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The Chicago Cubs, at this time last year, were facing a real dilemma at a key position. Their planned platoon at catcher had immediately become a deep and brutal failure and the team was already looked for a Plan B and possible Plan C to bail themselves out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Cubs rally late, upend Dodgers in 10th for 11-10 win

Miguel Amaya belted a game-tying solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Ian Happ hit a walk-off RBI single in the 10th, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to an 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

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.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season

The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 28

Cubs Secure First Win of Season with Surprising Performance from Unexpected Hitter

The Chicago Cubs recorded their first win of the 2025 campaign late Thursday night, knocking off the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 10-6. This comes after the Cubs started the season off 0-2 after leaving Japan winless against the reigning Wold Series champs Los Angeles Dodgers last week.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 28

Cubs Bounce Back: Amaya and Happ Lead 10-6 Victory Over Diamondbacks

After suffering consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs secured their first win of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / March 28

Chicago Cubs Catcher Puts Out Historic Offensive Output as Team Earns First Win

After getting swept in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs are finally in the win column. Chicago toppled the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on the domestic Opening Day on Thursday night at Chase Field.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 28

Cubs offense explodes for 10 runs in win over Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs notched their first win of the 2025 regular season on Thursday as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 10-6. A few highlights from this contest include Miguel Amaya having five RBI, Ian Happ collecting two extra base hits, and Pete Crow-Armstrong using his speed/hustle to help set up one key hit from Amaya.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28

Miguel Amaya drives in 5 as Cubs down Diamondbacks

Miguel Amaya drove in five runs with two doubles and the Chicago Cubs broke a two-game losing streak with a 10-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks before a sellout crowd of 49,070 in Phoenix on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 15

Concerning Trend Still Present for Chicago Cubs Catcher Heading Into Season

The Chicago Cubs have multiple star prospects in their pipeline. Many of them are projected to become breakout players for this team at some point during their careers, creating a long window of contention for the Cubs that hasn't been seen since 2015-18 when they won a World Series and made two more NLCS appearances.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 15

Chicago Cubs bats silent in 3-0 loss to the Hanshin Tigers

The Chicago Cubs began their first of two exhibition games in Japan by losing 3-0 to the Hanshin Tigers. Offensively, the Cubs were held without a hit until the sixth inning and finished with just three in the contest. Another worrisome finding from this game came in the running game as catcher Miguel Amaya gave up three stolen bases.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 1

Chicago Cubs starting position player stares down make-or-break 2025

The Chicago Cubs catching crew began the 2024 season in a bad place and stayed there for a long while before things started to turn around. Despite the

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Chicago Cubs Position Preview: Catcher

The catching position has been a weakness of the Chicago Cubs since the departure of Willson Contreras after the 2022 season. The Cubs do however believe that they have a nice tandem ready to suit up behind the plate this year and help them win games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 25

Chicago Cubs talented young backstop needs to show offensive promise

The Chicago Cubs have a talented young group of catchers who have both a mix of offensive and defensive excellence that add a ton of value to the Cub’s depth chart.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 13

Chicago Cubs have big hopes for new catching arrangement

The Chicago Cubs had a tough time at the catching position last season. Despite a degree of stability at the end of the campaign, the team still came into the offseason with catcher as a legitimate weak spot that needed addressing.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 14

Chicago Cubs Linked To Power-Hitting Veteran Catcher in MLB Free Agency

As the Chicago Cubs get set to try to improve this offseason, one position they have been consistently predicted to try to upgrade is catcher. While bringing a superstar behind the plate probably isn't possible given who's available, at the very least Chicago is expected to acquire someone who can platoon with Miguel Amaya.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 12

Potential Chicago Cubs Catching Target Inks Deal With Los Angeles Angels

One of the things that has been known regarding what the Chicago Cubs are going to do this offseason is try to upgrade their catcher position. Miguel Amaya

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Catcher A Target In Cubs’ Offseason Upgrades

The placement of midseason acquisition Christian Bethancourt on waivers makes catcher a target in Cubs’ offseason upgrades. The loss of the defensive-minded backup to Miguel Amaya means Chicago’s front office will likely be shopping for a two-way player in free agency.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Chicago Cubs Catcher Turns Corner in 2024

The Chicago Cubs allowed Willson Contreras to walk in free agency two seasons ago after being an All-Star in 2022. The decision not to re-sign Contreras was made in part because Miguel Amaya was rising through the farm system.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

The Key Adjustment Fueling A Young Cubs Breakout

Miguel Amaya, once touted as the future of the Chicago Cubs’ backstop position, is finally starting to show why the organization has invested so much faith in him.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 29

Rookie OF, veteran catcher help keep Cubs in playoff contention

Two players at the bottom of the order are helping to keep the Cubs afloat in the playoff race.

Recently released catcher joins rare MLB group in Cubs' remarkable comeback win

Cubs expected to pursue catching upgrade in offseason

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Cubs to explore catcher market in offseason

The Chicago Cubs’ catcher position is still a question mark long-term. Miguel Amaya’s recent hot streak, though, may help the team decide its plans. Chicago manager Craig Counsell sounded off about Amaya, who has slashed .352/.398/.593 with five homers over his last 101 plate appearances, via The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 27

Miguel Amaya Posts Stat Line Never Seen Before in Chicago Cubs History

The Chicago Cubs put quite the beatdown on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, making history by dominating at the plate and on the basepaths. The blowout was so thorough, in fact, that even a handful of unexpected contributors got in on the record-breaking action.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 22

Miguel Amaya, Cubs overwhelm Tigers

Miguel Amaya went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBIs to lead the host Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7