in Over a Century

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 13-11, on Friday at Wrigley Field — and that’s underselling what happened. Yes, it was a slugfest. But it was how the game developed that made history in two unique ways.

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3 Crazy Thoughts After the Cubs' Roller Coaster Victory

I honestly don't know where to begin. How about with the fact that the Cubs just won a baseball game despite surrendering 10 runs in the eighth inning?

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Cubs’ All-Star, 3-time Gold Glover reacts to 1,000-game milestone

The Chicago Cubs took a weekend series against the San Diego Padres, winning two of three games. Their offense, led by Kyle Tucker, has been hot, and the pitching is off to a solid start as well.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 6

With Ian Happ milestone in books, Cubs aim for series sweep against Padres

In an era where players seem to change teams as frequently as they change clothes, Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is in one way a throwback. On Saturday, when Chicago stopped the San Diego Padres 7-1 to earn a series win, Happ played his 1,000th MLB game.

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The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the last players from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50 home run seasons' quiz

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

The '2024 Major League Baseball All-Stars' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Cubs Manager Praises Beloved Outfielder on Reaching Major Milestone

The Chicago Cubs have a long history compared to most major league teams. On Saturday, April 5th, one beloved Cubs outfielder will reach a significant career milestone.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago Cubs 3x Gold Glover reaches important career milestone

Chicago Cubs leftfielder Ian Happ has been a staple for them ever since he made his Major League debut back in 2017. Happ came up after the Cubs broke the drought of not winning a World Series since 1908 and was a part of the young nucleus of players that featured Anthony Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber, and Kris Bryant.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Chicago Cubs star has 7-word message after 3-1 win over Padres

The Chicago Cubs finally got to play a game at Wrigley Field. Following an adventurous spring that saw the team travel from Arizona to the Tokyo Dome in Japan, back to Arizona, and then to Sacramento, Cubs players felt a little disoriented before their home opener on Friday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 2

Cubs End Decade-Long Outfielder Drought in New First-Round MLB Mock Draft

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best farm system in baseball, with a high concentration of those prospects waiting in Triple-A. With their recent first-round picks, Chicago has addressed needs on the pitching staff and the infield.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 29

Slow Start for Cubs Could Precede Equally Extreme Surge in Upcoming Months

A Major League Baseball campaign is a marathon, not a sprint, so it's hardly time to push the panic button on the Chicago Cubs' 1-3 start. Four games only accounts for roughly 2.5% of an MLB season, but nothing is going right for the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 28

Newly Acquired Cubs Closer Unimpressive with Rough Appearance on Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs opened up their stateside schedule with a 10-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. Chicago was powered by their offense.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / March 28

Watch: Ian Happ hits laser home run on Opening Day

Watch: Cubs' Ian Happ brings bat to Opening Day, hits laser home run

Ian Happ continued playing the role of hero for Cubs.

Watch: Unlikely slugger helps Athletics start new era off with a bang

Watch: Shohei Ohtani hits second HR of season in huge spot for Dodgers

Watch: Braves' Ozzie Albies shows he could be rebound candidate on first home run in 2025

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 10

Chicago Cubs 3X Gold Glove Award winner set for new role in 2025

The Chicago Cubs are embracing their youth to start 2025. On Sunday, the Cubs chose to send Nicky Lopez to minor league camp with the expectation the infielder with 668 MLB games under his belt will bolt for another organization in the majors this spring.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Cubs’ Ian Happ Delivers Eight-Word Message on Justin Turner

The Chicago Cubs are looking to make a statement this season and will attempt to accomplish it with a few veteran additions. One player the Cubs have brought in this season is infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Cubs' Ian Happ Sends Message on Justin Turner Signing

The Chicago Cubs made a free agency splash on Tuesday morning, signing 40-year-old infielder Justin Turner on a one-year deal. Turner is a 16-year veteran

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 9

Chicago Cubs Superstars Among MLB's Top 'Iron Men' of Last Five Seasons

The Chicago Cubs have two players that are among the best in an very important category: availability. It's hard for a player to add value to their team without actually playing for them, so staying healthy is one of the most valuable qualities.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 2

Chicago Cubs Star Outfielder Ranked Among Best at Position in Majors

The Chicago Cubs had a relatively disappointing season in 2024, but Ian Happ solidified himself as one of the top left fielders in all of baseball. MLB Network releases through positional ranking every season.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / January 29

Ian Happ Named Top 10 Left Fielder Right Now

To no Chicago Cubs fan’s surprise, Ian Happ has cracked MLB Network’s Top 10 Left Fielders Right Now list once again. If Cubs On Tap contributor Ron Luce didn’t say it enough in his most recent article, it’s about time people started putting a little more respect on Happ’s name.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Players linked to union discord replaced in MLBPA subcommittee vote

An update has been issued regarding the disagreements within the MLB Players Association that led to a battle for power within the union in March.

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'World Series Game 1 starting pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 6

Guardians Dubbed Trade Spot For Cubs All-Star

The Cleveland Guardians are sure to be in the hunt for bats this offseason, and while it would be nice to add a couple of pieces via free agency, it might be more economically feasible for the Guardians to achieve the feat via trades.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Ian Happ Brings Home Another Award

The MLB awards are one of the most underrated parts of all the MLB season. Of course Opening Day and the Post Season have their appeals, but the MLB Awards are just as exciting because it’s a showing of all the hard work put into the season coming to fruition.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 31

Ian Happ haunts Reds again, leads Cubs to 13-4 win

Ian Happ went 3-for-4 with a tape measure home run and Seiya Suzuki added a pair of doubles and three RBIs as the visiting Chicago Cubs salvaged the series finale with a 13-4 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.