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The Chicago Cubs have quite the asset in first baseman Michael Busch. Acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2024 season for a pair of well-regarded lower-level prospects– pitcher Jackson Ferris and outfielder Zyhir Hope– Busch was considered a man without a landing spot on the overloaded major league Dodgers team.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Chicago Cubs expected to trade promising outfielder for pitching help: Report

The Chicago Cubs need starting pitching help after losing left-hander Justin Steele for the rest of the season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery to repair his left elbow.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 21

Checking in on old friends

Michael Busch, Gavin Lux, Ryan Pepiot, and a few struggling oldies but (used to be) goodies The season is very young, but we take an early peek at some old friends and check how the the former Dodgers are doing.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 20

Chicago Cubs Underrated Slugger Living Up to Potential in Fearsome Lineup

In January of 2024, the Chicago Cubs made a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers that saw them acquire top prospect Michael Busch for a pair of minor leaguers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 19

Chicago Cubs unsung hero is thriving under the radar

The Chicago Cubs took a bit of a gamble on Michael Busch. Prior to the 2024 season, the Cubs traded two very well-regarded lower-level prospects– pitcher Jackson Ferris and outfielder Zyhir Hope– to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Busch and reliever Yency Almonte.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 14

Michael Busch: ‘Always Fun’ Returning To Dodger Stadium After Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the rubber match of their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs, which saw Michael Busch hit another home run against his former team.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 14

Former Los Angeles Dodgers' Prospect, Now with Chicago Cubs, Makes History vs. Old Team

The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday night to run their impressive record to 11-7 on the season. After missing the playoffs last season, the Cubs are in first place in the National League Central.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 13

Recap: Dodgers Lose Series To Cubs; Pete Crow-Armstrong & Michael Busch Combine For 3 Home Runs

The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled to keep Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch in the ballpark Sunday night, which resulted in a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024 MLB rookie home run leaders' quiz

How many of the rookies to hit at least seven home runs in the 2024 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 13

Cubs Make Franchise History With Dominant Beatdown of Dodgers

The campaign didn't start off the way the Chicago Cubs envisioned. Traveling to Tokyo for a two-game showcase event that kicked off the 2025 Major League Baseball season, they dropped both contests against the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / April 13

3 Takeaways After the Cubs Evened up Their Series with the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs finally had an answer to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, with an impressive 16-run outing for the team's offense. The Cubs had dropped

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Dodgers Prospect Acquired in Michael Busch Trade Shines in High-A

Zyhir Hope, the outfield prospect who headlined the package the Los Angeles Dodgers received from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte, has been even better than advertised since his 2023 trade.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 28

Two Chicago Cubs who could become first-time All-Stars in 2025

The Chicago Cubs captured their first win last night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, winning the game by a score of 10-6. The Cub’s offense was led by catcher Miguel Maya, who contributed five RBIs to his stat sheet, and leftfielder Ian Happ who had three RBIs of his own, one coming on a solo home run in the fourth inning off pitcher Zac Gallen.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Cubs Ascending Star Gets Lofty Praise From GM

The Chicago Cubs finished just 83-79 in 2024 as they failed to reach the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. While their offense was just about league average, first baseman Michael Busch was a bright spot as he showed significant growth in his rookie season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 24

Watch: Chicago Cubs Heavy Hitter Knocks One Out, Brings Three Home

The Chicago Cubs padded their sixth-inning lead in Monday's game against the San Diego Padres after Michael Busch launched a three-run homer. The Cubs' first baseman had been going towards right field all afternoon with little success until he managed to muscle out his sixth-inning homer.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 23

Chicago White Sox Outfielder Oscar Colás Makes Painful Blunder in Spring Training Game

The Chicago White Sox found plenty of ways to embarrass themselves over the course of their historically poor 2024 season. Unfortunately for fans hoping things would change in 2025, it didn’t take very long for their next lowlight reel to get started.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Chicago Cubs Young Star Considered Potential Bust Candidate

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch enters the 2025 season with high expectations after a strong rookie campaign, but advanced metrics suggest a potential sophomore slump.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Cubs star named a prime bust candidate for 2025 season

The Chicago Cubs gave first baseman Michael Busch a huge vote of confidence this offseason. Will they come to regret it?

Jon Berti could see time as backup first baseman for Chicago

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provides major update on extension talks

Red Sox predicted to lose Alex Bregman sweepstakes to AL East rival

Mets' best offseason signing might be brilliant $38M deal with ex-closer

Giants could hold competition for their backup catcher role

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 2

Latest Prospect Rankings Prove Dodgers Dominated Cubs in Michael Busch Trade

A year ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded one of their best prospects to the Chicago Cubs. First baseman Michael Busch, who was a first-round draft pick in 2019, headed to Chicago alongside right-handed reliever Yency Almonte.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 14

Chicago Cubs First Baseman Michael Busch Named Top Rookie in 2024

The Chicago Cubs might not have had the season that they were hoping for in 2024, as they missed the playoffs once again, but this is a team that is seemingly getting better. This season, the Cubs were defined by inconsistency, as some months they looked like a playoff team and other months they really struggled.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 8

A Bleachers Perspective: Michael Busch's Walk-Off Winner

This is not your traditional piece of sports literature. This is not to tell you about something informational or share an opinion. Rather, it is meant

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 17, 2024

Michael Busch Has Been a Huge Addition for the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs had a lot of needs to fill during the offseason. One of those needs was first base, and they filled it by trading for Michael Busch. It seems they have made the right move as Michael Busch is beginning to look like an early favorite for Rookie of the Year.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2024

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, but one would be hard-pressed to find a hotter hitter in the league right now than Cubs rookie first baseman Michael Busch.

Jameson Taillon to make next start with Cubs after strong rehab outing

Marcell Ozuna hits go-ahead HR to propel Braves over Marlins

Latest milestone furthers the HOF case for Pirates' Andrew McCutchen

Here are three trade targets that the Padres should explore

Nationals are promoting this pitching prospect with strikeout upside

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8, 2024

MLB rookie check-in: Brewers' Dunn overtakes Chourio for top spot

MLB rookie check-in: Brewers' Oliver Dunn overtakes Jackson Chourio for top spot

Dunn was quietly inserted into the Brewers lineup and got his first major league hit in his third at-bat.

MLBPA's Tony Clark blaming injuries to star pitchers on faster pitch clock

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 14, 2024

Michael Busch Figures to Serve as Steady Presence in Cubs' Lineup

The Chicago Cubs have big plans for one of their newest offseason additions, Michael Busch. At age 26, Busch brings intrigue as he wasn't able to garner enough playing time on his previous team, the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / February 28, 2024

Michael Busch to Find Work at Different Spot in 2024

As Spring Training has started, the Cubs are ready to utilize a new piece in a different spot in 2024. The organization acquired left-handed hitting infielder Michael Busch from the Dodgers back in January.